The Solomon Partners Media & Entertainment group provides investment banking services to private and publicly-traded companies ranging from multibillion-dollar global media and entertainment companies to growth-oriented private companies and financial sponsors.
The Media & Entertainment group advises clients in the following areas across the globe:
The group is led by industry veteran Mark Boidman, who has been recognized by industry executives and professional publications as a leading investment banker in the media, entertainment, and technology services sectors.
The group has been recognized as the global authority in all media, entertainment, and tech services outside of the home, including Pro AV, and has advised numerous strategic companies in these areas, including Adams Outdoor Advertising, AMI Entertainment, Broadsign, Cieslok, CityBridge, Clear Channel Outdoor, Creative Mobile Technologies, Exterion Media, GSTV, JCDecaux Interstate, LG, Mood Media, Netflix, New Tradition Media, OUTFRONT Media, Pacific Outdoor, Panasonic, PatientPoint, Qualcomm, Total Outdoor, Van Wagner, and Vector Media. The group has also advised numerous financial firms, including Acon, Ares, General Atlantic, GI Partners, HIG, Providence Equity, Searchlight, and Warburg Pincus.
The team’s extensive track record includes working with clients such as:
We advise clients in Media, Entertainment & Tech Services, including:
Served as strategic and financial advisor to Branded Cities on the sale of its Canadian business to TorQuest
Served as financial advisor to Broadsign on its acquisition of Place Exchange
Served as financial advisor to founder-owned Sounds True on its sale of book and audio original assets to Macmillan Publishers
Served as financial advisor to Advent International on its acquisition of PatientPoint
Served as financial advisor to Creative Outdoor Advertising on its sale to Dominus Capital
Served as financial advisor to GSTV on its sale to MidOcean Partners
Served as financial advisor to the Transaction Committee of VOXX's Board of Directors on its sale to Gentex Corporation
Served as financial advisor to Diggerland USA on its sale to Innovative Attraction Management
Served as financial advisor to OUTFRONT Media on the sale of its Canadian business to Bell Media
Served as financial advisor to Ares in connection with a senior secured credit facility to an out of home media business
Serving as financial advisor to the Special Committee of SiriusXM's Board of Directors on SiriusXM's combination with Liberty SiriusXM Tracking Stock Group
Served as financial advisor to Valpak on its sale to AmatoMartin
By Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Marc S. Cooper Following the 2026 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, I spoke with Solomon’s Head of Media & Entertainment Mark Boidman about the event, including the firm’s first Cannes summit convening senior executives for candid conversations, curated meetings, and networking. Mark, Solomon has attended Cannes Lions…
Where Care Meets Commerce Explore how the rise of point of care (POC) and in-pharmacy media, combined with increased investment in company-owned content studios, is reshaping advertising strategies in Head of Media & Entertainment Mark Boidman ‘s presentation. Discover market trends, growth drivers, and case studies. DOWNLOAD PRESENTATION From Digital Noise to Physical Signal As…
What’s Driving Media & Entertainment Dealmaking? Our latest issue of Media Monthly is now available, offering a look at the innovations reshaping the Media & Entertainment industry. Read our report for key sector updates and trends: Global events fueling a breakout year for advertising spend Convergence of retail media, out of home and on-premise networks…
