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The Rights Playbook for Catholic Publishers

Strategies for responsible stewardship of rights.

Wednesday, September 2, 2026
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (EDT)

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* Registration open until 7/24/26 at 12:00 AM (EDT)

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Description

For Catholic publishers, rights management is more than a business function. It is part of the responsible stewardship of the content, authors, ministries, and communities they serve. In this practical session, attendees will learn strategies for licensing content in and out, maintaining compliance, identifying appropriate revenue opportunities, and extending the reach of their publishing programs while remaining aligned with the values of the Church. Participants will also receive actionable resources they can use to bring greater clarity, fairness, and accountability to everyday rights decisions.

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Association of Catholic Publishers Logo 4725 Dorsey Hall Drive Suite A, PMB 709
Ellicott City, MD 21042
410-988-2926

Speaker: James Whittaker

James Whittaker brings more than 27 years of leadership across global publishing and B2B SaaS sales and partnership development in North America, the UK, and Europe. Whittaker is recognized for his domain expertise in rights and royalties, metadata, and technology-enabled publishing workflows. A frequent industry speaker, he has presented at leading trade fairs including London and Frankfurt. He has held senior roles at Phaidon Press, Paperblanks, and Hachette Book Group.