Media Deals From Distress to Billions - Inside the minds of moguls making billion-dollar moves.

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M&A Advisor Podcast

M&A Advisor

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Media Deals From Distress to Billions - Inside the minds of moguls making billion-dollar moves.

M&A Advisor Podcast

24 minutes 15 seconds

4 months ago

Media Deals From Distress to Billions - Inside the minds of moguls making billion-dollar moves.

What do a failing Mediterranean restaurant chain, Rupert Murdoch’s media empire, and a Netflix-for-sports company have in common? Billion-dollar strategy, high-stakes decisions, and unexpected winners. This episode dives into the real-world deal drama behind massive media moves and distressed asset turnarounds—with war stories you won't forget.Welcome back to this fireside chat from the Deal Forum at the 2025 Distressed Investing Summit, held on March 24–25 in New York City. This insightful conversation between R. Brandon Sokol, Global Head of Corporate Development and M&A at News Corp, and Tom Goldblatt, Managing Partner at Ravinia Capital, has been repurposed into a podcast episode. We believe the key takeaways from their discussion are both relevant and timeless for discerning professionals in M&A, restructuring, and corporate finance.In this power-packed episode, our thought leaders- R. Brandon Sokol and Tom Goldblatt share the raw, behind-the-scenes playbook of billion-dollar media transactions and fast-paced distressed sales.From News Corp’s strategic divestiture of Foxtel to DAZN, to the surprising auction-day twist that saved Roti Mediterranean Grill, you’ll hear:✅ How billion-dollar deals are structured behind closed doors✅ Why broad vs. focused M&A processes can make or break outcomes✅ Insider tactics from bankruptcy sales and auction strategies✅ Why emotional attachment, market timing, and due diligence matter more than everMiss this episode, miss the edge. M&A pros, dealmakers, investors—this episode is your playbook.Attention M&A Professionals and Dealmakers! The M&A Advisor warmly invites you to join our industry experts and thought leaders at the 2025 Leadership in Dealmaking Summit on September 15 & 16 at the heart of vibrant New York, City. Hurry and register now! Click here:https://events.maadvisor.com/2025LeadershipInDealmakingSummitDo you want to know more about The M&A Advisor? Please visit us at https://maadvisor.comLove our podcasts? Subscribe to our M&A Advisor Podcast in Spotify, Apple Podcast, and YouTube.Finally, subscribe to our email newsletter by clicking the link: https://maadvisor.com/maalerts/subscribeTill next time, stay tuned and happy dealing!