Ignite Social Media

APRIL 8, 2022

As you use social media platforms to build your brand, you shouldn’t overlook the legal consequences that might arise. Fair Use in the Social Media Age. It’s a no-brainer that you shouldn’t use other people’s intellectual work without a fair use exemption or the owners’ permission.

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Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 30, 2013

Susan didn’t even know the image had gone viral until she saw another Facebook friend shared the meme on April 22. ” After she saw the meme, Susan started reporting the image and private messaging pages on Facebook with a request that they take down the image and/or meme. No harm intended. The crazy part?

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Laurel Papworth

APRIL 22, 2010

Mashable reported this morning that, after the Hitler Downfall meme had done it’s work and made tonnes of money for Constantine Films, that Constantine Films was forcing the parody videos to be removed. If you’re not sure if your video qualifies, you can learn more about fair use here.

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Viper Chill

FEBRUARY 17, 2014

Someone who launched a website of this style a few months ago left a comment on the previous blog post and shared that his website made $100,000 in one week, just one month after he launched it. Please note I warned Edgar of this a few days before the blog post went live because I thought it was that important and he removed it as advised. #2

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