The Federal Reserve’s recent announcements to cut interest rates by 50 basis points on September 18 and a further 25 basis points on November 7 have significant implications for private company owners who are considering selling their businesses — and may be further impacted with more cuts likely through the end of 2025.Therefore, now may be the time to evaluate how t [...]

Production and funding in the decline — where is the entertainment industry headed? In this episode of GHJ’s Media Clips Podcast, GHJ Entertainment Practice Leader Ilan Haimoff is joined by Akin Gump Partner Chris Spicer, Bank of America Entertainment Industries Group Head Randy Hua, and Film Finances, Inc. Senior Vice President of Business and Leg [...]

A Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) audit offers numerous benefits beyond just compliance for those in media and advertising — it enhances the credibility of a company’s financial statements, supports strategic decision-making, mitigates risks and meets stakeholder (or lender) expectations/requirements. A GAAP audit can also enhance stakeholder confidenc [...]

Recently, GHJ unveiled its latest film and television benchmarking data studies and hosted a comprehensive discussion of trends in the film and television industry. The 2024 Entertainment Summit hosted a pivotal discussion of how people across the industry are navigating the complex entertainment landscape amid a rapidly changing market.FILM AND TELEVISION BENCHMARKIN [...]

Originally published by the Los Angeles Business Journal, GHJ’s Chief Strategy and Growth Officer provides insights into elevating the client experience. Acquiring new clients is costly and time consuming. According to the Harvard Business Review, acquisition costs five to 25 times more than retention. As businesses to face staffing shortages and regulatory chang [...]

In recent years, the landscape of work has undergone a significant transformation, which has challenged the notion of an in-person work environment being the source of productivity. Hybrid work is here to stay, and building a high-performing hybrid, dispersed team has become essential for organizations looking to maximize their talent pool and stay competitive. The ab [...]

Working with an outside recruiter, or search firm, can significantly streamline the hiring process and bring in specialized talent that may otherwise be difficult to access. This advantage becomes even more pronounced in the entertainment industry, where the unique challenges and fast-paced nature require deep industry knowledge and a robust network. However, there ar [...]

Significant updates to the Uniform Guidance have taken effect for all federal awards issued on or after October 1, 2024. These changes aim to simplify compliance and improve transparency for applicants, recipients and subrecipients.  Here is a concise look at five major updates that are likely to influence many nonprofit organizations: 1. REDUCTION OF C [...]

In honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, GHJ’s New York Market Hub Leader shares how business leaders can integrate accessibility into their operations to support employees and clients and build a stronger foundation.Nearly 30 percent of all adults in the U.S. live with some type of disability, whether it is physical, cognitive or both. Busines [...]

How can nonprofit organizations manage their risk? In this episode of Nonprofit Bytes, GHJ Nonprofit Expert Amy Eybsen and Apex Risk and Insurance Commercial Broker Lucy Busby discuss cybersecurity insurance.Amy and Lucy discuss how much coverage an organization truly needs, compare first-party and third-party coverage and review the steps that mus [...]