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• OnDAM Paris 2025 Conference Recap

  The AVP team is back with another field report straight from Paris.Host Chris Lacinak is joined once again by our globetrotting DAM correspondent, John Horodyski, who just returned from the OnDAM 2025 Conference in France. And he’s giving us the full download.From gorgeous venues and natural light, to discussions on AI legislation, provenance, trust, authenticity, 3D workflows, DAM governance, and yes… even hip hop dancers. This episode dives deep into what made OnDAM one of the most energized DAM gatherings this year.If you’re curious how the European DAM community is thinking, what’s trending, and what’s coming next in 2026, this conversation will bring you right into the room.👉 Subscribe for more DAM Right conversations that explore the people, culture, and ideas driving the future of Digital Asset Management.Guest Info:John Horodyski - Managing Director, Strategic Client Growth, AVP – https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhorodyski/Resources mentioned in this episode:OnDAM Conference - https://www.ondamparis.com/Activo - https://www.activo-consulting.com/C2PA - https://c2pa.orgEU Artificial Intelligence Act - https://artificialintelligenceact.eu/Transparency and Frontier Artificial Intelligence Act - https://www.gov.ca.gov/2025/09/29/governor-newsom-signs-sb-53-advancing-californias-world-leading-artificial-intelligence-industry/California AI Transparency Acthttps://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240SB942AVP Free DAM Selection Masterclass - https://bit.ly/yourdamchoiceEngage:📅 Find us at upcoming events online and in-person at https://www.weareavp.com/avp-events/🆓 Get amazing free DAM resources at https://www.weareavp.com/free-resources/🔗 Follow me on LinkedIn at https://linkedin.com/in/clacinak

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• DAM NY 2025 Conference Recap

  The AVP team just got back from Henry Stewart DAM NY 2025, and we’re unpacking it all — live, unfiltered, and together.Host Chris Lacinak is joined by Kara Van Malssen, John Horodyski, Pamela Vizner, Jason Ulsh, and Brian Courtney for a roundtable recap of the biggest themes, surprises, and hot takes from this year’s conference.From AI hype vs. reality, to governance gaps, to why “DAM is a human endeavor,” the team breaks down what stood out most — and what’s coming next for the DAM community.If you missed the event (or just want to hear what your peers really thought), this candid, high-energy conversation will bring you up to speed.🎧 Listen for insights, laughs, and a few spicy predictions about the future of the DAMosphere.Guest Info:Kara Van Malssen – Partner and Managing Director, AVP – https://www.linkedin.com/in/kvanmalssen/John Horodyski - Managing Director, Strategic Client Growth, AVP – https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhorodyski/Pamela Vizner - Associate Director, AVP – https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamela-v%C3%ADzner-oyarce-a1085518/Jason Ulsh - DAM Solutions Architect, AVP - https://www.weareavp.com/team/jason-ulsh/Brian Courtney - Senior Consultant, AVP - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bg-courtney-bb9374/Resources mentioned in this episode:Henry Stewart 2025 DAM NY Conference - https://www.henrystewartconferences.com/events/dam-new-york-2025C2PA (Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity) – https://c2pa.orgDAM Right Spotify Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ZzCabPS7up3thnq5uwdKs?si=53fcb86bfbf14f85Engage:📅 Find us at upcoming events online and in-person at https://www.weareavp.com/avp-events/🆓 Get amazing free DAM resources at https://www.weareavp.com/free-resources/🔗 Follow me on LinkedIn at https://linkedin.com/in/clacinak

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• DAM Deep Dive: Orange Logic

  In this episode of the DAM Right Deep Dive Series, host Chris Lacinak takes you behind the scenes with Orange Logic, a long-standing player in the DAM space that has experienced remarkable growth over the past several years.Joining Chris are Misti Vogt (Chief of Staff & Head of Customer Success), Jim Cavedo (Vice President of Solutions), and Brad Pearson (Senior Vice President of Product). Together, they explore Orange Logic’s origins, evolution, and perspectives on what makes a DAM platform adaptable, scalable, and future-ready.Together, they explore:The origins of Orange Logic and how a photographer’s side project became an enterprise DAM platform.Customer success patterns, use cases, and lessons from organizations managing petabytes of content.How Orange Logic defines adaptability and what differentiates its approach to DAM adoption.The company’s technical foundations, product philosophy, and roadmap for AI and autonomous DAM.Industry challenges, DAM adoption trends, and what the next era of DAM might look like.Personal insights on leadership, culture, and the mantra behind “Be Orange.”Guest Info:Misti Vogt – Chief of Staff & Head of Customer Success, Orange Logic – https://www.linkedin.com/in/mistivogt/Jim Cavedo – Vice President of Solutions, Orange Logic – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimcavedo/Brad Pearson – Senior Vice President of Product, Orange Logic – https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradtpearson/Resources mentioned in this episode:Orange Logic – https://www.orangelogic.com/DAM Selection Masterclass – https://bit.ly/yourdamchoiceC2PA – https://c2pa.org/AVP – https://www.weareavp.com/DAM Right Soundtraack – https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ZzCabPS7up3thnq5uwdKs?si=b740229561b34318Engage:🆓 Check out the ultimate DAM selection guide at https://bit.ly/yourdamchoice🔗 Follow me on LinkedIn at https://linkedin.com/in/clacinak

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• DAM Deep Dive: Frontify

  In this inaugural episode of the DAM Right Deep Dive Series, host Chris Lacinak takes you behind the scenes with Frontify. Joining Chris are Roger Dudler, Founder and CEO of Frontify, and Thomas Meichtry, Director of U.S. Sales, who share their unique perspectives on the company’s origins, culture, customer successes, and vision for the future of DAM.Together, they explore:The founding story of Frontify and how it evolved from a designer-developer workflow tool to a global brand management platform.The role of culture, product obsession, and “scrappiness” in shaping the company.Customer stories from Bosch, Lufthansa, and Uber that highlight measurable impact at scale.Common pain points DAM buyers face today and how Frontify addresses them.Technical differentiators like Frontify’s SDK, developer-friendly extensibility, and new automation capabilities.Industry insights on DAM adoption, procurement best practices, and what the next 3–5 years may hold for the DAM space.Guest Info:Roger Dudler – Founder & CEO, Frontify – LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rogerdudler/Thomas Meichtry – Director of U.S. Sales, Frontify – LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-meichtry-9248a2b7/Frontify: https://www.frontify.comResources mentioned in this episode:DAM Selection Guide – https://bit.ly/yourdamchoiceDAM Selection Webinar – https://bit.ly/selectingyournextdamBosch Case Study – https://www.frontify.com/customers/boschLufthansa Case Study – https://www.frontify.com/customers/lufthansaUber Case Study – https://www.frontify.com/customers/uberMercedes Case Study – https://www.frontify.com/customers/mercedesFrontify Developer Portal & SDK – https://developer.frontify.comFrontify Paradigms Conference – https://paradigms.ion8n – https://n8n.ioMake – https://www.make.comTray – https://tray.ioElevenLabs – https://elevenlabs.ioCursor – https://cursor.shEngage:📣 Register for Selecting Your Next DAM: A Step-by-Step Webinar on October 7th. https://bit.ly/selectingyournextdam🆓 Check out the ultimate DAM selection guide at https://bit.ly/yourdamchoice🔗...

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• Ask Me Anything: Governance

  This episode of the DAM Right Podcast features an Ask Me Anything (AMA) session on DAM governance with industry experts Kara Van Malssen and John Horodyski from AVP. The discussion covers the fundamental principles, challenges, and best practices for implementing and maintaining effective governance in Digital Asset Management (DAM) systems.Guest Info:- Kara Van MalssenLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kvanmalssen/ Bio - https://www.weareavp.com/team/kara-van-malssen/- John HorodyskiLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhorodyski/Bio - https://www.weareavp.com/team/john-horodyski/Digital Asset Symposium Info:- DAM in GLAM event - http://digitalassetsymposium.com - Aprimo - https://www.aprimo.com/ - Allied Vaughn - https://www.alliedvaughn.com/- Acquia - https://www.acquia.com/products/acquia-dam - Iron Mountain - https://www.ironmountain.com/ - Aviary - https://www.aviaryplatform.com/- NBCUniversal - https://www.universalstudioslot.com/post-production Resources mentioned in this episode:- Managing Chaos: Digital Governance by Design – Lisa Welchman https://www.amazon.com/Managing-Chaos-Digital-Governance-Design/dp/1933820828 - Non-Invasive Data Governance: The Path of Least Resistance and Greatest Success – Robert S. Seiner - https://www.amazon.com/Non-Invasive-Data-Governance-Resistance-Success/dp/1634620726 - European Accessibility Act (EAA) - https://commission.europa.eu/strategy-and-policy/policies/justice-and-fundamental-rights/disability/union-equality-strategy-rights-persons-disabilities-2021-2030/european-accessibility-act_en Engage:📣 Join us at DAM in GLAM on May 7th in NYC at MOMA. Find out more and register at https://digitalassetsymposium.com🆓 Download the DAM Strategy Canvas & other free resources at https://weareavp.com/free-resources👍 Like, Subscribe, and follow on your platform of choice.🔗 Follow me on LinkedIn athttps://linkedin.com/in/clacinak

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