Contently Creative Network Reaches 100K Professional Freelancers
October 27 2016 - 12:38PM
Business Wire
Network includes subject matter experts from
around the world
Today, Contently announced that its network of freelance content
creators has expanded to include more than 100,000 journalists,
graphic designers, photographers, researchers, content strategists,
and videographers.
“Producing the best content means being able to find the best
content creators,” said Contently’s vice president of content, Sam
Slaughter. “The size and quality of our network, combined with the
technology we’ve created to manage it, means that we are able to
offer our clients something no one else can: access to the right
people in the right places, with the right expertise to create
stories that are truly unique to their brand.”
Contently freelancers have worked with thousands of top-tier
publications and brands, including The New York Times, The
Atlantic, The Telegraph, The Wall Street Journal, Vogue, and
National Geographic. The network includes creators and experts in
dozens of different content formats—everything from social media to
longform research to film production and editing.
Contently currently has freelancers located in more than 60
countries and over 1,000 cities globally. For global content
marketing operations like Coca-Cola, GE, and Expedia, the scope of
Contently's talent network is a valuable tool for transcreation and
localization services.
"The scale and expertise of Contently's talent network is a huge
differentiator for them,” said Rebecca Lieb, an industry analyst.
“The majority of marketers say their biggest content marketing
challenge is their ability to source enough quality content. A
global network of talent addresses this pain point head-on.”
"Contently's talent network has been a valuable resource for
supplementing our in-house team with subject matter experts," said
Rhian Nicholson, Global Editor of JLL Real Views. “Creating
insightful and well-written articles on the big trends shaping the
real estate industry is a critical part of our content strategy for
JLL Real Views. With Contently’s network of creators we’re able to
tap creatives who specialise in the areas we cover and understand
our objectives.”
Of equal importance to the size of the network is the niche
subject matter expertise. Contently freelancers have in-depth
knowledge about topics ranging from healthcare and B2B tech to
finance, cuisine, fashion, and hundreds more. All freelancers who
are selected to work with Contently customers are closely trained,
vetted, and overseen by Contently’s in-house talent team.
“Through Contently I’ve had the opportunity to create
infographics for great brands like GE and The Trade Desk,” said
Contently freelance graphic designer Niege Borges. “As a full-time
freelancer I appreciate Contently’s commitment to treating
creatives fairly, including fair pricing, prompt payment, and
hands-on account management to ensure the process goes smoothly for
both the brand and the creator.”
“Contently was founded during the peak of content farms
exploiting writers, paying $5 for a garbage article made for SEO
robots,” said Slaughter. “The company is grounded in the idea that
telling interesting and engaging stories is hard, and the people
who can do it well should be compensated fairly for that skill. The
fact that we’re helping thousands of freelancers make a living
though their craft while helping our customers share their stories
is a real source of pride for us.”
Read the full story of Contently’s talent network here.
About Contently
Contently is a technology company that helps enterprise
companies create results-driven content by providing them with
smart technology, vetted creative talent, and proven expertise.
Visit contently.com for more information. Visit
contently.com/strategist for trends and insights on the content
marketing industry.
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ContentlyAnn Fabens-Lassen, 267-738-2978ann@contently.com