Read. Watch. Listen. And learn all about DAM.
DAM is an investment. And you don’t make investments without doing a little homework. That’s why we’ve put all these resources – with valuable insights from Widen experts, independent consultants and DAM users of all stripes – in one spot.
- White papers and articles
- Video interviews
- Webinars
- Newsletters and more
The Admin Playbook!
Check out the summary of the most complete guide available to being a great DAM Admin!
White Papers and Articles
- Using digital asset management to give creative agencies a competitive edge from Widen Enterprises.
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- Lessons Learned About Digital Asset Management (DAM) from Early Adopters from Widen Enterprises.
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- Higher Education Article: Digital Asset Management Streamlines School Spirit, from Widen Enterprises.
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- Notes from the field: a successful metadata schema for your DAM, by Ann Childs of Childs Company and Widen Enterprises.
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- Your business strategy and the DAM revolution The strategic business cases for implementing digital asset management software to support your communications and bottom line, from Widen Enterprises.
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- Managing Video Content in DAM: How digital asset management software can improve your brands use of video assets, from Widen Enterprises.
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- Digital Asset Management and the Marketing Technologist. By Mark Davey of the DAM Foundation.
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- Rise of the Social Enterprise: How the right DAM software can open new possibilities of shares, likes, comments, +1’s and retweets. By Mark Davey of the DAM Foundation.
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- How you can meet your top marketing priorities with digital asset management, from Widen Enterprises.
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- Digital Asset Management: Installed vs. Software as a Service (SaaS) vs. Open Source. Finding the best delivery model for your business.
By Mark Davey of DAM Foundation. - Get White Paper
- A guide to the lifeblood of DAM: Key concepts and best practices for using metadata in DAM systems.
By John Horodyski of DAM Education - Get White Paper
- I know what you didn’t do last summer and other reasons to invest in digital asset management systems, from Widen Enterprises.
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- Digital Asset Management (DAM): What to Know Before You Go! By John Horodyski of DAM Education.
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Videos
Widen is More Watch this video showing how our products and services span the digital landscape to solve the many pain points of a digital world.
How Widen Innovates – FedEx Days Watch this video showing how we practice inspiring innovation on a regular basis with what we call FedEx Days.
Why Widen?: Watch the presentation by Widen’s Brand Strategist – Nina Brakel-Schutt – to learn more about the pain points we solve, our key DAM product features, and what makes us different.
Widen Implementation Steps: Members of the Widen Project Services team talk about the steps involved to get you up-and-running quickly and successfully.
DAM Advisor Interviews: Special in depth interviews with Widen DAM Advisers Craig Bollig and Brenna Hale.
Analyst Interviews: A special interview with digital asset management industry analyst Mukul Krishna, Global Director of Digital Media Practices, at Frost & Sullivan.
Widen CEO Interviews: Widen CEO Matthew Gonnering talks about Widen’s approach, history, qualifications, differentiators, best practices, video, workflow and more.
End-User Interviews: Interviews with Widen digital asset management end users at FansEdge, a sports licensed apparel retailer.
Webinars
Analytics Breakdown Webinar
With Josey Siegenthaler – Project Manager, Widen Enterprises and Craig Bollig – Advisor, Widen Enterprises
User Engagement Programs Webinar
With Al Falaschi – Customer Marketing Manager, Widen Enterprises and Jake Athey – Marketing Manager, Widen Enterprises
Version 6.3 Release Webinar
With Al Falaschi – Customer Marketing Manager, Josey Siegenthaler – Widen Project Manager and Libby Maurer – Widen Project Manager
Making DAM a Success for Higher Education Webinar
With Nina Brakel-Schutt, Widen Brand Strategist and Corey Chimko of Cornell University
Managing Video Assets
With Al Falaschi, Audio/Video Manager, Widen Enterprises
DAM for Agencies Webinar
With Nina Brakel-Schutt – Brand Strategist at Widen, Frank Chagoya – Executive Production Manager, Asset Management at Leo Burnett, Chicago and Jake Lambert – Executive Producer at MEplusYOU Agency
Key Links
Admin Playbook: A summary of our exclusive educational “how to” guide on being the very best DAM Admin.
Digital Asset Management.com An educational resource for DAM with helpful sections including: Authoring an RFP and personalized ROI Calculator.
Support.WidenCollective.com The customer information & resource site featuring info on the latest releases and training materials.
Reviews and Recommendations: Read Widen customer reviews on the Capterra Software Directory and recommendations on the Widen LinkedIn Profile.
DreamSimplicity.com Business Application Review of the Widen Digital Asset Management Solution.
Widen Blog: Check out the latest Widen Blog covering a range of topics in DAM, brand management, online video, SaaS, premedia and color management.