Industry veteran bolsters stock media leader’s strategic vision

Storyblocks, an unlimited, subscription-based stock media platform with video creation and workflow functionality, announced 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.”

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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.

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“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.”