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The media sector is known to be highly competitive, with that competition driving innovation. Older media businesses have had to grapple with disruptive new entrants. And those new entrants are constantly working to deliver better and more engaging content and user experiences to maintain their advantage. Digitisation has changed how media companies interact with their audience in ways we could not have imagined just a few years ago, but this comes with risk. This report is a deep dive into the data first produced for the report Technology Transformation: Managing Risks in a Changing Landscape. This saw over 500 corporate counsel and risk managers surveyed from multiple industries across the world. Here we look in detail at the 75 respondents from the media sector, and their perspectives on the risks associated with busi­ness-crit­ic­al technologies, including emerging technologies. What did we find? Media is a dynamic sector and can be an early adopter of many novel technologies as companies push for competitive advantages to create and satisfy customer demand. As we look to the future, the sector does seem underprepared in some areas, which is a potential cause for concern. Download the Technology Transformation media sector report now to read aboutThe principal drivers in the adoption of busi­ness-crit­ic­al technology in the media sectorConfidence in managing tech-related risks among senior media executivesFuture threats from new technologies like AI and blockchainWhich plans and processes media companies are putting in place to protect tech in­fra­struc­ture­Cul­tur­al barriers to managing tech risks in the media sectorPreferred approaches to dispute resolution in the media sector

What’s next? In a world of ever-ac­cel­er­at­ing change, staying ahead of the curve and knowing what’s next for your business or sector is essential. At CMS, we see ourselves not only as your legal advisers but also as your business partners. We work together with you to not only resolve current issues but to anticipate future challenges and innovate to meet them. With our latest publication, CMS Next, our experts will regularly offer you insights into and fresh perspectives on a range of issues that businesses have to deal with – from ESG agendas to restructuring after the pandemic or facing the digital transformation. We will also share with you more about the work that we are doing for our clients, helping them innovate, grow and mitigate risk. To be able to provide you with the best support, we immerse ourselves in your world to understand your legal needs and challenges. However, it is equally important that you know who we are and how we can work with you. So, we invite you to meet our experts and catch a glimpse of what is happening inside CMS. Enjoy reading this publication, which we will update regularly with new content. CMS Executive Team

The pandemic that will define 2020 has put many types of intellectual property in the spotlight – particularly, of course, in life sciences. Who will develop an effective vaccine or vaccines for Covid-19...

medium Regulation No. 2017/1001 Since the release of the first edition of this commentary, quite a few important changes have taken place in the realm of EU trade mark law. Most of the reforms proposed...

Editorial Dear Reader, As always, we are pleased to bring you the latest legal developments with this edition of our monthly newsletter, which contains updates on intellectual property, banking and finance...

Editorial We have been deeply saddened by the loss of Jean-Marie De Backer on 16 June 2018. Our founding partner in 1987 and a driving force behind the merger with CMS in 2005, we owe him the success...

Editorial Dear Reader,We are pleased to bring you the latest legal news in our March issue, which contains updates on intellectual property, banking and finance, corporate law, competition, healthcare...

Editorial Dear Reader,We hope that your new year has gotten off to a good start. As always, we are pleased to bring you the latest legal news in our monthly newsletter, which contains updates on banking...

Editorial Dear Reader,We are pleased to announce that we won the Trends Legal Award for Best practices in HR. With the award, the jury rewarded our innovative HR policy, our investment in the personal...

Editorial Dear Reader,After a well-deserved summer holiday, we are pleased to bring you the latest legal news in our September issue, which contains updates on data protection, corporate law, competition...

Editorial I am proud to inform you that in June CMS announced excellent financial results for 2016. The total annual revenues of CMS globally reached EUR 999 million last year. When currency fluctuation...