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Gut gets creative with America's favorite cream cheese

It turns out that Philadelphia Cream Cheese by Kraft Heinz is the source of a lot of creative cooking and baking or simply snacking. Kicking off the summer season right before the July 4th holiday was part of the brief that the Gut Agency received with just weeks to produce and complete. The goal was to find the most creative ways people use cream cheese, besides spreading it on a bagel.

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From Surviving to Thriving

Robert Pascale talks about how to thrive and stay relevant as a creator. It involves staying informed about the latest market shifts and technological advancements, which will not only future proof your creativity but ensure you achieve a significant competitive edge.

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Unlocking Creator Opportunities

Robert Pascale took a deep dive into our creator community and was impressed with he saw.

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eBooks

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5 Marketing Trends for 2024

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.

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Campaigns Made From Content on the Internet in 5 Steps

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

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Why Human Made Content? 5 Things To Consider Before Diving In

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.

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Masterclass

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Learn the Art of Curation | Module 2: Advanced Techniques

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.

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Learn the Art of Curation | Module 1: Foundations

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.

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Webinars

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How To: Build a Ready-to-Go Content Library with Assets from the Internet

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.

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Delivering Campaigns At The Speed Of Culture

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

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AICP Lunch & Learn Presented by Catch+Release

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.

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Musing

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Ep 2: Making Connections

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

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Ep 1: Reading Pictures

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.

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Videos

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Catch+Release Walkthrough: How to Request a Portion of a Video Using Timecodes

Want to license a video, but only a part of it? No problem. On the Catch+Release platform, you can tell us which part of the the video you'd like to license. Simply set the timecode parameters around the clip you need. Watch this quick demo to learn how to do that directly from a video's content modal.

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Catch+Release Walkthrough: How to Create a Usage

Learn how to create a usage when requesting to license a visual asset. A usage sets the parameters for the specific permissions you need in order to license a piece of content. You'll let us know what type of project you're working on, where you plan to publish the final piece, and for how long you need the license. Watch this demo and get started creating your own usage on the Catch+Release platform.

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Catch+Release Walkthrough: What Is a Collection?

Collections are visual boards that you can create in Catch+Release. They are a great tool to help you get inspired for your next campaign and to shortlist the assets you'd like to use in your final spot. Learn more about how to add visual content to Collections, how to organize shots, and how to collaborate with your team and stakeholders.

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Lost in Found: Abigail Posner

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.

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Lost in Found: Mike Churchill

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.

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Lost in Found: Robert Pascale

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.

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Newsroom

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Event

IHAF: Boston

November 12, 2024

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ANA: Masters of Marketing, Orlando, FL

October 22, 2024

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Content Marketing World

October 21, 2024

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Footage Fest, LA

September 26, 2024

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Digital Marketing World Conference, NY

September 26, 2024

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Content Marketing Institution: MasterTHIS Webinar

August 21, 2024

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Rip This. How to Use Storyboards

August 13, 2024

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AICP Catch+Release Lunch n Learn Webinar

August 8, 2024

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AICP LA

July 25, 2024

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Ad Age Small Agency Conf + Awards, Boston

July 23, 2024

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Madmen Bowling League Championship Party, NY

July 17, 2024

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ANA B2B, FL

June 12, 2024

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AICP Base Camp & Awards, NY

June 4, 2024

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ANA In-House Agency Conference, LA

May 14, 2024

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ADWEEK/BRAND PLAY Sports Marketing Summit, NY

May 9, 2024

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Madmen Bowling League Kick Off Party

May 8, 2024

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POSSIBLE, FL

April 15, 2024

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AdWeek Social Media Week, NY

April 9, 2024

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Ragan's Social Media Conference, FL

March 27, 2024

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ANA Media, FL

March 18, 2024

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Hidden Gems: A Live UGC 2.0 Demo

December 14, 2023

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Content Marketing Institute: 2024 Trends Webinar

December 7, 2023

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Master of Visuals Storytelling

November 15, 2023

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IHAF Conference & Awards, Pursuing Purpose

November 14, 2023

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Content Marketing World

September 27, 2023