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11 Sep 2015 - 14:15
Posted: 13 Jan 2017 - 14:12
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The White Review, BOMB and Guernica are just some of the magazines turning to the wisdom of the crowd to publish quality literature. Read more about why this is the case on the Guardian below.

5 Feb 2015 - 14:00
Posted: 13 Jan 2017 - 14:03
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More than simply an innovative approach to income generation, crowdfunding provides arts organisations with opportunities to develop new audiences, test new ways of working and generate advocacy and PR opportunities. Read more on the Guardian below.

23 Oct 2014 - 14:30
Posted: 13 Jan 2017 - 14:38
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Here is an overview of participatory financing (aka crowdfunding) in France and its main players. Read more ad Journal Du Net below.

20 Aug 2014 - 14:00
Posted: 13 Jan 2017 - 14:05
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Check out these tips and tricks shared by creatives with the Guardian. 

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16 Jun 2014 - 19:00
Author: The Guardian
Posted: 7 Jun 2017 - 19:11
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The phenomenon of crowdfunding is booming. You can stake from just £10 to emulate the likes of Duncan Bannatyne by becoming a "mini-dragon", backing an ever-expanding range of ventures from theatre productions to electronic gizmos. 

8 Apr 2014 - 14:00 to 22 Apr 2014 - 14:00
Posted: 13 Jan 2017 - 14:08
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Crowdfunding has developed from a digital quirk to a powerful tool – this much we've talked about. But there is something even deeper going on with this new model, one that's less predictable than civic participation and far more disruptive.

3 Jan 2014 - 14:00
Posted: 13 Jan 2017 - 14:00
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This paper by Sara Bannerman examines crowdfunding as a potential tool for cultural funding. After an introduction to crowdfunding, its rise and its use in various contexts, the paper discusses crowdfunding’s potential as a tool for funding cultural production. Crowdfunding is associated with a range of hopes and ideals, but problems with crowdfunding, as with crowdsourcing, can also be identified.

Posted: 13 Sep 2016 - 14:39
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Crowdfunding.de's new report on the equity crowdfunding market in Germany, shows 1..5 million investmnet  for film.  The report is available only in German. 

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