Episode 29: Can you legally use that photo or song?
Grabbing an image from Google is easy. But if your nonprofit is planning an online campaign, recording a PSA, or launching a podcast, it’s crucial to use media legally.
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Show Notes
Marcus dePaula, co-founder of Mixtus Media and producer of this podcast, is an expert in online content creation. In this episode he breaks down creative commons licensing, explains the ethical (and credibility) issues in grabbing images from Google for fundraising appeals or marketing communications, and shares resources for great, free photography and music every organization can use.