Ignite Social Media

APRIL 8, 2022

It’s so easy to grab music, sounds or images on social media and reuse them. 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. Fair Use in the Social Media Age.

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Ignite Social Media

MARCH 15, 2019

We see them all the time on social, inspiration quotes meant to get our fingers tapping that like button. People relate to them and share them with their friends almost as much as memes. The question is, if you’re a brand, can you legally use the quotes? The quotes are considered intellectual property and protected under law.

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Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 30, 2013

I am a social media advocate. But I hate the ugly side of social media sharing; especially when kids are involved. Susan didn’t even know the image had gone viral until she saw another Facebook friend shared the meme on April 22. This is the nature of digital media. Guest post by Jenelle Conner.

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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. Related posts.

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Viper Chill

FEBRUARY 17, 2014

Again, I prefer the idea of content being on the left rather than packed between navigation, but at least put something there that entices people to click on more articles or simply share your website via social media. Companies like Time Magazine and The Huffington Post know whether they can use images from other websites or not.

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