Copyright Hub pilot phase launched today

The pilot phase of the Copyright Hub has launched today. This is a significant achievement, not only for Richard Hooper and his team, but also for the various Collective Management Organisations who have contributed to the project. NLA media access, like many others who want to streamline copyright licensing, has supported the project from the outset with time and money and we hope that the learning from this pilot consultation will lead to further stages that benefit the users of copyright.

David Pugh
Managing Director, NLA media access

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Update from journalism diversity fund intern at Newsquest

The first graduate of the Journalism Diversity Fund’s 3-month paid internship scheme has just written an interesting blog on her experience at Newsquest here. Further recipients and placement details are to be announced shortly. To be eligible for the scheme candidates must be a Journalism Diversity Fund recipient and have achieved NCTJ Gold Standard (A-C in all modules and 100wpm).

David Pugh

Managing Director, NLA media access

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NLA expands magazine portfolio

Following news last week of our name change and rebrand, NLA media access today announced an expansion in its range of licensed content, with an increase in the number of magazine and online titles we now represent.

NLA media access has represented a number of magazine publishers for some time now - notably adding the Economist to the portfolio in 2007. Today we are announcing an expansion in our repertoire, to include over 750 trade and consumer titles. Licensing of these titles commences in October 2013.

NLA licensing focuses on the commercial media monitoring market. Those publishers transferring from the CLA to NLA (following a recommendation from the Professional Publishers Association) recognise that in this market, the NLA media access model delivers significant benefits.  The Economist, for example has experienced a 35% compound royalty growth since joining the NLA.

Clients do not need to do anything at this stage, but will be able to add magazine titles when renewing their licenses after October 2013. Publishers interested in exploring the benefits of NLA licensing  should contact Patrick Angell, Publisher Services Manager pangell@nla.co.uk

With a new company name and a growing news portfolio, we remain committed to:

1. Providing clients with easy access to content and a suite of copyright licences to meet their news monitoring needs.

2. Supporting journalism by ensuring that publishers earn a fair reward for their investment in content.  

You can see the full list of magazine publishers licensed through the NLA from 1 October 2013, on our website.

David Pugh

Managing Director, NLA media access

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NLA media access Annual Review 2012

2012 was a significant year of consolidation and growth for NLA media access and the publishers it represents. Read our Annual Review to get an insight into what we do and why we do it, including statements from the publishers we represent and details of our activities in wider industry initiatives.

David Pugh

Managing Director, NLA media access

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NLA announces company name change

NLA is pleased to announce our new company name - NLA media access.

The name change reflects the evolution of the company from a licensor of press clippings to its current role as a supplier of content and services to the publishing, media monitoring and corporate markets.

Over a decade and a half ago the NLA created a publisher owned licensing business. In 2006 it pioneered the development of a database of content.  That database now includes content from over 500 newspapers and websites and is the source of news alerts for many businesses across the UK.

Our new name unifies our growing portfolio of services, it's a simple expression of what we deliver today and a reflection of the growing portfolio of news content (which on behalf of the publishers we represent) we give you access to.

You'll find more information on this revamped website.  Here you will also find our first annual report and a short video explaining our heritage, what we currently deliver and our future plans.

With a new name and a new identity we look forward to working with you all, content owners, media monitors, business, charity, PR agencies and everyone else who values news media in 2013 and beyond.

David Pugh

Managing Director, NLA media access

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