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Stacks’ Proven Process for Successful Large-Scale File Migrations

Large-scale file migrations are one of the biggest headaches your organization could possibly face. They are also inevitable for almost any business in today's content-driven world. Given both of these things, how should you navigate these headaches to minimize risk and maximize ROI?
DAM 101

The Four Pillars of a Healthy Digital Asset Management Architecture

We talk a lot here at Stacks about healthy DAM programs, how to manage and govern them and the assets that live within them. We wanted to take a step back, though, and take a look at what makes up a good, healthy DAM program. Read more about the 4 pillars of DAM architecture here!
Technology

Defining Your Tech Stack: What is a CMS?

Producing compelling content is the secret to success in today's market. Managing that content effectively is the key to sustained success. Using that well-managed content to design and build an actionable and attractive website is the secret to achieving your goals today and in the future. Learn how to do all of the above with a well-managed DAM program and CMS.
Culture

7 Tips for Finding and Applying for Digital Asset Management Jobs

With the ever-changing state of the job market and the rise of digital asset management's value to many organizations, finding the right digital asset management (DAM) job, applying, and getting an offer is difficult. Stacks works with brands big and small that with needs in this area and offers a few ideas for making yourself stand out in the process.
Culture

How to Fill Your Open Digital Asset Management (DAM) Positions

As the importance of digital asset management becomes more and more prevalent across industries and brands, the need for DAM professionals does too. Learn how plan for and hire the perfect fit for the digital asset management role your company has need for using Stacks' best practices for filling your open DAM positions.
DAM 101

The 5 Stages of the Digital Asset Lifecycle

Each stage of the digital asset lifecycle has its own set of challenges and opportunities. Learn about each stage and what you should be thinking about when planning your DAM program’s workflows and standards.
Partners

How 5 Brands Fans Love Used Their DAM Programs to Market a Rebrand

Our partners at PhotoShelter asked 5 unique, beloved brands how they navigated a rebrand to grow their fanbase and drive success. If you or your team is thinking of tuning your branding, read more today to make the most of the opportunity and connect with consumers in a fresh way.
Culture

Partner Blog: Why DAM Isn't Just for Marketers

IntelligenceBank shows the value a healthy DAM program can provide to teams beyond marketing in this informative blog. Check it out to see which use cases apply to your organization in ways you may not have thought of before.
DAM 101

Demystifying DAM: What does “Taxonomy” Mean?

You may have heard the term "taxonomy" thrown around as you began building your DAM program and been confused or lost as to what it meant. Read more below to understand the definition of taxonomies and how to build them.
Culture

Tips for Convincing Your Organization of the Value of DAM

You may know that your organization needs a healthy, scalable DAM program, but convincing others that the time and money required to build it is worth it can be difficult. We lay out some best practices for building buy-in across the business of the value of DAM.
DAM Best Practices

How DAM Enables Secure File Sharing No Matter Your Platform

Sharing files is a vital piece of almost every workflow nowadays, especially in the era of remote work. Learn here how to share files securely and effectively no matter what systems you use through DAM processes and best practices.
Culture

Is Digital Asset Management Consulting Worth It?

Consulting for any field can be a large financial and time investment. Make sure that investment is worthwhile by taking a few steps beforehand and identifying the perfect time to bring in third-party expertise.
Partners

DAM Resources to Empower and Energize Your Branding Efforts

With branding efforts growing increasingly important to customer engagement and retention, and depending more and more on compelling content, digital asset management practices also grow in importance. Use these resources to optimize your DAM program to ensure a flourishing brand.
Technology

How Your Digital Asset Management and Product Information Management Systems Work Together

Product Information Management (PIM) and Digital Asset Management (DAM) systems are vitally important to most organizations. Ensure that your teams and information are unified and working together towards achieving your goals by learning how these two systems integrate seamlessly.
DAM 101

9 Tips for Seeing Through the Noise When Selecting A DAM

If you're someone missing a background in DAM, navigating the sales meetings and demos that come with picking a platform can be difficult. Avoid biting off more than you can chew by reviewing these tips for seeing through the noise.
DAM 101

How Digital Asset Management Saved Christmas: A Stacks Story

Stories are great ways to identify how we can solve our own problems, as well as bring some much-needed cheer to the office. Read how Santa's elves used DAM to save Christmas this past year.
Technology

What’s a “Headless” DAM and Is It Right for My Organization?

As you go about gaining DAM expertise and knowledge, you'll likely hear about "headless" systems. Rather than try to navigate through technical jargon and confusing language, Stacks makes understanding if this kind of system is right for you.
DAM 101

5 Steps to Go from Digital Asset Hoarder to a Healthy DAM System

Unorganized files can be overwhelming. A few small steps can bring calm to a chaotic mountain of digital content and help your brand successfully start a DAM Program.
Planning and Strategy

What Goes Into My DAM?

Photos are the only kind of digital asset that needs proper management. Before you implement a DAM system, think through all the kinds of assets that could benefit from improved management.
Planning and Strategy

Common Mistakes Made When Changing DAM Platforms and How to Avoid Them

Breaking up is hard to do. Take a look at the most common mistakes made when changing DAM platforms and some best practices on overcoming them.
Planning and Strategy

Digital Asset Management: Why Process is the Key to Platform

When it comes to digital asset management, process reigns. We explain the importance of nailing process before picking a DAM platform.
DAM Management

How Good Governance Unlocks the Potential of DAM

Establishing solid governance in your Digital Asset Management system is important for its sustained health now and in the future.
Planning and Strategy

Searching for a DAM Platform

Searching for a DAM Platform can be daunting. By establishing your requirements and understanding what's available, you can brush your fear aside.
Culture

10 Ways to Build Buy-In for DAM

Establishing standards with stakeholders and keeping end-users in mind helps to quickly build buy-in across all levels of your organization.
Technology

Comparing Cloud-Based and On-Premise DAM Software

When beginning a journey into the world of DAM, determine whether a cloud-based or on-premise system is right for your team.
DAM 101

5 Tips for Successfully Implementing DAM

Processes and standards are the keys to a successful system, but what is the best process for implementing DAM?
Culture

Building a DAM to Tell Your Brand's Story

From top to bottom, your brand's processes and workflows should reflect your story, ensuring that your customers see a consistent story.
Planning and Strategy

Creating an Easy-to-Navigate Asset Library

Planning and Strategy

3 Ways to Take Your DAM to the Next Level

DAM 101

3 Ways to Build a Valuable Asset Archive

DAM 101

What is a Digital Asset…and why should I care?

When you hear the term "digital asset", what do you think? Some of us probably think of Bitcoin or a picture on our company's CMS, but digital assets are so much more. Read here to find out the true value of your brand's digital assets.
DAM Best Practices

Folder Structure Best Practices: A Fresh Approach

DAM 101

10 Things to do Before Searching for a DAM Platform

DAM platforms are very valuable and important if you want to expand and scale your organization's overall DAM program. However, there are activities your team can take to ensure that the people and processes surrounding the platform are prepared.