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If 2025 M&A Media Market Slows, What Alternatives Might Come Next


Published on 2025-03-05 10:44:09 - Forbes
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  • The November election was supposed to have ushered in a brave new world of media and entertainment M&A, but so far not so much. So, what's a media CEO to do?

The article by Howard Homonoff, published on Forbes, discusses the potential slowdown in the media and entertainment M&A market in 2025 due to various factors including regulatory scrutiny, economic conditions, and shifts in consumer behavior. It explores alternative strategies that media companies might adopt if traditional mergers and acquisitions become less feasible. These alternatives include strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and licensing deals which allow companies to share resources, technology, and content without the full commitment of a merger. Additionally, the article highlights the rise of direct-to-consumer models, where companies focus on building their own streaming services or enhancing their digital presence to capture market share. Homonoff also mentions the potential for increased focus on content creation and IP ownership as a way to maintain value and relevance in a competitive landscape, suggesting that media companies might pivot towards more innovative and less capital-intensive growth strategies.

Read the Full Forbes Article at:
[ https://www.forbes.com/sites/howardhomonoff/2025/03/05/if-2025-ma-media-market-slows-what-alternatives-might-come-next/ ]