PLS launches free online training to help publishers boost rights revenue

Publishers' Licensing Services (PLS) has created a free online training tool to help publishers boost rights revenue. 

It has been developed with the help of Rights2 Consultants and includes modules explaining the fundamentals of rights, with guidance for acquiring, managing and licensing them. The training material is available on demand via the Rights & Licensing Hub, PLS' new portal of rights-related material.

It includes answers to frequently asked questions about copyright, rights and permissions, alongside directories of training, learning and support resources. There are case studies of leading publishers’ experiences in rights management, providing advice for good strategies and processes to adopt, as well as some of the common pitfalls to avoid. It also features guides to working in the field, the responsibilities of different roles and the skills that are required.

PLS chief executive Sarah Faulder said: “PLS is committed to helping publishers improve their rights practices, and these new training resources meet a longstanding need for practical guidance and inspiration. Good rights management is always the first step towards increasing rights revenue and protecting copyright, and it can make a significant difference to the income, value and reputation of any business. It deserves the attention and investment of every publisher, and we hope our training and the Rights & Licensing Hub give people the help they need to make their rights operations even more professional and profitable.”

Individuals can register for the free training on the PLS website.