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How can you manage your company through the recession and position yourself for growth? After interviewing thousands of M&E executives, we identified some overarching themes. From rethinking your business model to demonstrating operational flexibility, we reveal the lessons that could mean the difference between surviving and thriving in the new economic environment.

Risks abound in media and entertainment. Consumer demands are shifting. Business models are changing. New markets are emerging. We highlight these risks and many others in "Strategic Business Risk 2008 — Media and Entertainment". They're on our radar — are they on yours? To explore strategic business risks in the media and entertainment industry, request your copy from the Global Media & Entertainment Center.

Looking for updates on the latest trends taking place within the M&E industry 
(pdf, 862kb)? From revealing the monumental changes taking place by the digital environment, to examining how companies are handling the most pressing strategic business risks, to discussing how to do business in emerging markets, Connect offers the insights you need to maintain a competitive position in this evolving landscape.

In a changing industry, the spotlight often falls on CFOs and finance executives. They must balance the demands of strategy and regulation with the needs of investors for solid results. Read analysis of survey results at the key challenges facing CFOs in "Center Stage".

Embracing and profiting from rapid technology change and consumer conduct (pdf, 2mb) are two of the most pervasive challenges for Media and Entertainment (M&E) companies today. How will these combined forces continue to affect the industry in the future? In this report, we offer M&E executives clear and powerful insights on how to separate the hype from solid business drivers.

The media and entertainment industry is outperforming many key cross-market indices for growth. "Spotlight on profitable growth", a study from the Global Media & Entertainment Center, looks at the financial performance of 75 of the industry’s leading companies and conglomerates. See the executive summary, with key findings about interactive media, gaming, music, broadcast TV, and other sectors.

This publication looks at the implications for media and entertainment of a move to IFRS (pdf, 358kb) on financial reporting and how the two standards compare.

In our recent webcast, "Conversion considerations for IFRS", nearly 75 percent of participants indicated that their company hadn’t begun activities toward IFRS conversion. As the SEC continues its march towards IFRS, there will likely be far-reaching effects across your corporation. To focus your thinking on IFRS transition strategy and to spur your conversion timetable, use this publication to prepare for this vast initiative. To request your copy of the report, please complete a brief form.