The recent controversy involving the circulation of explicit AI-generated images of Taylor Swift has gotten a lot of press. It also sparked a justified outcry among privacy experts, intellectual property rights attorneys and Swifties.

As a visual artist and designer, color is on my mind all the time. I find joy in exploring the subtle variations in hues, delighting in how a small shift in color can evoke entirely different feelings or ways of thinking.

This new capability built into the Catch+Release platform is designed specifically for creative, production, and marketing teams, to revolutionize the content licensing flow from discovery to purchase.

This year, we're witnessing an unprecedented confluence of technology, consumer behavior, and market dynamics. We've distilled these complex changes into actionable insights for modern marketers and creative professionals.

How to find audience insights and create compelling campaigns with content found anywhere

Humans have always connected through content. In this e-book, the content licensing experts at Catch+Release make the case for why Human Made content can be more effective than stock - or even original production. This is the guide for modern marketers who are interested in adding more humanity to their campaigns.

We will explore the strategic value of curation within the marketing ecosystem, learning how a proactive and continuous curation process can lead to deeper audience engagement, enhanced brand narrative, and ultimately, a more compelling marketing campaign.

There’s been an explosion of creator content in recent years. And smart marketing teams are finding it valuable to gather relevant creator content on an ongoing basis. This creative exercise is known as curation. Historically, many marketers have left curation to their creative partners, like a social media manager or social agency. But the act of curation can unearth insights and give you a deeper understanding of your audience. And, honestly, anyone can do it. So we thought it was time to create a class.

It’s nothing short of ✨magical✨ when you find a piece of content on the internet that perfectly epitomizes your brand and the story you want to tell. For the modern marketer, the internet is your content library, full of shots waiting to be used creatively by innovating brands like yours.

How are modern marketers making more content than ever before while balancing speed, authenticity, and creativity to deliver campaigns that engage and resonate with buyers? Find out in this roundtable with seasoned creatives, producers and marketers

Campaign budgets are set and paid media is secured. It’s go-time. The brief is ready and now the work begins towards final production. This Lunch + Learn takes a closer look at a Dove-Nike ad that aired on Super Bowl Sunday in Feb 2024, centered on body confidence and self esteem for young girls playing sports. It’s about educating coaches and leaders on how empathy and understanding are critical aspects to building confidence and grit to push through. Hard Knocks has since gained accolades, including numerous Cannes Lion nominations and it secured the 6th highest scoring spot on that Super Bowl Sunday.

Explore how gathering diverse visual content in one spot can unveil unexpected connections with Lisa Knoop.

Explore the deeper meaning behind an image or video. Every element contributes to the visual codes we use to better understand the world around us.

The Action Needed tab in your Workspace lets you know if there are URLs that you've uploaded to Catch+Release that populated multiple results. Click on each item to select the shot you need, and carry on collaborating and licensing content.

The Catch+Release Workspace is your home base for managing all the visual content that you've saved in your Collections or that you've licensed through Catch+Release. See at-a-glance how many shots are ready to license or in clearance. Quickly access the Shots Table, Collections, Usages, and Action Needed. The Workspace makes content sourcing, collaborating, and licensing a seamless process.

The Shots Table is a place to view all the visual content that you have saved to a Collection or licensed through Catch+Release. Filter by Collections, Usages, Licensability Score, Hearts, Comments, and other data points. You can also sort and segment search results according to your preference. The Shots Table is loved by producers, editors, and marketing managers. Learn more about the Shots Table in this video tutorial.

We had the pleasure of speaking with Abigail Posner, Director of Creative Works at Google. Known for her ability to seamlessly blend the art of creativity with the precision of data, Abigail brings a unique perspective to the challenges and opportunities facing marketers today.

In the world of consumer packaged goods, where kitchen table brands are built through compelling stories and creative content, producers are the unsung heroes who bring it all to life. In our latest episode of Lost In Found, we go behind the scenes with Mike Churchill, Executive Producer at General Mills, to explore what it takes to produce high-quality content for some of the world’s most recognizable brands.

In this episode, you’ll learn about Robert’s incredible journey and how he has helped countless creators bring their stories to life. From his time managing photographers for big stock footage companies to his new role helping TikTok influencers maximize their opportunities, Robert has always been bullish on creator content. So of course, Tom was excited to sit down with him and learn more about what makes this “Creator Whisperer” tick.