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Last night, the Oscars brought the world together to champion those who are bringing new innovative work to the silver screen.     But when the curtains close, the wider Media & Entertainment industry is bracing itself for disruption on the horizon.    Changing consumer trends fractionate household names; creators, advertisers, channels and digital networks are left battling for profits.   Which disruptive forces are to blame? How can growth leaders get ahead of the game? And which commercial winners will emerge?     📲 Swipe through to learn more about disruption in the media industry, and discover the full report here: https://bit.ly/4bub950       #AlixPartnersDisruptionIndex #Entertainment #Media #Oscars #BusinessIntelligence 

I first heard this from one of the most well known CEOs in Media & Broadcast a year ago at an invite only event, and he was deeply concerned I started thinking about it Looking into it Analysing it And its true The companies that exist in what I would call the commercial media sector at densely packed with talent above the age of 45 More technical roles see an even higher percentage of colleagues above the age of 50 to 55 At the other end of the spectrum the Creator Economy is booming. But these people work in entirely different ways to what the market conventionally recognises as the D2C market So just think, what’s the effect of this? Market transformation and polarisation. The markets that are seen as disruptive to the old guard are not disruptive to younger generations who are more familiar with how to create, edit, produce and distribute their material Which means the more well established direct to consumer brands start to struggle (which is precisely what we are seeing in the market) I’ve worked with Carrie Wootten to help her launch the Global Media & Entertainment Talent Manifesto. Through this initiative Carrie has led some ground breaking work and formally secured investment from forward thinking companies like Vizrt and Deluxe to elevate the focus on this topic I am also proud that Carrie chairs the Diversity and Education practice at the OTTRED2.0 global Consulting offering (https://lnkd.in/dxpwe333) From where I stand on a daily basis, speaking to literally hundreds of people at all levels in the streaming sector this challenge is painfully obvious. I’d love to know what you think about this Evan Shapīro and see whether this converges with the unconventional but refreshing light that you shine on what needs to be looked at for companies who want to get ahead of the curve #Streaming #OTT #D2C

I think this is one of the most interesting yet striking posts I’ve read about the future of the #mediaindustry and the #tvindustry As someone who’s spent the majority of my career in this industry, having the best years of my professional life in the various roles I’ve held, I’d recommend it to anyone who’s creative, who wants a fulfilling career in a dynamic industry, who’s a visionary. However, where to start? I remember when I was a recent graduate, thinking of big media companies, you think, there’s no point even applying, the bar is set so high. My own entry into the industry was via the most unorthodox routes, working for an agency based in Latin America. How does one get into the industry today? I really don’t know what advice I would give to someone looking to start a career here. For sure there are barriers to entry, and those need to be broken down, to empower people to believe they have a chance, because otherwise, we’ll have a brain-drain as the post says, so many professionals will retire in the near future, and who will replace them? I think it would be tragic if a person talented young prospect decides against joining the industry, and goes into another industry, not because they’re passionate about it, but they feel they have better career prospects. With all due respect, industries like fintech appeal so much to younger people over the media industry not because they seem more enjoyable, not because of the merits of the industry, but because of the perception of opportunity and career progression. If it was based on positivity of industry, young people would be joining media companies in greater numbers rather the fintechs. Something needs to be done about this. Initiatives like these in the post below are a good start, but we need to break down the barriers to allow young people to visualise themselves in the media, not just as fantasy, but a legitimate goal to aim for. #media #careersinmedia

🌟 Navigating Challenges in the Media & Entertainment Ecosystem 🎥📺 #mediarisks #entertainmentindustry Exploring the top five risks in the media and entertainment supply chain reveals the dynamic challenges of this vibrant industry. From evolving consumer demands to the rapid technological shifts, this article underscores the importance of adaptability and strategic innovation for sustained success. 🚀 #contentcreation #digitaldisruption 📖 Full read here: https://lnkd.in/d5_gRN_S

The media industry is in a constant state of flux: The entire industry has changed tremendously over the last years – new competitors entered the market, new business models are launched. We private #broadcasters have to reposition ourselves. Digitization is a Herculean task for both public and private broadcasters. If we want to preserve the dual system of private and public #media providers in Germany, it needs to be rebalanced.   Both pillars of the dual system must work together to meet the challenge posed by international digital companies. That is why we are seeking cooperation wherever possible – for example on Joyn GmbH, which we are putting at the center of our strategy. Joyn is designed as an open plattform – an #aggregator that ideally unites all German-language providers. #Cooperation will be a key driver in our industry – to be better, to be faster and to remain competitive on an international level.   Last week, I welcomed Henning Peitsmeier from Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung on our campus in Unterföhring and shared my views and what we at ProSiebenSat.1 Media SE need to be future-proof. You can read the full interview here [🔒]: https://lnkd.in/dwVspZD3

As a leading force in #entertainment globally, @FL Entertainment aims to set the highest standards in terms of #ESG. With our URD release and #EarthDay just behind us, we are proud to reaffirm our strategy to entertain the world in a responsible way. Partnering with @3Degrees, we're assessing the environmental impact of our TV shows worldwide to reduce our #CarbonFootprint. Additionally, joining @Ecoprod enables us to pursue more sustainable productions, while selecting eco-friendly cloud suppliers for our online sports betting activities. These principles are now anchored in our governance to ensure transparent disclosure and #ethical leadership, with the creation of an HR&ESG Committee at Board level to oversee the implementation of our strategy. While 2023 marked a significant milestone, our journey continues. In 2024, we're determined to push boundaries further, empowering stakeholders with clear KPIs to track our progress. Let's make every day #EarthDay.

The entertainment companies of tomorrow are not who you think they are. Entertainment companies of the PAST: Disney Warner Bros. Universal Paramount Entertainment companies of TODAY: Apple Amazon AT&T Netflix Entertainment companies of TOMORROW: LVMH AB InBev Procter & Gamble Nestle We're starting to see brands turning dead-end marketing dollars into actual IP ownership & new entertainment business divisions to seamlessly integrate their products through narrative and storytelling. Why spend on product placement when you can spend on owning an entire IP library, an asset class that provides new streams of revenue through film/tv, gaming and merchandising? As the leading next-gen Hollywood studio, Iconic Arts is at the forefront of working the biggest brands in the world transforming their use-less ad spend into new business. But this only works if you can get cost/risk of IP development down, down, down! Which is why we embrace and build new and emerging technology that empowers us and our partners to do just that. Alec Griffen Roth Jack Sheehan Matthew Medney Mo Yazdani Rob Carroll Omar Abdelwahed Aric Jain Motoki Tani

In today's rapidly evolving world of media and entertainment, change is not only inevitable but essential for survival. In order to stay ahead of the curve and remain competitive, companies in this industry must embrace change and adapt their strategies accordingly.

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