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Whether you're looking for inspiration, business models, or precedents, the CC Case Studies are a perfect place to start. Help us expand this resource by sharing your work and telling your story. Exceptional and well-written case studies could be included in upcoming publications and research.

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Jonathan Coulton

Jonathan Coulton is an independent/unsigned singer-songwriter who utilises Creative Commons licences to help promote his music via free downloads.

GotoKnow.org

Blog-based knowledge management platform in Thailand with over 70,000 users forming a Community of Practice.

DeviantART

DeviantART is an online community dedicated to showcasing art as prints, videos and literature.

Nine Inch Nails The Slip

The Slip, a ten-track album by American band Nine Inch Nails (NIN), is the second artistic release made available to fans ‘for free’ under a Creative Commons licence.

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