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The Arrival of Peak TV

We are living in a time that has been coined “peak TV,” thanks in large part to the sheer amount of content that is available to viewers.

Internet, Television, Over-the-Top, OTT, Streaming Services Company

Three Essential Components of a Great Acquisition Strategy

Technology acquisition decisions are fraught with complexity. Companies have a wide range of options other than acquisition, and sometimes it’s difficult to assess which path is the best way forward.

Acquisition, Internet, Merger, Social Media, Technology

Strategies and Success Factors in Innovation

The rise of disruptive startups with fresh solutions has fueled to new levels the demand for corporations to innovate.

Technology, Startups, Emerging Growth Companies, Emerging Companies, Innovation

Experiential Entertainment as a Direct-to-Consumer Platform

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.

Media, LBE, IP, Consumer, Experiential Entertainment

Benefits and Disadvantages of the Fintech Charter

Manatt’s Brian Korn, a co-chair of the firm’s financial services group, was interviewed by Crowdfund Insider to discuss the fintech charter and the different perspectives on its benefits and disadvantages.

Capital Markets, Corporate And Finance, Venture Capital, Digital finance and marketplace lending, Financial Services Transactions

Capital Raising Law and Regulation Update

Crowdfund Beat covered Manatt partner Brian Korn@s speech on crowdfunding laws, rules and regulations at the Silicon Valley Crowdfunding Conference. Korn, who is chair of the firm@s digital finance and marketplace lending practice, discussed the history of capital raising laws and a wide range of upcoming changes to regulations and laws that may affect companies and investors. He also provided...

Capital Markets, Digital, Finance, Financial Technology, Venture Capital

Manatt Digital Launching Esports Startup Launchpad Contest

Manatt Digital is sponsoring the Esports Startup Launchpad contest as part of Naruscope@s Esports @ Casino Resorts conference at the SLS Las Vegas Casino and Resort on October 25 and 26, 2016. Entries must be submitted no later than October 4, 2016. @ Designed to explore what creative minds are developing in the emerging esports industry, the contest is searching for innovative businesses to...

Digital Media, Manatt Digital, Sports, Startups, startup, Emerging Growth Companies, Emerging, Contest, eSports