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Cartoon History

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The Most Recognizable Cartoon Styles

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Psychology Behind the Humor

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The Psychology of Humor in Cartoons

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Recent Posts

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Corporate Training and HR Licensing Guide

November 24, 2025 by CartoonStock

Corporate Training and HR: Licensing Cartoons for Internal Communications Part of our pillar guide: Industry-Specific Cartoon Licensing Guides Introduction Human Resources and corporate training teams constantly face the challenge of keeping employees engaged while delivering serious information. Humor helps—but it must be handled carefully. Using cartoons can transform dull internal materials into something employees actually…
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Legal and Professional Services Licensing Guide

November 21, 2025 by CartoonStock

Legal and Professional Services: Licensing Visual Content Appropriately Part of our pillar guide: Industry-Specific Cartoon Licensing Guides Introduction Law firms, consultancy groups, and professional services providers face an interesting paradox: they trade in authority, yet increasingly need to appear relatable and human. Cartoons can help bridge that gap—but only if they’re used and licensed correctly….
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Financial Services Licensing: Using Cartoons Legally

November 19, 2025 by CartoonStock

Introduction Financial marketing is a balancing act between trust, clarity, and compliance. While humor can make financial concepts more relatable, it also introduces unique regulatory concerns. Therefore, when financial organizations consider using cartoons in their communications, licensing correctly is essential—not only for legal protection but for maintaining brand credibility. In this article, we’ll explore how…
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“Demonic Dog” Caption Contest Commentary with Lawrence Wood

November 17, 2025 by Lawrence Wood

New Yorker cartoonist Kate Isenberg helped us judge last month’s contest, which featured her drawing. Coincidentally, another one of Kate’s drawings (which is set in a classroom where a canine teacher is holding a globe that’s a tennis ball and saying something to the students) was featured in last week’s New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest. …
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Healthcare Marketing: Licensing Cartoons That Comply with Industry Regulations

November 13, 2025 by CartoonStock

Healthcare marketing walks a tightrope between making complex medical information accessible and maintaining professional credibility. Consequently, when healthcare organizations consider using cartoons in their marketing materials, they need a strategic approach that combines effective communication with regulatory awareness. In this article, we’ll show you how healthcare marketing cartoons licensing works in practice, how to choose…
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How Educators and Schools Can License Cartoons for Classroom Use

November 10, 2025 by CartoonStock

Teachers know that a well-placed cartoon can transform a dry lesson into an engaging learning experience. Whether you’re explaining photosynthesis, illustrating a historical event, or lightening the mood during a challenging topic, cartoons make concepts stick. But many educators don’t realize that using cartoons in the classroom comes with legal considerations—even when the intent is…
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