Media
IP ownership, distribution leverage, attention to asset
Sector Overview
Strategic Context & Positioning
Media enterprises operate at the intersection of creativity and commerce. Intellectual property represents strategic capital. Distribution is leverage. Audience attention is the scarcest resource, and its conversion to value determines enterprise success.
We engage with media principals who understand that content creation is necessary but insufficient. Sustainable media enterprises require IP governance that protects value, distribution strategies that maximise reach, and monetisation systems that capture fair share.
Our media practice encompasses traditional broadcasters navigating digital disruption, digital-native creators building institutional enterprises, and investors seeking to understand media economics.
Domain Expertise
Strategic Focus
IP Governance
- Rights ownership structure
- Licensing strategy
- IP portfolio management
- Catalogue valuation
Distribution Strategy
- Channel architecture
- Platform negotiations
- Direct-to-consumer design
- Syndication optimisation
Audience Economics
- Attention metrics frameworks
- Engagement monetisation
- Community value capture
- Retention strategy
Content Operations
- Production economics
- Slate planning
- Talent partnerships
- Quality governance
Creator Economy
- Creator enterprise architecture
- Multi-platform strategy
- Brand partnership optimisation
- Merchandise and licensing
Media M&A
- Catalogue acquisition
- Platform consolidation
- Creator company transactions
- Rights aggregation
Selected Engagements
Representative Work
Digital Media Company Transformation
Context
Legacy media company with declining traditional revenue required complete digital transformation strategy and execution.
Outcome
Delivered multi-year roadmap achieving digital revenue parity within 36 months while preserving brand equity and editorial standards.
Creator Enterprise Architecture
Context
Top-tier digital creator with 50M+ followers required institutional infrastructure to capture full enterprise value potential.
Outcome
Established corporate structure, negotiated platform terms, and built operating team achieving 8-figure annual revenue diversification.
Music Rights Portfolio Acquisition
Context
Private equity fund sought strategic advisory on $500M+ music rights portfolio acquisition and value creation strategy.
Outcome
Completed comprehensive due diligence, negotiated acquisition terms, and developed 5-year value optimisation roadmap.