Webinar: Royalty Automation for University Presses:
Your Path to an Optimized Workflow
Royalty management has historically been a tedious and error-prone process, involving multiple spreadsheets, complex calculations, and not a few headaches. But it’s no longer necessary to rely on messy, manual processes. Automated royalty management systems are affordable, reliable, and easy to implement.
In this webinar we look at exactly how they 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.
This webinar was originally presented in collaboration with AUPresses and designed for the university press community, but contains information and tips that are relevant to publishers of all types.
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.