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 less
• How to put AI to use and whether or not it's coming for your job
• Change management
• The rocky relationship between creatives and DAM
• The relationship between DAM, PAM, and MAM
• Sustainability
• Overall sentiments about the conference

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Henry Stewart Creative Operations NY 2024 Agenda
• Kara's LinkedIn Post

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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 Success
• The Digital Dilemma
• Blue Ribbon Task Force on Sustainable Digital Preservation and Access
• UCLA Film & Television Archive
• DreamWorks Animation
• The Prince of Egypt
• Discovery
• British Film Institute (BFI)
• Paramount Pictures
• Association of Moving Image Archivists
• Academy Digital Preservation Forum
• Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
• DAM Right Soundtrack

Topics discussed in the episode:

• Introduction and work history of Andrea Kalas
• The evolving definition of the entertainment industry
• The definition of cinematic holdings
• Analog vs digital preservation
• Advocacy as core skillset
• The business of digital preservation and asset management
• The goals and ambitions of the Digital Preservation Forum
• The role of for-profits in preserving cultural heritage
• The role of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in supporting digital preservation

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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 Soundtrack
• SAMMA
• Let Them Speak Project
• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
• Illinois Institute of Technology David Boder Voices of the Holocaust
• A Valts (The Waltz) - Animation by Yulia Ruditskaya
• Songs from Testimonies Album
• Those Who Were There Podcast
• Making Gay History Podcast
• USC Shoah Foundation
• Yad Vashem
• OHMS Oral History Metadata Synchronizer
• Aviary
• Centrum Judaicum
• Yale's Fortunoff Video Archive for Holocaust Testimonies

Topics discussed in the episode:

• Introduction and Background of Stephen Naron
• History of Yale's Fortunoff Video Archive for Holocaust Testimonies
• The Digital Transformation of the Archive
• Testimony Transcripts and Indexes
• Challenges and Strategies in Archiving Sensitive Content
• Ethical Considerations in Providing Access to Testimonies
• Other Archives and Collections of Holocaust Testimonies
• Educational and Outreach Initiatives of the Fortunoff Archive
• Future Directions in Archival Practices and Technologies
• Collaborative Efforts Among Holocaust Testimony Archives
• Content Authenticity and Holocaust Denial
• Why the Work of the Fortunoff Video Archive for Holocaust Testimonies is Important

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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 authenticity
• Bertram Lyons introduction and background
• The increased urgency to the content authenticity challenge today
• Considering "doctored" content and content generated by AI and other synthetic means
• The limits of technological solutions in identifying fakes and forgeries
• Organizations and initiatives addressing content authenticity
• Content Authenticity Initiative and C2PA
• Why content authenticity matters for digital asset management
• Current state of content authenticity within DAM
• Content authenticity within the context of human rights and journalism

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Best of My Love - The Emotions
• The DAM Right Soundtrack
• Scientific Working Group on Digital Evidence
• American Academy of Forensic Sciences
• Lomax Digital Archive
• American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress
• Content Authenticity Initiative
• Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity
• Medex Forensics

Episode transcript:

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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.

Listen in to:

• 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 Events
• Amy Rudersdorf - AVP
• Matt Kuruvilla - FADEL
• Yonah Levenson - Rutgers DAM Certificate Program
• Phil Seibel - Aldis
• Nina Damavandi - University of Southern California
• Billy Hinshaw - BISSEL Homecare
• Leslie Eames - Maryland Center for History and Culture
• Emily Somach - National Geographic Society
• Christina Aguilera - Crunchyroll | Woemen in Technology Hollywood Foundation | Enough
• Christopher Morgan-Wilson - Orange Logic
• Shannon DeLoach - Censhare
• Melanie Chalupa - Frontify
• John Bateman - Tenovos
• Brian Kavanaugh - Bynder
• Bróna O’Connor - MediaValet
• Jake Athey - Acquia
• Reinhard Holzner - Smint.io
• David Sultan - OneTeg
• Eric Wengrowski - Steg.ai
• Kara Van Malssen - AVP

Topics discussed in the episode:

• Introduction
• Trends in Henry Stewart DAM programming in 2024
• What are attendees most excited about/interested in at the conference
• The evolution of Henry Stewart DAM conferences since their launch
• Overview and differentiators of DAM platform providers
• DAM platform providers' non-AI focus on roadmaps
• DAM platform providers' AI Priorities
• Overview of DAM platform adjacent provider offerings
• Last song added to your favorites playlist
• DAM 5.0
• AI tagging
• AI quick wins
• Henry Stewart DAM LA wrap

Resources 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.AI
• OneTeg
• Smint.io
• Acquia
• MediaValet
• Bynder
• Tenovos
• Frontify
• Censhare
• Orange Logic
• Enough
• Women in Technology Hollywood
• Rutgers DAM Certificate Program
• AVP | Digital Asset Management Consulting
• Henry Stewart DAM LA 2024 Page

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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 Matters
• DAM Operational Model
• The Isley Brothers
• Kandy by Fever Ray
• Strategyzer Business Model Canvas
• DAM Strategy Canvas
• NYU Moving Image Archiving and Preservation Program

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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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