Simone Schroff
Biographic Data
| ID | 6599825 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Simone Schroff |
| GIVEN NAMES | Simone |
| FAMILY NAME | Schroff |
| SIGNATURE | SCHROFF S |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Plymouth |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-2359-3916 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 2 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 5 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2016 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2023 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Missing the point- the disappointed hope of self- publishing authors
Trade book publishing is characterised by authors with weaker bargaining power than the commercial intermediaries, including publishers and distributors. One key solution representing the empowerment of authors is selfpublishing works, thereby cutting out the gatekeeper. However, selfpublication has failed to improve the position of authors: their incomes continue to fall across the sector. Using social network analysis as well as industry practi…
An alternative universe? Authors as copyright owners- the case of the Japanese Manga Industry
Comics today are a major business and they form the source material for a whole range of sectors in the creative industries. In an environment where major investments are necessary to turn a comic into a cross-media success, commercial intermediaries such as Disney have become the key copyright holders. By controlling the copyright, they ensure full control over all aspects of its monetisation. However, this is not the only way success can be ach…
Where to draw the line
This article examines the gap between the public discourse favoured by right holders and politicians for strict copyright enforcement and industry practice where infringement is tolerated and sometimes even facilitated by the same right holders. Drawing on the Japanese contents sector surrounding Manga, Anime and video games, the interaction between strict copyright provisions, positive and negative market impact and broader considerations such a…
The politics of the Digital Single Market
This paper examines the implications for European music culture of the European Union’s (EU) Digital Single Market strategy. It focuses on the regulatory framework being created for the management of copyright policy, and in particular the role played by collective management organisations (CMOs or collecting societies). One of the many new opportunities created by digitalisation has been the music streaming services. These depend on consumers be…
Regulating for creativity and cultural diversity
This paper explores the role of intermediary institutions in promoting creativity and cultural diversity in the music industry, and the impact of cultural policy on the performance of those intermediaries. It reviews some of the existing literature on the relationship between economic conditions and innovation in music, and argues that too little attention has been paid to intermediaries. Focusing on collective management organisations (CMOs) as …
Regulating for creativity and cultural diversity
This paper explores the role of intermediary institutions in promoting creativity and cultural diversity in the music industry, and the impact of cultural policy on the performance of those intermediaries. It reviews some of the existing literature on the relationship between economic conditions and innovation in music, and argues that too little attention has been paid to intermediaries. Focusing on collective management organisations (CMOs) as …
Regulating for creativity and cultural diversity
This paper explores the role of intermediary institutions in promoting creativity and cultural diversity in the music industry, and the impact of cultural policy on the performance of those intermediaries. It reviews some of the existing literature on the relationship between economic conditions and innovation in music, and argues that too little attention has been paid to intermediaries. Focusing on collective management organisations (CMOs) as …
The politics of the Digital Single Market
This paper examines the implications for European music culture of the European Union’s (EU) Digital Single Market strategy. It focuses on the regulatory framework being created for the management of copyright policy, and in particular the role played by collective management organisations (CMOs or collecting societies). One of the many new opportunities created by digitalisation has been the music streaming services. These depend on consumers be…
An alternative universe? Authors as copyright owners- the case of the Japanese Manga Industry
Comics today are a major business and they form the source material for a whole range of sectors in the creative industries. In an environment where major investments are necessary to turn a comic into a cross-media success, commercial intermediaries such as Disney have become the key copyright holders. By controlling the copyright, they ensure full control over all aspects of its monetisation. However, this is not the only way success can be ach…
Where to draw the line
This article examines the gap between the public discourse favoured by right holders and politicians for strict copyright enforcement and industry practice where infringement is tolerated and sometimes even facilitated by the same right holders. Drawing on the Japanese contents sector surrounding Manga, Anime and video games, the interaction between strict copyright provisions, positive and negative market impact and broader considerations such a…
Missing the point- the disappointed hope of self- publishing authors
Trade book publishing is characterised by authors with weaker bargaining power than the commercial intermediaries, including publishers and distributors. One key solution representing the empowerment of authors is selfpublishing works, thereby cutting out the gatekeeper. However, selfpublication has failed to improve the position of authors: their incomes continue to fall across the sector. Using social network analysis as well as industry practi…
Law (5 works) · Political science (5 works) · Business (4 works) · Copyright and Intellectual Property (4 works) · Economics (4 works) · Intermediary (3 works) · Law (3 works) · Public relations (3 works) · Sociology (3 works) · Advertising (2 works)