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Based on the most helpful WSO content, here are some recommendations for learning about the media sector:

  1. An Overview of Technology Media and Telecom (TMT) - This two-part series on WSO provides a detailed breakdown of the media sector, along with insights into related industries like technology and telecom. It’s a great starting point for understanding the dynamics of the media industry.

  2. Media & Entertainment PE - While this focuses on private equity funds in the media and entertainment space, it can offer valuable insights into how the sector operates and what investors look for.

  3. Providence Equity Partners - Mentioned as a key player in media and telecom, researching their strategies and portfolio can provide practical examples of media sector investments.

For a deeper dive, you might also explore general TMT resources and financial modeling lessons available on WSO, which often include media-specific examples.

Sources: An Overview of Technology Media and Telecom (TMT) - Part 2 of 2, An Overview of Technology Media and Telecom (TMT) - Part 1 of 2, An Overview of Technology Media and Telecom (TMT) - Part 2 of 2

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Entertainment industry economics

Book by Harold L. Vogel

Older but very good. 


you also need very solid grip of m&a (everyone buys and sells divisions) and accounting (content accounting is its own world)


There’s a lot, so try and create some maps (who owns what - brands, channels, tv shows, movies, general IP) will make things a bit easier. 

 

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