Today’s DAM Mondays tip talks about one of our users’ favorite features. If you’re not already utilizing this in your DAM, then take this tip and test it out. I guarantee this will improve your current workflows.
DAM Mondays: Digital asset management tip #31
Monday, January 23rd, 2012Top 10 Web APIs — Bridging Today’s Technology
Wednesday, January 11th, 2012
With the explosion of application programming interfaces (APIs), the web has become an intermingling of technology, as if all your favorite applications got together at a speed-dating event. Using web APIs, programmers can now mingle the capabilities of multiple applications together. By doing such, they eliminate the need of clicking through different applications—all serving different purposes. So, what is the best API deliverable? Instead of standing on opposite ends of a virtual wall, a window (with nice trimmings!) has been installed to grant data access, allowing different applications to socialize and make friends with each other.
With so many fish in the sea and increased availability of internet-based services, we all ask ourselves “What are the Top Web APIs out there?” After speaking to internal and external web service experts, we have published the answer. (more…)
User Adoption and DAM: Learn to engage your users in this must-see webinar!
Wednesday, September 28th, 2011Summer is not quite over for all you WebDAM Webinar fans out there. Join us for the final webinar of the Summer Webinar Series with Leigh Ann Ledford on digital asset management. After taking on metadata, folder structure, controlled vocabulary and keywording the last topic that will be discussed is user adoption. The next part is making sure the people in your organization know the benefits and how to use DAM. You’re not alone for this last step, this final webinar is exactly what you need.
The host will guide attendees through the following topics:
- What is a DAM communication plan
- Why is it important to have a communication plan
- Considerations for building your own communication plan
- How to build your communication plan
- Executing the plan and keeping your users engaged
What: “User Adoption: Engaging your team with a communication plan”
When: Thursday, October 13, 2011 10am PT
Space is limited. Register Today!
Previous Webinars:
The first three DAM webinars from the Summer Webinar Series will be available for download along with the slides and worksheets.
- Metadata 101: Building a solid foundation
- Controlled Vocabulary: Implementing a library of keywords to improve consistency and search-ability
- Building the Framework: Organizing your digital assets for any business
Related Resources:
Already anxious to get started? We’ve written a great piece that can give you some insider knowledge about getting your collegues on board. Jump on the DAM Bandwagon: Best Ways to Promote Your WebDAM
Jump on the DAM Bandwagon: Best Ways to Promote your WebDAM
Tuesday, June 14th, 2011
You don’t need convincing – you’ve been enjoying all the advantages of WebDAM for some time. But sometimes, it’s not so easy to get everyone else to join in and get excited about digital asset management. Ok, so maybe DAM is not as exciting as the latest drama on the Bachelorette, but it does improve workflow, save time, and benefit your whole organization. If only your colleagues knew everything you knew about WebDAM, there’s no doubt they’d love it just as much as you do.
So, your mission is clear: spread the word and advocate to your colleagues about WebDAM and how they can and should use it. After all, the more your DAM is utilized, the greater value it will bring across your organization. We’ll get you started with just a few simple pointers:
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Get Organized in 2010 with DAM
Monday, March 8th, 2010It is a little known fact that “Getting Organized” is considered one of the ten most popular New Year’s Resolutions year after year. After all, an organized life promises to save time, improve focus, and reduce stress. Well, the same can be said for your digital assets. When organized, your digital assets work for you – helping you complete projects efficiently and bring products to market. When they are not organized, however, your digital assets can actually hinder your product pipelines, acting as bottlenecks and fragmenting your workflows. Here is a list of the top 5 ways DAM gets you organized and saves time: (more…)
