Finance professionals in media and entertainment

A blog from Tom Chadwick, Director, Finance at Handle Recruitment,  focusing on finance talent and staffing issues within the media, entertainment and inspirational brand sectors 

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May
23

Once upon a time, social marketing – even within big brands – was disengaged from a company’s long-term financial strategy.

Apr
26

Gianni Versace has underscored its recovery from the brink of collapse three years ago by reporting a 39 per cent jump in retail sale

Mar
19

IFPI Digital Music Report 2013According to a recent report, by the International Federation of the

Jan
29

Earlier this month it was reported that sales of downloaded music, films and video games exceeded £1 billion in 2012, breaking all previous records.

Jan
03

Nominations for next year’s Golden Globes were announced last month – and British talent dominates the list.

Dec
06

Home entertainment is a highly competitive business where success ultimately depends on financial prowess.

Nov
22
1

According to recent reports, online fashion retailer ASOS has posted a pro-forma pre-tax profit of £40 million compared to last year’s £12.6 million. Revenues surged during the last year as the company enjoyed strong trading in overseas markets such as America and Australia.

Oct
31

Selfridges is expected to celebrate topping £1billion in sales for the first time this year.

Oct
24

Last week it was reported that the London Evening Standard has achieved its aim of making a profit within three years of going free.

Oct
12

According to a recent report by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), revenue from ‘360 degree’ deals – where a musician signs over the rights to live shows and merchandise to record labels – rose 14% to £76million last year.

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