All New PUBLISHING UNIVERSITY: November 4-6, 2007
Rights Track
Session 2:
November 5, 10:30 am – 12 noon
Speaker: Bill Nienhuis
Session Title:
Digital Rights Licensing in an Environment of Rapid Change
Session Summary:
In addition to the everyday complexities of rights and permissions management, Rights Directors are now facing the reality of the digital age. Licensing IP isn’t just about paper books anymore, and if requests for digital rights are overwhelming you, you’re not alone. Today’s publishing opportunities include eBooks delivered on handheld devices, CD/DVD-ROM packages, and the Internet. Your publishing house must be prepared to address a multi-format approach to publishing. Are you ready?
Session Outline:
Topics discussed include
Speaker Bio:
Bill Nienhuis is the Director of the Publisher Relations Office at Logos Bible Software. Bill began a career in electronic publishing when he joined Logos in 1993 after spending nearly 10 years in the radio broadcasting industry. While working with Logos as a customer sales representative, Bill successfully built new accounts with 4 major retail chain stores in the Christian Booksellers Association.
From 1995 through 1997, Bill directed Media Relations for the company, promoting products and new technology for Logos. He participated in over 100 radio interviews and appeared on a variety of TV broadcasts including the PBS television show, "PCTV."
Today, Bill and his team work with over 130 book publishers to license content for Logos Bible Software or help them make digital products of their own using Logos technologies. His ability to develop strong working relationships, his attention to detail, and his genuine interest in the success of his customers are strengths Bill contributes to the team of professionals at Logos.
Session 2:
November 5, 10:30 am – 12 noon
Speaker: Bill Nienhuis
Session Title:
Digital Rights Licensing in an Environment of Rapid Change
Session Summary:
In addition to the everyday complexities of rights and permissions management, Rights Directors are now facing the reality of the digital age. Licensing IP isn’t just about paper books anymore, and if requests for digital rights are overwhelming you, you’re not alone. Today’s publishing opportunities include eBooks delivered on handheld devices, CD/DVD-ROM packages, and the Internet. Your publishing house must be prepared to address a multi-format approach to publishing. Are you ready?
Session Outline:
Topics discussed include
- Do you have electronic publication rights? Analyzing your digital rights picture
- Climbing the digitization “mountain” - how to get started on the right path
- Can “real” money be made in digital rights licensing? How royalties are calculated and paid
- Know the customer - developing your digital publishing channel
Speaker Bio:
Bill Nienhuis is the Director of the Publisher Relations Office at Logos Bible Software. Bill began a career in electronic publishing when he joined Logos in 1993 after spending nearly 10 years in the radio broadcasting industry. While working with Logos as a customer sales representative, Bill successfully built new accounts with 4 major retail chain stores in the Christian Booksellers Association.
From 1995 through 1997, Bill directed Media Relations for the company, promoting products and new technology for Logos. He participated in over 100 radio interviews and appeared on a variety of TV broadcasts including the PBS television show, "PCTV."
Today, Bill and his team work with over 130 book publishers to license content for Logos Bible Software or help them make digital products of their own using Logos technologies. His ability to develop strong working relationships, his attention to detail, and his genuine interest in the success of his customers are strengths Bill contributes to the team of professionals at Logos.