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Dec 2, 2024
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Catch+Release 2024: A Year of Game-Changing Features

Crystal Mendes
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As 2024 comes to a close, we're celebrating the incredible updates we've introduced to make content licensing simpler, faster, and more collaborative than ever.

Top 10 Feature Highlights of 2024:

1. Free Creator Community Clearance

Access over 1 million licensable assets with no clearance fees.

Creator community free Clearance

2. AI-Powered Search

Enhanced tools, filters by source, and intelligent suggestions to streamline discovery.

Filter search results by source (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube)

3. Creative Tools 

Build ads directly in the platform with Storyboards and export Rip Reels for quick edits.

Example Storyboard with a Scene Pending a Visual Selection

Download a Rip Reel from your storyboard 

4. Licensability Insights

Instantly see licensability estimates when you add a shot.

 All content added to a collection now shows instant licensability estimates score based on URL.

5. Shot Tracker

Track clearance progress in real-time with activity feeds and detailed IP statuses.

6. Clearance Prioritization

Ensure the most important assets are cleared first.

Clearance priority in cart card

7. Topic-Based Curation

Purchase smaller curation packs tailored by topic.

Examples of different topics built out

8. Team Collaboration

Share and license content with customizable permission levels for admins, internal purchasers, or external viewers.

Example of team and the different type of permissions

9. Real-Time Notifications

Get in-app and email updates on teammate activity, clearance progress, new content additions, and high-res availability.

You can find all your notifications here 

10. Improved Usage Details

Customize rights packages to fit your campaign needs.

Example of Media uses

These updates are designed to give you clarity and control, so you can focus on creating impactful campaigns.

Ready to see it all in action? Log in now and explore the future of content licensing!

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