Monotype Foundry Partners

James Montalbano

This appeared in my LinkedIn feed recently:
https://www.monotype.com/foundries

Old news? New News?
I so rarely visit LinkedIn it could have been there for months!

George Thomas

Interesting read, but... no. Once burned, twice shy.

Ray Larabie

The recent changes in Monotype's model present several intriguing aspects that I'm keen to explore. However, given the stipulations of the new agreement, I'd be in direct violation upon signing it. I believe that several established foundries, including mine, may face challenges with this model. Over the decades, I've engaged in multiple subscription services and exclusive contracts, making it challenging to align with the new agreement's terms. While it's evident that considerable effort and planning have gone into the creation of this new system, it regrettably positions me outside of its purview.

Michael Rafailyk

 

Igor Petrovic

For me, this is a nicer way to say that from now on 25% is the foundry's share and 75% is Monotype's. That's how they imagine the future...

James Puckett

I think it’s more likely that they imagine a future of owning the fonts, setting prices, and paying a 10% royalty just like the record industry.