The media sector encompasses diverse businesses, from traditional publishing and broadcasting to digital content creation and online advertising platforms. Despite this diversity, media companies share common challenges, including digital transformation pressures, rapid technological change, and the critical need to attract and retain creative talent in competitive markets.
Our media specialists understand the unique dynamics of content creation, distribution, and monetisation while delivering comprehensive solutions that help companies navigate industry transformation and capitalise on digital opportunities.
Sector-Focused Financial Services
Specialised Financial Audit
We provide comprehensive audit services tailored to media sector risks and opportunities, including revenue recognition complexities, brand valuation challenges, and intangible asset assessments. Our sector knowledge enables focused attention on critical areas such as content valuations, goodwill assessments, and digital asset accounting that deliver efficient, value-added audit processes.
Financial Reporting and Standards Advisory
Our experienced team helps media companies navigate complex financial reporting requirements across the International Financial Reporting Standards, UK GAAP, and US GAAP frameworks. We provide specialised guidance on business combination accounting, intangible asset valuations under IFRS3, and share option scheme valuations used to reward creative talent.
Content Licensing and Royalty Management
We deliver comprehensive licensing strategy advisory and royalty audit services that help media companies maximise revenue from global content distribution while ensuring accurate reporting from licensees worldwide. Our international capabilities enable efficient, streamlined global assignments, including investigative support when licensing breaches occur.
Strategic Tax and Compliance Solutions
Media-Focused Tax Planning
Our tax specialists provide comprehensive planning services across the complete media company lifecycle, including acquisition advisory, disposal optimisation, and international restructuring strategies. We deliver sophisticated tax planning that supports global content distribution while maintaining compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
Creative Talent Retention Strategies
Our employment tax specialists help media companies design tax-efficient remuneration packages that attract and retain creative talent in competitive markets. We provide comprehensive guidance on incentive schemes, equity participation programs, and international assignment planning that supports talent management objectives while optimising tax efficiency.
Digital Transformation Tax Advisory
We help media companies navigate the tax implications of digital business model transitions, including platform development, subscription services, and international digital content distribution that require sophisticated tax planning and compliance strategies.
Transaction and Corporate Finance
Media M&A and Capital Markets
We provide complete transaction support for the dynamic media sector, including pre-deal due diligence, post-deal integration, and capital raising advisory. Our recent experience includes fundraising for innovative technology ventures and financial due diligence for major publishing acquisitions that demonstrate our capability across traditional and emerging media segments.
IPO and Public Market Advisory
Our specialists deliver comprehensive IPO support, including reporting accountant services, regulatory compliance guidance, and investor relations strategy development tailored to media company requirements and investor expectations.
Strategic Investment and Partnership Advisory
We help media companies evaluate strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and investment opportunities that support content development, distribution expansion, and technology integration while managing regulatory and operational complexities.
Operational Excellence and Performance Improvement
Business Performance Optimisation
We provide comprehensive performance improvement services, including cost reduction strategies, process optimisation, and management information enhancement that help media companies adapt to changing market conditions while maintaining creative quality and operational effectiveness.
Digital Transformation Advisory
Our specialists help media companies implement digital business models, optimise content distribution platforms, and integrate emerging technologies while maintaining operational efficiency and regulatory compliance across global markets.
Creative Operations and Talent Management
We deliver strategic advisory on creative operations optimisation, talent management frameworks, and intellectual property strategies that support sustainable creative output while managing operational costs and regulatory requirements.
Why Choose Our Media Team
Sector Specialisation: Deep understanding of media business models, revenue streams, and operational challenges across traditional and digital platforms
Global Reach: International capabilities supporting content licensing, distribution, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions and markets
Creative Industry Knowledge: Expertise in talent management, intellectual property, and creative operations that drive media sector success
Technology Integration: Understanding of digital transformation challenges and opportunities specific to media and entertainment businesses
Comprehensive Media Solutions
Our integrated approach combines financial expertise with strategic advisory that addresses the unique challenges facing media companies, including content monetisation, talent retention, technology integration, and global distribution while maintaining compliance and operational excellence.
We recognise that media success requires balancing creative innovation with commercial discipline while adapting to evolving technology and consumer preferences that reshape industry dynamics.
Contact Our Media Specialists
Discuss how our comprehensive media solutions can help your organisation navigate digital transformation, optimise content monetisation, and achieve sustainable growth in today’s dynamic media landscape.
Our experienced team delivers practical expertise that drives measurable results for media companies committed to creative excellence and commercial success across traditional and emerging platforms.