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Case Study: Royalties Made Simple—and Flexible 

How Familius Streamlined Royalty Management with MetaComet® 

For book publishers, royalty management can be a time-consuming, error-prone, and costly process. Familius, an independent publisher dedicated to helping families be happy, needed a solution that would allow them to efficiently manage royalties while maintaining close relationships with their authors. Enter MetaComet®’s Royalty Tracker®—the software that simplified their operations, reduced administrative burdens, and continues to provide unparalleled support. 

Key Highlights 

  • Time Saved: Reduced royalty processing to under two hours per month for hundreds of authors and titles. 
  • Cost Efficiency: Eliminated the need to hire a dedicated royalty manager. 
  • Accuracy & Transparency: Ensured authors were paid correctly and promptly. 
  • Seamless Process: Simple data uploads and exports. 
  • Outstanding Support: Personalized customer service from MetaComet’s responsive team. 
  • Future-Proof Technology: Cloud-based access allows royalty management from anywhere. 

Royalties Made Simple and Flexible

A Purpose-Driven, For-Profit Company 

Christopher Robbins, Founder and CEO of Familius, has been in the publishing industry since 1992. When he launched Familius in 2012, he needed a royalty management system that was efficient, affordable, and scalable. “I wanted a system,” he says, “That with a push of a button would give me my royalty statements and not take a lot of time.” 

Familius’s Requirements 

  • Simplicity: A process that minimized administrative work. 
  • Affordability: A cost-effective solution that fit a publishing start-up company. 
  • Reliability: A system that ensured accuracy in payments and reporting, including tracking payments against advances. 
  • Flexibility: Compatibility with existing accounting systems through CSV file transfers. 

Choosing MetaComet 

Having used other royalty management systems in the past, including standalone and fully integrated systems, Christopher knew what he wanted: a streamlined solution that delivered results without unnecessary complexity. MetaComet’s Royalty Tracker® checked all the boxes: 

  • Easy Data Handling: Over 500 monthly royalty statements are generated by uploading a CSV file, clicking on a button, and downloading the results—all in under two hours. 
  • Enhanced Author Relationships: Christopher personally reviews and signs every royalty check, strengthening connections with his authors. 
  • Responsive Customer Service: The MetaComet team is always available to answer questions and offer solutions. 
  • Continuous Innovation: Ongoing updates, including moving to the cloud, ensure MetaComet remains a cutting-edge platform. 

"I can run royalties wherever I am in the world."

Automation With a Human Touch 

“I don’t have to hire a royalty system manager,” Christopher explains. “I can do this myself. It takes a couple hours a month and I know what’s going on with each author. I can run royalties wherever I am in the world. I’m working with a company that is forward-looking, is technologically proficient, and has a great staff that are willing to help and leaders who are committed to having a great culture and constantly improving their product.” 

MetaComet’s Royalty Tracker has helped Familius handle royalties since day one, proving that automation doesn’t mean losing the personal touch. With time saved, costs reduced, and stress alleviated, Christopher and his team can focus on what truly matters—publishing great books that bring happiness to families. 

If you’re looking for a simple, affordable solution to royalty management, contact MetaComet to learn how we can help. 

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Visit our testimonials page to learn why hundreds of additional companies have joined Familius in choosing MetaComet royalty solutions.

David Marlin
David Marlin

David 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 Study Group’s Rights Committee and Digital Sales Committee.

Before establishing MetaComet Systems, David served as a technology consultant for renowned publishers, collaborating with notable companies such as Random House, Penguin, HarperCollins, Holtzbrinck, Macmillan, Scholastic, Time Warner, and many others. David holds both an MBA and a BA from Columbia University in New York.

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