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Help! A brand stole my photo.
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Episode 2989
Growing a brand online comes with incredible opportunities—but also some challenges, including seeing your work used without permission. Today’s question comes from a content creator who travels full-time and recently discovered that a company used one of their Instagram photos without asking. Legal action isn’t realistic due to budget concerns, but ignoring it feels frustrating. Let’s explore how to handle this professionally while keeping the focus on future growth."Hi, I’m Taylor! I’m from Florida originally but now travel full-time as a content creator. Most of my engagement comes from the photos I post on Instagram. A company recently used one of my pictures without permission, and I don’t know how to approach them. Should I just let it go, or is there a way to handle this professionally without hiring a lawyer? I’m afraid of it escalating, and I don’t have the resources to hire legal counsel right now, but it really frustrates me to see someone take my content. What can I do?"Listen to today's episode to learn more...
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