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Host Chris Lacinak is joined by Kara Van Malssen, Managing Director at AVP to talk about the Operational Model for DAM Success that she created.
The Operational Model comes out of what Kara has learned in almost 2 decades of helping organizations design, build, and scale DAM operations.
Guest Bio:
Driven by a passion for helping organizations build impactful DAM programs, Kara Van Malssen is the Managing Director at consultancy AVP. Merging her deep expertise in systems thinking, user experience design, library science, and business analysis with extensive DAM experience, Kara crafts scalable and sustainable asset and data management solutions. Her diverse client portfolio ranges from Fortune 1000 powerhouses to esteemed cultural heritage institutions and transformative non-profits. Beyond her consulting role, Kara frequently shares her insights at conferences and workshops around the globe.
Connect with Kara at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kvanmalssen/
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Operational Model for DAM Success: https://damopmodel.com Henry Stewart DAM NY 50% Off Registration Giveaway: https://bit.ly/DAMRIGHTNY2024DAM Right Soundtrack - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ZzCabPS7up3thnq5uwdKsEngage:
🆓 Download amazing and free DAM resources from the best DAM consultants in the business at https://weareavp.com/free-resources
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Host Chris Lacinak is on his own in this episode, sharing 5 warning signs that your DAM project is at risk. This is based on 18 years of talking with and working with hundreds of organizations on DAM projects. Avoid these 5 warnings and you'll be off to a much better start!
Resources mentioned in this episode:
DAM Operational Model - https://damopmodel.comYour DAM use cases are only as good as the humans involved - https://bit.ly/HUMAN-PROBLEMSGet your DAM budget: How to get your boss on board with your Digital Asset Management strategy - https://bit.ly/GET-DAM-BUDGETThe Importance of Choosing the Right Digital Asset Management System - https://bit.ly/WRONG-DAM-COSTThe 5 Whys - https://wikipedia.org/wiki/Five_whysDAM Right Soundtrack -https://https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ZzCabPS7up3thnq5uwdKsEngage:
🆓 Download amazing and free DAM resources from the best DAM consultants in the business at https://weareavp.com/free-resources
⭐ Please rate, like, follow, and subscribe on your podcast platform of choice. See all the places we are at https://dam-right.com/listen
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Host Chris Lacinak is joined by Amy Rudersdorf, Director of Consulting Operations at AVP to talk about resources that she recently published focused on helping organizations select the right DAM, MAM, PIM, digital preservation solution, etc. for them.
Amy has put almost a decade of expertise and experience performing and refining these projects at AVP into resources that help people do this work themselves. And in addition to making those freely available, we dive deep in this episode to offer even more context and information on how to put them to use.
Guest Bio:
Amy Rudersdorf brings to AVP over 20 years of experience managing digital assets at all points in their lifecycle, from DAM and digital preservation system selection and implementation to long-term access to and preservation of digital assets. She has had a career focused on helping organizations develop strategies to preserve and provide maximal access to their digital content with good stewardship practice and quality metadata. She brings a unique perspective to her work, after years of running digital asset management and preservation programs in academic, government, and nonprofit settings, and with organizations of all sizes.
Recent projects at AVP include developing a digital strategy for a small, nonprofit organization, helping select technologies via an RFP process for large public libraries, supporting the development of an AI system for metadata capture from audiovisual materials, and implementing a DAM for a large music-streaming service.
Amy is an active member of the Digital Library Federation and NDSA working groups and presents widely on topics ranging from digital preservation best practices to technology selection and DAM. She holds an MLIS from the University of Pittsburgh, and a BA in English from the University of Wisconsin. Amy lives in Madison, Wisconsin, with her family and a very gentle pitbull.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Amy's Blog Post: https://www.weareavp.com/creating-a-successful-dam-rfp/ Amy's Handouts: https://lp.weareavp.com/dam-rfp-checklistThe Cost of Getting DAM Selection Wrong: https://www.weareavp.com/the-importance-of-choosing-the-right-digital-asset-management-system/Kara's Blog Post on the Eight Worst Ways to Choose a DAM System: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/kvanmalssen_the-8-worst-ways-to-choose-a-dam-system-activity-7193968033856446464-Zc6LRadiolab "Choice" episode: https://radiolab.org/podcast/91640-choiceDAM Right Soundtrack - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ZzCabPS7up3thnq5uwdKsEngage:
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Host Chris Lacinak is joined by Aaron Edell, SVP of AI at Wasabi to talk about the recently launched Wasabi AiR, AI, object storage, and more. Wasabi AiR is an innovative and strategic development in the DAMosphere that aims to change business as usual and push boundaries with what Aaron describes as redefining object storage. This is a fascinating deep dive and behind the scenes look into an important milestone in the intersection between AI and digital asset management from a leader and expert in the field.
Disclaimer: Neither Chris nor AVP can be held responsible for Aaron's ownership of, or affinity for a Cybertruck :-).
Guest Bio:
Former GrayMeta CEO Aaron Edell joined Wasabi as SVP of AI & Machine Learning in 2024, following Wasabi's acquisition of Curio AI From GrayMeta. Aaron leads the team tasked with developing the company's intelligent cloud storage technology.
Aaron brings deep-rooted experience in media & entertainment product development, innovation, and digital asset management to his newly created role at Wasabi. He was responsible for building many of GrayMeta’s first products, including Curio, and grew GrayMeta into an essential workflow component for the likes of Netflix, Walt Disney Studios, and NBC Universal. He also co-founded Machine Box, an AI company that revolutionized where machine learning could run, and served as Global Head of Business for AWS, leading its Customer Cloud Intelligence and FinOps division.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
DAM Right Soundtrack - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ZzCabPS7up3thnq5uwdKsWasabi AiR - https://wasabi.com/cloud-object-storage/wasabi-airAaron's Fake News Detection Blog Post - https://medium.com/towards-data-science/i-trained-fake-news-detection-ai-with-95-accuracy-and-almost-went-crazy-d10589aa57cGrayMeta - https://graymeta.com/Fortune Magazine Article on Liverpool FC's use of Wasabi AiR - https://fortune.com/europe/2024/05/08/data-driven-tactics-are-great-but-liverpool-fcs-real-ai-goal-is-to-help-fans-get-more-kicks-out-of-their-content-google-wasabi-air/Engage:
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⭐ Please rate, like, follow, and subscribe on your podcast platform of choice. See all the places we are at https://dam-right.com/listen
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We're trying a couple of new things this episode. First, this episode will be around 10 minutes instead of 60 - 90 minutes. Let us know what you think about that at [email protected]. Second, after the intro from host, Chris Lacinak, the interviewer for this episode is Kerri Willette. Since doing this interview, Kerri has moved on to do wonderful things, no doubt, at Dropbox. In this episode, Kerri interviews Kara Van Malssen, Partner and Managing Director at AVP about the central theme of a journal article and blog post that Kara wrote. The theme is about managing expectations in order to realize success when implementing a DAM. The blog post and this episode bring this home (pun intended) by using buying and owning a home as an analogy to implementing a DAM.
In lieu of the last favorited song question in this episode, host Chris Lacinak is adding the song Home by Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros to the DAM Right soundtrack.
Guest Bios:
Driven by a passion for helping organizations build impactful DAM programs, Kara Van Malssen is the Managing Director at consultancy AVP. Merging her deep expertise in systems thinking, user experience design, library science, and business analysis with extensive DAM experience, Kara crafts scalable and sustainable asset and data management solutions. Her diverse client portfolio ranges from Fortune 1000 powerhouses to esteemed cultural heritage institutions and transformative non-profits. Beyond her consulting role, Kara frequently shares her insights at conferences and workshops around the globe.
Connect with Kara at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kvanmalssen/
Resources mentioned in this episode:
DAM Right Soundtrack - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ZzCabPS7up3thnq5uwdKsManage Your DAM Expectations Blog Post - https://www.weareavp.com/manage-your-dam-expectations/Henry Stewart Journal of Digital Media Management, Volume 7 - https://www.henrystewartpublications.com/jdmm/v7Engage:
🆓 Download the DAM Strategy Canvas & other free resources from the best DAM consultants in the business at https://weareavp.com/free-resources
⭐ Please rate, like, follow, and subscribe on your podcast platform of choice. See all the places we are at https://dam-right.com/listen
🔗 Follow me on LinkedIn at https://linkedin.com/in/clacinak
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Host Chris Lacinak is joined by Jon Dunn and Emily Lynema from Indiana University to talk about the AMP project. AMP, which stands for Audiovisual Metadata Platform, was born out of a need at Indiana University to create metadata for hundreds of thousands of digitized assets. While AI was beginning to show great potential, there weren't platforms in the marketplace that allowed for the orchestration of multiple AI tools into coordinated workflows that could generate high quality metadata. IU pitched the vision of such a platform to the Mellon Foundation and AMP was born.
Jon and Emily share their experience, insights, and lessons learned from their work on this groundbreaking project.
Guest Bios:
Emily Lynema is the Head of Digital Media Software Development at Indiana University Libraries. Her team develops systems that support access to digitized audiovisual materials, including the large volume of content digitized by the University’s Media Digitization and Preservation Initiative. She is actively involved in IU Libraries’ exploration of the use of artificial intelligence / machine learning tools to help create metadata for digitized media that can be used to enable identification, discovery, and rights determination. She holds a Master’s degree in Information Science from the University of Michigan and an undergraduate degree in Computer Science.
Jon Dunn, Assistant Dean for Library Technologies, oversees information technology development and operations for the IU Libraries, including technical support, systems administration, software development, digitization, digital preservation, user experience, and digital collections services.
Jon has worked with the IU Libraries for more than 25 years, beginning in the Music Library as technical director for IU’s groundbreaking Variations digital music library project, moving to the Digital Library Program at the time of its formation in 1997, and eventually joining the Library Technologies division.
He serves as director of the Avalon Media System project, an open source system for providing online access to audio and video collections, funded by grants from the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Mellon Foundation. He also serves as principal investigator on the Audiovisual Metadata Platform project, funded by the Mellon Foundation.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
DAM Right Soundtrack - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ZzCabPS7up3thnq5uwdKsAMP site - https://go.iu.edu/ampMellon Foundation - https://www.mellon.org/CLAMS - https://clams.ai/BBC Transcript Editor - https://github.com/bbc/react-transcript-editorINA Speech Segmenter - https://github.com/ina-foss/inaSpeechSegmenterGalaxy - https://usegalaxy.org/Kaldi -https://kaldi-asr.org/AI4LAM - -
Host Chris Lacinak is joined by Brecht Declercq, Head of Archives at Radiotelevisione svizzera (RSI), Switzerland's Italian speaking public broadcaster. Brecht is also the President of FIAT/IFTA, an organization that describes itself as the world’s leading professional association for those engaged in the preservation and exploitation of broadcast archives. For the entirety of Brecht's career he has worked with and within broadcast archives. This 20 years of experience coupled with the international perspective gained as a member and President of FIAT/IFTA has made Brecht one of the leading experts on archives and digital asset management within broadcast organizations.
Brecht brings both the pragmatic details, as well as keen intellectual insights to the conversation, offering a perspective that few could contribute.
People from all corners of the DAMospehere will find jewels in this conversation and have a laugh or two along the way.
Guest Bio:
Brecht Declercq, MA, MSc is the President of FIAT/IFTA, the world association of media archives, and Head of Archives at RSI, the public broadcaster of Italian-speaking Switzerland. From 2013 until 2022 he was responsible for the preservation of the Flemish audiovisual heritage at meemoo. From 2004 until 2012 he held several roles in digitisation, media asset management and access projects for the Belgian public broadcaster VRT. He led the FIAT/IFTA Preservation and Migration Commission from 2016 to 2019 and he was FIAT/IFTA’s General Secretary from 2017 until 2020. He’s a frequent conference curator, presenter, guest lecturer, writer and reviewer. He advises policy makers, audiovisual archives and media organisations worldwide.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
DAM Right Soundtrack - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ZzCabPS7up3thnq5uwdKsRadiotelevisione svizzera (RSI ) - https://www.rsi.ch/International Federation of Television Archives (FIAT/IFTA) - https://fiatifta.org/International Association of Sound and Audiovisual Archives (IASA) - https://www.iasa-web.org/ Association of Moving Image Archivists (AMIA) - https://amianet.org/meemoo - https://meemoo.be/enTopics discussed in the episode:
Introduction and background of Brecht DeclercqWork at meemooWork at RSIFIAT/IFTA’s Mission and OverviewState of Broadcast Archives Worldwide Differences in Broadcast OperationsFuture of BroadcastingNext FIAT/IFTA World ConferenceBrecht’s last favorited songEngage:
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Host Chris Lacinak is joined by Isabel Meyer, Director of Digital Platforms at the Smithsonian Institution. Isabel has been at the helm of digital asset management for the Smithsonian for over two decades. She has driven major transformation and evolution of the DAM operation in her time at the Smithsonian.
This episode is a must watch/listen for anyone who wants a behind the scenes peak at the digital asset management operation of the world's largest museum.
We talk about Isabel's career before hearing exactly what the DAM operation looks like, who it serves, and how it functions. We talk about an amazing collaboration between the Smithsonian and the Getty focused on The Johnson Publishing Company's archive.
It's a fun an interesting episode with a pioneer in the field of digital asset management who also happens to be a delightful person to chat with.
Guest Bio:
Isabel Meyer is the Director for Digital Platforms in the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) at the Smithsonian Institution. Since joining the Smithsonian’s OCIO in 2003, Isabel has brought over 20 years of distinguished leadership and experience in technology and digital media systems. Her career encompasses leadership roles in both public and private sectors, including work with government agencies, cultural heritage organizations, and Fortune 500 corporations both domestically and internationally. Isabel has been at the forefront of the explosive growth and evolution of multi-media digital collections, amassing a wealth of knowledge in systems and digital media technologies. She is also experienced in digital preservation and metadata standards. Isabel leverages her technical knowledge and relationship-building abilities to achieve consensus and develop innovative solutions in complex system environments. Her commitment to fostering collaboration and driving technological advancement continues to benefit the Smithsonian Institution and the broader digital collections, archives, and libraries community.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
DAM Right Soundtrack - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ZzCabPS7up3thnq5uwdKsISO 16363 - https://www.iso.org/standard/87472.html National Museum of African American History and Culture - https://nmaahc.si.edu/The Getty - https://www.getty.edu/Johnson Publishing Company - https://www.johnsonpublishing.com/Open Text - https://www.opentext.com/ ArchivesSpace - https://archivesspace.org/ Qumulo - https://qumulo.com/ CC0 rights - https://creativecommons.org/public-domain/cc0/Topics discussed in the episode:
Introduction and work history of Isabel MeyerMaking a DAM system work for 20+ yearsQuantifying the scaleThe DAM OperationStakeholder engagement, roles and responsibilities Use of the DAM for digital preservationDefining users of the DAMMission, goals, and objectives of the DAM operationLeadership engagement and supportDAM in a... -
Kara Van Malssen returns to the DAM Right Podcast to recap the Henry Stewart Creative Ops NY 2024 conference with host, Chris Lacinak. Chris and Kara will fill you in on what you missed, their highlights and takeaways from the event, and share a few laughs along the way. They use Kara's recap LinkedIn post as a framework for the discussion. Follow along here if you want!
Guest Name:
Kara Van Malssen. Connect with Kara at linkedin.com/in/kvanmalssen
Topics discussed in the episode:
Doing more with lessHow to put AI to use and whether or not it's coming for your jobChange managementThe rocky relationship between creatives and DAMThe relationship between DAM, PAM, and MAMSustainabilityOverall sentiments about the conferenceResources mentioned in this episode:
Henry Stewart Creative Operations NY 2024 AgendaKara's LinkedIn PostEngage:
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Host Chris Lacinak is joined by Andrea Kalas, Senior Vice President of Asset Management at Paramount Pictures to talk about her work as the Co-Chair of the Academy Digital Preservation Forum Project.
First, we dive into the fascinating career trajectory that Andrea has taken, from working with nitrate film in the UCLA Film and Television Archive to her work today in asset management at Paramount Pictures, with some amazing stops along the way.
After that, we jump into the details behind the Academy Digital Preservation Forum, a group whose mission reads, in part, "With the ascent of digital technology in the production, postproduction, distribution, and exhibition of motion pictures, and the concomitant decline in photochemical cinematography and practical disappearance of film projection, we want to engage with those with the greatest stake and influence to ensure that digital preservation is successfully achieved: filmmakers, studio executives, Academy members, archivists, operations professionals, technologists, and other practitioners charged with implementing digital preservation."
The Academy Digital Preservation Forum includes members from Sony Pictures Entertainment, The Walt Disney Company, Universal Pictures, Apple, Google Cloud, Netflix, Warner Bros. Discovery, NBCUniversal Media, and more.
Guest Bio:
Andrea is SVP of Archives at Paramount, ensuring the collection is available through film and television preservation, technical innovation in archiving, and archival exhibits and screenings. Prior to Paramount Andrea was Head of Preservation at the British Film Institute, Digital Studio Director for Discovery Communications, Archivist for Dreamworks SKG and preservationist and research data expert at UCLA Film and Television Archive. She is former President, Association of Moving Image Archivists. She is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and currently serves on the Science and Technology Council where she chairs the committee on Digital Preservation.
Connect with Andrea at https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreakalas/
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Operational Model for DAM SuccessThe Digital DilemmaBlue Ribbon Task Force on Sustainable Digital Preservation and AccessUCLA Film & Television ArchiveDreamWorks AnimationThe Prince of EgyptDiscoveryBritish Film Institute (BFI)Paramount PicturesAssociation of Moving Image ArchivistsAcademy Digital Preservation ForumAcademy of Motion Picture Arts and SciencesDAM Right SoundtrackTopics discussed in the episode:
Introduction and work history of Andrea KalasThe evolving definition of the entertainment industryThe definition of cinematic holdingsAnalog vs digital preservationAdvocacy as core skillsetThe business of digital preservation and asset managementThe goals and ambitions of the Digital Preservation ForumThe role of for-profits in preserving... -
Host Chris Lacinak is joined by Stephen Naron, Director of Yale's Fortunoff Video Archive for Holocaust Testimonies to take a look at how the archive was founded and the journey it has taken from analog tapes and paper to global streaming access using searchable synchronized transcripts and beyond.
We discuss the technical details behind the systems and processes they use today to make these testimonies accessible to researchers, Holocaust survivor family members, faculty, and students around the world. We discuss the decisions they have had to make about who, when, where, and how these testimonies can be watched and the methods they use to support this through technology.
We touch on why and how the Fortunoff Archive has created a unique path that is distinct from that of other Holocaust testimony archives, and we discuss the fact that there is still no single place where people can search across all of the Holocaust testimony collections.
With Holocaust Remembrance Day on May 6th, join us as we take a look inside how the Fortunoff Archive leverages digital asset management practices, skills, and technologies to ensure that the people and the stories behind these testimonies are honored and remembered.
Guest Bio:
Stephen Naron has worked as an archivist/librarian since 2003, when he received his MSIS from the University of Texas, Austin. Stephen pursued a Magister in Jewish studies/history at the Freie Universitaet Berlin and the Zentrum fuer Antisemitismusforschung, TU. Stephen has worked with the Fortunoff Archive for more than 12 years, starting as an Archivist. Now, as director of the Fortunoff Archive, Stephen works within the wider research community to share access to our collection through the access site program, as well as writing and presenting on testimony for conferences, symposiums and class sessions inside and outside Yale. Stephen is also responsible for spearheading initiatives such as preservation and digital access to the collection; cooperative projects with other testimony collections; oversight of fellowship and research programs; and the production of the podcasts, ethnomusicological recordings, and the Archive’s documentary film series.
Connect with Stephen at https://www.linkedin.com/in/stepnar/
Resources mentioned in this episode:
The DAM Right SoundtrackSAMMALet Them Speak ProjectUnited States Holocaust Memorial MuseumIllinois Institute of Technology David Boder Voices of the HolocaustA Valts (The Waltz) - Animation by Yulia RuditskayaSongs from Testimonies AlbumThose Who Were There PodcastMaking Gay History PodcastUSC Shoah FoundationYad VashemOHMS Oral History Metadata SynchronizerAviaryCentrum JudaicumYale's Fortunoff Video Archive for Holocaust TestimoniesTopics discussed in the episode:
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Host Chris Lacinak is joined by Bertram Lyons, Co-Founder and CEO of Medex Forensics, to unravel the complexities of content authenticity. This is a topic that touches every organization, from Fortune 500 to museums, and government to human rights. This episode offers listeners a look into this vital topic, equipped with Lyons' expert insights and involvement with the latest developments in the field.
We discuss why content authenticity matters, why the problem has become an urgent one to address, what's so tricky about it, and what you can do about it today.
We touch on the Content Authenticity Initiative (CAI) and the C2PA schema, initiatives aimed at embedding provenance data into digital content to enable verifiable authenticity.
It's an essential listen that will help anyone who owns, manages, or creates digital assets navigate the complexities of content authenticity. We delve into the significance of these efforts for the Digital Asset Management (DAM) ecosystem and the broader implications for protecting and verifying digital assets across industries.
Guest Name(s):
Bertram Lyons
Guest Bio(s):
Bertram is the Co-Founder and CEO of the forensics technology company, Medex Forensics and he is a co-author of a patent behind one of the core technologies in the Medex platform. Before founding Medex, Bert served as a Managing Director at digital asset management consulting firm, AVP and as a digital archivist for the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress. Bert's clients include the FBI, Smithsonian, Library of Congress, HBO, Paramount Pictures, University of Kentucky, Indiana University, and Facebook.
Bert speaks and writes as an expert on the topic of content authenticity frequently and is engaged in the Content Authenticity Initiative and the C2PA working group. He is also an Associate Member of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) and an active member of the Scientific Working Group on Digital Evidence (SWGDE). He has received certification from the Academy of Certified Archivists and is a graduate of the Archives Leadership Institute. He holds an MA in museum studies with a focus in American studies and archival theory from the University of Kansas.
Connect with Bert at https://www.linkedin.com/in/bertramlyons/
Topics discussed in the episode:
Introduction to the topic of content authenticityBertram Lyons introduction and backgroundThe increased urgency to the content authenticity challenge todayConsidering "doctored" content and content generated by AI and other synthetic meansThe limits of technological solutions in identifying fakes and forgeriesOrganizations and initiatives addressing content authenticityContent Authenticity Initiative and C2PAWhy content authenticity matters for digital asset managementCurrent state of content authenticity within DAMContent authenticity within the context of human rights and journalismResources mentioned in this episode:
Best of My Love - The EmotionsThe DAM Right SoundtrackScientific Working Group on Digital EvidenceAmerican Academy of Forensic SciencesLomax Digital ArchiveAmerican Folklife Center at the Library of CongressContent Authenticity... -
Get an exclusive walkthrough of Henry Stewart DAM LA. We're bringing the conference's most compelling discussions right to your ears on topics including AI and generative AI, machine learning, automation, rights management, content authenticity, personalization, and more. Straight from the mouths of practitioners, executives, and technology providers hear what the challenges and opportunities in DAM are right now. Get inspired, have a few laughs, and engage in the shared experiences and solutions within the DAM community.
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Hear attendees on the floor talk about their interests, challenges, and goals for attending the conference.Compare and contrast the responses of 7 premier DAM platform providers as they all answer the same set of questions.Familiarize yourself with some of the technology providers in the room that complement and integrate with DAM platforms.Sample the always fun Stump the Consultant session. Get my conference recap and takeaways.Find out who you are most musically compatible with.Guest Name(s):
Christine Le Couilliard - Henry Stewart EventsAmy Rudersdorf - AVPMatt Kuruvilla - FADELYonah Levenson - Rutgers DAM Certificate ProgramPhil Seibel - AldisNina Damavandi - University of Southern CaliforniaBilly Hinshaw - BISSEL HomecareLeslie Eames - Maryland Center for History and CultureEmily Somach - National Geographic SocietyChristina Aguilera - Crunchyroll | Woemen in Technology Hollywood Foundation | EnoughChristopher Morgan-Wilson - Orange LogicShannon DeLoach - CenshareMelanie Chalupa - FrontifyJohn Bateman - TenovosBrian Kavanaugh - BynderBróna O’Connor - MediaValetJake Athey - AcquiaReinhard Holzner - Smint.ioDavid Sultan - OneTegEric Wengrowski - Steg.aiKara Van Malssen - AVPTopics discussed in the episode:
IntroductionTrends in Henry Stewart DAM programming in 2024What are attendees most excited about/interested in at the conferenceThe evolution of Henry Stewart DAM conferences since their launch Overview and differentiators of DAM platform providersDAM platform providers' non-AI focus on roadmapsDAM platform providers' AI PrioritiesOverview of DAM platform adjacent provider offeringsLast song added to your favorites playlistDAM 5.0AI taggingAI quick winsHenry Stewart DAM LA wrapResources mentioned in this episode:
The DAM Right Podcast Soundtrack - This playlist contains the most recent favorited songs of guests on the DAM Right podcast along with other songs that are mentioned on the podcast.Steg.AIOneTegSmint.ioAcquiaMediaValetBynderTenovosFrontifyCenshareOrange LogicEnoughWomen in Technology HollywoodRutgers DAM Certificate ProgramAVP | Digital Asset Management... -
In the debut episode of "DAM Right: Winning at Digital Asset Management," Chris Lacinak of AVP explores DAM strategy's essence with expert Kara Van Malssen. They debunk common strategy myths, emphasizing that strategy is about actionable plans, not just goals or problems. The discussion introduces the DAM Strategy Canvas, a tool designed by Van Malssen to help organizations articulate and execute their DAM strategies effectively.
The conversation covers the risks of lacking a clear strategy, such as resource misallocation and misalignment with business objectives. Through the DAM Strategy Canvas, listeners gain a practical approach to developing a focused, actionable DAM strategy that aligns with organizational goals.
This episode is a concise guide for DAM professionals and business leaders alike, offering expert insights and tools for enhancing digital asset management practices. Whether aiming to refine your strategy or optimize digital asset operations, this episode provides valuable strategies and thought leadership in DAM.
Guest Name(s):
Kara Van Malssen
Guest Bio(s):
Driven by a passion for helping organizations build impactful DAM programs, Kara Van Malssen is the Managing Director at consultancy AVP. Merging her deep expertise in systems thinking, user experience design, library science, and business analysis with extensive DAM experience, Kara crafts scalable and sustainable asset and data management solutions. Her diverse client portfolio ranges from Fortune 1000 powerhouses to esteemed cultural heritage institutions and transformative non-profits. Beyond her consulting role, Kara frequently shares her insights at conferences and workshops around the globe.
Connect with Kara at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kvanmalssen/
Topics discussed in the episode:
Introduction to the topic of DAM Strategy.Introduction of Kara Van Malssen, her background, and contributions to the field of digital asset management.Introduction of the DAM Strategy Canvas and its purpose as a strategic planning tool.The importance of aligning DAM strategy with organizational goals and objectives.Overview of the components included in the DAM Strategy Canvas.The rationale behind the creation of the DAM Strategy Canvas.The relationship between DAM strategy and implementation timelines.Recommendations on forming a DAM strategy team and stakeholder engagement.The optimal operational models for DAM based on organizational size and structure.How the DAM Operational Model complements the DAM Strategy Canvas.The impact of deployment time on user satisfaction with DAM solutions.Advice for listeners interested in applying the DAM Strategy Canvas to their organizations.Resources mentioned in this episode:
Richard Rumelt - Good Strategy/Bad Strategy: The Difference and Why it MattersDAM Operational ModelThe Isley BrothersKandy by Fever RayStrategyzer Business Model CanvasDAM Strategy CanvasNYU Moving Image Archiving and Preservation ProgramEngage:
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👋 Welcome to DAM Right: Winning at Digital Asset Management! Join Chris Lacinak, Founder and CEO at AVP (weareavp.com) as he connects the dots between the intricate work that takes place in the trenches of DAM practice and the results, meaning, and impact that it delivers.
🫵 Whether you're managing digital assets day in and day out, or you're leading the charge with strategic planning at the helm, this podcast is your bi-monthly rendezvous with inspiration, innovation, and insights.
🗓️ Starting March 14th, find Chris and a lineup of experts and thought leaders on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month as they explore how digital asset management effectively touches every corner of our lives and world. Episodes will include interviews, industry news, ask me anythings, and tech spotlights.
🔎 Finding us couldn't be easier. DAM Right is available in audio and video for free on all major podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Aviary (aviaryplatform.com) and wherever else podcasts are found. Visit DAM-Right.com to see the full list of places you can find DAM Right, hit subscribe or follow, and dive into the world of DAM like never before.
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