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Media Clips
Media Clips episodes
- The Next Wave of Disruption in Entertainment and Media
In GHJ’s Media Clips podcast episode, Entertainment Practice Leader Ilan Haimoff speaks with USC Annenberg's Center for the Digital Future Director Dr. Jeffrey Cole about Jeffrey’s new book that examines why even successful entertainment companies often fail to recognize risks until it is too late.
The podcast explores:
- Common blind spots entertainment executives, consultants and advisors face and why these continue to threaten film and media businesses
- How the entertainment industry addresses disruption compared to other sectors
- Trends in streaming, AI and consumer behaviors that have permanently impacted film and television
- Predictions for future disruption and how the industry can prepare
- Guidance for studio leaders as they look to lead disruption, not react to it
Listen to the episode to hear more. Look for Jeffrey’s book, Disrupters at the Gate: When Visionaries, Trailblazers and Two Guys in a Garage Turn the World Upside Down, here.
19 min - Takeaways from the Cannes Film Festival
This episode of GHJ’s Media Clips podcast features Entertainment Practice Leader Ilan Haimoff and guests:
- Manatt Entertainment Transactions and Finance Practice Leader Sophia Yen
- TPC Executive Vice President Viviana Zarragoitia
- Salem Partners Managing Director Ivar Combrinck
The industry leaders discuss:
- How the financing and dealmaking landscape has changed, and how this was reflected at the Cannes Film Festival
- Guidance for producers and entertainment companies working to get deals done
- Current trends and predictions for the future of the entertainment industry, from streaming and short-form content to financing
12 min - Entertainment Deal Structures, Financing and Private Equity Activity
In the latest episode of GHJ’s Media Clips podcast, Entertainment Practice Leader Ilan Haimoff talks with Akin Partner and Head of Entertainment, Media and Sports Chris Spicer, Bank of America Head of Entertainment Industries Group Randy Hua, and Salem Partners Co-founder and Managing Director Stephen Prough. The group discusses the latest in motion picture and television financing and deal making.
The four industry leaders explore:
- Opportunities and challenges for co-finance partners, investors and production companies
- How entertainment deals are changing
- How banks evaluate risk today in the entertainment industry
- The types of entertainment businesses that attract investment
20 min - What’s Shaping the Entertainment and Media Industry Today?
GHJ’s Entertainment Practice Leader Ilan Haimoff speaks with:
- Loyola Marymount University Associate Professor of Finance David Offenberg
- Professor Emeritus at USC School of Cinematic Arts Jason Squire
- USC Annenberg's Center for the Digital Future Director Dr. Jeffrey Cole
The group of industry experts discuss what has happened thus far in the year that is likely to impact entertainment and media for the remainder of 2026. They also explore new opportunities, such as AI, and discuss pressing challenges, including contraction and job loss in the industry.
22 min - 40 Years Behind the Numbers of Hollywood
In GHJ’s latest episode of the Media Clips podcast, Entertainment Practice Leader Ilan Haimoff speaks with Elaine about:
- How her journey from acting to accounting and contingent compensation for film and television shaped her approach to client service
- Changes in the film and television industry that influence entertainment businesses and projects today
- How she helped establish Hacker, Douglas & Company (now part of GHJ) as one of Hollywood’s top profit participation practices
15 min - Opportunities for Increased Liquidity Production Companies Should Know
In GHJ’s latest episode of the Media Clips podcast, Entertainment Practice Leader Ilan Haimoff invites distinguished guests to discuss opportunities production companies can take advantage of to improve cash flow and cost efficiencies. Ilan is joined by:
- O’Melveny & Myers’ Entertainment and Media Industry Group Co-chair Amy Siegel
- Monarch Private Capital’s Director of Film Finance and Tax Credit Investments Marco Cordova
- Enspire Media Group’s President Jordan Yospe
The group covers:
- What holders of passive, contingent compensation should know about the value of their profits
- Considerations when selling production tax incentives and how to make the most of them
- How to partially fund production through production integration and what to know about this process
- Other opportunities to increase liquidity
31 min - How Team Culture Can Drive Client Success
In this episode of GHJ’s Media Clips podcast, Entertainment Practice Leader Ilan Haimoff explores how the Profit Participation Services Practice’s culture was built and how it contributes to a stronger client service model and better business outcomes.
Ilan is joined by members of GHJ’s Profit Participation Services Practice, including:
- Principal Alan Perry
- Manager Heather Clayton
- Experienced Associate Cristina Gahan
In the conversation, the team discusses:
- Times the team’s culture and ability to serve clients were challenged and how the group overcame these obstacles
- How learning and mentorship contribute to a successful team culture and bring advantages to the clients team members serve
16 min - Rethinking Entertainment Finance Model Structures
GHJ’s Search and Staffing Practice Leader Derrick Coleman and Search and Staffing Entertainment Expert Holly Register cover:
- How entertainment businesses are rethinking their finance model structures and outsourcing financial leadership roles
- What film and motion picture companies look for in candidates of finance positions, including experience in digital transformation, AI and other technologies
- Best practices to maximize companies’ search for finance candidates
This episode follows an article on top considerations for entertainment professionals when choosing a search firm.
7 min - Trends Impacting Entertainment Business in 2026
GHJ’s latest podcast episode with host and Entertainment Practice Leader Ilan Haimoff explores the current state of the entertainment industry, as well as predictions for what the future of the film and motion picture business ecosystem may hold.
Ilan and Ken discuss:
- What a decline in volume of film and television releases signifies for the industry
- How trends in streaming services, including a potential Warner Bros. acquisition, change the business landscape
- What decreases in subscriptions and waning audience engagement mean for film and television
- And more
32 min - Financing and Deal Making Amid Consolidation
In GHJ’s latest episode of the Media Clips podcast, Entertainment Practice Leader Ilan Haimoff invites back Akin Partner and Head of Entertainment, Media and Sports Chris Spicer and Bank of America Head of Entertainment Industries Group Randy Hua. The trio welcomes Content Partners Executive Vice President and Revolution Studios Chief Executive Officer Scott Hemming to discuss the latest trends in entertainment financing and deal making.
The four industry leaders cover:
- Challenges in domestic distribution
- Trends in consolidation across the entertainment industry
- Potential opportunities resulting from a broader market and fewer studios
- The surge in demand for branded IP
- The importance of audits for related party transactions
Listen in to learn more.
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Making sense of the motion picture ecosystem for accounting, legal and business leaders in the entertainment industry.