MAM Online Industry Directory
This International Directory will index MAM application and database software, network and hardware technology providers, systems integrators and VARS, consultants, facilities, and trade associations. Version 1.0 scheduled for March 2000.

MAM Metadata Dictionary
This Association project will evaluate, assemble, and propose “generic” sets of nomenclature for digital media, the Web, digital video. This includes developing specific terminology for a select vertical industries, such as advertising, TV, etc. Process will require participation in regular telephonic and / or web-based meetings, with pre-scheduled meetings. Version 1.0 scheduled for April 2000.

MAM RFP Project
MAM Open RFP Project reflects focused charter to provide a suite of templates, documents and business model protocols for the development MAM project bids, vendor agreements, and technology providers contracts. Version 1.0 scheduled for May 2000.

MAM Metadata Protocol Framework
This deliverable will be focused on a metadata protocols that will allow for the ability to share catalog, directory and other related metadata between and among various content creation, catalog, application and database systems. The Association board of advisors will evaluate and organize the current and proposed industry standards affecting key digital media applications. This includes analyzing specific new standards and protocols for a select vertical industries, such as broadcast TV, video post, advertising, publishing, etc. Process will require participation in regular telephonic and / or web-based meetings, with pre-scheduled meetings. There will be a call for papers at the NAB Conference, April 9-14, 2000. The final candidate papers will be determined by IBC Amsterdam and Seybold, San Francisco, in September, with the final version approved and released at the April, 2001 NAB, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

MAM Seminars and Symposium
The Association will support the organization of a series of Seminars to be presented in conjunction with member activities at select industry trade show and conferences. Other industry events in development include ShowBiz Expo, Post LA, SIGGRAPH, Broadcast Design Association, Billboard, and NATPE.

MAM Industry Market Education
Starting in April 2000, the Association will co-sponsor iStudioWorld.com an online magazine and e-business-to-business service with membership and guest editorial, including updates on the Association’s User Group and Technology Forum activities.

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