Kris Kliemann was recently awarded the BISG Industry Champion Award in New York City for her significant contributions to the global publishing industry. As a founder of Kliemann & Company and an international rights professional, Kliemann has driven advancements in rights discovery and standardization of royalty statements.
Her work with the Book Industry Study Group (BISG), particularly as chair of the Rights Committee, has focused on modernizing rights practices through technology and enhancing transparency in publishing. Notable initiatives include the “Find A Rightsholder” tool, which centralizes access to rights and permissions information.
In an interview, Kliemann expressed her pride in the recognition and highlighted the importance of education in publishing, especially regarding rights transactions. Her current project involves developing standards for Translation Rights Royalty Statements to address inconsistencies and inefficiencies in reporting. The goal is to facilitate better communication between licensors and licensees, ultimately enhancing the industry’s efficiency.
The conversation around rights and standards is crucial for advancing the publishing sector, and Kliemann is at the forefront of these efforts.
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