At Publishers’ Rights, we exist to assist publishers in monetizing their content and stand up for their rights.
We’re here to be the connector between big AI and creators, to help publishers get paid for what they’ve already made and for what’s next. We make it easy to license real stories, so creators stay in charge and the credit goes where it belongs. Because when a story earns and AI learns, everyone wins.
It started with an issue: AI is utilizing content that isn’t theirs.
So, we started Publishers’ Rights — a bridge between content creators and the ever-growing age of AI. We look back to help publishers reclaim value from what they have previously produced. . We look forward to assisting them in guarding what’s still to come.
We make it fair, clear, and human again. AI wants good stories? Cool. We just make sure it asks nicely first. Here, people come first. Always.
Gregory Catsaros brings over 30 years of leadership driving transformation, operational excellence, and growth across major media organizations — including Time Inc., Wenner Media, The Reader’s Digest Association, and Source Interlink Media — as well as experience publishing his own magazines. As CEO of Publishers’ Rights, Gregory advances strategies to empower publishers to protect and monetize their content in an AI-driven marketplace. He leverages extensive strategic, technical, and business expertise to integrate operational, marketing, and membership initiatives with robust data and legal frameworks — turning vision into execution and driving innovation, measurable results, and long-term value across the publishing ecosystem.
Michael Simon’s decades of leadership experience in the magazine printing industry make him an invaluable asset for the Publishers’ Rights. As the EVP, President, and co-owner of Publishers Press, he has an intimate understanding of magazine production, distribution, and the broader publishing world. His profound knowledge of the magazine ecosystem is crucial for establishing the coalition and encouraging publisher participation.
Gavin Gillas brings extensive industry expertise alongside a robust background in intellectual property law and technology entrepreneurship. As a former IP attorney, he has directly negotiated and executed over 600 technology licensing deals with major corporations such as Intel and HP. His proven experience in building and scaling digital media platforms, combined with his legal acumen in intellectual property, makes him uniquely qualified to spearhead the Publishers’ Rights initiatives in developing and managing the content licensing API, as well as expertly navigating the intricate legal landscape of AI and copyright.
Join Publishers’ Rights: A growing circle of people who believe every story has worth, every creation has value, and every word has a name on it.
