Best Contracts Rights Royalties Podcasts (2024)

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Copyrights and Contracts for AI and Metaverse: Billboard Top Music Attorney Christianne Kinney 1:03:31

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Christianne Kinney is a music attorney based in Los Angeles, CA. She represents artists, celebrities, intellectual property owners, and tech companies in the entertainment space. She is a Billboard Top Music Attorney and one of the Top Women Attorneys in Los Angeles by the Los Angeles Business Journal. In this conversation, Christianne, Monique, an…

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How AI Is About to Turn Book Publishing Upside-down and Why We Should Be Optimistic about It – With Thad McIlroy 29:17

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**Who You Will Hear** Guest: Thad McIlroy (Principal of The Future of Publishing) Co-host: Luna Tang (Cloud Service Delivery Manager at Klopotek) Co-host: Dwayne Parris (Senior Consultant at Klopotek) In this episode, guest Thad McIlroy joins us from San Francisco and shares his research and insights on how AI is striking the revolution to book pub…

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How to Get an Advance Without Giving Up Ownership with Sound Royalties' President and CEO 47:15

1y ago47:15

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Sound Royalties is a financial services company that works with creatives to fund their businesses and endeavors. For musicians, this means Sound Royalties can analyze your various revenue streams and determine how much money you "qualify" for as an advance. Sound Royalties keeps the process simple and highly transparent. Monique and Lennon speak w…

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Music Publishing Deal vs. Admin Deal: What's The Difference? 39:11

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Davey Jay is an Orlando, Florida-based entertainment attorney. In this episode, which is part of our contract series, Davey, Monique, and Lennon discuss the inner workings of an admin publishing deal. Davey discusses the differences between and admin publishing deal versus a traditional publishing deal. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/GPqQjvLzg3…

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The Old and the New Book Manufacturing: on the 90th Anniversary of BMI – with Matt Baehr 34:40

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**Who You Will Hear** Guest: Matt Baehr (Executive Director of Book Manufacturers’ Institute) Co-host: Luna Tang (Cloud Service Delivery Manager at Klopotek) Co-host: Dwayne Parris (Senior Consultant at Klopotek) Since 1933, the Book Manufacturers’ Institute (BMI) has been the nationally recognized trade association representing the book manufactur…

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What Makes Award-winning Audiobooks and Podcasts? – with Michele Cobb 26:54

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**Who You will Hear** Guest: Michele Cobb (Executive Director of Audio Publishers Association and The Podcast Academy) Co-host: Luna Tang (Cloud Service Delivery Manager at Klopotek) Co-host: Dwayne Parris (Senior Consultant at Klopotek) Like paper books, audiobooks and podcasts have respective awards to celebrate their excellence. In this episode,…

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Blockchain, Royalties and Music Rights With Revelator CEO Bruno Guez 49:50

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Bruno Guez is the founder, CEO and futurist at Revelator, the leading tech company powering the music industry. He founded Revelator to provide the technology infrastructure to move & manage the digital distribution business. He is the former Director on the Board of Merlin Network, the leading music rights agency. Guez brings over 30 years of expe…

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RIAA-Certified PLATINUM Audio Engineer Chris Jay LOVES When Artists Bring This to Their Sessions 40:14

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By Chris Jay

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The Home for International Literature: Words Without Borders on its 20th Anniversary – with Karen M. Phillips 32:56

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**Who You will Hear** Guest: Karen M. Phillips (Executive Director and Publisher of Words Without Borders) Co-host: Luna Tang (Cloud Service Delivery Manager at Klopotek) Co-host: Dwayne Parris (Senior Consultant at Klopotek) Getting curious about prose composed by a writer from a distant land in an endangered language? With Words Without Borders, …

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Music Publishing Agreements Simplified With Orlando Music Attorney Davey Jay 34:49

1+ y ago34:49

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Welcome to season two of The Vana Room podcast! Our first guest is Davey Jay, an intellectual property attorney and partner at Meehle & Jay in Orlando, Florida. Davey, Monique, and Lennon talk about publishing agreements in this episode. Davey highlights the red flags in contracts (you don't need to be an attorney to spot them), various clauses tha…

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Translation: The Pains and Gains of Communication – with Esther Allen 37:24

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**Who You will Hear** Guest: Esther Allen (Writer, translator. Professor at City University of New York) Co-host: Luna Tang (Cloud Service Delivery Manager at Klopotek) Co-host: Dwayne Parris (Senior Consultant at Klopotek) Translation has long been an indispensable part of the world of publishing and literature. In this episode, we are joined by E…

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On Travel, Writing, and Publishing: The Journey of a Globetrotter – with Holger Ehling 31:07

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**Who You will Hear** Guest: Holger Ehling (Director of Holger Ehling Media) Co-host: Luna Tang (Cloud Service Delivery Manager at Klopotek) Co-host: Dwayne Parris (Senior Consultant at Klopotek) The guest for this episode is Holger Ehling, a journalist, author, and active organizer of specialist conferences and cultural events. Holger shares with …

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International Literary Properties: More Options beyond Royalties – with Scott Hoffman 31:26

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**Who You will Hear** Guest: Scott Hoffman (CEO of International Literary Properties) Co-host: Luna Tang (Cloud Service Delivery Manager at Klopotek) Co-host: Dwayne Parris (Senior Consultant at Klopotek) Purchasing rights of music works as a means of investment – as Michael Jackson did to the majority of the Beatles’ catalog, is not a novel concep…

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The Power of Having a Book: A Fresh Interpretation on Branding, Publishing, and Writing – with April O’Leary 26:41

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**Who You will Hear** Guest: April O’Leary (Founder of O’Leary Publishing) Co-host: Luna Tang (Cloud Service Delivery Manager at Klopotek) Co-host: Dwayne Parris (Senior Consultant at Klopotek) One of the most common scenarios in traditional publishing is publishers do branding and marketing for authors and their upcoming works. But what if authors…

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Why Are So Many Musicians Selling Their Publishing Catalogs and Copyrights? 39:38

1+ y ago39:38

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Big name artists and musicians like Stevie Nicks and Bruce Springsteen are selling their music publishing catalogs to companies like Hipgnosis and Primary Wave, among others. Why are musicians selling their catalogs and rights? There are a variety of reasons why a musician may sell their catalog, and Lennon, Davey, and Monique go over them in this …

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Mental Health in Music: Why Music Professionals Need to Prioritize It 31:05

1+ y ago31:05

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Mental health in the music industry has quite often been pushed to the side. Musicians and various music professionals fail to recognize its importance. However, the stigma around mental health is beginning to dwindle which is huge because music professionals are in one of the most grueling industries out there. Since mental health is so important,…

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Metadata expert Keith Kirk explains the process for keeping detailed music metadata 41:16

2y ago41:16

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Keith Kirk is a metadata specialist based in the UK. He has worked with a number of artists and major record labels, including Universal Music Group, Sony Music, BMG, Kobalt, and many more. In this episode, Monique and Lennon chat with Keith about UPCs, ISRCs, ISNIs, and more. Keith goes over the importance of metadata, how to accurately keep track…

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Reconsidering Your Book Publicity and Marketing Strategies: When to do What and How Much – with Sarah Russo 35:01

2y ago35:01

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**Who You will Hear** Guest: Sarah Russo (Founder of Page One Media) Co-host: Luna Tang (Cloud Service Delivery Manager at Klopotek) Co-host: Dwayne Parris (Senior Consultant at Klopotek) For many authors and independent publishers, book publicity and marketing is always a huge arena hard to measure and predict: whether to hire a publicist for a fo…

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When to reach out to music professionals to build your team 22:44

2y ago22:44

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Building your team as a musician will be one of the best things you can do for your career. If you're not sure of how to approach or do something, there are music professionals out there who will help you. They include artist managers, publicists, sync agents, tour managers, and more. In this episode, Monique and Lennon discuss what this team looks…

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Should I release music on Friday? 20:53

2y ago20:53

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Why do so many artists release music on Friday? Should independent musicians release music on a Friday? There are a few reasons why you may want to consider releasing this day of the week and why you may not. Monique and Lennon briefly discuss why music is commonly released on Fridays, as well as how you can tie this into your music marketing plan.…

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How to sell your band/artist's merch with no money 37:00

2y ago37:00

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Did you know there are ways you can sell your band/artist merch for free? It doesn't cost you anything. The printing company will simply take a percentage of your sales. They'll even handle customer support and shipping! There is no excuse for not having merch for your music. Monique and Lennon dive into how you can start selling your merch for fre…

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Do you need a college degree to be in the music business? 42:05

2y ago42:05

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Education in any professional workspace is critical in order to continue advancing in your career. There are a number of resources that are available for you to learn for free, at a really affordable price, or expensive, such as a higher education institution. But do you need to go to college to succeed in the music business? Monique and Lennon tac…

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MLC CEO Kris Ahrend on how they collect your mechanical royalties 53:09

2y ago53:09

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The MLC, which stands for Mechanical Licensing Collective, was established in 2018 under the Music Modernization Act. The MLC's responsibility is to collect the blanket mechanical royalties that is paid by the digital service providers (Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, etc). At the time of this episode's publishing, the MLC has paid out more tha…

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Finding the Right Home for Books: What to Expect from Literary Agents and What They Expect from Authors – with Kimberly Peticolas 38:55

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**Who You will Hear** Guest: Kimberly Peticolas (Literary Agent at Rudy Agency; Independent Publishing Consultant) Co-host: Luna Tang (Cloud Service Delivery Manager at Klopotek) Co-host: Dwayne Parris (Senior Consultant at Klopotek) There is no doubt that literary agents have long played a vital role in the publishing world – they are the experts …

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What royalties do I earn when someone streams my music on Spotify or Apple Music? 28:22

2y ago28:22

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What royalties are earned when someone streams your music on Spotify, Apple Music, or Amazon Music? Who collects those royalties? Where do you sign up? These are the most common questions for musicians looking to collect their royalties. Your music distributor does NOT collect all of them for you! In this episode, Monique and Lennon discuss the var…

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Best music organizations and networking events for musicians and music professionals 42:59

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The music industry can seem like a desolate void, but there are so many really strong organizations that offer a number of things to its members. For example, joining a PRO like ASCAP or BMI will not only get you on track to collect your performance royalties, but these organizations also offer various webinars, networking events, and even discount…

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How to digitally market your music to your fanbase without breaking the bank 38:50

2y ago38:50

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Music marketing has changed drastically over the past decade. The days of uploading your music to your distributor, like Jamvana, and hoping for the best are long gone. There is an extensive process that needs to take place after you upload your music to your aggregator and before the music is released publicly. It can be costly, but it doesn't hav…

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How to choose the best music distribution service for any genre 45:04

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A music distribution service, like Jamvana, is a company that will distribute your music to all of the major digital service providers, like Apple Music, Spotify, TIDAL, and more. Every music distribution company operates very differently, so you should always conduct in-depth research before making a decision. In this episode, Monique and Robert d…

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How to succeed at playlisting on Spotify, Apple Music, and other DSPs 39:17

2y ago39:17

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Playlisting is a fun way to curate music that you love and share with friends and family or maybe just yourself. However, since the boom of music streaming it has turned into a business as well. There are a number of ways creatives use playlists to "game" the algorithms. And not all of them are legitimate. In fact, if a curator says that they'll ad…

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Copyrights in music - discussion with Orlando music attorney Davey Jay 51:36

2y ago51:36

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In this episode, hosts Monique and Lennon sit down with Orlando, Florida-based intellectual property and entertainment attorney Davey Jay to discuss copyright registrations, scammy third party copyright registration sites, and how to get proper permissions when using someone else's work. Davey Jay is an intellectual property and entertainment lawye…

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Setting effective SMART goals for musicians 34:20

2y ago34:20

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SMART goals are an extremely effective way to set yourself up for success. They stand for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-bound. They are career-changing if they're implemented correctly. So, in this episode, Lennon and Monique discuss what SMART goals are, how to set them, who should set them, and how you can hold yourself acc…

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Ludenso: Exploring How Learning Can Be Reshaped With Augmented Reality and Publishing – With Ingrid Skrede and Harald Manheim 22:36

2y ago22:36

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**Who You Will Hear** Guests: Ingrid Skrede (Co-Founder & CMO at Ludenso); Harald Manheim (Co-Founder & CTO at Ludenso) Co-host: Luna Tang (Cloud Service Delivery Manager at Klopotek) Co-host: Dwayne Parris (Senior Consultant at Klopotek) Ludenso is an educational technology company located in Norway. This time, two co-founders Ingrid Skrede (Chief…

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Musicians, you need to complete a SWOT Analysis: Here's why 27:22

2y ago27:22

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The SWOT Analysis is set up for business owners, professionals, and even those who want to improve their personal lives to analyze what their strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats are. Every musician should complete one so they can remove unnecessary and mundane tasks from their day-to-day routines. In this episode, Monique and Lennon d…

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Creating clear and effective stage plots and riders 33:40

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A stage plot is essentially a map of what the stage will look like when you're on stage. It goes to the production team at the venue so they understand how to set everything up to your liking. The stage plot goes hand-in-hand with your technical rider and hospitality riders. In this episode, Monique and Lennon discuss how to craft an effective stag…

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How to create unique experiences for your live shows 46:28

2y ago46:28

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The most memorable live shows you've been to are probably ones that had the best experience. Now as an artist you don't need to spend $500k on every show to make it memorable for your attendees, but there certainly are things to think about so your show stands tall amongst the pond of live performances that are returning. Take a minute to think abo…

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The value in distributing your music to YouTube (and doing it correctly) 35:53

2y ago35:53

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YouTube is one of the best places to make your music available on. It's owned by Google and is a go-to place for people who are looking for new music, tutorials, and much more. But getting your music into the YouTube ecosystem correctly can be difficult. In this episode, Rob and Lennon talk about the two main ways music is uploaded to YouTube: thro…

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For Books “Too Loud to Ignore”: Voice from an Independent Publisher-Bookstore – With Eric Obenauf and His Two Dollar Radio 35:48

2y ago35:48

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**Who You will Hear** Guest: Eric Obenauf (Co-founder and Editorial Director of Two Dollar Radio) Co-host: Luna Tang (Cloud Service Delivery Manager at Klopotek) Co-host: Dwayne Parris (Senior Consultant at Klopotek) Klopotek Publishing Radio is proud to dedicate this episode to the millions of independent publishers, independent bookstores, and th…

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5 simple copyright rules musicians need to follow 43:21

2y ago43:21

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A copyright is a type of intellectual property that protects the author of an original work. Copyrights are created as soon as a work is made tangible (this includes digital). However, in order to sue someone for copyright infringement the work has to be registered with the Copyright Office (if you're in the US). Copyrights also exist as poetry, bl…

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Avoid these 6 common mistakes musicians make 40:14

2y ago40:14

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Every musician makes these 5 common mistakes discussed in today's episode. With so much information to soak up on top of perfecting your craft, artists should have information for split sheets, copyright registrations, ISRC/ISWC, and taxes. It's also important that musicians know how to research the industry that they're in so they understand who t…

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Beginner's guide to sync licensing 45:44

2y ago45:44

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When music is put to picture, a synchronization license is required. The music in your favorite films, TV shows, and movies all had to get the proper permissions before using them. These licenses can be quite lucrative for musicians, labels, and publishing companies... if they're done correctly. And getting placed in a hot new TV show (think 'Eupho…

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How to correctly add all metadata before releasing your music 54:48

2y ago54:48

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Music metadata is invaluable in the music industry. This information contains everything a digital service provider like Spotify needs to identify who owns the track, who's credited, the label, ISRC, publisher, and more. Understanding music metadata is vital for success, especially financially. Without it or with incorrect data, you may not get pai…

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Where Has Our Printing Paper Gone? What Is Happening on the Paper Market and How We Can Prepare for the Changes – With Bill Rojack 33:35

2y ago33:35

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**Who You will Hear** Guest: Bill Rojack (Vice President, National Division at Midland Paper Company) Co-host: Luna Tang (Cloud Service Delivery Manager at Klopotek) Co-host: Dwayne Parris (Senior Consultant at Klopotek) In this episode, Bill Rojack joins us to present his deep insights into printing paper and supply chain issues. We start the conv…

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Introduction to music distribution + Welcome to The Vana Room 54:04

2y ago54:04

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Welcome to The Vana Room, brought to you by Jamvana. This first-ever episode of The Vana Room introduces you to the three hosts, Lennon Cihak, Monika "Monique" Mason, and Robert Leigh, founder and CEO of Jamvana. Additionally, Lennon, Monique, and Robert discuss all things music distribution. Music distribution at its core is making your music avai…

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Special Episode: Showcase with Carl Hanser Verlag (in German) 38:05

2y ago38:05

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**Who You will Hear** (This bonus episode is recorded in German language.) Guest: Julia Reckel (Project Manager at Carl Hanser Verlag) Moderator: Petra Steinfeld ( Director at Klopotek) Moderator: Barbara Bruels ( Head of Domain TEP at Klopotek) Optimization project at one of our first customers: "Is system usage optimal and how can users generate …

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From Voice-driven, Voice-oriented to Voice-first: How Voice AI Changes the Game for Publishing and Beyond – with Bradley Metrock 32:54

2+ y ago32:54

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**Who You’ll Hear** Guest: Bradley Metrock (CEO of Project Voice) Co-host: Luna Tang (Cloud Service Delivery Manager at Klopotek) Co-host: Dwayne Parris (Senior Consultant at Klopotek) The guest for this month is Bradley Metrock, CEO of Project Voice and General Partner of Project Voice Capital Partners, who joins us to discuss the ins and outs of …

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Making Hope a Reality for Bookstores and Booksellers: Stories from Binc – with Pam French 26:11

2+ y ago26:11

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**Who You will Hear** Guest: Pam French (Executive Director of Binc Foundation) Co-host: Luna Tang (Cloud Services Delivery Manager at Klopotek) Co-host: Dwayne Parris (Senior Consultant at Klopotek) The guest on this episode is Pam French, Executive Director of Book Industry Charitable (Binc) Foundation – the only nonprofit in the US dedicated to …

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Buying Spree and Binge Reading: Japanese Manga in the U.S. – with Kevin Hamric 26:52

2+ y ago26:52

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**Who You will Hear** Guest: Kevin Hamric (Vice President of Publishing Sales at VIZ Media) Co-host: Luna Tang (Cloud Service Delivery Manager at Klopotek) Co-host: Dwayne Parris (Senior Consultant at Klopotek) In the episode of this month, we are joined by Kevin Hamric, Vice President of Publishing Sales at VIZ Media, and this time, our conversati…

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Digital Storytelling and Fiction Apps: Rethink the Way We Create, Read, and Publish – With John Rodzvilla 42:40

2+ y ago42:40

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**Who You will Hear** Guest: John Rodzvilla (Professor in digital publishing at Emerson College) Co-host: Luna Tang (Cloud Services Delivery Manager at Klopotek) Co-host: Dwayne Parris (Senior Consultant at Klopotek) In the first episode for 2022, prof. John Rodzvilla joins us to discuss digital storytelling, fiction apps, gamification, and how all…

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: for a Better-represented Publishing Community – With Lattelle Solomon Reaves 29:19

2+ y ago29:19

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**Who You will Hear** Guest: Lattelle Solomon Reaves (Director of Diversity at Pearson) Co-host: Luna Tang (Cloud Service Delivery Manager at Klopotek) Co-host: Dwayne Parris (Senior Consultant at Klopotek) This month’s Klopotek Publishing Radio features Lattelle Solomon Reaves, a global DEI leader with over 25 years of experience in the publishing…

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For a Sustainable Future: How Can Publishers and Individuals Contribute to Achieving the SDGs? – With Sherri Aldis 38:57

2+ y ago38:57

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**Who You will Hear** Guest: Sherri Aldis (Chief of United Nations Publications, Department of Global Communications) Co-host: Luna Tang (Cloud Service Delivery Manager at Klopotek) Co-host: Dwayne Parris (Senior Consultant at Klopotek) In the 12th episode of Klopotek Publishing Radio, Luna and Dwayne talk to Sherri Aldis, Chief of United Nations P…

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