I Never Metadata I Didn’t Like

摘要

Data continues to grow and drive much ofbroadcasting. An integral part is the metadata we provide andconsume. It is critical to the future growth of new technology.Understanding metadata is simple enough but advancementsin machine learning, artificial intelligence, cloud storage, theInternet of Things (IoT), and more have brought an explosionof data. Using metadata, or data about data, today’s media isable to be interactive and complex. Unfortunately, with manymetadata standards available, it can be an overwhelmingchallenge to ensure your digital files will work and play wellwith others. This paper chronicles metadata from itsbeginnings, through today, and into the future. It isimpossible to cover every aspect of metadata here but let thiswhet your interest and continue into the future. Asbroadcasters, we provide metadata to tell the world muchabout the essence of our media. New generations will thriveon that metadata and develop new consumption models,standards and management systems on their own. How we usemetadata is changing and we must stay on the wave ofprogress or let others drive that momentum without us.Metadata is the future.