May 2025

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The 2025 MFM Annual Conference is the industry's largest gathering of media and entertainment finance professionals. Attendees will find out why their colleagues plan for this event every year—and why this year's is particularly critical—as companies in every business sector must address new challenges. This is the meeting place for learning, discussion, and solutions.


Educational Program highlights include:

  • A panel of award-winning CFOs discussing how they are dealing with the industry maelstrom and preparing for the continued turbulence ahead
  • A keynote address from the Washington Post’s Chief Technology Officer on how AI is changing the face of the media industry
  • Industry Roundtables where you can roll up your sleeves and speak with peers about ways to solve the biggest challenges you face
  • 25+ Educational Breakouts on TODAY's topics
  • Information you can utilize and bring back to your team so you are prepared for all the challenges you may face throughout the upcoming year
  • And so much more!


Daily Networking events including:

  • Welcome Reception for all attendees to meet new and past colleagues, the board of directors and MFM team. Background music provided by MFM member and exhibitor, George Stella and friends. Sponsor for this networking event is Hearst Television.
  • Innovation Center where you can visit with exhibitors and hear about all the products and services needed to assist you in your day-to-day operations
  • Opening Night Reception in Innovation Center and an off-site event Boat Cruise on the Potomac River. Enjoy a buffet dinner and a sightseeing tour of Washington, DC. This networking event is sponsored by Szabo Associates, Nexstar Media Group and MFM.
  • The annual Tuesday evening concert with BMI up-and-coming singer/songwriters. This year Catie Offerman will share her talents with the attendees.
  • And much, much more!


Details and more information can be found on the MFM website! Click the button below to see what is instore for our 400+ attendees! It's not to late to join us!

Details & Agenda

UPCOMING EVENTS

The MFM National Media Credit Conference is scheduled for Wednesday, November 12 at the Grant Thornton offices in New York City.


Industry members can pre-register for this FREE educational program below. Associate/Vendor members can attend for $250.


The MFM National Media Credit Conference is THE event for credit, collections, and order-to-cash professionals in the media and entertainment industry. The program will include relevant and timely presentations that will help you improve your technical knowledge, better understand how technology can streamline operations, and enhance your leadership, communications, and management abilities – skills critical to your career advancement.

 

Plus, you will have the chance to network with dozens of your colleagues from the media and entertainment industry, and meet with best-in-class sponsors and exhibitors in an informal setting conducive to productive conversations. Your FREE registration includes a continental breakfast, buffet lunch, and cocktail reception.

 

All members of the credit and collections community are welcome – MFM members and non-members. Don’t just mark your calendars – sign-up today!


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TOWN HALL WEBINARS

MFM proudly provides webinars every month at no charge to members and each offering a minimum of 1 CPE credit. Recordings of past Webinars are available on the MFM Knowledge Center.


Why Putting People First is the Key to Solving Your Business’s Toughest Challenges, presented by RGP

May 6 | 1:00pm CT

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ATSC 3.0 and Datacasting, presented by The E.W. Scripps Company

June 4 | 1:00pm CT

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AI, Accounting & Finance Transformation, presented by RGP

June 10 | 1:00pm CT

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To suggest topics and/or presenters, please email amy.burton@mediafinance.org


MFM Calendar of Events

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NETWORKS

Share your professional talents, ideas and recommendations with peers who also have your passion for success within your specific media and entertainment finance practice. There's a network for everyone!

AUDIT & COMPLIANCE

May 7 | 1:00-2:00pm CT

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CUSTOMER FINANCE OPERATIONS

May 8 | 1:00pm-2:00pm CT

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GAMES

June 12| 3:00pm-4:00pm CT

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CUSTOMER FINANCE OPERATIONS

June 17| 1:00pm-2:00pm CT

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TELEVISION

June 24| 3:00pm-4:00pm CT

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ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

June 26| 1:00pm-2:00pm CT

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Questions or to join a network? Please email amy.burton@mediafinance.org.

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YOUR MFM

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CONGRATULATIONS TO 2025 AWARD WINNERS


Jeana K. Stanley Memorial Award

  • Asif Sadiq, Warner Bros Discovery


MFM Rainmaker Award:

  • Victor Kao, RSM US LLP
  • Mary McKenna, NBCUniversal
  • Lucy Rutishauser, Sinclair, Inc.


Peter F. Szabo Career Achievement Award

  • Edward Ienner, Dotdash Meredith


Steve McIntosh Memorial Scholarship

  • Taylor Hampton, Sinclair, Inc.
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