Industry veteran bolsters stock media leader's strategic visionARLINGTON, Va. , Aug. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Storyblocks , an unlimited, subscription-based stock media platform with video creation and workflow functionality, announced today the appointment of Tom Crary as an independent board member. Crary's deep industry expertise and proven track record in driving growth for media companies reinforces Storyblocks' mission to provide creators and businesses with innovative tools and resources for producing high-quality content more efficiently."Storyblocks has established itself as a leader in providing high-quality, diverse stock media and innovative video creation tools," Crary said. "I'm thrilled to join the board and collaborate with this exceptional team. Together, we'll continue expanding Storyblocks' capabilities to empower creators like never before and deliver unparalleled value to customers worldwide."Tom Crary brings extensive experience in the stock media market to the Storyblocks board

Storyblocks tracks now available on TikTok, YouTube, Spotify and more, unlocking new avenues for creators and brands to leverage music in videosARLINGTON, Va., July 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Storyblocks, an unlimited, subscription-based stock media platform with video creation and workflow functionality, has expanded its Storyblocks Label music tracks to over 150 platforms. Brands and creators can access Storyblocks artists' exclusive tracks on TikTok, YouTube, Facebook and Instagram, or stream them on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music, among other social media music libraries or streaming platforms.Learn more about the Storyblocks Label at storyblocks.com .High-performing social media videos often contain or directly relate to music. Platforms, like TikTok and YouTube, have accelerated the merging of music streaming and video creation, with music appearing in 85% of TikTok videos and 84% of YouTube content. This trend aligns with broader consumer behavior, as 80% of people now use streaming services for music consumption.This launch provides social media video creators direct access to Storyblocks Label tracks within platform music libraries, streamlining their video creation process and increasing visibility for Storyblocks' artists beyond their traditional audience. The Storyblocks Label features renowned artists like Esin Aydıngöz, a Grammy-nominated musician and composer for film, TV, video games and live productions, who released an exclusive EP with Storyblocks this week and will be contributing up to 100 music tracks to the label this year. Other notable artists include Kamil Guszczynski, Oleksii Abramovych, Yagull Music and Valentina Gribanova, among others.The increased availability of Storyblocks exclusive' tracks comes as music labels have cracked down on creators and brands using their songs in branded social media posts, and social media platforms have restricted music usage