The 2026 DAM Buyer’s Guide
How to evaluate DAM platforms built for orchestration, scale, and intelligence

Why Download the Guide and Workbook?
Most DAM evaluations focus on features and demos. That’s why so many platforms fail after launch.
This buyer’s guide is a practical workbook for teams replacing, consolidating, or expanding DAM in 2026. It helps you pressure-test real workflows, assess long-term risk, and evaluate whether a platform can support orchestration, AI, and enterprise scale, not just asset storage.
Inside, you’ll learn how to:
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Determine whether you are truly ready to buy, replace, or consolidate DAM
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Evaluate the right type of DAM, not just the most familiar one
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Align DAM decisions with leadership outcomes and business impact
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Identify early signs that a platform will not scale across teams, systems, or regions
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Use structured checklists and scorecards during demos, internal reviews, RFPs, and procurement
Research note
This guide is informed by a commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting (October 2025), surveying more than 300 global decision-makers responsible for digital and rich media management.