The media and technology industries are dynamic and constantly evolving. As experts in our field, we thrive on keeping ahead of market developments, tracking industry trends and monitoring M&A activity. We collate and share these insights from industry leaders regularly.

Right-sizing your business: getting the right ratios of juniors to seniors

In our latest journal, Sarah Vick explores the importance of right-sizing your business to maximise productivity.

December 2022 View Insight

The time is right for U.S. strategic buyers

Dustin Engel, US Director, explains why now is the right time for strategic buyers to not only find reduced competition but to have a greater likelihood of success upon close.

October 2022 View Insight

Q3-22 M&A review: media & tech

We analyse key market trends and recent global transaction activity by buyer / investor groups in the media and technology industry.

October 2022 View Insight

Spotlight on: Financial Technology

In our latest journal, Ollie Smith provides his insight into the growing FinTech market, and recent M&A activity in the space.

October 2022 View Insight

Meaningful Technology Democratized

In our latest journal, Dustin Engel, our US Director, explains the importance of embracing and investing in proprietary technology to unlock value.

September 2022 View Insight

WY Partners and L&T host M&A panel for media and tech businesses

WY Partners partnered with leading UK law firm Lee & Thompson to provide guidance on M&A options for fast-growing media and technology businesses.

September 2022 View Insight

WY Connection series – Bethany Shiers, Investor, BGF

In our latest episode of the WY Connection series, Alastair Greenfield talks to Bethany Shiers at BGF about the importance of getting sector-specific M&A and fundraising advice early on to maximise valuations.

September 2022 View Insight

Scorecard hacks for driving growth

In our latest journal, Sarah Vick highlights best practices for using scorecards to drive business growth.

July 2022 View Insight

Hiring, integrating and retaining senior talent

Our latest journal features Sarah Vick’s top tips for hiring, onboarding and retaining senior talent to ensure succession planning is clear to investors and potential acquirers.

July 2022 View Insight

“If this is a recession, it is a very strange one…”

In our latest journal, guest writer Ian Whittaker explains why agencies and marketeers need to speak the language of the CFO and the Board.

July 2022 View Insight

Q2-22 M&A review: media & tech

We analyse key market trends and recent global transaction activity by buyer / investor groups in the media and technology industry.

July 2022 View Insight

Driving value through M&A – beyond the figures

In our latest journal, Elliott Dodds explores the value drivers in M&A for buyers and sellers beyond the figures to ensure shareholders find the right home for their business.

June 2022 View Insight

Spotlight on: e-commerce

In light of global networks Publicis and WPP signalling their desire to offer end-to-end solutions, we explore recent trends taking place in the e-commerce market.

May 2022 View Insight

Q1-22 M&A review: media & tech

We analyse key market trends and recent global transaction activity by buyer / investor groups in the media and technology industry.

May 2022 View Insight

Don’t get lost in the metaverse

This article explores the key trends shaping the metaverse industry, including how web 3.0 complements the metaverse, the creator economy, and how Facebook's rebranding as Meta has sparked global investor interest.

April 2022 View Insight

Spotlight on: moblie gaming

Mobile gaming has experienced significant growth in recent years. With a valuation of ~$95bn in 2019, the global mobile gaming market is forecast to increase to ~$420bn by 2026, at a CAGR of 24%.

March 2022 View Insight

WY Connection series – Ian Whittaker

In our latest episode of the WY Connection series, William Ritchie chats to Ian Whittaker about his thoughts on the current trends and challenges that will drive the media and technology landscape and the M&A activity within it.

February 2022 View Insight

2021 M&A IN REVIEW: GLOBAL MEDIA & TECHNOLOGY

WY Partners is excited to announce the release of our 2021 M&A in review report. In this report we explore the M&A landscape and activity across our key sectors for 2021.

January 2022 View Insight

WY Connection series – Ed Lane, Senior Associate, Harbottle & Lewis

In our latest episode of the WY Connection series, Alastair Greenfield chats to Edward Lane, Senior Associate at Harbottle & Lewis about how business owners can prepare for future M&A transactions from a legal perspective.

December 2021 View Insight

Preparing for Due Diligence

When selling your business, the due diligence process can be an intimidating undertaking. We set out below a few thoughts on things owners and shareholders can do to minimise the disruption and avoid unnecessary stress during the later stages of a sale process.

October 2021 View Insight

WY Connection series – Sam Booth, CEO, Just After Midnight

In our latest episode of the WY Connection series, William Ritchie chats to Sam Booth, CEO of Just After Midnight, about what it's like to go through an M&A process and how to ensure the process runs as smoothly as possible.

October 2021 View Insight

Finding the right Chairperson for your business

Chairs, like advisors, are crucial in helping companies capture value during the M&A/fundraising process and reduce the risk of failure.

September 2021 View Insight

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