The Latest on Dealmaking in Media & Entertainment
February 5, 2026 • 12:00 p.m. (MT)
The Latest on Dealmaking in Media & Entertainment
Many of the biggest names in media and advertising, from broadcasters to cable networks to Hollywood studios to broadband providers to advertising holding companies, are grappling with major strategic financial transactions. There is also a vast undercurrent of activity in the private markets in subsectors such as sports, AI (from generative to niche large language models), and the creator economy. What can we learn from those deals announced to date, how can you improve your position and what might we expect in the market looking ahead in 2026.
Gregory Bedrosian and Howard Homonoff are seasoned leaders in the media, technology and advisory landscape. Gregory Bedrosian is the Managing Partner and Chief Executive Officer of Drake Star Partners, a global boutique investment bank focused on strategic M&A and corporate advisory in tech, media, and communications, recognized for his deep expertise in cross-border transactions and industry leadership. Howard Homonoff serves as Senior U.S. Media & Entertainment Industry Advisor at Grant Thornton Advisors LLC, bringing more than two decades of experience as an executive, lawyer, consultant and thought leader across traditional and digital media, having worked with major media brands and serving as a contributor to Forbes as well as an adjunct professor and strategic advisor in the sector.
This webinar is free for CBA Members. Non-Members can purchase access for $100.
Registration deadline 2/3/2026 at 5:00 p.m.
