Catch+Release

Catch+Release

Advertising Services

San Francisco, California 13,074 followers

Content licensing for brands and creators. Take creative risks, not legal ones.

About us

Catch+Release is a content licensing platform for brands and creators. Marketers have peace of mind knowing that they can curate and license content, all within budget and on time. Headquartered in San Francisco

Industry
Advertising Services
Company size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Type
Privately Held
Founded
2015
Specialties
Image and Footage Research, Copyright and Clearance, Groundbreaking Footage and Stills, Archival Research, production, Content, User-generated content, Advertising, advertising production, digital advertising, Content Marketing, Licensing, better than stock, authentic, Found Content, licensing engine, collaborative platform, UGC, content curation, and curation

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  • Catch+Release reposted this

    View profile for Bryan Wargo, graphic

    Advisor | Go-to-Market Strategy, E-commerce, Retail Tech

    The Shift from TV Ads to Digital: Why UGC is the Future The landscape of advertising has transformed, and the numbers tell the story: digital ads are rapidly eclipsing traditional TV. Brands today need more than polished commercials—they need *authenticity*. 📉 The Downfall of TV Ads: TV ads once reigned supreme, but their influence is waning. Today’s audiences—especially younger generations—aren’t sitting down to watch scheduled programming. They’re on social platforms, they’re streaming, and they’re tuning into content they choose. The result? TV ads struggle to connect with the audiences brands most want to reach. 💻 The Rise of Digital Ads and the Power of UGC: In contrast, digital advertising has soared. But it’s not just about being online; it’s about delivering content that resonates on a personal level. *User-Generated Content (UGC)* is proving to be the game-changer. Consumers trust real people—peers, creators, even strangers—over brand-created messages. With UGC, brands tap into genuine voices that connect, build trust, and drive results. At Catch+Release, we’re harnessing the power of the everyday storyteller. UGC isn’t just a trend; it’s a shift in the way brands interact with audiences, enabling them to reach people where they are with content that feels real, relatable, and relevant. 👉 Let’s talk about how your brand can adapt to this new era. Ready to make the shift?

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    Wow 1 million moments and counting with more added every minute! Catch+Release empowers storytellers with #FoundContent that is as creative and flexible as they are. A marketplace to access and license the limitless content online. I'm proud to be part of democratizing creators' access to brands and agencies who get the power of real content from real people. #CatchRelease #CreatorCommunity #Storytelling

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    13,074 followers

    🎉🔥 Celebrating One Million Moments of Authenticity! Our Catch+Release Creator Community Marketplace just reached an incredible milestone—over ONE MILLION licensable photos and videos! Our one-millionth upload? None other than Chelsea Wolfe, a fierce BMX competitor who embodies the bold, real storytelling our community is all about. If you’re looking for standout visuals that go beyond stock, dive into our Creator Community and find the perfect content for your next campaign. ⭐️ Search now: https://lnkd.in/gQJQ35dq #CatchAndRelease #CreatorCommunity #BeyondStock

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    View profile for Eric Peterson, graphic

    Curation Lead @ Catch+Release

    A tremendously cool milestone. Come join the party, the best creators and storytellers in the game are part of the community at Catch+Release

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    13,074 followers

    🎉🔥 Celebrating One Million Moments of Authenticity! Our Catch+Release Creator Community Marketplace just reached an incredible milestone—over ONE MILLION licensable photos and videos! Our one-millionth upload? None other than Chelsea Wolfe, a fierce BMX competitor who embodies the bold, real storytelling our community is all about. If you’re looking for standout visuals that go beyond stock, dive into our Creator Community and find the perfect content for your next campaign. ⭐️ Search now: https://lnkd.in/gQJQ35dq #CatchAndRelease #CreatorCommunity #BeyondStock

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    ✨ Keep Creating. ✨ Great insight, Ross 👏🏽

    View profile for Ross Dabrow, graphic

    Co-Founder & VP, Catch+Release with a passion for licensing visual imagery

    "UGC and Found Footage: Breaking Free from the 'Cat Video' Stereotype" For years, User Generated Content (UGC), aka: "Found Footage", has been boxed into stereotypes, often thought of as low-quality, casual, or social-only clips. But today’s landscape is different—these sources now offer dynamic, high-production value content that often complements original production. Directors and Creatives no longer feel they are compromising the creative integrity of their productions by licensing visual imagery from across the internet. Authentic, web-sourced content is here to stay, is relevant, and influences consumers. A few examples of spots that have tapped into the vast universe of visual imagery captured by real people. ADT "150 Years" https://lnkd.in/guyzU7pA Gatorade "Hello Coach" https://lnkd.in/garRKv-u Catch+Release connects brands & ad agencies with this elevated, authentic content, transforming what was once dismissed as “just UGC” into a rich storytelling resource that captivates modern audiences. Keep creating, Ross

    Customer spot | Helping protect what matters for 150 years

    Customer spot | Helping protect what matters for 150 years

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    View profile for Analisa Goodin, graphic

    CEO Catch+Release | Licensing layer of the internet

    Preach Ross Dabrow !! The industry’s best creatives know that found content can be a powerful and quality visual tool - much of the found content we are licensing for our customers is shot by DP’s and emerging filmmakers that you might be hiring for your next commercial shoot! It’s all about the brief - what it needs, what will serve it best. The rest will flow from there.

    View profile for Ross Dabrow, graphic

    Co-Founder & VP, Catch+Release with a passion for licensing visual imagery

    "UGC and Found Footage: Breaking Free from the 'Cat Video' Stereotype" For years, User Generated Content (UGC), aka: "Found Footage", has been boxed into stereotypes, often thought of as low-quality, casual, or social-only clips. But today’s landscape is different—these sources now offer dynamic, high-production value content that often complements original production. Directors and Creatives no longer feel they are compromising the creative integrity of their productions by licensing visual imagery from across the internet. Authentic, web-sourced content is here to stay, is relevant, and influences consumers. A few examples of spots that have tapped into the vast universe of visual imagery captured by real people. ADT "150 Years" https://lnkd.in/guyzU7pA Gatorade "Hello Coach" https://lnkd.in/garRKv-u Catch+Release connects brands & ad agencies with this elevated, authentic content, transforming what was once dismissed as “just UGC” into a rich storytelling resource that captivates modern audiences. Keep creating, Ross

    Customer spot | Helping protect what matters for 150 years

    Customer spot | Helping protect what matters for 150 years

    catchandrelease.com

  • Catch+Release reposted this

    View profile for Ross Dabrow, graphic

    Co-Founder & VP, Catch+Release with a passion for licensing visual imagery

    "UGC and Found Footage: Breaking Free from the 'Cat Video' Stereotype" For years, User Generated Content (UGC), aka: "Found Footage", has been boxed into stereotypes, often thought of as low-quality, casual, or social-only clips. But today’s landscape is different—these sources now offer dynamic, high-production value content that often complements original production. Directors and Creatives no longer feel they are compromising the creative integrity of their productions by licensing visual imagery from across the internet. Authentic, web-sourced content is here to stay, is relevant, and influences consumers. A few examples of spots that have tapped into the vast universe of visual imagery captured by real people. ADT "150 Years" https://lnkd.in/guyzU7pA Gatorade "Hello Coach" https://lnkd.in/garRKv-u Catch+Release connects brands & ad agencies with this elevated, authentic content, transforming what was once dismissed as “just UGC” into a rich storytelling resource that captivates modern audiences. Keep creating, Ross

    Customer spot | Helping protect what matters for 150 years

    Customer spot | Helping protect what matters for 150 years

    catchandrelease.com

  • Catch+Release reposted this

    I'm incredibly proud of what we've built. From 0 to 1 million photos and videos in just 18 months 🚀 We're giving brands access to a huge pool of content that is better than stock and more licensable than content found in the wild. This irresistible combination has turned the Creator Community into the top source of content licensed on our platform so far this year, surpassing content found directly on sites like Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok. And with new additions every day, that perfect shot for your next campaign might be here waiting, so get searching!

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    🎉 Catch+Release has hit a major milestone: over ONE MILLION licensable photos and videos now available in our Creator Community Marketplace! 🎉 If you’re searching for the perfect authentic shot, you’ll find it here. This isn’t stock footage—it’s genuine content, captured by real people, ready to bring your brand’s story to life. Our millionth upload? An awesome video from BMX freestyle athlete Chelsea Wolfe, showcasing her skills and now available for brands to license. Ready to explore? Discover our library of over a million licensable moments here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gZ7gA-qU 💥 If you’re a content creator like Chelsea, you too can make your moments matter. Join our Creator Community and let your content be discovered by top brands looking for authentic stories. Join now: https://lnkd.in/g8Ziw4tu

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    View profile for Jeff Kastin, graphic

    New Business Development, Senior Account Director at Catch+Release

    Amazing Accomplishment!!! Become a creator and upload your amazing content seamlessly or search our Creator Community and see all of the content everyone else has uploaded. Even though it's in the 70's in NY right now, take a peek into our "Winter and Holiday" gallery: https://lnkd.in/euD--Dhb

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    13,074 followers

    🎉🔥 Celebrating One Million Moments of Authenticity! Our Catch+Release Creator Community Marketplace just reached an incredible milestone—over ONE MILLION licensable photos and videos! Our one-millionth upload? None other than Chelsea Wolfe, a fierce BMX competitor who embodies the bold, real storytelling our community is all about. If you’re looking for standout visuals that go beyond stock, dive into our Creator Community and find the perfect content for your next campaign. ⭐️ Search now: https://lnkd.in/gQJQ35dq #CatchAndRelease #CreatorCommunity #BeyondStock

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    View profile for Ky Meyer, graphic

    Creative Powerhouse | Brand Strategist | Visionary Content Producer | Award-Winning Broadcast Journalist & TV Host

    Amazing news for Catch+Release! My go-to platform for amazing, authentic content. 🫶🏽

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    13,074 followers

    🎉🔥 Celebrating One Million Moments of Authenticity! Our Catch+Release Creator Community Marketplace just reached an incredible milestone—over ONE MILLION licensable photos and videos! Our one-millionth upload? None other than Chelsea Wolfe, a fierce BMX competitor who embodies the bold, real storytelling our community is all about. If you’re looking for standout visuals that go beyond stock, dive into our Creator Community and find the perfect content for your next campaign. ⭐️ Search now: https://lnkd.in/gQJQ35dq #CatchAndRelease #CreatorCommunity #BeyondStock

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