The move comes amid a broader pivot toward premium programming.

Those efforts took shape just before Covid upended the production sector.

Multi-faceted deals were structured by coveredadvertisingand international ancillary arrangements.

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GroupM Motion Entertainment will also aim to provide a clear access point for media partners and entertainment creators.

With increasing competition for consumer attention, purposeful and creative storytelling is now a required ingredient for brands.

This offering provides an effective partnership for media and creative to engage intentionally, and at scale.

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These factors bring new challenges and opportunities for funding, development, and monetization of premium entertainment.

Peter White contributed to this report.