The Shake Up of New Media: A Seismic Shift in Content Consumption Interested in learning about the latest trends and what the future holds for multi-channel networks, content production and advertising? Come to the GHJ Entertainment and Media Forum where we will be discussing this topic and other trends revealed in our 2015 Entertainment and Media Industry wh [...]

Many Multi-Channel Networks (MCNs) are looking to expand their horizons beyond the YouTube platform. In fact, the term “MCN” is beginning to seem limiting to some, since “MCN” implies that YouTube is its content’s sole platform. Younger viewers dominate the MCN world, and they appear to have much more loyalty to the content creators, many of whom have become Internet [...]

Peter Klass, senior manager for the GHJ Entertainment and Media Practice, was quoted in the Los Angeles Business Journal article “CBS on ‘Trek’ To Streaming” discussing the ultra-competitive online TV market. Since the series Star Trek will be exclusively airing on CBS Corp., rival platforms are boldly going to war in a high-stakes battle for viewers by stepp [...]

Now that alternative platforms to YouTube are taking hold, the Multi-Channel Network (MCN) arena is changing swiftly. Influencers are now reaching millions through their videos and content on various video platforms. With increasing notoriety, many have their own product lines, bestselling books and movie and television cameos. Due to their large fan bases, many of th [...]

As more and more people look to limit their meat consumption for various reasons, there is always one pressing issue that people are faced with: how will I get my protein? While you can get protein from various non-meat sources such as nuts, seeds and beans (just to name a few), many people will also look to rely on alternative forms of protein such as protein powders [...]

The Internal Revenue Service recently released a Revenue Procedure that could have significant benefits to businesses that operate retail establishments or restaurants. It can also benefit taxpayers who lease property to certain businesses. This benefit is in the form of a “safe harbor” method that allows qualified taxpayers to immediately de [...]

GHJ Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer Mari-Anne Kehler will be speaking at the Association for Accounting Marketing’s webinar “Anticipate the Future! Marketing Thought Leader Predictions for 2016” at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015 About the event: The market has never been more dynamic or opportunity filled. As an accounting marketer, you must enable yo [...]

Effective Jan. 1, 2016, a taxpayer that does not have an Applicable Financial Statement (“AFS”) can deduct the cost to acquire or produce a unit of property, up to $2,500 per invoice (or per item as substantiated by the invoice), rather than capitalizing the cost. The previous deduction limit was $500 per item. The IRS increased the limit due [...]

By: Karen Baker (Chief Service Officer, State of California and CaliforniaVolunteers) Volunteers are a great resource of additional people that can help a nonprofit fulfill its mission — they represent time, talent, and treasure. When I recently spoke at the GHJ 2015 Nonprofit Conference, I described five “secrets” I’ve identified over my career in the nonprofit ar [...]