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Royalty Automation

How are royalties calculated?

How Are Royalties Calculated? Assessment & Reporting Tips

by David Marlin | January 7, 2025

Royalties are a crucial aspect of financial management in various industries, particularly in publishing, biotechnology, franchising, and natural resources. Here’s a detailed overview of how royalties are calculated, when they are paid, typical percentages, and related concepts.

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Royalty Tracker and Sales Aggregator Scale Up Painlessly

Case Study: Royalty Tracker™ and Sales Aggregator Scale Up Painlessly

by David Marlin | December 20, 2024

The largest private audiobook production company in the US radically upgraded its royalty management process using MetaComet® software. By adopting Royalty Tracker™ and Sales Aggregator, John Marshall Media and Lantern Audio Distribution saved multiple days of work per quarter, eliminated errors in calculations, and streamlined the payment process.

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A cartoon image of a woman paying royalties by hand.

Paying Royalties | Meaning, Tips & Tracking Solutions

by David Marlin | December 20, 2024

Royalty payments are a key instrument in book publishing, biotechnology, and other industries that rely on the licensing and transfer of intellectual property. If your business is paying royalties to more than a handful of recipients in each royalty period, you may benefit from a software system that automates that process for you.

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The Bookseller article calling for publishing industry solutions for royalty chaos.

Publishing Industry Solutions for Royalty Management Chaos

by David Marlin | December 5, 2024

A November 21 article from The Bookseller reports on the publishing industry’s “hidden epidemic” of chaotic royalty management, payments, and communication. (Heloise Wood, “Royalties survey sparks calls for change as Society of Authors reveals ‘increased reliance on hardship grants.’”)

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Webinar: Royalty Automation for University Presses

by MetaComet Systems | November 25, 2024

In this video we look at exactly how automated royalty management systems work, walking through real-world royalty processing scenarios. We demonstrate how to use an automated system to record contract terms, process disparate sales files, perform calculations, and generate and transmit royalty statements, reports, and payment files. We also review the implementation process and discuss best practices for a smooth and painless transition to automation.

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3 Valuable Benefits Publishers with 100+ Titles Get When they Automate Their Royalties

by David Marlin | March 21, 2018

David MarlinDavid Marlin is the President and Co-Founder of MetaComet® Systems, a prominent provider of royalty automation tools. Since founding the company in 2000, David has spearheaded the development of a suite of best-in-class systems that effectively facilitate royalty processes for nearly 200 publishers. David has also served as the chair for The Book Industry […]

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