Audience Testimonials

Don't listen to us!!!  Here's what some of our previous attendees have to say: 

“Most of the organizations I work with are not clear on the possibilities for a well-run Marketing Operations function. They are resistant to productionalizing this function as they are terrified - and that is not too dramatic a word - of losing their creative well-spring. I think that Henry Stewart provides a safe forum for the two elements to exist: operations and creativity. But what a great event you have created. I think this symposium is a leader in the industry.”
Carrie Nedrow, Senior Program Manager, Strategic Initiatives, Intuit
 

“I'd recommend this conference to anyone who is moving down the path of MRM. The presentations provided great insight into what implementing MRM truly involves and having the vendors there allowed attendees to gather a lot of information in a short amount of time. I haven't seen any other conferences dedicated to [this subject] (that aren't vendors' user conferences) so it is a good way to learn a lot about [it] and get help, insights, etc…I would say, based on my experience with the past two conferences, that your conferences offer a good high to mid-level overview of the [requisite] space.  It positions people pretty well to get familiar with the players, concepts, approaches, applications, etc. so that they can then take the next steps.”
Brad Booze, Manager, Marketing Services, Eli Lilly

“Since its inception, the Henry Stewart DAM conference has been an amazing asset for me to meet others in the industry. Rather than relying on vendor showcases, this conference focuses on users of DAM systems. The contacts I have made and the information I have gained have been invaluable to me as I have moved from my first steps as a small department to an Enterprise-Wide provider of increasingly complex data.”
Stan Scoggins, VP Worldwide Digital Assets, Universal Studios

“When looking at the broad strokes, the exposure to multiple points of view, executions, and best practices would be extremely valuable to anyone looking to find a model that may suit their needs. And anyone already in the trenches can certainly drill down and come away with an understanding of what they may already be doing right, and perhaps more importantly, what may need improvement in their own environment.”
John Lopez, Studio Manager, West Graphic Services, Ogilvy & Mather

"I would highly recommend this event to colleagues not just for the wealth of information available from various levels of unbiased sources but also…of vendors and experts. Getting vendors and customers together for a couple of days to discuss and share ideas, problems and solutions proves an incredible value in saving money, time, and aggravation. This is the 2nd Henry Stewart [event] I have attended, and again I have walked away with great ideas and solutions that will save Playboy money and help our launch be successful! I am looking forward to the next conference to take our DAM system to the next level!"
Mary Yurkovic, Sr. Graphics Technology Specialist, Playboy Enterprises

“From its humble beginnings of desktop-based image databases through the go-go years of the dotcom revolution and now to digital supply chains, Digital Asset Management continues to evolve. DAM now constitutes a business strategy for accelerating core business processes and time to market for fungible content and brand-marketing communications. The events have become truly tribal gatherings – intense, intimate, and effective ways of sharing new discoveries, ah-ha’s, and best practice.”
Michael Moon, President & CEO, GISTICS

“I have recommended this [event] to several people including my Boss. I think that the topics are on the same wavelength as the industry users, and researchers that I saw seemed to be totally focused during the sessions…A fantastic job in gathering multi-industry talents.”
Frank Chagoya, Executive Production Manager, Asset Management, Leo Burnett USA

"The buzz at the last event was that regular Henry Stewart attendees were actually applying some of the principles and advice that they received from their last attendance of the Conference and using the next Conference to report their progress. I have attended four [events] so far and it's been a wonderful experience catching up with folks as they struggle to tame their digital asset systems. One presenter on a Project Management panel stated that her hire was the direct result of the 2004 [event] - everyone kept telling her boss that he needed to hire a librarian!"
Corporate Taxonomist, Major Hollywood Studio

"Thanks for organizing and managing what I found to be a highly informational, interesting, fun and enjoyable event, especially in meeting all the key speakers that are leading this field forward.  I met some amazing people and was able to accumulate a lot of key information to start thinking about how best to build a DAM solution within our corporation."
Lara Azria, Special Projects Manager, BCBGMAXAZRIAGROUP

"This was my first DAM symposium and it truly was a positive & invaluable experience for me and my own career. I hope to attend others in the future. I found the Congress sessions & networking with others in the field especially valuable to my company's future in DAM."
Nancy Burley, Asset Administrator, Aveda

It is the first DAM I have been to and I found it unbelievably informative. It is causing me to rethink my entire position at the office. I am really excited about my job again. The 2 days were more insightful then my master's class in library science this fall.
Bonnie Ladwig, Asset Manager/Archivist, The Integer Group

"I had a great time attending the symposium, in particular listening to the other speakers and the variety of presentations. As well, I enjoyed meeting and talking with lots of interesting people from the DAM field. The DAM Congress sessions were useful as it allowed for open discussion on various topics, as opposed to having simply lectures and presentations. Finally, the location of the symposium was well-chosen and quite central, with lots of available amenities."
Jeffrey Voon, Digital Asset Coordinator, OCEAN Team, Worldwide Studios, Electronic Arts

"The tutorial with Dennis Pannuto was quite frank and honest, my favorite of the whole three days there. He really brought information to the table in a pragmatic way and his tutorial was very useful."
Colin Rowe, President, Arkimedia

"As a newbie to DAM, this was a DAM good way to begin!“
Thom Remington, Digital Asset & Web Content Manager, DuPont Company

“You're bringing together on a regular basis a great mix of DAM pioneers, experts, novitiates and battle scarred veterans in a neutral environment where learning overrides selling and rhetoric. I was impressed by the openness of the people who are willing to present their visions, workflows, accomplishments and pitfalls in front of their peers.”
Michael Schunk, VP, FilmCore Distribution

“Great. It’s very interesting to see DAM issues across so many industries…Thank you!”
John Brigham, Sr. Image Producer, Houghton Mifflin Co.

“The event has been really interesting. Great to hear common themes coming out that…corroborate with my own views!”
Stuart Peters, Technical Director, Beam.TV

“Excellent, eye-opening experience.”
Tom Korff, SVP, Director IT, Young & Rubicam

“Very informative – this event set out the landscape of DAM and related technologies clearly and concisely, providing plenty of opportunity for follow up.”
Andrea Szego, Manager, Content Development, Rogers Media Ltd.

“The DAM event of the year – well done!”
R. Ghosh-Roy, Senior Solutions Architect, Xansa

“This is my first time and it is very useful. I will be attending again and will recommend to my colleagues.”
Bryn Buffery, Business Analyst, Electronic Arts

(On tutorials) “Thank your for making the seminar last Wed afternoon most informative and useful. Being more of a hands on workshop than a lecture made it one of the most productive seminars that I have attended in my professional career.”
John R. Bedard, Director of Information Projects and Services, The Minneapolis Institute of Arts

"It offers solid learning, a chance to meet a variety of vendors and an invaluable opportunity to network"
Linda Kato, Manager, Digital Nissan Assets, Nissan North America

"The topics and content are critical to business decision makers"
Fred Raimondo, Director of Marketing-Magazine, Direct and Premedia, Quebecor World

“As a digital technology professional, I’ve been involved with Henry Stewart since their inaugural event.  The Henry Stewart [events] have developed into the premier forum for showcasing digital asset management best practices, professional networking, emerging DAM technologies, and comprehensive seminars and workshops.”
Carl Hixson, Vice President, Digital Asset Management, McGraw-Hill Companies