All Sport goes from folder chaos to streamlined perfection
All Sport struggled with a chaotic file system in which thousands of assets had to be managed manually, which led to wasted time and errors. With the implementation of a customized Digital Asset Management (DAM) system, the team gained control over their marketing assets. Automatic rights management, efficient search functions and personalized access ensured a...
All Sport, a family business with an impressive history dating back to the 1970s, is known for distributing premium brands such as Speedo, Nike, Jordan and, more recently, Dakine.
Their mission? To successfully launch these top brands in the European market with a personal and customer-oriented approach. But behind the scenes, the All Sport team had trouble managing the growing mountain of digital assets.
A jumble of files, folders and processes not only slowed down their daily operations, but also threatened to affect customer satisfaction. They knew that something had to change.
The reality at All Sport before Catena Company
- Folder chaos: SharePoint with a folder structures containing separate folders for high- and low-res images, each with their own version and format.
- Manual adjustments: Customers often had specific formats and requirements, resulting in endless conversions and extra folders.
- Lack of control: Portrait rights and expiration dates were not properly maintained, with the risk of legal problems.
- Waste of time: Searching for the right assets by reference numbers was inefficient, and the servers became overloaded with duplicate, even 3-4-fold, assets.
- Fragmented files: Gigabytes of photos and product information scattered across SharePoint, duplicate (or even triple) folder structures and separate folders for high- and low-res images.
More control over their marketing assets
The solution came in the form of a powerful collaboration with Catena Company and Bynder, a Digital Asset Management (DAM) system that was specially tailored to the needs of All Sport.
What changes?
- 1. Personalized access: Each dealer received a personalized login, so that customers only sees the assets that are relevant to them. Speedo distributors only see Speedo assets.
- 2. Portrait rights management: Thanks to automatic expiration dates and a download confirmation, All Sport remains legally protected and no assets from old or unreleased collections are used.
- 3. Bulk solutions: Catena Company developed a tool to easily export links and other data in bulk, which saved All Sport a tremendous amount of time.
“We are completely satisfied. Our primary goal – to make assets available to customers – has been fully realized. And we are already seeing so many new possibilities.” – Cathy Koopmans, Marketing Executive @ All Sport
A world of difference
Three months of intensive collaboration, with weekly sessions and training, ensured that the system perfectly matched the needs and wishes of All Sport.
Since implementing Bynder, All Sport has experienced a world of difference:
- Time savings: Finding and managing assets is now much faster, with intuitive navigation.
- Efficiency: No more separate files or seasonal folders – everything is in one place.
- Better collaboration: Colleagues work independently in Bynder, without constantly having to ask for help.
- Scalability: The system offers room for future growth, such as managing marketing tools and internal communication.
“We are finally free of the chaos. Finding assets and product information is now so easy. And the best part? Our customers notice the difference.” – Cathy Koopmans, Marketing Executive @ All Sport
Do you recognize these challenges?
- Overflowing servers and hours spent searching for files.
- Customers with specific requirements while your team gets bogged down in manual work.
- Errors in rights management that create risks.
There is another way. Just as we did for All Sport, we can also transform your digital chaos into a streamlined system that saves you time and worry. Contact us today and discover what we can do for your company.
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