On #GivingTuesday, I’m grateful for A&M’s commitment to our communities. Our teams volunteer, lend expertise, and support causes from youth and education to veterans and crisis relief—showing up and making an impact every day.

Today, sports is a $2.3T+ ecosystem. Smart investors align capital with rights cycles, monetize adjacencies, integrate tech, take a long view, and manage reputational risk: https://www.alvarezandmarsal.com/thought-leadership/winning-strategies-5-moves-for-private-equity-to-unlock-value-in-sports

Change is constant, but transformation is a choice. At A&M, we help leaders turn disruption into momentum, aligning execution with ambition and turning potential into performance through clarity, conviction, and collaboration.

A hidden block for leaders: assuming “If I can do it, so can you.” Meeting people where they are—not expecting them to mirror your path—is what drives real growth and engagement.

https://hbr.org/2025/10/when-setting-the-standard-for-your-team-avoid-this-common-mistake

Happy National Mentoring Day. I’ve had great mentors who made space for me to step up. My approach now: facts first, zero ego, and give people real reps when it counts. That’s how teams grow—by trusting capable people to rise when the pressure’s on.

Technological change in media is relentless. Rising costs, complex operations, and evolving audience expectations challenge creators and distributors alike. At A&M, we help turn disruption into opportunity—optimizing tech, streamlining operations, and enhancing fan engagement.

The Media & Entertainment industry is booming—projected to reach $5.28T by 2032—but growth brings pressure. At A&M, we help PE-backed M&E companies optimize operations, deliver high-quality experiences, and unlock value for sustainable, long-term growth.

Spinning off a company can be costly if you duplicate services the parent handled. An SMO ensures Day 1 runs smoothly, finding efficiencies without disrupting content, talent, or audience experience. At A&M, we help M&E companies unlock value while preserving what makes them special.

The Media & Entertainment sector is booming, but cost control without hurting quality is key. Optimizing tech—streamlining CRMs, ERPs, tools, and licenses—cuts costs, boosts productivity, and accelerates innovation. In M&E, smart tech is the real differentiating advantage.

Optimizing real estate in M&E is about strategy. Consolidate facilities, centralize services, and leverage nearshoring to cut costs, boost efficiency, and scale effectively: https://www.alvarezandmarsal.com/thought-leadership/media-buzz-6-moves-to-add-value-for-private-equity

Leadership is as much about connection as it is execution. Empathy helps us meet people where they are, but teams also need clear guidance and speed. The challenge (and reward) is balancing that human connection with operational excellence. How do you strike that balance?

Three weeks off-grid with Liz in Botswana, Zambia, Sabi Sands & Madagascar brought lessons home: clarity needs space, craft takes patience, and resetting isn’t indulgence—it’s how leaders return sharper for their teams. Grateful for the time and perspective.

The rapid growth within the Media & Entertainment means big opportunities for PE/VC firms, but to take advantage, they must focus on cost optimization. Optimizing operations can unlock substantial value while positioning companies for long-term growth.

The Media & Entertainment sector is booming, but PE/VC firms face a key challenge: cutting costs without hurting content or engagement. But by streamlining operations, leaders can capture efficiencies while respecting creative teams and preserving content quality.

The M&E industry is being reinvented. That's why I’m launching a 6-part series on how PE investors can unlock value—from operations to tech—to navigate disruption and seize new opportunities. Stay tuned!

What makes #consulting impactful isn’t just IQ—it’s thoughtfulness and empathy. Great consultants see patterns, turn them into action, and walk alongside clients and teammates through change. Diversity of thought makes that possible. ‪@bantbreen.bsky.social‬

On July 23, the University of Iowa launched two TRACERS satellites, nearly a decade in the making. Proud of the team whose work will deepen our understanding of Earth’s magnetic shield and solar storms. A powerful reminder of what perseverance and collaboration can achieve. Congrats to all involved!