Licensing, Research & Clearance
At Celine Media Group, we know that great storytelling requires more than just creativity—it also requires the right assets, cleared and ready to use.
Whether you're licensing viral footage, sourcing stills for a branded campaign, or conducting script clearance for a production, we provide strategic guidance to help you efficiently acquire and assess content.
While we’re not a law firm, our team has years of hands-on experience in content acquisition and licensing strategy, and we’re here to provide guidance rooted in industry best practices. We’ve worked with agencies, networks, and global brands to identify compelling assets—user-generated content (UGC) , stock footage, archival clips, and more—and align them with creative and legal goals.
From UGC discovery to contract review, we help marketers, filmmakers, and small business owners source and clear content with ease. Whether you need viral clips, stock footage, or help identifying what needs clearance, we offer practical, research-driven support so you can focus on creating content that connects—without getting stuck in the fine print.
We deliver strategic content research and licensing support that helps brands, agencies, and studios secure the right assets, manage risk, and execute campaigns with precision.
Contract & Usage Reviews
Need another set of eyes on a photo/video licensing agreement? We’ll review it from a content strategy and marketing perspective and flag usage limitations, exclusivity terms, and other key considerations. (Note: We don’t provide legal advice, but we will help you ask the right questions.)
Content Sourcing & Research
We specialize in finding the perfect clip or image to bring your message to life. We conduct deep dives across stock libraries, UGC platforms, social media, and entertainment archives to locate assets that fit your creative brief—and your budget.
Script & Clearance Research
Got a script or treatment that needs vetting for real-life references, trademarks, or talent mentions? We’ll help you flag elements that may need clearance and guide you on next steps before you hand it off to legal.
UGC & Creator Outreach
Looking to license content directly from creators? We’ll handle the outreach and communication, negotiate usage terms, and coordinate the licensing handoff so your team can stay focused on the big picture.
Licensing Fee Negotiation
We advocate on your behalf to negotiate fair and transparent licensing fees—whether you’re dealing with stock vendors, archival libraries, or independent creators. We help you get the content you need without overpaying.
Custom Research Projects
Need something outside the box? Whether you're compiling references for a pitch deck, curating a historical image package, or building a rights-cleared clip library, we design research support tailored to your business objectives.
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Supported the launch of Family Handyman Streaming with 1,000+ pieces of cleared UGC content, while also assisting in UGC clearance efforts for Jukin Media’s flagship brands, including People Are Awesome, FailArmy, and The Pet Collective.
We provided strategic feedback on a photo licensing agreement involving an image of Luther Vandross for the documentary "Luther: Never Too Much," supporting an award-winning photojournalist in navigating rights and usage terms.
Our leadership brings experience in strategic research and licensing support—sourcing viral user-generated content, identifying rightsholders, evaluating clearance issues, and contributing to successful usage negotiations across commercial, TV, and film campaigns.
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