The rise of disruptive startups with fresh solutions has fueled to new levels the demand for corporations to innovate. The average life span of an S&P 500 company has dropped from 60 years in the 1950s to under 20 years...more
From live events to escape rooms to popup brand activations, out-of-home entertainment experiences have seen significant growth in attendance and interest in recent years, thanks in part to social media and our...more
In Star Trek: The Experience, you began your journey in the History of the Future, an exhibition of actual costumes and props used over the TV series’ history. Then you interacted with Star Trek characters onboard the U.S.S....more
From major studio M&A deals to the intensifying battle between tech and TV giants, the major events of this past year are completely transforming the face of the industry. These deals and announcements come at a time when...more
The ultimate vision for AR/VR is that the medium replaces screens altogether. When the screens are gone, we are essentially left with what we’ve had since the beginning—things like board games, puzzles, live action...more
One of our missions at Manatt Digital is to discover and get to know companies and founders who are innovating and executing with disruptive technologies. We are continuously on the hunt for companies that have market/product...more
Manatt has previously covered the role of location-based entertainment (LBE) in driving awareness of virtual reality (VR)—in early 2016 after witnessing more brand-driven VR activations at SXSW (and its first AR/VR track),...more
Introduction -
The Internet of Things is a critical topic of discussion and one of the areas that we expect will significantly contribute to the overall pace of innovation and change within the digital ecosystem in the...more
Proud to Be in the Startup Hustle -
Manatt Digital works with companies across all stages, but we certainly have a soft spot for our startup clients, many with whom we get to help in launching and accelerating their growth...more
Mobile Games' Booming Market: Opportunity for Hollywood and IP Owners -
The mobile games market is growing at a record-breaking pace. The market reached a new high in 2016, generating more than $40.6 billion in worldwide...more
If there is one truism in the world of digital media, it is the simple fact that our technology and consumption habits are evolving in tandem with one another and at an exponential rate. This compounding effect of innovation...more
2/22/2017
/ Acquisitions ,
Alternative Payment Models (APM) ,
Broadband ,
Content Marketing ,
Credit Cards ,
Digital Media ,
E-Commerce ,
Internet ,
Mergers ,
Mexico ,
Mobile Devices ,
Technology Sector
How a $300 million eSports Deal Could Change Traditional Sports Distribution -
In December, Riot Games agreed to a seven year, $300 million deal with BAMTech, giving the digital distribution company exclusive rights to...more
Video Content Consumption (Then and Now) -
It’s no secret that the digital-content-consumption landscape is evolving and at an increasingly rapid clip. One byproduct of this ongoing progression is that oftentimes...more
People consume entertainment on an unprecedented level today. They watch TV shows on their commute, listen to podcasts at the gym and play augmented reality games at cafes. As demand for content and digital recreation...more
A message from our Chair:
We are pleased to bring you this month's newsletter as the first edition under our new brand—"Manatt Digital." Our new name, which replaces Manatt Digital Media, is reflective of our...more
7/20/2016
/ Advertising ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Digital Media ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Internet of Things ,
Marketing ,
NAD ,
Native Advertising ,
New Guidance ,
Social Media ,
Technology ,
Virtual Reality
In this newsletter, we examine what's new in media as it relates to the Chinese market with specific emphasis on VR, Hollywood, and the ongoing digital transition....more
In this newsletter we highlight two recent events MDM attended that are often a focal point for organizations operating in the world of digital media. First, Jacob Carlson details his experience at San Francisco's Game...more
Yes, it's that time of year again. Nostalgia and reflection time—taking a look at this past year in digital media. Nearly one year ago, Manatt Digital Media CEO Peter Csathy made several predictions for TechCrunch in an...more
12/16/2015
/ Comcast ,
Digital Media ,
Facebook ,
Joint Venture ,
Online Videos ,
Pandora ,
Popular ,
Spotify ,
Video Games ,
Virtual Reality ,
YouTube
This month's newsletter features highlights from the Siemer Summit in Beverly Hills, the SLUSH conference in Helsinki and conversations with the founders of emerging tech start-ups in sensor data technology and virtual...more
In this edition, we reflect upon the key digital media events of the first half of 2015 and present the major deals, developments and trends across video, music, gaming and virtual reality....more
7/22/2015
/ Amazon ,
AOL ,
App Platform Providers ,
Apple ,
AT&T ,
Brand ,
CBS ,
Celebrity Endorsements ,
City of Los Angeles ,
Digital Media ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Dish Network ,
Facebook ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
FTC Endorsement Guidelines ,
Gaming ,
Google ,
HBO ,
Internet Streaming ,
MTV ,
Multichannel Video Programming ,
Music Streaming ,
Netflix ,
Online Videos ,
Pandora ,
Red Bull ,
Samsung ,
Smartphones ,
Snapchat ,
Social Media ,
Sony ,
Spotify ,
T-Mobile ,
Twitter ,
Venture Capital ,
Verizon ,
Video Games ,
Virtual Reality ,
Warner Brothers Entertainment ,
Wearable Technology ,
YouTube
In the last two months, Virtual Reality (VR) has become the featured event in the media and in industry events, creating great buzz and excitement around the possibilities for transforming user experiences across all domains....more
January 2015’s strategic movement in the digital media business already seems like a full year squeezed into one month. In this edition of our MDM newsletter, we walk you through some of those major developments that set the...more
Welcome to MDM Newsletter #5—and to an entirely new year of Digital Media machinations. What better way to start the year than first recapping the last one—then predicting major themes for 2015—and then ending things up with...more
1/21/2015
/ Amazon ,
Apple ,
CBS ,
Content Marketing ,
Content Strategy ,
Digital Media ,
Disney ,
Facebook ,
Gaming ,
HBO ,
IP License ,
Marketing ,
Microsoft ,
Mobile Devices ,
Music Industry ,
Smartphones ,
Social Media ,
Social Networks ,
Video Games ,
Video Recordings ,
Virtual Reality ,
Wearable Technology ,
YouTube
2014 has been a transformative year in media and entertainment, particularly with the acceleration of “mobile-first, digital-first” initiatives—which we covered in our November newsletter—from pay TV unbundling to the...more
Cutting of the Cable Bundle, NOT the Cord—Welcome to “The Great Unbundling” -
2014 is a transformative year for the media business. We will look back several years from now and fully realize this.
First, anyone...more
11/21/2014
/ Cable Television Providers ,
Digital Media ,
Fashion Design ,
Fashion Industry ,
Mobile Devices ,
Mobile Ecosystems ,
Multichannel Video Programming ,
Music Industry ,
Netflix ,
Spectator Sports ,
Sports ,
Video Recordings