1. With thanks to our sponsors and exhibitors
Polishing Your Permissions Jeremy Brinton (Publishers Licensing Society)
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With thanks to our sponsors and exhibitors

2. Introducing PLS Permissions
Award-winning Permissions Management Services
Jeremy Brinton
Head of Publisher Relations Publishers Licensing Society
Welcome
Who are we
What are we taking about

3. Have you ever received requests for the reuse of your content?
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4. Have you ever requested permission to reuse content?
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5. Securing permission to reuse content can be frustrating...
Confused by the permissions process?
Securing permission to reuse content can be frustrating...
When do I need to ask for permission?
Who is the rights holder?
How do I contact them?
What information do I need to supply?
In PLS Permissions we have an innovative suite of services that we think transforms the permissions process.
For PLS it is a natural evolution given our work in collective licensing—and for publishers and requestors it is an exciting and transformative new way to approach the business of permissions.

6. The need for efficient permissions management
Reputational benefit for the publisher that manages requests efficiently
Reduces risk of infringement by making it easy for users to request permission
A smooth and efficient user journey supports copyright
Reputational benefit A smooth and efficient permissions process helps to build a publisher’s reputation.
Reduces risk of infringement
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Supports copyright: If a permissions process is slow, requestors are more likely to abandon their search and reuse publications without permission and infringe copyright by doing so.
Generates revenue: Permissions fees might often be modest, but they can quickly add up if managed efficiently.
Efficient permissions management generates revenue

7. PLS PermissionsRequest
One stop shop
A database of over 50 million titles
Request wizard
Faster response times
Our PLSclear online tool lets publishers and authors submit and manage requests on a responsive and user-friendly platform—and it is totally free.
PermissionsRequest enables requests to be made - PLSclear enables their approval/management.
PLSclear lets you make as many requests to as many different publishers as you need. If you are working on a project that needs multiple permissions, PLSclear will store the reuse details so you don’t have to rekey them every time.
Track requests in real time
Free

8. 12% handling fee on paid-for licences issued
PLS PermissionsDirect 7
Simple online account
Full control and flexibility
Automated licensing
Detailed reporting
Secure payment and credit control
Revenues distributed to you
PermissionsDirect can dramatically improve the efficiency and effectiveness of your permissions business, reducing the time spent on the administratively burdensome and repetitive aspects whilst at the same time improving the experience for your customers.
Requests are managed through your dedicated inbox and are handled according to your chosen licensing and pricing parameters, giving you full control.
Detailed reporting means you can track the real-time status of requests, licences and revenues generated. This service handles all payment and credit control, with revenues paid to you regularly throughout the year.
12% handling fee on paid-for licences issued

9. 20% handling fee on paid-for licences issued
PLS PermissionsAssist 7
Outsource entire process
Licences issued in accordance with your settings
Detailed reporting
Secure payment and credit control
Revenues distributed to you
PLS PermissionsAssist sees PLS take on day-to-day management of your permissions business.
Our expert staff will process all your requests and issue both free-of-charge or paid-for permissions — or forward them to you for review if you prefer in certain cases.
We handle invoicing, payments, credit control and reporting too. You remain in complete control of the pricing parameters for your permissions, and can adjust them at any time.
20% handling fee on paid-for licences issued

10. After PLS Permissions Step 1 Step 2 Step 4 Step 3 Use publication
Submit all relevant details on one simple form to PLS Permissions
Identify the title to be reused
Step 1
Step 2
All core PLS Permissions services are powered by PLSclear, our bespoke online tool that makes permissions fast and easy as reflected here.
Get immediate
permission
in some cases
or follow-up
Use publication
Step 4
Step 3

11. The magnificent seven Faster Simpler Cheaper Better service
Copyright Protection
Flexible
Future Proofed

12. Innovator of the Year 2017 & Best Digital Technology Application
Award-winning
Innovator of the Year & Best Digital Technology Application

13. Participating publishers
Just a few of the participating publishers who have signed up so far, some of which are represented here today.
“The PLS Permissions Service has transformed the management of our permissions activities from being an onerous task that took up time and energy to a smooth, efficient and user-friendly process. The easily searchable database, straightforward questionnaire and transparent fee structure means that those wishing to reuse our content can find what they need, clearly see what they are buying, and receive a quick and business-like response.”
Mark Scott, Sales Director, Jessica Kingsley Publishers

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