DAM Right

In this episode, host Chris Lacinak unpacks a growing tension inside the DAM world: what he calls The DAM AI Gap.AI roadmaps promise intelligence, automation, agents, and massive productivity gains. But inside organizations, DAM leaders are experiencing something very different: rising expectations, reduced teams, fragmented metadata, unclear governance, and inconsistent operational foundations.Chris explores the widening distance between AI’s theoretical promise and organizations’ structural readiness to operationalize it. In this episode he explores:- Why AI is acting as a stress test for DAM maturity- The difference between AI enablement and AI operationalization- Why AI amplifies your DAM foundation rather than fixing it- How weak metadata, unclear governance, and fragmented processes undermine AI initiatives- What it actually takes to close the DAM AI Gap and unlock real valueResources mentioned in this episode:- The DAM AI Gap piece - https://weareavp.com/damaigap- AVP Free DAM Resources – https://www.weareavp.com/free-resources- AVP Insights – https://www.weareavp.com/insights- Contact AVP – https://www.weareavp.com/contactEngage:🔗 Follow Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clacinak👍 Subscribe, Follow, and Like on your platform of choice to make sure you get the latest updates 📰 Join our newsletter to get DAM Good Advice at https://lp.weareavp.com/dam-good-advice-signup

In this episode of the DAM Right Deep Dive Series, host Chris Lacinak takes you inside Aprimo, a long-established DAM platform with deep roots in enterprise marketing.Joining Chris are Erik Huddleston (CEO), Kevin Souers (Chief Product & Technology Officer), and Nick Tomassetti (Vice President of Sales). Together, they unpack how Aprimo has evolved over time, how organizations are navigating DAM at scale today, and what and what it means to move from experimenting to operationalizing agentic AI within DAM.Together, they explore:Aprimo’s origins and evolution, and how content operations became central to its platform strategyHow enterprise organizations think about DAM, AI, and content orchestrationCustomer profiles, success patterns, and common barriers to DAM adoptionThe role of AI as foundational infrastructure rather than a bolt-on featureLeadership perspectives on culture, people development, and long-term value creationGuest Info:Erik Huddleston – CEO, Aprimo - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ehuddleston/Kevin Souers – Chief Product & Technology Officer, Aprimo - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-souers/Nick Tomassetti – Senior Vice President of Sales, Aprimo - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-tomassetti-1898028/Resources mentioned in this episode:Aprimo – https://www.aprimo.com/DAM Selection Masterclass – https://bit.ly/yourdamchoiceC2PA (Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity) - https://c2pa.org/Gartner 2025 DAM Magic Quadrant - https://go.aprimo.com/reports/gartner-dam-magic-quadrantAVP – https://www.weareavp.com/DAM Right Soundtrack – https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ZzCabPS7up3thnq5uwdKs?si=1780631a0ed14013Engage:🆓 Check out the ultimate DAM selection guide at https://bit.ly/yourdamchoice🔗 Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clacinak

The AVP team takes lessons learned from 2025 and digs into what it really takes to get DAM right as organizations head into 2026.Host Chris Lacinak is joined by Kara Van Malssen, John Horodyski, Amy Rudersdorf, and Shawn Averkamp for a candid, pragmatic conversation about the priorities, pitfalls, and decisions that will shape DAM programs in the year ahead.This episode focuses on the lessons that emerged from real-world work across DAM selection, implementation, migrations, AI experimentation, governance, integrations, change management, and more, and how those lessons should inform what organizations do next.The team explores the growing gap between platform capabilities and organizational readiness, the rise of DAM-adjacent tools, why integrations and automation continue to challenge teams, and how AI is forcing a renewed focus on fundamentals like metadata, permissions, and stewardship. They also tackle big questions that will carry well beyond 2026: Is DAM evolving or being redefined? Are organizations moving too fast or not fast enough? And what conversations still need more attention inside the DAM community?If you manage, select, govern, or depend on a DAM platform, this episode is designed to help you move forward with clearer priorities, better questions, and a more realistic view of what success actually requires. 👉 Subscribe for more DAM Right conversations that focus on practical insight, not hype, as the DAM landscape continues to evolve.Guest Info: Kara Van Malssen – Partner and Managing Director, AVP https://www.linkedin.com/in/kvanmalssen/ John Horodyski – Managing Director, Strategic Client Growth, AVP https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhorodyski/Amy Rudersdorf – Director of Consulting Operations, AVP https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyrudersdorf/ Shawn Averkamp – Director of R&D Services, AVP https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnaverkamp/ Resources mentioned in this episode:DAM Good Advice Newsletter (Subscribe to get updated when the 2026 DAM Trends Survey Report is published) https://www.weareavp.com/damgoodadvice Interline DPC 2026 Report https://bit.ly/interlinedpc2026 C2PA https://c2pa.org/ EU Artificial Intelligence Act https://artificialintelligenceact.eu/ Engage:📰 Subscribe to DAM Good Advice at https://www.weareavp.com/damgoodadvice 🆓 Access free DAM resources at https://www.weareavp.com/free-resources/ 🔗 Connect with Chris on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/clacinak

The AVP team is back with another field report straight from Paris.Host Chris Lacinak is joined once again by our globetrotting DAM correspondent, John Horodyski, who just returned from the OnDAM 2025 Conference in France. And he’s giving us the full download.From gorgeous venues and natural light, to discussions on AI legislation, provenance, trust, authenticity, 3D workflows, DAM governance, and yes… even hip hop dancers. This episode dives deep into what made OnDAM one of the most energized DAM gatherings this year.If you’re curious how the European DAM community is thinking, what’s trending, and what’s coming next in 2026, this conversation will bring you right into the room.👉 Subscribe for more DAM Right conversations that explore the people, culture, and ideas driving the future of Digital Asset Management.Guest Info:John Horodyski - Managing Director, Strategic Client Growth, AVP – https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhorodyski/Resources mentioned in this episode:OnDAM Conference - https://www.ondamparis.com/Activo - https://www.activo-consulting.com/C2PA - https://c2pa.orgEU Artificial Intelligence Act - https://artificialintelligenceact.eu/Transparency and Frontier Artificial Intelligence Act - https://www.gov.ca.gov/2025/09/29/governor-newsom-signs-sb-53-advancing-californias-world-leading-artificial-intelligence-industry/California AI Transparency Acthttps://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240SB942AVP Free DAM Selection Masterclass - https://bit.ly/yourdamchoiceEngage:📅 Find us at upcoming events online and in-person at https://www.weareavp.com/avp-events/🆓 Get amazing free DAM resources at https://www.weareavp.com/free-resources/🔗 Follow me on LinkedIn at https://linkedin.com/in/clacinak

The AVP team just got back from Henry Stewart DAM NY 2025, and we’re unpacking it all — live, unfiltered, and together.Host Chris Lacinak is joined by Kara Van Malssen, John Horodyski, Pamela Vizner, Jason Ulsh, and Brian Courtney for a roundtable recap of the biggest themes, surprises, and hot takes from this year’s conference.From AI hype vs. reality, to governance gaps, to why “DAM is a human endeavor,” the team breaks down what stood out most — and what’s coming next for the DAM community.If you missed the event (or just want to hear what your peers really thought), this candid, high-energy conversation will bring you up to speed.🎧 Listen for insights, laughs, and a few spicy predictions about the future of the DAMosphere.Guest Info:Kara Van Malssen – Partner and Managing Director, AVP – https://www.linkedin.com/in/kvanmalssen/John Horodyski - Managing Director, Strategic Client Growth, AVP – https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhorodyski/Pamela Vizner - Associate Director, AVP – https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamela-v%C3%ADzner-oyarce-a1085518/Jason Ulsh - DAM Solutions Architect, AVP - https://www.weareavp.com/team/jason-ulsh/Brian Courtney - Senior Consultant, AVP - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bg-courtney-bb9374/Resources mentioned in this episode:Henry Stewart 2025 DAM NY Conference - https://www.henrystewartconferences.com/events/dam-new-york-2025C2PA (Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity) – https://c2pa.orgDAM Right Spotify Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ZzCabPS7up3thnq5uwdKs?si=53fcb86bfbf14f85Engage:📅 Find us at upcoming events online and in-person at https://www.weareavp.com/avp-events/🆓 Get amazing free DAM resources at https://www.weareavp.com/free-resources/🔗 Follow me on LinkedIn at https://linkedin.com/in/clacinak

In this episode of the DAM Right Deep Dive Series, host Chris Lacinak takes you behind the scenes with Orange Logic, a long-standing player in the DAM space that has experienced remarkable growth over the past several years.Joining Chris are Misti Vogt (Chief of Staff & Head of Customer Success), Jim Cavedo (Vice President of Solutions), and Brad Pearson (Senior Vice President of Product). Together, they explore Orange Logic’s origins, evolution, and perspectives on what makes a DAM platform adaptable, scalable, and future-ready.Together, they explore:The origins of Orange Logic and how a photographer’s side project became an enterprise DAM platform.Customer success patterns, use cases, and lessons from organizations managing petabytes of content.How Orange Logic defines adaptability and what differentiates its approach to DAM adoption.The company’s technical foundations, product philosophy, and roadmap for AI and autonomous DAM.Industry challenges, DAM adoption trends, and what the next era of DAM might look like.Personal insights on leadership, culture, and the mantra behind “Be Orange.”Guest Info:Misti Vogt – Chief of Staff & Head of Customer Success, Orange Logic – https://www.linkedin.com/in/mistivogt/Jim Cavedo – Vice President of Solutions, Orange Logic – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimcavedo/Brad Pearson – Senior Vice President of Product, Orange Logic – https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradtpearson/Resources mentioned in this episode:Orange Logic – https://www.orangelogic.com/DAM Selection Masterclass – https://bit.ly/yourdamchoiceC2PA – https://c2pa.org/AVP – https://www.weareavp.com/DAM Right Soundtraack – https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ZzCabPS7up3thnq5uwdKs?si=b740229561b34318Engage:🆓 Check out the ultimate DAM selection guide at https://bit.ly/yourdamchoice🔗 Follow me on LinkedIn at https://linkedin.com/in/clacinak

In this inaugural episode of the DAM Right Deep Dive Series, host Chris Lacinak takes you behind the scenes with Frontify. Joining Chris are Roger Dudler, Founder and CEO of Frontify, and Thomas Meichtry, Director of U.S. Sales, who share their unique perspectives on the company’s origins, culture, customer successes, and vision for the future of DAM.Together, they explore:The founding story of Frontify and how it evolved from a designer-developer workflow tool to a global brand management platform.The role of culture, product obsession, and “scrappiness” in shaping the company.Customer stories from Bosch, Lufthansa, and Uber that highlight measurable impact at scale.Common pain points DAM buyers face today and how Frontify addresses them.Technical differentiators like Frontify’s SDK, developer-friendly extensibility, and new automation capabilities.Industry insights on DAM adoption, procurement best practices, and what the next 3–5 years may hold for the DAM space.Guest Info:Roger Dudler – Founder & CEO, Frontify – LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rogerdudler/Thomas Meichtry – Director of U.S. Sales, Frontify – LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-meichtry-9248a2b7/Frontify: https://www.frontify.comResources mentioned in this episode:DAM Selection Guide – https://bit.ly/yourdamchoiceDAM Selection Webinar – https://bit.ly/selectingyournextdamBosch Case Study – https://www.frontify.com/customers/boschLufthansa Case Study – https://www.frontify.com/customers/lufthansaUber Case Study – https://www.frontify.com/customers/uberMercedes Case Study – https://www.frontify.com/customers/mercedesFrontify Developer Portal & SDK – https://developer.frontify.comFrontify Paradigms Conference – https://paradigms.ion8n – https://n8n.ioMake – https://www.make.comTray – https://tray.ioElevenLabs – https://elevenlabs.ioCursor – https://cursor.shEngage:📣 Register for Selecting Your Next DAM: A Step-by-Step Webinar on October 7th. https://bit.ly/selectingyournextdam🆓 Check out the ultimate DAM selection guide at https://bit.ly/yourdamchoice🔗...

This episode of the DAM Right Podcast features an Ask Me Anything (AMA) session on DAM governance with industry experts Kara Van Malssen and John Horodyski from AVP. The discussion covers the fundamental principles, challenges, and best practices for implementing and maintaining effective governance in Digital Asset Management (DAM) systems.Guest Info:- Kara Van MalssenLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kvanmalssen/ Bio - https://www.weareavp.com/team/kara-van-malssen/- John HorodyskiLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhorodyski/Bio - https://www.weareavp.com/team/john-horodyski/Digital Asset Symposium Info:- DAM in GLAM event - http://digitalassetsymposium.com - Aprimo - https://www.aprimo.com/ - Allied Vaughn - https://www.alliedvaughn.com/- Acquia - https://www.acquia.com/products/acquia-dam - Iron Mountain - https://www.ironmountain.com/ - Aviary - https://www.aviaryplatform.com/- NBCUniversal - https://www.universalstudioslot.com/post-production Resources mentioned in this episode:- Managing Chaos: Digital Governance by Design – Lisa Welchman https://www.amazon.com/Managing-Chaos-Digital-Governance-Design/dp/1933820828 - Non-Invasive Data Governance: The Path of Least Resistance and Greatest Success – Robert S. Seiner - https://www.amazon.com/Non-Invasive-Data-Governance-Resistance-Success/dp/1634620726 - European Accessibility Act (EAA) - https://commission.europa.eu/strategy-and-policy/policies/justice-and-fundamental-rights/disability/union-equality-strategy-rights-persons-disabilities-2021-2030/european-accessibility-act_en Engage:📣 Join us at DAM in GLAM on May 7th in NYC at MOMA. Find out more and register at https://digitalassetsymposium.com🆓 Download the DAM Strategy Canvas & other free resources at https://weareavp.com/free-resources👍 Like, Subscribe, and follow on your platform of choice.🔗 Follow me on LinkedIn athttps://linkedin.com/in/clacinak

In this episode host Chris Lacinak joins Misti Vogt and Brian McLaughlin from Orange Logic to offer a 2025 DAM Forecast. They explore key trends shaping the future of Digital Asset Management (DAM), including connected DAM, adaptive DAM, and autonomous DAM with some veers into sustainability, content authenticity, user adoption and more. The episode provides insights into how organizations can future-proof their DAM strategies for greater efficiency and competitive advantage. Guest Info:Misti Vogt - Chief of Staff and Head of Customer Success, Orange Logic -https://www.linkedin.com/in/mistivogt/Brian McLaughlin - CEO, Orange Logic - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-mclaughlin-540613/Orange Logic - https://orangelogic.comResources mentioned in this episode:DAM Strategy Canvas -https://lp.weareavp.com/avp-dam-strategy-canvasHow to make the case for a new DAM investment -https://www.orangelogic.com/blog/how-digital-asset-managers-can-make-the-case-for-a-new-dam-investmentContent Authenticity Initiative -https://contentauthenticity.org/C2PA - https://c2pa.org/DAM and Carbon Footprint Control: Less Clutter, More Impact -https://www.cmswire.com/digital-asset-management/dam-and-carbon-footprint-control-less-clutter-more-impact/Digital Asset Symposium: DAM in GLAM -http://digitalassetsymposium.org/Engage:📣 Join us at DAM in GLAM on May 7th in NYC at MOMA. Find out more and register at https://digitalassetsymposium.com🆓 Download the DAM Strategy Canvas & other free resources at https://weareavp.com/free-resources💡 Download great DAM resources from Orange Logic at https://www.orangelogic.com/digital-asset-management-guides🔗 Follow me on LinkedIn athttps://linkedin.com/in/clacinak

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⭐ 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

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🔗 Follow me on LinkedIn at https://linkedin.com/in/clacinak

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:🆓 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🔗 Follow me on LinkedIn at a...

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:🆓 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🔗 Follow me on LinkedIn at https://linkedin.com/in/clacinakLicense info:Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hey-pluto/the-gentlemanLicense code: PYLFGIFQ88M6KNBS

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 damright@weareavp.com. 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

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 song Engage:🆓 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/clacinakLicense info:Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):a...

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/kvanmalssenTopics 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:🆓 Download the DAM Strategy Guide, Canvas & other free resources from the best DAM consulting company in the business at https://weareavp.com/free-resources🔗 Follow me on LinkedIn at https://linkedin.com/in/clacinak⭐ Please rate, like, follow, and subscribe on your podcast platform of choice. See all the places we are at Listen to DAM Right .License info:Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hey-pluto/the-gentlemanLicense code: KL4YIENKDCBG2KYO

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:Introduction and...