What Digital Asset Management Industry Pros say about DAM Survival Guide: "If you are investing in DAM books to learn more about the subject, I can recommend this one." - Naresh Sarwan, Senior Editor, DigitalAssetManagementNews.org "After you've read DAM Survival Guide, when you negotiate with a DAM vendor or try to evaluate the value of a system for your business, you won't have many blanks left for a vendor to fill in with marketing babble. It therefore is a book I warmly recommend." - Erik Vlietinck, Principle, IT Enquirer "From newbies to experienced digital asset managers, DAM Survival Guide provides enough information that you can access what you need when you need it." - Marisa Peacock, Journalist, CMS Wire "Digital Asset Management Vendors, Integrators, Analyst and Consultants be warned the DAM Survival Guide is packed full of insights, strategies and common sense guides for making DAM work for the end user. David Diamond, a seasoned DAM professional, shares his knowledge using wit, analogy, metaphor that cleaves the real meat on the bones of complexity that is Digital Asset Management. David nails it on every level: technology, human and insights. I would not hesitate in recommending DAM Survival Guide to anyone on or starting their DAM Journey." - Mark Davey, Founder, DAM Foundation _______________ ABOUT THE BOOK DAM Survival Guide is a digital asset management book that explains everything you need to know to design, plan, deploy, promote and maintain a successful DAM initiative at your organization. Written by a recognized DAM industry export in a friendly, easy-to-follow style, DAM Survival Guide is a must-have resource for those new to DAM, and it's great for those looking to increase their DAM knowledge too. DAM Survival Guide is everything you need to know about DAM in one book. Starting with an overview of what digital asset management is and isn't (including a section on why you might not need DAM at all), the book goes on to offer a detailed discussion of everything that's important for you to know before you get too far with your DAM planning: Learn the benefits of wrapping DAM into a corporate initiate you can better manage Know how to find and recruit others at your organization who can become great allies See how you can benefit from reliable professional help (cheap or even free!), so you can avoiding expensive time-wasters Fully understand the needs of your organization, so that you can exceed expectations Start thinking about DAM software at the right time, so you can avoid costly purchase mistakes Discover tricks to determine which DAM vendors are most favored by customers, most progressive, and most likely to stay in business Explore elements of human psychology that can help you overcome change-resistance and increase buy-in Including approximately 56,000 words, this book, first published in June, 2012, is packed with useful information the author, David Diamond, has acquired during his 12+ years as a professional in the Digital Asset Management industry. Note: The Digital Asset Management Survival Guide mentions no DAM software solutions or vendors by name. The book's contents are unbiased and applicable no matter which DAM solution you determine to be right for you."

Metadata for Content Management helps digital content managers think in terms of organization and a practical application of metadata principles. Author David Diamond (DAM Survival Guide) avoids theoretical and academic discussions, instead providing real-world guidance to those designing or redesigning content management or digital asset management systems. Learn how taxonomy and metadata work within digital systems, and see how they affect policy, collaboration, workflow and user acceptance of digital content management systems.

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The digital world is transitioning from text to media: photos, audio files, video clips, animations, games, and more. Enterprises of all kinds struggle with how to manage those media assets. Digital professionals who want to master the life cycles behind creating, storing, and reusing media need the inside scoop on how digital and media asset management technology really works.

NEW, updated edition! Written by a teenager, this kid-friendly, inspiring book is filled with advice, tips, and strategies for how to deal with bullying. NEW, updated edition! Written by a teenager who was bullied throughout middle school and high school, this kid-friendly book offers a fresh and relatable perspective on bullying. Along the way, the author offers guidance as well as different strategies that helped her get through even the toughest of days. The Survival Guide to Bullying covers everything from cyber bullying to how to deal with fear and how to create the life you dream of having. From inspiring "roems" (rap poems), survival tips, personal stories, and quick quizzes, this book will light the way to a brighter future. This updated edition also features new, never-before-seen content including a chapter about how to talk to parents, an epilogue, and an exclusive Q&A with the author.

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The popularity of outdoor activities is exploding - but with adventure comes risk, and outdoor enthusiasts need the know-how to survive in a dangerous situation. With this book in your pack you will have access to technical tips, useful skills, and real-life examples to guide you to safety. Learn about topics including what to carry for your trip, basic first aid, which plants are edible and how to trap animals. No matter what situation you might find yourself in this book provides answers. Book jacket.