DAM Right
By AVP
Categories: Technology, Business, Management, Education, How To
Hey there, welcome to "DAM Right: Winning at Digital Asset Management," the go-to podcast for all DAM things. "DAM Right" is brought to you by Chris Lacinak, the CEO of AVP (weareavp.com), who's on a mission to make digital asset management less 'ugh' and more 'ah-ha!' This isn't just another tech talk; it's a celebration of the stories, strategies, and folks that breath life and meaning into DAM operations. Whether you're knee-deep in digital assets or just DAM curious, Chris, the AVP team, and a lineup of amazing guests are here to enlighten, empathize, entertain, and inspire every second and fourth Thursday. Dive into a mix of interviews, AMAs, case studies, and those all-important behind-the-scenes stories that'll give you the inside scoop on how to make the most of your digital assets. So, grab your headphones, pull up a seat, and join us as we unpack the magic and mayhem of managing digital assets.
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Recent episodes
- DAM Deep Dive: MediaValet
In this episode of the DAM Right Deep Dive Series, host Chris Lacinak takes you inside MediaValet, a Digital Asset Management (DAM) platform that began as an agency’s answer to its own content problem and became the first DAM built on Microsoft Azure.Joining Chris are Rob Chase (President & CEO)…
- The DAM AI Gap Is Real. Here’s How to Close It.
What is the DAM AI gap?The DAM AI gap is the distance between what AI promises for Digital Asset Management (DAM) and what most DAM programs are actually ready to support. Faster search, automated metadata, and autonomous agents all depend on solid metadata, clear governance, and consistent…
- DAM Deep Dive: Aprimo
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…
- What 2025 Taught Us About Getting DAM Right in 2026
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…
- OnDAM Paris 2025 Conference Recap
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…
- DAM NY 2025 Conference Recap
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…
- DAM Deep Dive: Orange Logic
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)…
- DAM Deep Dive: Frontify
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…
- Ask Me Anything: Governance
Digital Asset Management (DAM) governance is the set of roles, policies, and standards that shape how digital assets are created, described, accessed, and used across an organization. It matters because a DAM is only as trustworthy as the rules behind it. Without governance, even a well-chosen…
- DAM 2025 Forecast
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…
- The Operational Model for DAM Success
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…
- 5 Warning Signs Your DAM Project is at Risk
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…
- Selecting the Perfect DAM for Your Organization
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…
- Wasabi AiR and the Future of Object Storage with Aaron Edell
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…
- Manage your DAM Expectations
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…
- AMPlify your digital assets with Jon Dunn & Emily Lynema
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…
- DAM and Broadcast Archives with Brecht Declercq
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…
- DAM at the Smithsonian Institution
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…
- DAM Dispatches from Henry Stewart Creative Ops NY 2024
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…
- The Academy Digital Preservation Forum with Andrea Kalas
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…
- The Digital Transformation of Yale's Fortunoff Video Archive for Holocaust Testimonies
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…
- The Critical Role of Content Authenticity in DAM
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…
- DAM Dispatches from Henry Stewart DAM LA 2024
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…
- Crafting a Winning DAM Strategy
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…
- DAM Right Trailer
👋 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…
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