Industry veteran bolsters stock media leader's
strategic vision
ARLINGTON, 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. He
currently serves as the president and chief operating officer at
Laravel and previously held the position of CEO at Pond5, a
video-first content marketplace for filmmakers, media organizations
and marketers. During his tenure as CEO, Pond5 was acquired by
Shutterstock. At the time of the acquisition, Pond5 had developed a
network of over 115,000 contributors across 180 countries, who
uploaded over 2.5 million assets monthly.
"Tom's industry expertise and success in scaling video-centric
platforms make him an invaluable addition to our team," said TJ
Leonard, CEO of Storyblocks. "With his strategic guidance, we're
well-positioned to accelerate innovation across our platform and
unlock new opportunities that will take Storyblocks to even greater
heights."
For more information about Storyblocks, please visit
storyblocks.com.
About Storyblocks
Storyblocks empowers creators and
businesses to produce better video, faster than ever. Our stock
media library includes high-quality video, audio, and imagery that
is crafted by 700+ highly accomplished artists and creators from
around the world and updated regularly based on what customers
want. We power inclusive storytelling by sourcing diverse content
representing people of all identities. With a simple subscription,
customers get unlimited access to our media library of 2.6 million
assets, plus high-quality templates and after effects, video
editing tools, and plug-ins for leading video editing platforms.
Storyblocks ensures customers' peace of mind with comprehensive
licensing and unlimited downloads, enabling endless experimentation
and iteration with full confidence to meet business goals.
Storyblocks is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. To learn more about how
Storyblocks is transforming the future of video content creation,
visit www.storyblocks.com and follow Storyblocks on LinkedIn,
YouTube, Twitter, and Instagram.
Media contact:
BLASTmedia for Storyblocks
Christy Dean
storyblocks@panblastpr.com
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