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Led by former Merrill Lynch equity research analyst, Lauren Rich Fine, CFA, each report includes an in-depth analysis into the M&A and VC funding transactions for a variety of industries within and related to digital media.

Each report is prepared for decision makers within the digital media, traditional media, entertainment, publishing, and advertising agencies. Corporate Strategy and Business Development teams, Investment Banks, Venture Capital Institutions, Private Equity Shops, and Law & Accountancy Firms, will all benefit from the extensive financial data and key insights on consumer and industry trends related to the subject industry.

Learn where the dollars are flowing – and review insights so you know where you should be focusing your next acquisition and funding activity.


ContentNext Report

Following the Money: An Analysis of Business Strategies and Dealmaking in Social Media

May 2009 Social Media COVER Images

Social media is one of the fastest-growing areas of the web, and it is changing the way that consumers and businesses communicate. Already, some third-party companies like game developers and virtual gift companies are finding ways to generate revenue......


ContentNext Report

The Changing Mobile Industry and What it Means For Media Executives

March 2009 Mobile COVER Images

Not too long ago, the mobile industry was dominated by discussions about chipsets and back-end carrier infrastructure. Now, the conversation has turned to streaming video and iPhone apps – and there’s a whole cast of new characters that have a seat at the table...


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Playing a New Tune: The Music Industry’s D-I-Y Era

February 2009 Music COVER Images

"Playing a New Tune: The Music Industry's D-I-Y Era" examines the changing value chain in the music industry as it has migrated to the Internet...


Partner Report

Web Content Management Systems: How to Understand, Choose and Implement the Right One

Teeming Media CMS Report COVER Images

One of the knottiest problems for digital media operations is choosing the right publishing tool to handle every need. Choose the right content management system and everything runs smoothly. Choose the wrong one, and...


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Size Doesn’t Matter - An Analysis of Online News and Political Sites

December 2008 News COVER Images

There’s been an explosion of sites that cover news and politics on the Web over the last few years. But how many of them are seeing strong growth in traffic? And more importantly, how many of them are actually making money?


LRF: Briefing Note

The Problem With the Latest Online Ad Forecasts

October 2008 Online Ad LRF Briefing Note COVER Images

The unprecedented shocks to the global financial system in the last two weeks have left analysts scrambling to recalibrate their economic forecasts. What will these massive jolts mean for online ad spending?


LRF: Briefing Note

Online Fantasy Sports: Growth Outlook Intact

October 2008 Sports LRF Briefing Note COVER Images

Tired of the doom and gloom in the financial markets? Looking for growth? It's fantasy football time of year. Sports content is still an area which will likely continue to grow in spite of the current economic climate...


ContentNext Report

2008 Online Advertising Deals Report

July 2008 Online Ad COVER Images

Online advertising spending, estimated to be $600 to $800 billion, is increasingly the focus of some of the most strategic investments and largest acquisitions in a growing sector. In the last year...


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Social Media Deals Report

April 2008 Social Media COVER Images

The economics of social media are continuing to heat up as more and more value and buzz are created in new and growing market categories. In just the past months...



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