In this issue of JEGI’s Client Briefing Newsletter, senior executives from the largest media companies provide their insights on the industry and many foresee a strong year ahead and growth in new media.  JEGI is proud to have hosted its annual Consumer Media Luncheon on January 25th at the Four Seasons Restaurant in NYC, highlighted by guest speaker Stephen Lacy, President & CEO, Meredith Corporation.  JEGI Managing Directors Tolman Geffs and David Clark share their perspectives on online video advertising, which is beginning to attract meaningful ad dollars from “traditional” media companies, particularly television.  JEGI’s M&A statistics show that the M&A market continued its fast pace in the first quarter of 2006, as deal volume and value were up strongly versus Q1 2005.  JEGI and Booz Allen Hamilton hosted their bi-annual Emerging Company Dinner on February 6th at the 21 Club in New York City, moderated by Jim Spanfeller, President & CEO, Forbes.com.  The results of the third annual CEIR Index Report showed the overall exhibition industry grew 5.8% in 2005.  David Leichtman, Litigation Partner, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius provides his unique perspectives on the law and litigation surrounding the Google Book Search Project.  Lastly, JEGI highlights its leadership position in M&A, with eight deal closings in the first quarter of 2006. 

For more information about this newsletter or JEGI’s services, contact JEGI’s Chief Marketing Officer Adam Gross at 212-754-0710 or adamg@jegi.com.