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A refresh, an evolution! At one time or another we all have a desire to reinvent ourselves to...

User-generated video ensures moments in history cannot be censored

In 2019, Hong Kong citizens took to the streets to protest a proposed bill by the Chinese...

A welcome Boost for the creator economy as Newsflare closes Series B investment round

London, New York, and Los Angeles 13th January 2022: Newsflare, one of the world’s leading...

The wonderful world of UGV and why it offers producers and broadcasters more opportunities to delight audiences than they think

The use of user-generated video (UGV) in TV and film production is certainly not a new phenomenon. ...

Shooting the Breeze – Spectacular Weather User-Generated Video for TV and Film

Did you know the average person spends about six months of their life discussing the weather? It’s...

World Television Day 2021 – How Social Media Habits are Changing TV

On 21st and 22nd November 1996, the United Nations held the first World Television Forum. Leading...

Monumental Moments in History: Six Reasons Documentary and Factual Producers Need to Stop Using Stock Footage

Audience participation in documentary and factual show making may have a longer heritage than you...

Christmas 2021 Advertising Trends – Is Authenticity Still King with Consumers?

  The holiday season is drawing near, and the Christmas advertising extravaganza will soon be upon...

COP26: Why user-generated video is vital in telling the climate story and inspiring action

The COP26 Summit is under way, and the stakes couldn’t be higher for the most urgent issue of our...

Mind the gap – how independent producers can tap into user-generated video and compete with deep-pocketed streaming counterparts

  Online demand for content grew as the world went into lockdown, a demand that continues to surge...