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DAMAI

Understanding Metadata and Its Types, TdR Article

Metadata is the structured information that describes, contextualizes, and connects digital assets inside a DAM system. Understanding its distinct types, including descriptive,…

9 Min Read·Upd. JUN 2026
DAMAI

Make Full Use of Built-In DAM Workflow Tools

Built-in DAM workflow tools, covering review and approval routing, version control, task assignment, and status tracking, are among the most underused capabilities in the average…

10 Min Read·Upd. JUN 2026
Business CaseAI

How to Build a DAM Business Case That Gets Approved

A step-by-step guide for DAM practitioners and digital ops leaders who need to translate the real cost of asset chaos into a CFO-ready ROI argument, and walk out of the budget…

9 Min Read·Upd. SEP 2026
DAM GovernanceAI

How Long Should a DAM Keep Old Asset Versions?

Version retention is one of the most overlooked governance decisions in a DAM program. Get the framework wrong and you pay in storage costs, compliance risk, or lost creative…

7 Min Read
BlogAI

How Do I Choose a DAM System?

Choosing a digital asset management system means matching your organisation's asset volume, workflow complexity, and integration needs to a platform built for them. This guide…

7 Min Read·Upd. OCT 2026
BlogAI

What Are DAM Metadata Best Practices?

A practitioner guide to designing, governing, and maintaining metadata in a digital asset management system. Covers schema design, controlled vocabularies, mandatory fields,…

7 Min Read·Upd. OCT 2026
ArticleAI

What Is the Difference Between a DAM and a CMS?

A DAM (digital asset management system) stores, governs, and distributes binary files such as images and videos. A CMS (content management system) manages published web pages and…

7 Min Read·Upd. OCT 2026
ArticleAI

What Metadata Standards Should DAM Systems Support?

DAM systems should support at minimum the IPTC Photo Metadata Standard, XMP, Dublin Core, and where relevant ISO 16175-1. This article explains what each standard covers, why it…

9 Min Read·Upd. OCT 2026
ArticleAI

How Do You Evaluate and Select a DAM Vendor?

Evaluating and selecting a DAM vendor requires a structured process covering 17 criteria including metadata flexibility, integrations, AI capabilities, security, and total cost of…

10 Min Read·Upd. OCT 2026
GuideAI

DAM Taxonomy Design for Mid-Size Marketing Teams

A well-designed taxonomy is the backbone of any DAM that actually gets used. This guide gives mid-size marketing teams a practical framework to build one that scales without a…

8 Min Read·Upd. JUL 2026