Entertainment & Media

As accountant and business advisor to many of the world's leading media and entertainment companies, PwC has an insider's view of the current developments, trends and perspectives in the industry. Our pioneering work in areas such as developing strategies to leverage digital technology, marketplace positioning in industries characterised by consolidation and convergence (Industry convergence), and identifying new sources of financing, is complemented by our efforts in helping our clients to manage through the downturn.

Our experts publish their latest findings in the annual Global Entertainment and Media Outlook and in other reports and surveys. By sharing their knowledge and practical experience, they allow you to appropriately and timely react to current developments in the industry.

Industry issues:

Attracting new and retaining current customers
Doing business on a global scale
Compliance with regulatory and reporting issues e,g, Sarbanes-Oxley
Making the most of mergers and acquisitions
Quality of non-financial indicators
Industry convergence
Tax & legal issues related to content sales and licensing
Reducing costs and enhancing efficiency
Protecting content rights and royalties
Securing web pages and electronic transactions
Attracting, motivating and retaining qualified and creative personnel

How PwC can help

Every day, around the world, PwC strenthens its leadership position among professional services companies in the entertainment and media business. In the global network of PwC companies, more than 5000 experts deal with entertainment and media issues, ranging from auditors and tax advisors to corporate finance experts and consultants. Contact us and we will help you solve your business issues in the entertainment and media sector.

Useful links

Association of Czech Advertising Agencies and Marketing Communications*
Ad Board
Council for radio and television broadcasting
Ministry of industry and trade

Global PwC entertainment and media website
The World in 2050
Cities of Opportunity
Entertainment & media: CEO Survey industry summary

* Currently available in Czech only

Publications

Insights

February 19, 2018

The smarter phone

What does the AI-enabled smartphone mean for the participants in the TMT ecosystem?

December 19, 2017

The 3 things you need to know about...The Repeal of Net Neutrality - Back to the Future of the Internet

The net neutrality repeal removes restrictions on blocking, throttling, and prioritization, as long as these practices are publicly disclosed. This would allow ISPs to offer new pricing arrangements and services to content providers, cloud service operators, device manufacturers and consumers.

December 15, 2017

I stream, you stream: Winning in a video world

For the fifth consecutive year, we're digging into the evolution of America's relationship with video.

December 10, 2017

Outlook for the sports market in North America through 2021

Welcome to the 2017 edition of the PwC Sports Outlook, which updates PwC’s perspective on the sports industry, including recent results and potential opportunities and challenges to future industry growth. This year’s edition refreshes our five-year revenue forecasts through 2021 within four key segments of the North American sports market: gate revenues, media rights, sponsorship, and merchandising.

December 07, 2017

Technology, media and telecommunications - 2017 SEC comment letter trends

Our publication provides a comprehensive analysis of recent SEC staff comments around disclosures to assist you in understanding the key trends relevant to companies in the technology, media and telecommunications sector.

November 15, 2017

In depth IFRS 15 industry supplement – Entertainment and media

Looking for some entertainment?! How about a more detailed understanding of IFRS 15 in your industry! This supplement explains the potential impact and changes from previous GAAP in several areas including licences, multiple performance obligations and barter transactions.