A method of performing digital asset management of media content. In this
method, a watermark reader device reads a watermark embedded into media
content. The watermark conveys watermark information, such as a content
identifier and creator identifier. The reader forwards the watermark
information to a router. The router then uses the watermark information
to find a metadata database identifier. It then sends a request for
metadata along with the watermark information to the metadata database
identified by the metadata database identifier. The metadata database
uses the watermark information to find related metadata for the media
content and sends the related metadata to the reader device.