Integrate Shutterstock with AI Agents

Shutterstock has long been the go-to platform for creative teams seeking top-quality stock photos, videos, and music to power their projects. As organizations move faster and demand more from their creative workflows, integrating Shutterstock with an AI agent like Runbear unlocks a new era of team productivity and smart automation. With AI agents inside Slack, Microsoft Teams, or Discord, teams can now access, share, and manage Shutterstock assets collaboratively—right within their daily communication tools—turning static media sourcing into dynamic, AI-driven teamwork.

About Shutterstock

Shutterstock is a global leader in providing royalty-free stock media, including photos, vectors, illustrations, video clips, and music tracks. With over 450 million assets, it enables creatives and businesses to find the perfect visual for branding, advertising, digital content, and editorial projects. Core features include powerful search tools, easy licensing, curated collections, and seamless asset management. Shutterstock serves marketing teams, agencies, designers, publishers, and any professionals needing high-quality media content. Its vast library and intuitive platform have established it as a must-have resource for visual storytelling worldwide, especially for teams managing multiple campaigns and brand touchpoints simultaneously. After merging with Getty Images, Shutterstock’s combined force aims to drive innovation in the AI content revolution, providing even more value to creative teams across industries.

Use Cases in Practice

The synergy between Runbear’s AI agent and Shutterstock reimagines how creative teams find, share, and manage visual assets. Imagine a scenario where a marketing manager needs inspiration for a new campaign—they simply ask the AI agent in Slack, and within seconds, the team receives a curated selection of Shutterstock images tailored to their needs. For ongoing projects, an AI agent can assemble moodboards or update teams on trending downloads based on scheduled routines. Creative leads can have the AI agent check that selected visuals follow brand guidelines, preventing off-brand assets from slipping through. With features like Slack-native previews and instant search, teams shorten turnaround times, eliminate context-switching, and ensure everyone stays visually aligned—directly in their chat space. By making the AI agent the gateway to Shutterstock content, teams boost their collaboration and efficiency with every campaign, brainstorm, or content review.

Shutterstock vs Shutterstock + AI Agent: Key Differences

Shutterstock alone is powerful for sourcing visual content, but integrating it with Runbear’s AI agent transforms team workflows from manual image searching and task switching to seamless, AI-powered collaboration. Teams retrieve assets, analyze usage, and ensure brand consistency without ever leaving Slack, Teams, or Discord—boosting productivity and bridging silos that slow creative output.

Implementation Considerations

Teams relying solely on Shutterstock often face friction from manual workflows: searching, downloading, and sharing assets usually means toggling between tools, slowing team collaboration. There’s also a risk of using unapproved or off-brand visuals since assets aren't always checked for compliance in the flow of work. When adopting a Runbear AI agent workflow, teams must consider setup steps such as connecting Shutterstock access to the AI agent and training employees to request assets using natural language. Change management may involve addressing hesitancy in transitioning from email-based asset sharing to chat-driven collaboration. Security and data governance are crucial—ensure that permissions for Shutterstock and chat platforms align with company policies. For a smooth rollout, designate workflow champions, provide quick reference guides, and consider a phased approach that starts with pilot teams before expanding to the broader organization.

Get Started Today

Teams looking to revolutionize their creative asset workflow can confidently embrace the Shutterstock and Runbear integration. By putting an AI agent in the center of your team’s communications, you empower everyone to search, share, and approve Shutterstock assets efficiently, reducing creative bottlenecks and boosting productivity. Ready to unlock a new level of visual collaboration? Start your Runbear journey and experience AI agents that transform the way teams interact with Shutterstock—making your next campaign smarter, faster, and more aligned than ever.