March Newsbreak

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Written By Leslie@dmla.org

In this issue:

  • DMLA Board Elections

  • Upcoming Webinars

  • Member News

  • Industry News

  • Copyright Corner

  • Upcoming Events

DMLA Board of Directors

DMLA Board Elections – Nominations from the Floor Open Through March 30

The DMLA Nominations & Elections Committee has presented the proposed slate of candidates for the 2026–2028 Board of Directors. In accordance with our bylaws, we are currently accepting additional nominations from the floor.

This is an opportunity to help shape the future of DMLA by putting forward qualified candidates who represent the breadth and strength of our industry.

To submit a nomination, please include:

  • Name of the nominee

  • Company and title

  • Brief statement of interest or qualifications

  • Confirmation of the nominee’s willingness to serve

Nominations must be submitted by March 30, 2026.

The final slate will be announced on April 1, 2026.

If you have questions or would like to discuss a potential nomination, please don’t hesitate to reach out to admin@dmla.org.

 

DMLA Committee Leadership Opportunities

DMLA is currently seeking leaders to serve as Committee Chairs in several key areas: Marketing, Finance, Ethics & Grievances, and Nominations & Elections.

Committee Chairs play an important role in shaping DMLA’s initiatives, driving member engagement, and advancing the organization’s strategic priorities. Chairs are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Executive Board.

These roles also serve as non-voting Board positions, offering a valuable opportunity to gain Board-level experience, participate in governance discussions, and develop a pathway toward future Board service.

If you are interested in contributing at a leadership level—or would like to recommend a qualified candidate—we encourage you to reach out to admin@dmla.org.

Webinars

VISUAL 1ST SPOTLIGHT

Our friends at Visual 1st are offering an opportunity for DMLA members to get a discount on their upcoming webinar, with a great line up of speakers, including from our member MediaViz. Check it out:

In today’s deluge of visual content, how can you empower your business or consumer customers to find the photos and videos that truly matter?

Hear from trailblazers on both sides of the Atlantic as they share how they develop — or leverage — visual intelligence solutions that transform memory curation, media discovery, and culling.

When?
April 7, 7:30–9:00 AM PDT / 4:30–6:00 PM CEST

What?
Live 1-hour panel discussion with industry innovators, followed by a 30-minute optional attendee group discussion.

Attendee networking includes:
Get discovered and chat with industry peers in our Lobby asynchronously from 4 days before the event through 4 days after the Spotlight.

Chat live during the Spotlight.

Join the 30-minute post-Spotlight group discussion and speak live with fellow attendees.

Buy your $19 Early Bird ticket now HERE — offer ends Wednesday, March 25!

 

Member News

Envato launched its creative trends 2026 series: the future of design, music, filmmaking and more

This year, the creative world was transformed by AI’s influence with no signs of slowing down. Envato has launched its Creative Trends 2026 series, which explores the bold ideas shaping what’s next: from unexpected colour comebacks and hybrid workflows to human-AI collaborations redefining creativity itself.

To read the full article, go HERE.

Bria AI News

Bria was named #8 in the Enterprise category on Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies 2026 list.

Read more HERE.

Bria has won the Hollywood Professional Association Award for Innovation in Pre-Production for their GenAi Attribution Technology.

Read more HERE.

Industry News

OpenAI shutters short-form video app Sora as company reels in costs

“Six months after launching the Sora app and seeing it quickly go viral, OpenAI is shuttering the service, the company said on Tuesday.

We’re saying goodbye to Sora. To everyone who created with Sora, shared it, and built community around it: thank you,” OpenAI wrote in a post. “What you made with Sora mattered, and we know this news is disappointing. We’ll share more soon, including timelines for the app and API and details on preserving your work.”

Read more HERE.

Copyright Corner

USCO on Copyright and Artificial Intelligence

Our friends at the USCO offers tools to the public that can be found on their website. “The Office is issuing a Report in several Parts analyzing the issues, which will be published as they are completed…”

To date, they have released three parts:

  • Digital Replicas

  • Copyrightability

  • Generative AI Training (Pre-publication)

Read more HERE.

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