April - May, 2022
Series Summary
The series has now finished.
Session 1: Introduction to PIM: What it is, How it Works, and the Business Case
The basics of PIM as both a technology and a data practice. We'll look at examples of PIM systems and PIM data models, as well as integration and syndication models. Finally, the session will explore the business case for a PIM system, and map out a methodology for building a PIM strategy.
Speakers:
Theresa Regli, DAM Industry Strategist, Analyst and Author
Dave Cox, Brand Manager, BEGA
Josh Van Dyk, Vice President, North American Sales, Censhare
Katie Teman, Product Manager, BEGA
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Session 2: Managing Product Information in a DAM, vs. When you Need a Full-Featured PIM
Some vendors have both PIM and DAM features in one system, while others make a distinction. DAM and PIM are also separate technology markets in and of themselves. What are the differences, and when do you need separate systems vs just one?
Speakers:
Theresa Regli, DAM Industry Strategist, Analyst and Author
Tobias Moser, Head of Sharedien
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Session 3: PIM and DAM Working Together: The Relationship and Integration Approaches
Some enterprises choose to invest in PLM (Product Lifecycle Management), PIM, and DAM as separate technologies, building bespoke integrations, and creating a data ecosystem from product ideation to sale. We'll look at the different approaches, and questions to ask in your enterprise to determine the best approach for you.
Speakers:
Theresa Regli, DAM Industry Strategist, Analyst and Author
Harpal (Harry) Singh, Partner, StrikeTru
Meg Morrissey, Senior DAM Architect, MediaValet
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Session 4: Driving data governance and multi-channel content distribution with a PIM
This session will feature a real-life case study, demonstrating how a PIM can act as a pillar for data governance and multi-channel distribution. In this session, we will be joined by Hendrik Edzards, CEO, PIMWORKS GmbH and Dominic Vieregge, Director Service Operations, 4ALLPORTAL GmbH to cover topics including:
- How to approach your PIM data model
- Influencing the data model based on the distribution channels
- Content distribution in action
- Channel and language-specific workflows
Speakers:
Theresa Regli, DAM Industry Strategist, Analyst and Author
Hendrik Edzards, CEO, PIMWORKS GmbH
Dominic Vieregge, Director Service Operations, 4ALLPORTAL GmbH
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Session 5: Winning On The Digital Shelf With a Combined Approach to DAM and PIM
PIM + DAM done well has the potential to generate substantial return on investment downstream - for e-commerce and the digital shelf in particular. Here we'll be joined by Jake Athey, VP Marketing and Customer Experience, Widen, an Acquia company to explore all of the modern outputs of what these technologies do better together.
Speakers:
Theresa Regli, DAM Industry Strategist, Analyst and Author
Jake Athey, VP Marketing and Customer Experience, Widen, an Acquia company
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