Stock content service Storyblocks evolves with new partner program – TechCrunch

Storyblocks, the subscription-based stock audio, imagery and video service formerly known as Videoblocks, today announced the launch of its new Member Library Partner Program. The company has also shuttered its pay-per-download marketplace and is now fully invested in its all-inclusive subscription program. The reason for this move, the company says, it to better align its…

Spotify acquires SoundBetter, a music production marketplace, for an undisclosed sum – TechCrunch

Spotify today took another step in its efforts to build out services for artists to help diversify itself away from a business model predicated on paying music streaming royalties to labels: it has acquired SoundBetter, a music production marketplace for artists, producers, and musicians to connect on specific projects; and for people who are looking to…

Aliens of extraordinary abilities

It’s a situation I’m all too familiar with from my years working in the London start-up scene. It is a dog-eat-dog environment where it came to attracting, poaching, and holding on to talent. At every company I worked for, I was constantly being offered cash incentives to refer candidates for the many roles that needed…