The Digital Asset Management Dispatch: Summer 2026 Heatwave Edition

Executive Overview As global temperatures soar through the summer of 2026, the Digital Asset Management (DAM) industry is experiencing its own distinct brand of heat—driven by an unprecedented convergence of generative artificial intelligence integration, decentralized global workforces, and the mounting operational friction of legacy cloud storage. Celebrating its 17th anniversary this August, DAM News has…

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Art of the Frame Podcast: The Alan Smithee Round Table – What We Did Last Summer by Art of the Frame –

Executive Overview The entertainment industry of 2026 stands at a critical juncture, defined by a fascinating paradox: a resurgent theatrical box office juxtaposed against intense operational disruption behind the scenes. As studios grapple with shifting distribution models, the technological foundation of post-production is undergoing a rapid, sometimes painful, evolution. This complex landscape forms the backdrop…

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The 2026 Digital Asset Management Mid-Summer Rundown: Navigating Climate Pressures, Generative AI, and Organizational Scalability

Executive Overview As the global digital landscape experiences a blistering mid-summer heatwave, the Digital Asset Management (DAM) community finds itself at an equally intense intersection of technological transformation, operational strain, and strategic maturation. Marking its 17th anniversary, DAM News has released its marquee seasonal roundup—curated specifically to help industry professionals, creators, and enterprise stakeholders keep…

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Decoding the 2026 Software M&A Market: Kroll’s Summer Update Reveals a Landscape Shaped by AI Giants and Valuation Anomalies

Executive Overview The release of Kroll’s Summer 2026 Global Software Sector Update offers an exhaustive, twenty-page X-ray of private mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and public market comparables through June 30, 2026. At first glance, the headline figures depict a roaring recovery. Deal volume is tracking toward the second-highest year on record, private M&A EBITDA multiples…

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Beating the Heat: The Digital Asset Management News Summer Roundup and 17th Anniversary Special

Executive Overview As the global tech and media sectors navigate a sweltering mid-year climate, the editorial team at Digital Asset Management News has chosen to mark its 17th anniversary in a uniquely practical fashion. Offering a curated selection of industry insights intended to be "folded up and used as a fan," the milestone celebration doubles…

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