“When a brand becomes a character in a creator's universe, that's the most powerful. And if you build a long term partnership, your brand will grow with them.” — Samir Chaudry of
@ColinandSamir
#SXSW22
When you're trying to keep up with all the video trends but
TikTok is like: "That trend was over last week."
YouTube is like: "Shorts."
Instagram is like: "We're TikTok now."
I'm tired, ok?
The first episode of Anatomy of a Story, a Storyblocks Original Series, is now live! In this episode the dynamic duo
@ColinandSamir
use the three-act structure to hook their audience in and keep them coming back for more! Click to check it out.
Idk who needs to hear this but: THE MONETARY VALUE OF YOUR EQUIPMENT DOES NOT DEFINE YOUR SUCCESS AS A CREATOR! 👏
Anyone can tell a compelling story regardless of the resources they have.
Hate it or love it, this "new era of video" has nearly eliminated the barrier to entry in the content creation industry and has brought a whole new level of respect to the creative field. 🎥👏
📈 It’s that time of year. We’ve analyzed over 105 million searches on Storyblocks and scoured visuals from advertising, social media, and creative pioneers to bring you the top creative media trends for 2020. Get inspired by what’s to come!
Raise your hand if you’re not a video expert, but suddenly creating engaging video content has become a requirement of your job✋
Our free online course, The Beginner's Guide to Creating Video is for you ⤵️
Watch all 9 episodes on YouTube:
"Representation matters so much, because it’s how you can see yourself. It’s how you know that you exist.” –
@filmhunk
, Re: Stock contributor and founder of
@transfilmcenter
.
Thanks Sav for sharing your story so others can feel better represented and heard.
#TransAwarenessWeek
🏳️⚧️
Raise your hand if you're a creator who has experienced burnout.✋
Storyblocks'
@zolflicks
,
@nowthisisliving
and Samir from
@ColinandSamir
will be at the
@creatorconfs
to discuss how creators can build a sustainable platform to avoid burnout. Tix:
Open loops are essential to a good video story. But using open loops in an inauthentic way can backfire. Click the link below to learn more from
@codywanner
about how to find open-loop opportunities and execute them in an authentic way.
Hot take: taking a holiday break won’t cure your burnout. Practicing a sustainable workflow year-round will.
@Zolflicks
had the chance to chat with Samir of
@ColinandSamir
and
@nowthisisliving
about combating creator burnout. Read the blog post here:
Sometimes the simplest things can make for the best stories. Just ask
@codywanner
. He turned an ordinary daily vlog into one of his most successful videos...all because someone lost their car keys. Watch the full episode here:
Raise your ✋ if you have ever experienced imposter syndrome. Well,
@Iz_harris
has too and she has some advice on how to recognize imposter syndrome and learn to embrace success.
Thoughts on Growing a YouTube Channel in 2022…
If it’s not a hobby commit to it like a serious career you have to be dedicated to for 5 years, and make real choices about it.
If it’s a hobby you want to get a few bucks from, admit that, have fun and be messy… (thread 🧵)
Instead of being a part of the problem, we want to be a part of the solution — so we created Re: Stock, an ongoing initiative to diversify stock media.
We hired LGBTQIA+ filmmakers to create our Re: Stock Queer Spaces and Faces collections. 🏳️🌈
We acknowledge the pain of our black members, creatives, colleagues and the black community.
We are committed to uplifting the stories of the unheard and taking an active stance against racial injustice.
We will not be silently complicit. Black Lives Matter.
Storyblocks 2021 Year In Review:
🎥 61mil downloads
🌟250k new assets added to our library
🥳Produced our first original video series
👏Launched two Re: Stock initiatives
✍️Created our first Diversity in Video Report
We can't wait to help more people tell their stories. 💛
Apparently, we didn't have enough coffee this morning. If you are experiencing issues accessing our site, we apologize for the inconvenience and are actively working on a resolution.
Definitely considering hiring
@ChrisGTXvideo
on our marketing team in ten years. If you’re looking to learn more about our products and how to get the most out of your Storyblocks subscription check out his review.
Thrilled to announce that Storyblocks is joining forces with Great Hill Partners! This acquisition will empower our company to continue to modernize the creative process and equip creators with the tools needed to meet the growing demand for video content.
We are inherently aware of the impact outside events in the world can have on our employee’s mental health. While we may not be able to control what happens on the outside, we can control prioritizing the well being of our employees.
Infographics allow us to digest data and information in a visual (and fun) way. This
@StoryblocksCo
article shows how to create an infographic in Illustrator:
With all this talk about creator funds (s/o
@hankgreen
), what are some other unconventional income drivers for creators?
@codywanner
walked us through some ideas that you may not have thought of:
For anyone looking for a fun creative challenge this weekend....
Make a video 60 seconds or less that tells the story behind a photo or video from your Camera Roll
The Prize: a 3 month subscription to
@StoryblocksCo
Upload to Twitter + tag us and
#WeekendFilmFest
Something cool happened - we're nominated for Re: Stock by
@TheWebbyAwards
! This wouldn’t have been possible without YOU pushing us towards a more representative library. But we need your vote to bring this important discussion to the international stage.
@slpng_giants
@zbeforey
@LanaLaneToo
Hi there, just confirmed with our ad team they've been blocked again. Let us know if this happens again, though, thank you!!
In honor of
#IndigenousPeoplesDay
, help us amplify Indigenous stories by sharing and using our latest Re: Stock collections, new footage co-created by five creators that reflect the stories of Indigenous peoples.
Members may be experiencing issues logging in and using our website, at this time. Our team is currently working towards fixing this issue. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please check back in with this thread for an update on when this issue has been resolved.
Set your reminders! We are going LIVE on Instagram today at 4pm EST with Shannon Beveridge (
@nowthisisliving
) and our Head of Social & Partnerships (
@Zolflicks
) to talk about inclusivity in the media. Follow us on IG to watch (
@storyblocksco
)!
Let's put your video editing skills to the test. 👀
We've partnered with Creator and YouTuber, Daniel Schiffer, for the Edit My Video Challenge. Create your own edit of his footage for the chance to win an incredible prize pack. 🎥
Enter the challenge:
ICYMI, earlier this month we got to chat with
@nowthisisliving
live on IG about LGBTQIA+ representation in the media. If you haven’t watched it yet, we think you should. Now streaming on YouTube:
Thanks to everyone who joined our IG Live yesterday! If you missed it, we have it uploaded on our IG account (
@storyblocksco
). Special shoutout to our partner and contributor
@nowthisisliving
for coming on and chatting with us about the importance of diversity in the media.
Anatomy of a Story, a Storyblocks original video series, launches February 16th! We sat down with some of the best storytellers we know to learn what it takes to craft a compelling story. Stay tuned for the first episode!
Re: Stock is more than just a
#PrideMonth
campaign -- it’s an initiative. A permanent statement. A movement towards a more inclusive media industry.
@nowthisisliving
, one of our LGBTQIA+ contributors, tells her story:
"You can't give your best work if you're not comfortable in your workspace." [on the importance of diversity in the workplace] – Aiden Korotkin (
@AKorotkin_
), Director of Photography
#SXSW2022
🏆 From their first viral hit to inspiring others to change their lives, our featured creators reveal their most memorable moments in this episode of our YouTube Creator series.
@JordyVandeput
@indymogul
@low_faith
Hot takes:
1. You don't need to post 9 TikTok videos a day to find success on the platform.
2. You CAN repurpose content cross-channel.
3. You don't need to be on every single video platform.
It's easy to get lost in the short-form video sauce. Let's just create and vibe. ✌️
How brands can support creators:
"1. Pay them well, fairly and equitably.
2. Hire a diverse group of creators, without tokenizing them.
3. Trust them to create content that resonates with their audience." –
@Zolflicks
, Performance Marketing Director at Storyblocks
#SXSW2022
In our new blog series On the Block, we’ll introduce you to some of the people we’re lucky to call coworkers. Today we’re talking to software engineer Gerda Gatling and how she made the pivot from NBA referee to engineer.
📊 According to industry research, 90% of consumers say authenticity is important when choosing brands they like. Learn how you can shape your strategy with honest messaging.
Join us today, 11/9 at 4pm EST for an IG Live conversation with Indigenous and First Nation creators on the importance of shifting the media landscape to create a more inclusive content strategy. Follow us on IG to be notified:
@storyblocksco
Pretty BIG Movement is the 1st plus size dance group founded by Akira Armstrong set out to destroy dancer stereotypes.
We loved the story and mission so much, we had to have it in our library. Pretty Big Movement collection now live 🚨:
Calling all devs! Want to make your creative platform stand out? Integrate stock media with our
#API
. Check out
@TechCrunch
's write-up about the launch of our new Storyblocks Developer Portal.
📝
#YouTube
has 1.9 billion users worldwide. It’s one of the most effective marketing platforms — and our featured creators couldn’t agree more. Find out why in this episode of the YouTube Creator series.
@JordyVandeput
@indymogul
@low_faith
Our team is working hard to resolve the current issues on our website. We apologize for any inconvenience but it should be back up and running soon.
We will keep you posted with updates! 💛