Media + Entertainment

The rules of media and entertainment are being rewritten in real time. Material works with culture-shaping brands to lead the shift.

New Audience Behaviors Emerge

Focused on participation and community, Gen Alpha is rewriting the rules of entertainment.

AI in the Director’s Chair

The industry and its audiences are grappling with the role AI will play in Hollywood’s future.

Shifting Industry and Consumer  Dynamics

Consolidation. Disruption. The business of entertainment is more dynamic than ever, and so is audience behavior.

The Material media and entertainment practice brings 50+ years of expertise to the industry’s most complex challenges. We combine deep audience understanding, global research capabilities and fluency at the intersection of technology and entertainment to help brands anticipate market shifts, map consumer behavior and win what’s next.

 

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The New Era of Media + Entertainment

The industry is navigating a wave of overlapping disruptions: AI’s role in content creation, shifting power dynamics driven by consolidation and rapidly evolving pricing and distribution models.

At the same time, content is becoming increasingly global, the creator economy is booming and generational change is redefining entertainment as something to participate in, not just consume.

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Media and entertainment leaders need clarity into today’s audience mindset and foresight into the dynamics that will define the future of the sector.

Material helps entertainment brands overcome the challenges and seize the opportunities of a fast-evolving landscape. We embed consumer intelligence at the core of our interconnected services to fuel world-class experiences for our clients’ audiences and sustainable growth for their business.

How We Help Media + Entertainment Brands

Decode Audience Dynamics with Consumer Insights

In a landscape of shifting behaviors and expectations, identify the highest-value audiences and learn what drives churn, engagement and loyalty.

Sharpen Positioning + Messaging

Define the space your brand can win in and tell a story that resonates with audiences across generations and contexts.

Drive Campaign Effectiveness

Optimize creative across campaigns, channels and formats to cut through the noise and convert your audience.

Build Franchises

Tap into emerging trends and audience shifts to build and expand franchises that command the cultural conversation.

Architect Future Growth

Prioritize the biggest opportunities for expansion and innovation on the horizon and stay ahead of the competition.

Measure What Matters

Track brand performance to surface threats, pinpoint growth opportunities and adapt to evolving consumer preferences.

Talk to Our Media + Entertainment Team

Audience behavior is evolving in real time toward meaningful participation, not passive viewing. For industry brands, understanding these shifts isn’t optional; it’s essential to remaining culturally and commercially relevant.”

Amy Castillo, VP, Media + Entertainment Strategy