HAI’s Reel History explores the real HalloweenThe Halloween edition of HAI’s Reel History is all about—what else?—Halloween, the 1978 slasher film that made Michael Myers a household name. A sequel to that film is in theaters now andRead More
Overcoming institutional challenges with digital preservationPreviously, we spoke with our partner, Preservica, about the differences between digitization and digital preservation. In this follow-up post, Preservica joins us again to explore how digital preservation can actually help organizationsRead More
Digitization vs. Digital Preservation: A Conversation with PreservicaHAI sat down with one of our partners, Preservica, for a conversation about digitization vs digital preservation. Alaine Behler, Preservica’s Vice President of Marketing for North America, spoke with us about theRead More
How one museum got over 45,000 items out of storage, published to the web, and discoverableDid you know that on average, over 95% of most museums’ collections are not on public display at any given time? With so many historic and important objects in storage held inRead More
Creating a Corporate Anniversary Exhibit for HAIBy Jen Giambrone, Historian It’s HAI’s 40th anniversary! Founded in 1981, History Associates Incorporated has grown and evolved quite a bit over the past four decades. Our founders, historians Phil Cantelon, RichardRead More
Saving Super Mario MakerBy Margaret Long, Archivist The videogame industry is ever-evolving and ever-growing. With each passing day, a new game enters into existence and while another is seemingly forgotten. The industry has changed drasticallyRead More
How to Make the Most Out of Your Company’s AnniversaryYour history is the backbone of your anniversary celebration. Using historical assets that are uniquely yours—like photographs, historic logos, videos, and company archives—makes your story come to life. While you are preparingRead More
Bringing History On Demand Services to Digital ConsumersBy Laura Starr, Engagement Strategist, and Jen Giambrone, Historian A Historical Retrospective of On Demand Services Need a ride? Groceries? Beer? A meal from your favorite restaurant? Want to read a newRead More
Laying the Foundation for Storytelling: Tips for Digital Transformation & SustainabilityBy Laura Starr, Certified Archivist, HAI Engagement Strategist & Account Manager This blog was created in conjunction with our friends at Pass It Down, a company with an award-winning digital exhibit builderRead More