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Doing business in a digital world

Even in an industry synonymous with creativity and innovation, there used to be constants. The business model. The value chain. The separation of content creator and audience. Not any more.

With digitalization, the media and entertainment industry is undergoing change — everywhere, often and always at very high speed. You’re under constant pressure to embrace new technology, develop new distribution models, comply with new regulations and satisfy the demanding new consumer-turned-competitor. Our Global Media & Entertainment Center can help.

The Center is where you’ll find in-depth industry insights, as well as technical and business strength. We understand what’s driving change and how it ripples throughout your enterprise. Whether your challenge is IT controls or digital initiatives, new business models or asset protection, it’s more than likely that we’ve already encountered the issue and examined it through the lens of our global network. This means you’ll benefit from guidance and information on which to base your important decisions.

And digital or not, we’ll continue to provide you with seamless, high-quality assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services that address the unique needs and changing demands of your dynamic company.

Industry growth buster

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.

Finance executives in an industry in transition

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".

Strategic risks for 2008

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 Yooli Ryoo.
"Center Stage" reveals the increasingly important role industry CFOs have taken in partnering with CEOs to set strategy and evaluate major deals.

Global Media & Entertainment Center

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