Teams have been working remotely for a while now. While many are venturing back into the office, it likely doesn’t look the same as it did three years ago. While COVID-19 prompted the swift switch, it appears that many are embracing working from home as the new normal. 

It’s likely teams have settled into a rhythm by now, but there are still opportunities to optimize your remote workflow, especially when it comes to digital asset management (DAM). With dispersed teams, it’s more important than ever before to have quick access to on-brand content that can be easily and safely used by teams across the company. That’s why many organizations are investing more in DAM and other marketing technologies (martech). 

Do you know how much your feedback shapes what Widen DAM looks like and does? Your experiences and expectations using the DAM platform influence the design and development direction we take. Your input even gives us ideas on what we should include in the new apps we create.

Data is a hot topic; it’s easy to find resources on gathering, organizing, and using data, but putting that information to use is a different story. Real, practical, actionable data insights are a rare find. With more data available to us than ever before, how do you make sure you’re seeing the right data and using it to make the changes that count?

Our newly rebuilt Insights experience will help you shift your focus from organizing metrics and creating dashboards and instead, allow you to spend more time putting your findings into action. 

Every customer interaction is an opportunity to build customer loyalty. And brands that consistently deliver compelling, accurate, and relevant experiences are able to rise above their competition.

But this is no small feat! Even one misstep can put a brand’s reputation at risk.  

That’s why companies of all shapes and sizes need brand management to safeguard their identity and control their narrative.

Like many of you, I’m a proud homeowner. And while I’m content with my cozy abode, over the years I’ve identified opportunities for improvement — everything from small painting projects to a large-scale kitchen renovation. 

Something similar is happening in your Widen Asset application. We are remodeling your DAM experience to make things better by improving the user interface (UI), adding new functionality, and making pages more accessible.

This is especially true for Widen’s Asset Digest page, which will have a series of enhancements in the coming months. Let’s take a look at what this entails and how these updates will simplify how you interact with content in the DAM system.

Empathy is central to our values and culture. It’s reflected in our exceptional customer service, respect for our teammates, and commitment to building quality software. Our General Manager, Matthew Gonnering is so passionate about the importance of empathy in business that he made it the focus of his TEDx Talk.

So our interest in building technology that’s accessible to all users is a natural extension of our corporate culture and mindset around empathy and inclusion. We have infused this passion in our digital asset management (DAM) and product information management (PIM) platform at Widen and are carrying this foundation into our user experience (UX) work on all Acquia products, too.

Because this work is so pivotal to who we are, we’d like to share more about our effort to meet accessibility standards across all Widen and Acquia products. 

Getting files organized in your digital asset management (DAM) system is the first step towards more efficient workflows and coordinated customer experiences. With complete and accurate asset metadata, teams can quickly find exactly what they need.

Like keeping your home clean, keeping your DAM system organized requires good habits. The asset uploader is designed to do just that – by helping your teams quickly and easily add files with the right information.

As a company changes and evolves, so does its brand. After all, a brand is more than just words and images ⏤ it’s the identity of your organization. And memorable, cohesive brand experiences are built with current and approved brand assets. 

Digital asset management (DAM) systems help teams bring their brand to life with tools to centralize, organize, and distribute photos, videos, logos, and creative files. In essence, a DAM platform can be the gateway to your organization’s brand story. 

That’s why it’s important to infuse your brand across the look and feel of your DAM site. Not only is it an opportunity to remind your stakeholders who you are and what you stand for, but it helps embed your DAM site in your organization’s DNA — which encourages system adoption and long-term user engagement. 

The Widen Collective^® helps organizations achieve a range of business outcomes, from improving brand consistency and cross-team collaboration to streamlining content workflows. But reaching these goals requires more than just access to a digital asset management (DAM) solution — it entails strong user engagement and continual site optimization.

That’s why Widen’s training program helps users continually advance their DAM skills and use of the Collective. Let’s look at how our training program can help you reach your DAM goals.

If you use digital assets to sell products online (or offline) your brand can benefit from an image database software program. Using this type of software for digital asset management (DAM) can help you increase collaboration between teams, secure your images and protect your brand, and streamline your e-commerce operations. 

Instead of using scattered and unreliable image storage (across computers and external hard drives), you can leverage a searchable, shareable library that simplifies how your content gets to market. Let’s talk about what image database software is, the main benefits of using it, and some top use cases for your business.