Entertainment
The entertainment industry is made up of multiple, distinct sub-markets. One way to break it down is to consider the content or activity type, for example:
Digital content, inclusive of video streaming and downloads, news access and subscriptions, audio content purchases (i.e., books, stories, music, podcasts), and video games (i.e., game purchases, in-game purchases)
Events , inclusive of events ticketing to sports games , concerts, etc .
Online gaming and betting, inclusive of sports betting, casino games, and other wager-based betting experiences
Another way to consider the market is by the key players, like Consumers, Content Creators, Distributors/Platforms, and Advertisers. In either instance, if you are an organization working within one of these markets, you offer end users access to fun and leisure, and end users have high expectations for related experiences – including payments. As a result, you must take a more systematic and intentional approach to your payments strategy.
Glenbrook supports entertainment companies to address the following common questions
How should our payments strategy support our growth strategy?
How should we support tokenization, if at all?
What fraud vectors should we be most concerned about and how do we best mitigate those?
What is the optimal team configuration to support our payments strategy?
What is the optimal architecture to support our objectives?
Are we using the right payments partners?
What orchestration approaches are most meaningful to us?
Are we exposed to churn risk? If so, how do we best manage it?
Our Clients
Gaming Companies
Event Ticket Marketplaces
Newspapers
Digital Music & Audiobook Services
Video Streaming Services
Other Entertainment Companies
Entertainment Case Studies
Resources
Articles
Glenbrook shares our perspectives on activities in the industry.
Demystifying Payments Orchestration: Part 3 – Defining the Payments Orchestration Landscape
The 5 payments orchestration implementation models explored in this post reflect a spectrum of control, customization, and complexity. Understanding the distinct characteristics and where each orchestration model excels and where it introduces risk or limitations is essential for selecting the right fit.
We (Really) Can’t Stop Talking About Tokenization: A 2025 Update
Glenbrook’s Chris Uriarte unpacks network tokenization updates from Visa and Mastercard.
Celebrating the Expansion of Glenbrook’s Leadership Team
Glenbrook is celebrating the expansion of its leadership team by announcing the promotions of Simon Skinner and Joanna Wisniecka to Associate Partner.
Podcasts
Glenbrook speaks with industry leaders to share a variety of perspectives on the latest payments trends and activities.
Episode 279 – Fanning the Flames – Money 20/20 2025 Recap
Chris Uriarte and Drew Edmond are back from Money 20/20 and join Yvette Bohanan on this episode to provide their insights on the prevailing themes and standout announcements.
Tune in to also hear tips for navigating the conference and overall thoughts on the evolution of Money 20/20 and other industry events.
Episode 278 – From Prefunding to Flow: Rethinking Global Settlement, with Mouloukou Sanoh, MANSA
In this episode, Yvette Bohanan and Ashley Lannquist welcome Mouloukou Sanoh, CEO and Co-Founder of MANSA, to explore liquidity challenges in cross-border payments, the transformative potential of stablecoins in emerging markets, and the strategic role of fintechs and banks in evolving global payment infrastructures.
Episode 277 – Fanning the Flames – Recent Developments in Agent Protocols
Tune in for a fly-on-the-wall perspective with Russ Jones and Yvette Bohanan in this bonus Fanning the Flames on recent developments in agent protocols.
News
Glenbrook objectively curates the news to keep you abreast of important daily headlines in payments.
Wirex and Stellar Go Live with Dual-Stablecoin Visa Settlement in USDC and EURC for 7 Million+ Users
"Wirex, a global leader in digital payments and principal member of Visa, has announced that dual-stablecoin settlement using USDC and EURC on the Stellar blockchain is now live, marking a major milestone in blockchain-powered finance. This rollout, in partnership...
Slope and Samsung Bring Net 60/90 to Samsung Business Checkout, Powered by Real-Time AI Underwriting
"Slope, the AI-powered credit and risk infrastructure provider backed by J.P. Morgan and Samsung Electronics America, announced a partnership to offer U.S. business buyers flexible payment options directly within Samsung Business checkout. Eligible buyers will see...
Another Merchant Lawsuit Settlement Is Reached, This One on EMV-Related Chargebacks
"The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York announced a $231.7 million settlement was reached Oct. 17 in the class action lawsuit B & R Supermarket, Inc., et al. v. Visa, Inc. et al., Case No. 1:17-cv-02738-BMC-JAM (E.D.N.Y.). The suit alleged...
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