Previous editions of MEDIAtalk

Previous editions of MEDIAtalk

MEDIAtalk H2 2021

In this edition we examine the results from our survey of the UK media sector. See how confident businesses are feeling, their plans for growth, and the challenges ahead in the next 12 months. This report provides a useful benchmark if you are looking to find out how your peers are coping and what their next moves are.

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MEDIAtalk H1 2021 - Raising the volume

In this edition we hear from the Netherlands as our spotlight country and find out the results from our survey of the media sector. See how confident businesses are feeling, their plans for growth, and the challenges ahead in the next 12 months. The report provides a useful benchmark if you are looking to find out how your peers are coping and what their next moves could be. 

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MEDIAtalk H2 2019 - The Vibrant Mid-Market

Looking back over 2019, the pace of change in the media market has been undeniable. Despite ongoing political and economic challenges, the media world continues to drive ahead.

This edition of MEDIAtalk reveals a strong trend of transactions targeting the mid-market led by private equity firms enacting buy and build strategies.

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MEDIAtalk H1 2019 - Resilence and Resolve

We highlight the activity of the first half of 2019. Despite political uncertainty placing renewed stress on the markets, there have been a number of interesting deals.

Find out the current trends in M&A activity and what is on the horizon for the second half of 2019.

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MEDIAtalk H2 2018 - Exploring global and UK media Mergers & Acquisitions

We examlne which global regions, sectors and deals drove strong M&A in Media during the second half of 2018.

Global media M&A activity saw combined deal values exceeding US$120 billion with publishing, broadcasting and content, and advertising the most attractive businesses to potential buyers.

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MEDIAtalk H1 2018 - France: A Leader in the Media Renaissance 

Deals targeting Western Europe retained the 18% market share seen in 2017, dropping by 3% to 15% on the buy-side of deals. France was the most popular target country within Western Europe in H1. While Brexit concerns may have reduced the UK market share of deals in the first half of 2018, it retained its position as a central hub for media M&A.

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