Media Financial Management Association

What Media Financial Management Association does

Media Financial Management Association (MFM) is a US-based, not-for-profit professional association headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky, serving business and finance executives working in the media and entertainment industry. Its member base spans CFOs, controllers, treasurers, and credit/collections professionals at broadcasters, publishers, streaming platforms, digital media companies, and gaming firms. MFM is governed by a member-elected Board of Directors and is not investor-backed; it operates on a self-sustaining association model.

The association runs an integrated programming stack: paid membership that unlocks NASBA-registered CPE credits, member-only networks segmented by media sub-sector (radio, games, credit, tax, etc.), live and on-demand Town Hall webinars, the weekly MFM SmartBrief newsletter, the monthly member bulletin The Spreadsheet, regional meet-ups in DC, Atlanta, NYC, and LA, and the annual Financial Leaders Forum co-hosted with Financial Executives International. It also operates a Career Center/Job Board with discounted pricing for members and an operational member benefit through a partnership with Creditsafe for credit reports and accounts-receivable tools. There is no proprietary technology product; the digital infrastructure is built on the MemberClicks association management platform and a third-party job board.

MFM monetizes through five primary streams: recurring membership dues, recurring and tiered corporate partnership fees (Platinum and Gold tiers with the Big 4, Oracle, Workday, and other media-services vendors), transaction-based event registration fees for conferences and meet-ups, paid CPE access ($75 per webinar for non-members; included for members), and transaction-based job board postings ($50-$150 for members, $150-$450 for non-members). Effective October 1, 2026, MFM will merge with Financial Executives International, with every member joining FEI and a new Media Finance Section continuing MFM's media-finance programming — a structural change that will fold the association into a broader CFO organization while preserving its vertical focus.

Name

Media Financial Management Association

Legal name

Media Financial Management Association

Website

https://mediafinance.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Media Financial Management Association (MFM) is a US not-for-profit professional association serving CFOs, controllers, treasurers, and credit professionals in the media and entertainment industry, offering CPE-eligible education, sector-specific networks, conferences, newsletters, and a job board.

Ownership category

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Product category

Professional Association Services

akta.pro primary industry

Valuation, M&A & Corporate Development (EDABAJAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Executive Summits & Invitation-Only Forums (MPAGAGAK), Finance & Investment Conferences (MPAGAGAG)

Keywords

• Professional association membership
• Continuing professional education
• Media finance networking
• Industry conferences events
• Credit management services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lexington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees for media and entertainment finance professionals, providing access to networking, education, webinars, CPE credits, and member networks.
2. Job Board/Career Center: Fee-based job posting service for members at discounted rates and non-members at standard rates. Featured listings available at premium pricing.
3. Corporate Partnerships: Platinum and Gold tier corporate partnerships providing sponsorship benefits, conference visibility, advertising in newsletters, and exhibit space at annual conferences.
4. CPE Program: Continuing professional education credits for CPAs and finance professionals through webinars and regional events. Members receive free access; non-members pay $75 per webinar.
5. Event Registration: Conference fees for annual Financial Leaders Forum, Executive Summit, Credit Conference, and Regional Meet Ups. Registration includes meals, sessions, and networking events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

MFM is a not-for-profit professional association that sells annual memberships to media and entertainment finance professionals, providing access to CPE-eligible education, member networks, newsletters, an online job board, regional meet-ups, and the annual Financial Leaders Forum. It supplements membership revenue with tiered corporate partnerships (Platinum/Gold sponsorships), paid job board postings, and non-member webinar fees. The association is transitioning to become the Media Finance Section of Financial Executives International on October 1, 2026.

Product overview

The Media Financial Management Association offers a membership-based professional association platform with multiple interconnected services. The core offering is membership that provides access to CPE-eligible educational webinars, the MFM SmartBrief weekly newsletter, The Spreadsheet monthly bulletin, and the Career Center job board. Members also participate in industry-specific Networks and attend Regional Events and the annual Financial Leaders Forum. The association additionally facilitates a Credit Reports partnership with Creditsafe for member use. These services collectively support media and entertainment finance professionals through knowledge sharing, networking, and career development.

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Products and services

• MFM Membership Annual professional membership in the association providing networking, educational opportunities, and industry-specific information services for media and entertainment finance professionals.
• CPE (Continuing Professional Education) Program NASBA-registered continuing professional education programs offering CPE credits for CPAs and other finance professionals through webinars, regional events, and annual conferences.
• Town Hall Webinars Live and on-demand webinar programs covering topics relevant to media finance, credit management, and industry trends, offering CPE credits to attendees.
• MFM SmartBrief Weekly newsletter curating breaking news, features, and articles specifically for media industry finance and credit professionals, delivered each Tuesday.
• The Spreadsheet Monthly Newsletter Monthly member bulletin with updates on conferences, webinars, network teleconferences, and feature stories on emerging industry issues.
• MFM Career Center / Job Board Online job board listing internships, contract work, part-time, and full-time positions in media and associated industries, with discounted rates for members and featured listings at premium pricing.
• Member Networks Communities of financial professionals across media and entertainment industry sectors that share knowledge, identify educational topics, and track industry trends.
• Financial Leaders Forum (Annual Conference) Annual conference co-hosted with Financial Executives International (FEI) for CFOs, controllers, treasurers, and financial decision-makers across industries, featuring educational sessions, networking, and awards.
• Regional Events / Meet Ups Regional educational and networking events combining CPE-eligible programs with networking opportunities in major cities including DC, Atlanta, NYC, and LA.
• Three Questions Podcast Podcast featuring interviews with industry leaders and discussions on media finance topics and emerging trends.
• Corporate Partnership Program Platinum and Gold tier corporate partnership program providing sponsorship benefits, conference visibility, newsletter advertising, and exhibit space at annual conferences.
• Credit Reports Partnership (with Creditsafe) Partnership-enabled service providing credit reports and accounts receivable management tools for assessing client creditworthiness, with cost savings over previous credit report providers.

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• CreditsafecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMFM partnered with Creditsafe to provide credit reports and accounts receivable management tools to members. The partnership offers creditworthiness assessment of potential clients, accounts receivable enhancement, and cost savings over previous credit report providers.
• Financial Executives International (FEI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMFM announced merger with FEI effective October 1, 2026. Every MFM member will join FEI, and a new Media Finance Section will continue media-finance programming. The 2027 Financial Leaders Forum is co-hosted by both organizations.
• NASBA (National Association of State Boards of Accountancy)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerMFM is registered as a sponsor of continuing professional education on NASBA's National Registry of CPE Sponsors, enabling the association to offer CPE credits to members.
• DEG | The Digital Entertainment GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMFM and DEG co-host educational events in Los Angeles, combining finance and digital entertainment industry focus.
• Szabo Associates (Altus Receivables Management)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum level corporate partner providing media debt collection services. Szabo has been a long-standing supporter of MFM and specializes in media collections.
• BasyscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum level corporate partner providing credit card processing and payment solutions for small businesses.
• CFGIcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum level corporate partner providing finance transformation and business consulting services.
• DeloittecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum level corporate partner providing audit, consulting, financial advisory, risk, tax, and related services to media clients. Deloitte contributes presenters to MFM educational programs.
• Grant Thornton AdvisorycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum level corporate partner providing advisory services to media and entertainment industry clients. Hosts regional events and contributes educational content.
• KPMGcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum level corporate partner providing audit, tax, and advisory services. Supports MFM through sponsorships and contributes content on TMT trends.
• Alloyed (fka SEBPO)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold level corporate partner providing business process outsourcing and services. Co-presents webinars on AI and managed services.
• American ExpressmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold level corporate partner providing payment and financial services to media industry clients.
• Bond & PecaromajorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold level corporate partner providing economic and financial consulting. Co-authors the annual TV Advertising Outlook Report with MFM.
• Latham & WatkinsmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold level corporate partner providing legal services. Contributes expertise on media industry legal matters.
• OraclecoreTechnology or IntegrationGold level corporate partner and technology provider. Oracle Cloud Applications are featured in webinars about AI-powered finance platforms. Sponsors website banners.
• RGPmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold level corporate partner providing consulting and professional services.
• RSM US LLPmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold level corporate partner providing audit, tax, and consulting services to middle market companies including media industry clients.
• WorkdaycoreTechnology or IntegrationGold level corporate partner providing enterprise cloud applications for finance and HR. Featured in webinar content and sponsors website banners.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• NATPE (National Association of Television Program Executives): Professional association for the global television industry offering conferences, awards, and member programming. Comparable media-industry association with a strong conference-and-events business model serving entertainment professionals.
• Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB): Trade association for the digital advertising and marketing ecosystem, offering events, research, and member networks. Comparable in serving media-industry finance and business professionals with conferences, education, and corporate partnerships.
• Institute of Management Accountants (IMA): Global professional association for management accountants and finance professionals offering CMA certification, CPE, conferences, and member networks. Closely comparable membership-association model serving enterprise finance practitioners, though less media-vertical focused than MFM.
• National Association of Broadcasters (NAB): Trade association for the US broadcasting industry offering advocacy, conferences (NAB Show), and member programming. Comparable industry-specific association model serving media companies, though broader in scope beyond finance.
• Financial Executives International (FEI): A US-based professional association for senior financial executives (CFOs, controllers, treasurers) that MFM is merging with on October 1, 2026. Highly comparable in mission, member profile (enterprise finance executives), and product mix (CPE, conferences, networking, advocacy), and is the most directly relevant peer given the impending structural combination.
• CTAM (Cable & Telecommunications Association for Marketing): Industry association for cable, broadband, and telecommunications marketing and finance professionals, offering education, executive programs, and networking. Highly comparable vertical-focused association model with industry-specific CPE and conferences.
• Association for Financial Professionals (AFP): Professional society for treasury, corporate finance, and financial planning & analysis professionals offering certification, conferences, and networking. Comparable in serving enterprise finance executives with subscription dues, CPE programming, and an annual conference.
• Digital Entertainment Group (DEG): Industry association promoting digital home entertainment, including streaming and electronic sell-through. Already a strategic co-host partner with MFM for Los Angeles events, indicating directly comparable media-industry association mission and audience overlap.

Broad incumbents

• AICPA: The largest US professional membership organization for CPAs, offering CPE, conferences, credentials, and advocacy. Overlaps with MFM in serving licensed CPAs needing CPE credits, but operates at vastly greater scale and breadth rather than in a media-industry vertical.
• CFA Institute: Global association for investment professionals offering the CFA charter, continuing education, and conferences. Comparable professional association structure for finance practitioners, though its members are primarily investment-focused rather than corporate media finance.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/MediaFinance
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCMAEc9VVpQJB_X-IcxxZlyw
• Facebookfacebook.com/MediaFinancialManagement
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/media-financial-management-association

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