Media & Technology

JM Zell works on behalf of leading media and technology companies to assist with industry specific issues, from navigating dramatic shifts in the competitive landscape, consumer consumption habits, to production and operations means and methods. Our familiarity with industry issues and complex organizational structures combined with our broad real estate knowledge enables our team to develop and implement highly effective real estate strategies that drive value across our clients’ organizations.

Tailored Solutions

JM Zell is trusted to assist media and technology companies with their real estate throughout North America.

Our efforts have resulted in the development of state-of-the-art office and production facilities, upgraded headquarters and field offices to foster collaboration and meet current standards, and lead value maximization, monetization, and disposition efforts of antiquated and underutilized facilities for clients seeking to modernize operations.

Engagements have included but not been limited to one or more of the following core services and related activities:

    • Space use analysis and physical operations planning

    • Complex financial analysis

    • Occupancy strategy (buy vs. lease analysis)

    • Operations budget planning (CAPEX vs. OPEX analysis and strategy)

    • Research and oversight of government/jurisdiction incentive application(s)

    • Due diligence for power feeds, clear sight to satellite, fiber, redundancy, other tech and media-specific requirements

    • Site identification and selection (legal, physical, and financial viability)

    • Transactions (acquisition, disposition, leasing, subleasing, etc.)

    • Due diligence management

    • Legal documentation advisory and support

    • Pre-construction planning and support

    • Contracting strategy and legal document advisory

    • Third-party consultant selection, on-boarding, and oversight

    • Zoning, entitlements, and permitting approval strategy / oversight

    • Construction oversight and reporting

      • Base building, interior renovations, and ground-up construction

    • Furniture, fixtures, and equipment planning / procurement

    • Move management

    • Highest and best use studies with associated financial analysis

    • Zoning and entitlement process management

    • Complex joint venture/ownership structure

    • Monetization strategies and implementation (sale-leaseback, ground lease, third party leasing, etc.)

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