all things content, done right
From film archives to stock collections, from rights to digital assets – we connect creativity with control.
all things content, done right
From film archives to stock collections, from rights to digital assets – we connect creativity with control.
what we do
At Greatstock,
we live and breathe content.
For more than four decades, we’ve built one of Africa’s leading image and film libraries, partnering with some of the world’s most respected collections. We understand how to source, manage, and license content with care and precision. From rights management and licensing to media asset management, our team brings order and insight to every stage of the content journey. We’re content wranglers who know where to find it, how to organise it, and how to make it work harder for you.
We make your DAM work for you.
Millions of Images. One easy source.
We find it. We clear it.
Specialised Media Storage.
what we do
At Greatstock, we live and breathe content. For more than four decades, we’ve built one of Africa’s leading image and film libraries, partnering with some of the world’s most respected collections.
We understand how to source, manage, and license content with care and precision. From rights management and licensing to media asset management, our team brings order and insight to every stage of the content journey. We’re content wranglers who know where to find it, how to organise it, and how to make it work harder for you.
We make your DAM work for you
Millions of Images. One easy source.
We make your DAM work for you
We make your DAM work for you
media asset
management
We make your DAM work for you.
Media libraries grow fast, but without structure, they’re impossible to navigate. We build smart taxonomies, apply precise metadata, and wrangle messy collections into streamlined, searchable libraries, making it easy to find the right asset in seconds, not hours.
media asset management
At Greatstock,
we live and breathe content.
For more than four decades, we’ve built one of Africa’s leading image and film libraries, partnering with some of the world’s most respected collections. We understand how to source, manage, and license content with care and precision. From rights management and licensing to media asset management, our team brings order and insight to every stage of the content journey. We’re content wranglers who know where to find it, how to organise it, and how to make it work harder for you.
Rights Management
& Clearances
Rights Management
& Clearances
When great campaigns rely on iconic moments, the biggest hurdle is knowing where to find the shot, and how to clear it. Either the project stalls – or worse – it goes ahead without proper clearance. Greatstock has long history of sourcing and clearing “hard-to-find” clips whether its Ali’s famous knock-out or that latest viral clip.
insights
Is your DAM working for you?
Navigating the AI Image Revolution: Why “Free” Could Cost You
Content is King. But first, it needs to be found.
When AI Won’t
Damn that Dam! Simplifying Complex Marketing Workflows
The Secret Sauce to an Efficient DAM
“We brought Greatstock in ahead of our DAM rollout, and their strategic guidance and wealth of knowledge made all the difference. Without them we would not have had a user-friendly DAM”
Danone – Senior Director of Marketing Operations & Effectiveness
Peter Hylik
“Greatstock built ABinBev an incredible library of reusable clips that was used globally – saving the company $2.6 million in 1 year”
Global Category Manager – Advertising Production
Lisandro Diaz Kelly
“Working with a company that understands ad agency and production culture makes all the difference when managing content”
– Global Creative Operations Director at Danone
Danone
“20 Years ago Greatstock started managing SAT’s media library. They pro-actively brought our library into the digital age by digitising and editing legacy content and building bespoke software platforms to house it. Their production and tech expertise have been invaluable”
South African Tourism – Content Channel Specialist
Dale Jooste
“Greatstock adds immense value to our DAM. Their support spans everything from training and metadata analysis to rights management and negotiations, and their expertise, dedication and responsiveness make them easy to recommend”
Danone
Stephen Smith
a brand apart
Our unique experience allows us to pull it together in a way that sets us apart; finding lost photographers, forgotten footage, hidden gems or negotiating rights and contracts.
why our
clients
love us
Choosing Greatstock, the Great Curator, means choosing a partner who is as invested in your success as you are. Our exceptional client services, personalised approach, comprehensive needs assessment, added value offerings, and deep understanding of your business are what set us apart.
We are here to help you navigate the complexities of media asset management and achieve your strategic goals with confidence.
why our
clients
love us
Choosing Great Stock,
the Great Curator, means choosing a partner who is
as invested in your success
as you are. Our exceptional client services, personalised approach, comprehensive needs assessment, added value offerings, and deep understanding of your business are what set us apart. We are here to help you navigate the complexities of media asset management and achieve your strategic goals with confidence.
