From acquisitions and spin-offs to a boom in theatrical exhibitions, the film and television industry continues to be reshaped by trends across deal making and financing.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,&nbs [...]

Nonprofits can gain stronger data visualization and deeper context into their numbers through automation and data analytics without overcomplicating processes or stretching budgets. GHJ Nonprofit Expert Janey Kuyath sat down with GHJ Data Analytics Services Expert Colin Nierenberg in this episode of the Nonprofit Bytes podcast to discuss how nonpro [...]

For individuals in the entertainment industry, proactive tax planning can make a significant difference in taxes — here are five strategic considerations for executives, producers, investors, talent and more. 1. CHARITABLE PLANNING: DONOR-ADVISED FUNDS AND TRUST OPTIONSBecause the entertainment community has a strong culture of philanthropy, it is important [...]

Effective January 2027, California’s sales and use tax base will significantly expand to include Software as a Service (SaaS) and other remotely accessed software companies, under Senate Bill 122 (SB 122). Prewritten computer software, under the legislation, will now generally be subject to tax regardless of whether it is delivered on physical media, downloa [...]

Trends in marketing and distribution, cost control and partnerships are shifting in the entertainment industry — these four leaders share their perspectives on what they learned at the Cannes Film Festival this year. This episode of GHJ’s Media Clips podcast features Entertainment Practice Leader Ilan Haimoff and guests:Manatt Entertainment Tr [...]

Ongoing trade disputes between the United States and Canada are creating immediate cost, pricing and supply chain considerations for companies operating across the border — here is what business leaders should assess. The U.S.–Canada trade dispute has entered a new and more disruptive phase. Effective Aug. 22, 2026, the U.S. imposed additional tariffs of up to 50% on [...]

What can today’s entertainment and media business leaders learn from disruption in the industry to better prepare for tomorrow? 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 succ [...]

For years, protein has dominated the functional food conversation — today, another nutrient is rapidly emerging to fuel significant investment and M&A activity across the food and beverage industry. Consumers have historically rewarded brands that promised higher protein, whether in shakes, bars, snacks or beverages. In 2026, fiber — once viewed primarily as a dig [...]

The introduction of the Motion Picture, Television and Entertainment Revitalization Act could mark one of the most significant developments for the United States entertainment industry in years. While the bill is still in its early stages and will undoubtedly evolve as it moves through Congress, it reflects something the industry has been discussing for a long time: h [...]

From governance and risk considerations to emerging best practices, I asked nonprofit finance leaders to weigh in on their experiences applying AI within their organizations. GHJ’s recent nonprofit roundtable on technology and AI revealed goals and pressures among organizational leaders when it came to AI. Among the group, nonprofit finance professionals were focusing [...]