Reset the Media Business Model Cost Reduction and Growth Priorities in Today’s Media Industry

June 10, 2019

As the impact of the Internet grows, and critical sections of the audience change how they consume information, the media business is facing challenges, both cyclical and structural, unlike any it has faced since the dawn of television. In response, virtually every media company is looking to reduce costs while investing in new sources of future revenue, according to a recent Booz & Company study of the media industry. Most participants in the study continue to be optimistic about their company’s financial position and long-term outlook, yet they concede that they must continue to look for significant cost savings if they want to generate the capital necessary to thrive in the future.

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Funny Or Die is an Emmy-winning leader in comedy entertainment, combining Hollywood artistry with Silicon Valley innovation to deliver cutting-edge content across a rapidly expanding distribution network. Cofounded in 2007 by Will Ferrell and Adam McKay, Funny Or Die is now the number-one comedy brand across digital, social, and mobile. We produce TV shows for major networks including Comedy Central, HBO, and FUSE; host nationwide comedy tours featuring top performers; and create highly engaging original content enjoyed by millions on a daily basis. We’re constantly branching out into new forms of media and entertainment and are committed to being the absolute best at what we do.

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Gaming and the Future of Experience Design

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Funny Or Die is an Emmy-winning leader in comedy entertainment, combining Hollywood artistry with Silicon Valley innovation to deliver cutting-edge content across a rapidly expanding distribution network. Cofounded in 2007 by Will Ferrell and Adam McKay, Funny Or Die is now the number-one comedy brand across digital, social, and mobile. We produce TV shows for major networks including Comedy Central, HBO, and FUSE; host nationwide comedy tours featuring top performers; and create highly engaging original content enjoyed by millions on a daily basis. We’re constantly branching out into new forms of media and entertainment and are committed to being the absolute best at what we do.

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