Would you guess that this image contains an invisible watermark?
Original 2018 blog updated in 2026.
There is a vast amount of imagery available online. With Google Search, websites and social media, a suitable image can often be found in just a few seconds. However, the fact that you can download an image to your own computer does not mean that you are free to use it.
Was this image created by AI? This article has been edited with AI.
Artificial intelligence has quickly become a normal part of communications and marketing work. It is used to create images, edit photographs, produce text, create videos, generate subtitles and search for content. At the same time, a new question arises:
How can an organisation later know which assets have been created or processed using AI – and how can that information be preserved with the asset all the way through to publication?
Why bother to organize saved media files?
Imagine you’re preparing a major marketing campaign, a product launch, or even a simple internal presentation. You know the perfect image or video exists—you used it just last quarter—but no one can find it. Frustrated, your team spends hours searching, only to settle on recreating the material. This wastes time, duplicates effort, and inflates costs.
Selecting a media bank, such as a Digital Asset Management (DAM) system, is more than just choosing a tool—it’s a strategic decision that shapes the future of your organization. A well-chosen MediaBank doesn’t merely address current needs; it evolves alongside your business. This evolution depends on partnership, where a collaborative relationship ensures the system delivers consistent value over time.
A dedicated employee named Maria in a finnish companys small marketing department was given the task of preparing a presentation and a newsletter for the launch of a revolutionary new product. This launch was particularly important because it also marked the debut of the company's brand new look. The pressure was on, and Maria was determined to impress her superiors and make the launch a success.