Speaking Engagements

Sponsored Posts

Strategic Advisory*

Services

Doug frequently speaks about the state and evolution of the media business at corporate offsites, industry events, institutional investor conferences, and academic institutions, both live and remotely.

See here for an example of a recent presentation.

The most widely-read posts of The Mediator receive 50,000 or more impressions. Doug is always looking for “good questions” and is happy to collaborate on topics.

Doug provides an objective third-party view, informed by 30 years in media, both inside and outside, and a finger on the pulse of the changes affecting media today.

Advisory services include:

  • Strategic retainer (3 currently available): Flexible, ongoing engagement designed to support executives, founders, or investors with a sounding board and thinking partner.
    Includes:

    • Monthly or biweekly strategic calls

    • Input on memos, plans, or presentations

    • Priority access for time-sensitive discussions

  • Strategic audit: Assessment of strategic positioning, including critical challenges and opportunities

  • Investor positioning and communications: Evaluation of investor perception and how best to communicate an investment case, for both public and private investors

  • Industry analysis and perspective: A holistic perspective on the U.S. media business, especially helpful for non-U.S. companies

  • Project work: Custom analyses, presentations, and white papers. Prior examples include:

    • Navigating the implications of GenAI for content creation and monetization

    • Building a market map for new growth initiative

    • Forecasting future of filmed entertainment production spend

      * As a Senior Advisor for Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Doug can refer inquiries to BCG when appropriate.