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.

Speaking the CFO’s language is more important than ever

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

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

Q2 2022 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 2022 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

Spotlight on: in-app advertising

In-app advertising is the fastest growing form of mobile advertising. Mobile ad spending amounted to $190 billion in 2019 - and that figure is expected to grow to more than $280 billion by 2022.

September 2021 View Insight

WY Connection series – Dan Berry, CEO, UNRVLD

In our latest episode of the WY Connection series, Alastair Greenfield chats to Dan Berry, CEO of UNRVLD, about his recent M&A activity and agency rebrand.

August 2021 View Insight

What to look for in an investor

Choosing the right investor for your company matters as much – or more – than the total capital they’re bringing with them.

August 2021 View Insight

WY Connection series – Neal Gandhi, Founder and CEO, TPXimpact

Introducing our WY Connection series where we interview founders who have sold, bought, or had investment, from businesses in the media and tech space.

Our first interview is with Neal Gandhi, Founder and CEO of The Panoply.

July 2021 View Insight

The Future of Fitness

Cameron Hay, an avid health and fitness enthusiast at WY Partners, provides his insight into the ever changing eHealth market, and recent investment activity in the space.

July 2021 View Insight

Thoughts on a Crisis

Sarah discusses the benefits of face to face meetings on creativity and innovation, and how we should keep an eye on social media, eCommerce, CRM, and social commerce sectors over the coming year.

May 2021 View Insight

Thoughts on a Crisis

Alastair discusses the inevitable change in working structure, the joys of having a baby whilst working from home, virtual deal-making, and how sectors like Digital transformation, AdTech, and Social are receiving a great deal of attention.

May 2021 View Insight

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