Santa Cruz Software today released a new survey of more than 300 creative professionals that reveals a striking paradox at the heart of enterprise AI adoption: 96% of organizations have formal restrictions around AI usage, yet that same percentage of employees acknowledge using unapproved AI tools anyway. The findings, released
A new survey from Santa Cruz Software reveals how the rise of digital and social media marketing is reshaping the way global brands approach translation and localization. While translation focuses on converting text between languages, localization adapts creative content to specific markets to ensure cultural fit. As content production accelerates
This article is the sixth installment in a six-part series on localization in Digital Asset Management (DAM), published weekly. Each article explores a different aspect of how global brands can balance consistency with local relevance. For those who want the full picture, we’ve created a free executive summary that includes key
This article is the fifth installment in a six-part series on localization in Digital Asset Management (DAM), published weekly. Each article explores a different aspect of how global brands can balance consistency with local relevance. For those who want the full picture, we’ve created a free executive summary that includes key insights from
This article is the fourth installment in a six-part series on localization in Digital Asset Management (DAM), published weekly. Each article explores a different aspect of how global brands can balance consistency with local relevance. For those who want the full picture, we’ve created a free executive summary that includes key
This article is the third installment in a six-part series on localization in Digital Asset Management (DAM), published weekly. Each article explores a different aspect of how global brands can balance consistency with local relevance. For those who want the full picture, we’ve created a free executive summary that includes key
This article is the second installment in a six-part series on localization in Digital Asset Management (DAM), published weekly. Each article explores a different aspect of how global brands can balance consistency with local relevance. For those who want the full picture, we’ve created a free executive summary that includes key
This article is the first installment in a six-part series on localization in Digital Asset Management (DAM), published weekly. Each article explores a different aspect of how global brands can balance consistency with local relevance. For those who want the full picture, we’ve created a free executive summary that includes
Global brands face a growing challenge: how to deliver content that feels local while maintaining global brand consistency. To explore this balancing act, DAM News has published a six-part series by industry expert Ralph Windsor, examining the role of Digital Asset Management (DAM) platforms—enhanced with AI and automation—in scaling localization.
For DAM platforms focused on user experience, a connector isn’t just a nice-to-have. A connector is the bridge between your asset management platform and the creative and productivity tools your customers rely on every day. The wrong connector can slow adoption, erode your brand presence, and frustrate users when they
The pressure on creative teams has never been greater. More assets, more platforms, tighter timelines—and zero margin for error. In his latest guest article on DAM News, visual tech expert Paul Melcher unpacks the paradox modern marketers face: the need to scale content production without compromising brand integrity, copyright safety,
When you localize an ad, the copy doesn’t just change meaning: it changes shape. A single word swap can stretch a call‑to‑action button, crowd a headline, or throw off the balance of white space your design team has already designed to fit. Text and layout are inseparable, so every translation
