Media and entertainment

As cable cord-cutting continues and streaming platforms dominate, disruptions in the broadcast industry continue to have a seismic effect on revenue. RSM has a long history of helping television, radio and cable companies navigate the ever-changing landscape to evolve and stay competitive. 

Digital production and alternative distribution channels, like streaming, are accelerating the transformation in the motion pictures and television industry, requiring companies to keep pace with rapid advances in technology and reassess their new and traditional revenue models. And, the high cost of financing film and television content has prompted producers to find ways to share or lower the financial burden of production. At RSM, we understand the challenges and opportunities facing the industry and can offer strategic ideas that help you succeed.

In a world where music can be accessed everywhere, music publishers and distributors are experiencing shifts throughout the industry. RSM understands the changing music landscape and the issues faced by companies navigating the industry today and in the future. We can serve as your strategic partner to work through evolving challenges allowing you to embrace success. 

Whether it’s print publications, including newspapers, magazines and books, or digital content, RSM understands the challenges middle-market companies are facing in the publishing industry. As digital transformation continues to shift the industry, many publishers are transitioning from traditional print to online subscription models and are exploring new ways to publish content. 

Our clients include a vast array of companies and individuals in the sports and entertainment sector, including professional sports teams​ and leagues, ownership groups and executives, individual players and players’ associations, colleges and universities participating in NCAA Division I, II, and III athletics​, and collegiate athletic conferences and associations. We’ll advise you on accounting, tax and operational issues as well as the business, strategy and technical factors that drive the industry.

RSM is positioned to support you throughout the video gaming lifecycle from startup, through expansion and exit we focus on your business needs and challenges at each growth stage. We explore technological possibilities that empower you to capture a competitive edge for your business.