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class=byline><span class=article-date>Published: <span datetime=2024-01-31T05:56:50-05:00>Jan 31, 2024</span></span> <span class=article-author>by <span class=nickname><a href=https://smallbiztrends.com/author/annie-pilon/ title="Posts by Annie Pilon">Annie Pilon</a></span></span> <span class=article-author>In <a href=https://smallbiztrends.com/category/marketing-tips/ title="View all articles in Marketing Tips">Marketing Tips</a></span></span><hr class=clear><span class=full-span-featured-image><img width=850 height=476 src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http://www.w3.org/2000/svg%22%20width=%22850%22%20height=%22476%22%3E%3C/svg%3E" class="ezlazyload attachment-general_850w_image size-general_850w_image" alt="15 Creative Brief Examples" decoding=async ezimgfmt="rs rscb1 src ng ngcb1" data-ezsrc=https://smallbiztrends.com/ezoimgfmt/media.smallbiztrends.com/2019/10/Creative-Brief-Examples-850x476.jpg></span><div class=entry><div class=entry-wrap><p>A creative brief is an essential document for businesses and agencies that work on any creative projects. It is used to describe every aspect of a <a href=https://smallbiztrends.com/integrated-marketing-campaign-examples/>creative campaign</a> or project so that the people working on it know exactly what is expected.</p><span id=ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-901 data-method=placement-service></span><span data-ez-ph-id=901></span><p>Creative briefs can be put together by the a client requesting a creative service or campaign, or by the team or agency that is providing a creative service. But it is usually a collaborative effort, since input from the decision makers is essential for making sure their vision is included.<p>It is then distributed to the creative team who is tasked with actually executing the campaign. This can either be an in-house team of creatives or an outside agency.</p><span id=ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-909 data-method=placement-service></span><span data-ez-ph-id=909></span><p>Creative briefs should include a brand statement, an overview of the campaign and its goals, the target audience you’re trying to reach, key messaging points and the channels you’ll use to spread those messages.<p>They should also have basic details about the project, like deadlines and contact information of all the necessary parties. Overall, the document should be kept fairly simple and is often just one or two pages long.</p><span id=ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-910 data-method=placement-service></span><span data-ez-ph-id=910></span><h2>Creative Brief Examples</h2><p>If you’re looking to create a creative brief for your business or organization but don’t know where to start, templates and examples of other briefs can sometimes provide a good jumping off point. There are plenty of these available online.<p>Here, we’ve rounded up 15 spots where you can find decent starting points for your own creative projects.</p><span id=ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-911 data-method=placement-service></span><span data-ez-ph-id=911></span><h3>SmartSheet</h3><p><a href=https://www.smartsheet.com/free-creative-brief-templates target=_blank rel="noopener noreferrer">SmartSheet</a> offers creative brief templates for Microsoft Word and Excel. The site breaks it down into categories. So you can find options for advertising campaigns, client-led projects and general creative briefs.<h3>TemplateLab</h3><p>TemplateLab has a wide array of starter templates available for business and individual documents. They have about 40 creative brief templates available for you to download as Microsoft Word files.<h3>Workmajig</h3><p><a href=https://www.workamajig.com/blog/creative-brief target=_blank rel="noopener noreferrer">Workmajig</a> provides project management software for creative teams. Their website includes several examples of creative briefs used by top companies in their ad campaigns.</p><span id=ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-912 data-method=placement-service></span><span data-ez-ph-id=912></span><h3>Hubspot</h3><p><a href=https://offers.hubspot.com/creative-brief-template target=_blank rel="noopener noreferrer">Hubspot</a> offers a couple of different creative brief templates for download. There’s one for simple campaigns and another for video projects. You can simply sign up with your email and contact details to access them.<p><img data-ezsrcset="https://smallbiztrends.com/ezoimgfmt/media.smallbiztrends.com/2023/09/Creative-Brief-150x84.png 150w,https://smallbiztrends.com/ezoimgfmt/media.smallbiztrends.com/2023/09/Creative-Brief-300x169.png 300w,https://smallbiztrends.com/ezoimgfmt/media.smallbiztrends.com/2023/09/Creative-Brief-620x349.png 620w,https://smallbiztrends.com/ezoimgfmt/media.smallbiztrends.com/2023/09/Creative-Brief-660x371.png 660w,https://smallbiztrends.com/ezoimgfmt/media.smallbiztrends.com/2023/09/Creative-Brief-768x432.png 768w,https://smallbiztrends.com/ezoimgfmt/media.smallbiztrends.com/2023/09/Creative-Brief-850x478.png 850w,https://smallbiztrends.com/ezoimgfmt/media.smallbiztrends.com/2023/09/Creative-Brief-1024x576.png 1024w,https://smallbiztrends.com/ezoimgfmt/media.smallbiztrends.com/2023/09/Creative-Brief.png 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" decoding=async width=1280 height=720 class="ezlazyload aligncenter size-full wp-image-1266270" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http://www.w3.org/2000/svg%22%20width=%221280%22%20height=%22720%22%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="What is a Creative Brief? 15 Places to Find Examples" ezimgfmt="rs rscb1 src ng ngcb1 srcset" data-ezsrc=https://smallbiztrends.com/ezoimgfmt/media.smallbiztrends.com/2023/09/Creative-Brief.png><h3>AdCracker</h3><p>For advertising campaigns or professional, AdCracker offers a sample creative brief that was created specifically for the ad industry. Their website also includes plenty of examples of what type of information is needed for specific types of creative briefs.<h3>Milanote</h3><p>Milanote is an online organization tool for creatives. A section of their website is dedicated to templates for various forms and documents that creative teams might need, including a creative brief.</p><span id=ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-913 data-method=placement-service></span><span data-ez-ph-id=913></span><h3>CoSchedule</h3><p>CoSchedule offers several creative brief examples on their website, including basic ones for ad campaigns and even a more involved, Q&A style option for a video campaign. They also offer a free, downloadable template so you can easily customize your own.<h3>Filestage</h3><p><a href=https://filestage.io/blog/creative-brief-template/ target=_blank rel="noopener noreferrer">Filestage</a> is a content management platform that offers a free creative brief template on its website. You need to request the file via email. But it’s available as a Powerpoint file, which can be beneficial for those who need to present their brief to clients. You can also easily convert it to a PDF if needed.<h3>Toggl</h3><p>Time tracking tool <a href=https://toggl.com/creative-brief-template/ target=_blank rel="noopener noreferrer">Toggl</a> offers a free creative brief template on its website. It comes as a fillable PDF so you can easily input your information. But there’s not a ton of customization options when it comes to the layout or design.</p><span id=ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-914 data-method=placement-service></span><span data-ez-ph-id=914></span><h3>Canva</h3><p>Canva is an online graphics tool that is popular with a lot of creatives. The website includes a thorough explanation of what to include in a creative brief, along with plenty of examples and templates that you can use to create the graphics.<h3>99designs</h3><p>Online design platform <a href=https://99designs.com/blog/marketing-advertising/write-creative-brief-template/ target=_blank rel="noopener noreferrer">99designs</a> has a section of their website dedicated to the creation of creative briefs. You can learn more about what goes into creating one and then download their free template via email.<p><img data-ezsrcset="https://smallbiztrends.com/ezoimgfmt/media.smallbiztrends.com/2023/09/aTXFmqjO-Creative-Brief-3-150x84.png 150w,https://smallbiztrends.com/ezoimgfmt/media.smallbiztrends.com/2023/09/aTXFmqjO-Creative-Brief-3-300x169.png 300w,https://smallbiztrends.com/ezoimgfmt/media.smallbiztrends.com/2023/09/aTXFmqjO-Creative-Brief-3-620x349.png 620w,https://smallbiztrends.com/ezoimgfmt/media.smallbiztrends.com/2023/09/aTXFmqjO-Creative-Brief-3-660x371.png 660w,https://smallbiztrends.com/ezoimgfmt/media.smallbiztrends.com/2023/09/aTXFmqjO-Creative-Brief-3-768x432.png 768w,https://smallbiztrends.com/ezoimgfmt/media.smallbiztrends.com/2023/09/aTXFmqjO-Creative-Brief-3-850x478.png 850w,https://smallbiztrends.com/ezoimgfmt/media.smallbiztrends.com/2023/09/aTXFmqjO-Creative-Brief-3-1024x576.png 1024w,https://smallbiztrends.com/ezoimgfmt/media.smallbiztrends.com/2023/09/aTXFmqjO-Creative-Brief-3.png 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" decoding=async width=1280 height=720 class="ezlazyload aligncenter size-full wp-image-1266273" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http://www.w3.org/2000/svg%22%20width=%221280%22%20height=%22720%22%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="What is a Creative Brief? 15 Places to Find Examples" ezimgfmt="rs rscb1 src ng ngcb1 srcset" data-ezsrc=https://smallbiztrends.com/ezoimgfmt/media.smallbiztrends.com/2023/09/aTXFmqjO-Creative-Brief-3.png><h3>Creative Market</h3><p>Creative Market offers plenty of different design elements and assets that creative businesses can use. The site also includes a free creative brief template that was made specifically with designers in mind.</p><span id=ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-915 data-method=placement-service></span><span data-ez-ph-id=915></span><h3>FunctionPoint</h3><p>Agency management software provider <a href=https://functionpoint.com/resource/free-creative-brief-templates-content target=_blank rel="noopener noreferrer">FunctionPoint</a> offers several creative brief templates for various situations, including basic templates, website projects and branding and design.<h3>Workfront</h3><p>Enterprise software company <a href=https://www.workfront.com/blog/free-creative-brief-template target=_blank rel="noopener noreferrer">Workfront</a> also has a free template for a creative brief. They also include an explanation of what important information you need to include.<h3>JotForm</h3><p><a href=https://www.jotform.com/pdf-templates/creative-brief-template target=_blank rel="noopener noreferrer">JotForm</a> is an online form builder that has tons of forms and templates you can edit directly online. Find a basic creative brief template here are view all the other marketing and creative form options they have to offer.</p><span id=ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-916 data-method=placement-service></span><span data-ez-ph-id=916></span><table id=tablepress-2057 class="tablepress tablepress-id-2057 tablepress-responsive"><thead><tr class="row-1 odd"><th class=column-1>Source<th class=column-2>Description<th class=column-3>Templates Available<th class=column-4>Customization Options<tbody class=row-hover><tr class="row-2 even"><td class=column-1>SmartSheet<td class=column-2>Offers templates for Word and Excel, categorized by project type.<td class=column-3>Yes<td class=column-4>Limited<tr class="row-3 odd"><td class=column-1>TemplateLab<td class=column-2>Provides a wide array of starter templates, including 40+ creative brief templates in Word.<td class=column-3>Yes<td class=column-4>Yes<tr class="row-4 even"><td class=column-1>Workmajig<td class=column-2>Offers creative brief examples used by top companies in ad campaigns.<td class=column-3>No<td class=column-4>N/A<tr class="row-5 odd"><td class=column-1>Hubspot<td class=column-2>Provides different creative brief templates, including ones for simple campaigns and videos.<td class=column-3>Yes<td class=column-4>Yes<tr class="row-6 even"><td class=column-1>AdCracker<td class=column-2>Offers a sample creative brief tailored for advertising campaigns.<td class=column-3>Yes<td class=column-4>Limited<tr class="row-7 odd"><td class=column-1>Milanote<td class=column-2>Features a section with templates for various forms and documents, including creative briefs.<td class=column-3>No<td class=column-4>N/A<tr class="row-8 even"><td class=column-1>CoSchedule<td class=column-2>Offers various creative brief examples on their website, including a downloadable template.<td class=column-3>Yes<td class=column-4>Yes<tr class="row-9 odd"><td class=column-1>Filestage<td class=column-2>Provides a free creative brief template as a PowerPoint file, suitable for client presentations.<td class=column-3>Yes<td class=column-4>Limited<tr class="row-10 even"><td class=column-1>Toggl<td class=column-2>Offers a free fillable PDF creative brief template for easy information input.<td class=column-3>Yes<td class=column-4>Limited<tr class="row-11 odd"><td class=column-1>Canva<td class=column-2>Explains creative brief elements and offers templates for creating graphics.<td class=column-3>Yes<td class=column-4>Yes<tr class="row-12 even"><td class=column-1>99designs<td class=column-2>Dedicated section on their website for creating creative briefs with a downloadable template.<td class=column-3>Yes<td class=column-4>Yes<tr class="row-13 odd"><td class=column-1>Creative Market<td class=column-2>Offers a creative brief template designed specifically for designers.<td class=column-3>Yes<td class=column-4>Yes<tr class="row-14 even"><td class=column-1>FunctionPoint<td class=column-2>Provides various creative brief templates for different project situations.<td class=column-3>Yes<td class=column-4>Yes<tr class="row-15 odd"><td class=column-1>Workfront<td class=column-2>Offers a free creative brief template with an explanation of essential inclusions.<td class=column-3>Yes<td class=column-4>Yes<tr class="row-16 even"><td class=column-1>JotForm<td class=column-2>An online form builder with a basic creative brief template and various other marketing forms.<td class=column-3>Yes<td class=column-4>Yes</table><p><img data-ezsrcset="https://smallbiztrends.com/ezoimgfmt/media.smallbiztrends.com/2023/09/Creative-Brief-2-150x84.png 150w,https://smallbiztrends.com/ezoimgfmt/media.smallbiztrends.com/2023/09/Creative-Brief-2-300x169.png 300w,https://smallbiztrends.com/ezoimgfmt/media.smallbiztrends.com/2023/09/Creative-Brief-2-620x349.png 620w,https://smallbiztrends.com/ezoimgfmt/media.smallbiztrends.com/2023/09/Creative-Brief-2-660x371.png 660w,https://smallbiztrends.com/ezoimgfmt/media.smallbiztrends.com/2023/09/Creative-Brief-2-768x432.png 768w,https://smallbiztrends.com/ezoimgfmt/media.smallbiztrends.com/2023/09/Creative-Brief-2-850x478.png 850w,https://smallbiztrends.com/ezoimgfmt/media.smallbiztrends.com/2023/09/Creative-Brief-2-1024x576.png 1024w,https://smallbiztrends.com/ezoimgfmt/media.smallbiztrends.com/2023/09/Creative-Brief-2.png 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" loading=lazy decoding=async width=1280 height=720 class="ezlazyload aligncenter size-full wp-image-1266271" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=%22http://www.w3.org/2000/svg%22%20width=%221280%22%20height=%22720%22%3E%3C/svg%3E" alt="What is a Creative Brief? 15 Places to Find Examples" ezimgfmt="rs rscb1 src ng ngcb1 srcset" data-ezsrc=https://smallbiztrends.com/ezoimgfmt/media.smallbiztrends.com/2023/09/Creative-Brief-2.png><h3>Creating an Effective Creative Brief</h3><p>A creative brief serves as a compass for businesses and agencies venturing into creative projects, ensuring that everyone involved understands and aligns with the project’s objectives. Whether you’re a client seeking creative services or a creative team tasked with execution, mastering the art of crafting an effective creative brief is paramount. Beyond the basics, here are additional insights to enhance your creative brief:<ul><li><strong>Clear Objectives</strong>: Define your project’s objectives with utmost clarity. Specify what you aim to achieve, whether it’s increasing brand awareness, driving sales, or launching a new product. These objectives serve as the North Star guiding creative decisions.<li><strong>Competitive Analysis</strong>: Include a section that delves into your competitors. Analyze their strategies, strengths, and weaknesses. Understanding your competitive landscape can provide valuable insights and help your creative team identify unique selling points.<li><strong>Budget Considerations</strong>: While it’s vital to have a clear budget for the project, consider elaborating on budget allocation. Provide guidance on how much should be allocated to various elements of the creative campaign, such as design, production, and distribution.<li><strong>Timeline and Milestones</strong>: In addition to deadlines, establish milestones within the project timeline. Milestones help track progress, ensure accountability, and allow for adjustments if needed.<li><strong>Creative References</strong>: Include examples of creative work that resonate with your project’s vision. This could be visuals, ad campaigns, or branding materials. These references offer a visual representation of your expectations.<li><strong>Risk Assessment</strong>: Acknowledge potential risks or challenges that could arise during the project. Discussing risks allows your creative team to prepare contingency plans and mitigate potential roadblocks effectively.<li><strong>Measurable KPIs</strong>: Outline key performance indicators (KPIs) that will gauge the project’s success. These may include metrics like website traffic, conversion rates, or social media engagement. Having measurable goals ensures that your creative efforts align with business objectives.<li><strong>Legal and Compliance Requirements</strong>: Depending on your industry, your creative project may need to adhere to specific legal or regulatory requirements. Mention any compliance considerations upfront to avoid complications later in the project.<li><strong>Review and Feedback Process</strong>: Describe the process for reviewing and providing feedback on creative concepts and drafts. Efficient feedback loops save time and help refine creative work effectively.<li><strong>Creative Team Dynamics</strong>: Introduce your creative team within the brief, highlighting their roles and responsibilities. Understanding who’s involved fosters transparency and collaboration.</ul><table id=tablepress-2058 class="tablepress tablepress-id-2058 tablepress-responsive"><thead><tr class="row-1 odd"><th class=column-1>Element<th class=column-2>Description<tbody class=row-hover><tr class="row-2 even"><td class=column-1>Clear Objectives<td class=column-2>Define project objectives with clarity, guiding creative decisions.<tr class="row-3 odd"><td class=column-1>Competitive Analysis<td class=column-2>Analyze competitors' strategies, strengths, and weaknesses for insights.<tr class="row-4 even"><td class=column-1>Budget Considerations<td class=column-2>Specify budget allocation for various project elements like design and production.<tr class="row-5 odd"><td class=column-1>Timeline and Milestones<td class=column-2>Establish project milestones for tracking progress and accountability.<tr class="row-6 even"><td class=column-1>Creative References<td class=column-2>Provide examples of creative work aligning with the project's vision.<tr class="row-7 odd"><td class=column-1>Risk Assessment<td class=column-2>Acknowledge potential risks and challenges, enabling contingency planning.<tr class="row-8 even"><td class=column-1>Measurable KPIs<td class=column-2>Outline key performance indicators (KPIs) for gauging project success.<tr class="row-9 odd"><td class=column-1>Legal and Compliance Requirements<td class=column-2>Mention industry-specific legal and regulatory considerations.<tr class="row-10 even"><td class=column-1>Review and Feedback Process<td class=column-2>Describe the process for efficient review and feedback on creative concepts.<tr class="row-11 odd"><td class=column-1>Creative Team Dynamics<td class=column-2>Introduce the creative team's roles and responsibilities, fostering collaboration and transparency.</table><h2>Incorporating Client Feedback in the Creative Brief Process</h2><p>To ensure that a creative brief effectively captures the client’s vision, actively involve them in the feedback process. This includes understanding their expectations, preferences, and any specific requirements they have for the project.<h3>Iterative Feedback Loops</h3><p>Establish a system of iterative feedback loops where the client can review and provide input at various stages of the brief creation. This collaborative approach ensures that the final brief aligns closely with the client’s objectives and expectations.</p><span id=ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-917 data-method=placement-service></span><span data-ez-ph-id=917></span><h2>Enhancing Collaboration Between Creative Teams and Clients</h2><p>Encourage open and transparent communication between the creative team and the client. This can be achieved through regular meetings, progress updates, and open channels for questions and clarifications.<h3>Using Collaboration Tools</h3><p>Leverage digital collaboration tools that allow both the creative team and clients to share ideas, feedback, and revisions in real-time. Tools like Slack, Trello, or Asana can streamline communication and keep everyone on the same page.<h2>Integrating Market Research into the Creative Brief</h2><p><strong>Importance of Market Insights: </strong>Incorporating market research into the creative brief provides a deeper understanding of the target audience, market trends, and competitive landscape. This information can guide the creative process towards more effective and targeted outputs.</p><span id=ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-918 data-method=placement-service></span><span data-ez-ph-id=918></span><p><strong>Sources for Market Research: </strong>Utilize various sources for market research, including industry reports, customer surveys, focus groups, and social media analytics. This comprehensive approach ensures a well-rounded understanding of the market dynamics.<h2>Aligning the Creative Brief with Brand Identity</h2><p><strong>Reflecting Brand Values: </strong>Ensure that the creative brief aligns with the client’s brand identity and values. This includes consistency in messaging, tone of voice, and visual elements that resonate with the brand’s established image.<p><strong>Brand Guidelines: </strong>Refer to the client’s brand guidelines while crafting the creative brief. This ensures that all creative outputs are coherent with the brand’s established identity and contribute to building brand recognition and loyalty.</p><span id=ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-919 data-method=placement-service></span><span data-ez-ph-id=919></span><h2>Leveraging Technology in Creative Brief Development</h2><p><strong>Digital Brief Templates: </strong>Utilize digital creative brief templates that can be easily customized and shared. Platforms like Canva or Adobe Spark offer user-friendly templates that can be tailored to specific project needs.<p><strong>Utilizing AI and Analytics: </strong>Leverage AI tools and analytics to gather insights that can inform the creative brief. AI can help analyze consumer behavior, predict trends, and provide data-driven recommendations for the creative strategy.<p><img data-ezsrcset="https://smallbiztrends.com/ezoimgfmt/media.smallbiztrends.com/2023/09/creative-brief-4-150x84.png 150w,https://smallbiztrends.com/ezoimgfmt/media.smallbiztrends.com/2023/09/creative-brief-4-300x169.png 300w,https://smallbiztrends.com/ezoimgfmt/media.smallbiztrends.com/2023/09/creative-brief-4-620x349.png 620w,https://smallbiztrends.com/ezoimgfmt/media.smallbiztrends.com/2023/09/creative-brief-4-660x371.png 660w,https://smallbiztrends.com/ezoimgfmt/media.smallbiztrends.com/2023/09/creative-brief-4-768x432.png 768w,https://smallbiztrends.com/ezoimgfmt/media.smallbiztrends.com/2023/09/creative-brief-4-850x478.png 850w,https://smallbiztrends.com/ezoimgfmt/media.smallbiztrends.com/2023/09/creative-brief-4-1024x576.png 1024w,https://smallbiztrends.com/ezoimgfmt/media.smallbiztrends.com/2023/09/creative-brief-4.png 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 1280px) 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limits.<li><strong>Planned Timeline</strong>: Establish milestones for accountability and adaptability.<li><strong>Creative References</strong>: Offer visual clarity and inspiration for a unified vision.<li><strong>Risk Management</strong>: Identify potential challenges to mitigate disruptions.</ul><li><strong>Measuring Success</strong>:<ul><li><strong>Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)</strong>: Set measurable goals to evaluate the project’s impact.<li><strong>Legal and Compliance</strong>: Address legal aspects to avoid future complications.</ul><li><strong>Effective Communication</strong>:<ul><li><strong>Feedback Process</strong>: Ensure efficient evolution of creative concepts.<li><strong>Team Introduction</strong>: Promote transparency and collaboration among team members.</ul><li><strong>Creative Brief as a Dynamic Tool</strong>:<ul><li>Serves as a roadmap for unified vision and clear project execution.<li>Balances creativity within defined parameters for innovative solutions.<li>Essential in a competitive, visually-driven landscape for impactful results.</ul><li><strong>Mastering the Creative Brief</strong>: Learning to craft an effective brief is key to achieving creative excellence and project success.</ul><p>Crafting an effective creative brief is a critical process that lays the foundation for successful creative projects.</p><span id=ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-920 data-method=placement-service></span><span data-ez-ph-id=920></span><p>By incorporating client feedback, enhancing team collaboration, integrating market research, aligning with brand identity, and leveraging technology, businesses and agencies can develop creative briefs that are both comprehensive and tailored to specific project goals.<p>A well-constructed creative brief serves as a roadmap for the creative team, ensuring that the final output not only meets the client’s expectations but also resonates with the target audience and stands out in the competitive market.<p>The key is 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