Frequently Asked Questions

Have a question about Another DAM Podcast, Digital Asset Management or becoming a guest?

You may find the answer below.

About Another DAM Podcast

What is Another DAM Podcast?

Another DAM Podcast is a podcast focused on Digital Asset Management, commonly known as DAM.

The podcast features conversations with DAM professionals, practitioners, consultants, authors, and other experts who work with digital content, metadata, taxonomy, technology, workflows and the people who make DAM successful.

What is Digital Asset Management?

Digital Asset Management is the practice of organizing, managing, finding, governing and distributing digital assets.

Digital assets may include photographs, videos, audio files, graphics, documents, marketing content, creative files and other digital content.

DAM involves much more than technology. People, processes, metadata, taxonomy, governance, integrations, change management and user adoption all play an important role.

Who is Another DAM Podcast for?

Another DAM Podcast is for anyone interested in Digital Asset Management.

Listeners include experienced DAM professionals, people new to DAM including students, consultants, vendors, solution providers, technology professionals, librarians, archivists, marketers, creatives, content professionals and business leaders.

You do not need to be a DAM expert to listen.

I am new to DAM. Is this podcast for me?

Yes.

Listening to experienced DAM professionals discuss their work, challenges and lessons can be a great way to learn about the field.

You can also explore previous interviews and transcripts to learn how DAM is used across different industries and organizations.

Is the podcast only about DAM software?

No.

Technology is only one part of Digital Asset Management.

Another DAM Podcast explores people, processes, information, and technology involved in managing digital assets.

Topics may include metadata, taxonomy, governance, workflows, user adoption, change management, integrations, content operations, artificial intelligence, careers, and digital transformation.

Who hosts Another DAM Podcast?

Another DAM Podcast is hosted by Henrik de Gyor.

Henrik is a consultant, author and podcaster who has worked extensively in Digital Asset Management and related areas of digital transformation.

Listening to the Podcast

Where can I listen to Another DAM Podcast?

You can listen through AnotherDAMpodcast.com and supported podcast platforms where Another DAM Podcast is available.

Are transcripts available?

Many interviews include transcripts.

Transcripts can be useful for searching specific topics, reading interviews and referencing insights shared by podcast guests.

How can I find an interview about a specific DAM topic?

Use the search function on AnotherDAMpodcast.com.

You can search for topics such as metadata, taxonomy, artificial intelligence, user adoption, change management, copyright, archives, marketing or DAM careers.

The site also organizes interviews using categories and tags.

Can I suggest a topic for the podcast?

Yes.

Topic suggestions and questions are welcome.

Email anotherdamblog@gmail.com.

Becoming a Podcast Guest

How can I become a guest on Another DAM Podcast?

Email anotherdamblog@gmail.com and briefly explain who you are and how you are involved with Digital Asset Management.

If the topic is a good fit for the podcast, you will receive information about the interview process.

Who can be interviewed?

Potential guests may include DAM professionals, Digital Asset Managers, consultants, authors, librarians, archivists, taxonomists, metadata professionals, content professionals, technology professionals and others with relevant experience or insights.

Guests do not need to have a specific job title.

The most important consideration is whether you can share useful perspectives, experiences or lessons relevant to Digital Asset Management.

Do I need to be a DAM expert?

No.

You should have relevant experience, knowledge or a perspective that would be useful to the DAM community.

Another DAM Podcast has always been interested in learning how different people and organizations approach Digital Asset Management.

How are interviews recorded?

Interviews are now recorded asynchronously.

You will receive a link and a step-by-step process explaining how to record your interview responses.

You do not need to schedule a live podcast recording call.

If you want to talk to Henrik de Gyor, that is a separate scheduled conversation and not part of the interview.

Why are interviews recorded asynchronously?

Asynchronous recording makes it easier to interview DAM professionals around the world without coordinating calendars or time zones.

It also allows guests to record their responses at a convenient time.

What questions will I be asked?

Questions generally focus on:
Your involvement with Digital Asset Management
How DAM is used in your organization or area of expertise
Challenges and successes experienced
Advice you would share with DAM professionals
Where can we learn more about Digital Asset Management

Questions may be adjusted based on your experience or topic.

How long should my answers be?

Focus on giving clear, useful and relevant answers.

There is no need to provide a long presentation or prepared speech.

Practical examples, lessons learned and honest experiences are encouraged.

Can I promote myself, my company or my product during an interview?

You may explain who you are, what you do and the context of your experience.

However, podcast interviews are editorial conversations, not sales presentations or paid product demonstrations.

The focus should remain on sharing useful information with the DAM community.

Is there a fee to be interviewed?

No.

Podcast interviews are editorial and are not paid placements.

Guests are not charged nor paid to participate in the editorial interview.

Can my company nominate someone to be interviewed?

Yes.

Companies, colleagues and organizations may recommend potential guests.

Email anotherdamblog@gmail.com with the person’s name, role and why their experience would be relevant to the DAM community.

A nomination does not guarantee an interview.

Can I nominate myself?

Yes.

Self-nominations are welcome.

Simply email anotherdamblog@gmail.com and explain your involvement with DAM and the topic you would like to discuss.

Vendors and DAM Technology Companies

Does Another DAM Podcast interview DAM vendors?

No.

Professionals working for DAM vendors are not interviewed.

Are vendor interviews paid placements?

No.

Editorial podcast interviews are not paid placements.

Can a vendor pitch a product or request a product demonstration?

No. Another DAM Podcast is not designed as a product demonstration platform.

Interviews should focus on useful insights, industry challenges, lessons, trends and practical/actionable experiences relevant to Digital Asset Management.

Can a public relations agency pitch a guest?

Yes.

Please email anotherdamblog@gmail.com with the proposed guest’s name, professional background and specific relevance to Digital Asset Management.

Generic pitches that do not explain the connection to DAM may not be considered.

Do you accept sponsored content?

Rarely. Sponsorship and commercial opportunities are separate from editorial podcast interviews.

For questions about sponsorships, partnerships or other commercial opportunities, email anotherdamblog@gmail.com.

Any commercial arrangement is separate from editorial coverage and does not influence editorial interview decisions.

Can sponsors influence interview questions or editorial content?

No.

Editorial independence is important to Another DAM Podcast.

Sponsors and commercial partners do not control editorial interview questions, guest selection or opinions expressed by podcast guests.

Editorial Policy

Are interviews paid endorsements?

No.

Editorial interviews are not paid endorsements.

Being interviewed does not mean Another DAM Podcast or Henrik de Gyor endorses a guest, company, product or service.

Do podcast guests speak for their employers?

Guests speak from their own experience and perspective unless they specifically state that they are authorized to speak on behalf of an organization.

Guests are responsible for following their employer’s confidentiality, communication, and disclosure policies.

Can guests discuss confidential projects?

No guest should disclose confidential, proprietary or restricted information.

Guests should only discuss information they are authorized to share publicly.

Are guest opinions the opinions of Another DAM Podcast?

Not necessarily.

Guests share their own experiences, ideas and perspectives.

Different guests may have different approaches to Digital Asset Management.

The purpose of the podcast is to share perspectives and encourage learning across the DAM community.

DAM Careers and Learning

Can Another DAM Podcast help me start a career in Digital Asset Management?

The podcast can help you learn how DAM professionals entered the field, developed their skills and approached different DAM challenges.

Many guests also share advice for current and aspiring DAM professionals.

What skills are useful for a DAM career?

DAM professionals often work with a combination of people, processes, information and technology.

Useful skills may include communication, metadata, taxonomy, workflow analysis, governance, project management, change management, technology, training and stakeholder engagement.

The right combination depends on the DAM role and organization.

Is DAM only used by media and entertainment companies?

No.

Digital Asset Management is used across many industries and types of organizations.

Any organization that creates, manages, finds, shares or distributes significant amounts of digital content may have a need for DAM.

Contact

I have a question that is not answered here. Who should I contact?

Email Henrik de Gyor at anotherdamblog@gmail.com

Questions, guest suggestions, topic ideas, inquiries and sponsorship inquiries are welcome.