Terms and Conditions

Last updated: September 21, 2023

Please read these terms and conditions carefully before using Our Service.

Interpretation and Definitions

Interpretation

The words of which the initial letter is capitalized have meanings defined under the following conditions. The following definitions shall have the same meaning regardless of whether they appear in singular or in plural.

Definitions

For the purposes of these Terms and Conditions:

Affiliate means an entity that controls, is controlled by or is under common control with a party, where “control” means ownership of 50% or more of the shares, equity interest or other securities entitled to vote for election of directors or other managing authority.

Country refers to: United Arab Emirates

Company (referred to as either “the Company”, “We”, “Us” or “Our” in this Agreement) refers to Blue Ocean Media Partners, 125, The Iridium Building, Umm Suqeim Road Al Barsha, Dubau, UAE.

Device means any device that can access the Service such as a computer, a cellphone or a digital tablet.

Service refers to the Website.

Terms and Conditions (also referred as “Terms”) mean these Terms and Conditions that form the entire agreement between You and the Company regarding the use of the Service. This Terms and Conditions agreement has been created with the help of the Free Terms and Conditions Generator.

Third-party Social Media Service means any services or content (including data, information, products or services) provided by a third-party that may be displayed, included or made available by the Service.

Website refers to Blue Ocean Media Partners, accessible from https://www.blueomp.com

You means the individual accessing or using the Service, or the company, or other legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the Service, as applicable.

Acknowledgment

These are the Terms and Conditions governing the use of this Service and the agreement that operates between You and the Company. These Terms and Conditions set out the rights and obligations of all users regarding the use of the Service.

Your access to and use of the Service is conditioned on Your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms and Conditions. These Terms and Conditions apply to all visitors, users and others who access or use the Service.

By accessing or using the Service You agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If You disagree with any part of these Terms and Conditions then You may not access the Service.

You represent that you are over the age of 18. The Company does not permit those under 18 to use the Service.

Your access to and use of the Service is also conditioned on Your acceptance of and compliance with the Privacy Policy of the Company. Our Privacy Policy describes Our policies and procedures on the collection, use and disclosure of Your personal information when You use the Application or the Website and tells You about Your privacy rights and how the law protects You. Please read Our Privacy Policy carefully before using Our Service.

Links to Other Websites

Our Service may contain links to third-party web sites or services that are not owned or controlled by the Company.

The Company has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third party web sites or services. You further acknowledge and agree that the Company shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content, goods or services available on or through any such web sites or services.

We strongly advise You to read the terms and conditions and privacy policies of any third-party web sites or services that You visit.

Termination

We may terminate or suspend Your access immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if You breach these Terms and Conditions.

Upon termination, Your right to use the Service will cease immediately.

Limitation of Liability

Notwithstanding any damages that You might incur, the entire liability of the Company and any of its suppliers under any provision of this Terms and Your exclusive remedy for all of the foregoing shall be limited to the amount actually paid by You through the Service or 100 USD if You haven’t purchased anything through the Service.

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall the Company or its suppliers be liable for any special, incidental, indirect, or consequential damages whatsoever (including, but not limited to, damages for loss of profits, loss of data or other information, for business interruption, for personal injury, loss of privacy arising out of or in any way related to the use of or inability to use the Service, third-party software and/or third-party hardware used with the Service, or otherwise in connection with any provision of this Terms), even if the Company or any supplier has been advised of the possibility of such damages and even if the remedy fails of its essential purpose.

Some states do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties or limitation of liability for incidental or consequential damages, which means that some of the above limitations may not apply. In these states, each party’s liability will be limited to the greatest extent permitted by law.

“AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” Disclaimer

The Service is provided to You “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” and with all faults and defects without warranty of any kind. To the maximum extent permitted under applicable law, the Company, on its own behalf and on behalf of its Affiliates and its and their respective licensors and service providers, expressly disclaims all warranties, whether express, implied, statutory or otherwise, with respect to the Service, including all implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title and non-infringement, and warranties that may arise out of course of dealing, course of performance, usage or trade practice. Without limitation to the foregoing, the Company provides no warranty or undertaking, and makes no representation of any kind that the Service will meet Your requirements, achieve any intended results, be compatible or work with any other software, applications, systems or services, operate without interruption, meet any performance or reliability standards or be error free or that any errors or defects can or will be corrected.

Without limiting the foregoing, neither the Company nor any of the company’s provider makes any representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied: (i) as to the operation or availability of the Service, or the information, content, and materials or products included thereon; (ii) that the Service will be uninterrupted or error-free; (iii) as to the accuracy, reliability, or currency of any information or content provided through the Service; or (iv) that the Service, its servers, the content, or e-mails sent from or on behalf of the Company are free of viruses, scripts, trojan horses, worms, malware, timebombs or other harmful components.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion of certain types of warranties or limitations on applicable statutory rights of a consumer, so some or all of the above exclusions and limitations may not apply to You. But in such a case the exclusions and limitations set forth in this section shall be applied to the greatest extent enforceable under applicable law.

Governing Law

The laws of the Country, excluding its conflicts of law rules, shall govern this Terms and Your use of the Service. Your use of the Application may also be subject to other local, state, national, or international laws.

Disputes Resolution

If You have any concern or dispute about the Service, You agree to first try to resolve the dispute informally by contacting the Company.

For European Union (EU) Users

If You are a European Union consumer, you will benefit from any mandatory provisions of the law of the country in which you are resident in.

United States Legal Compliance

You represent and warrant that (i) You are not located in a country that is subject to the United States government embargo, or that has been designated by the United States government as a “terrorist supporting” country, and (ii) You are not listed on any United States government list of prohibited or restricted parties.

Severability and Waiver

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision will be changed and interpreted to accomplish the objectives of such provision to the greatest extent possible under applicable law and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

Waiver

Except as provided herein, the failure to exercise a right or to require performance of an obligation under these Terms shall not effect a party’s ability to exercise such right or require such performance at any time thereafter nor shall the waiver of a breach constitute a waiver of any subsequent breach.

Translation Interpretation

These Terms and Conditions may have been translated if We have made them available to You on our Service. You agree that the original English text shall prevail in the case of a dispute.

Changes to These Terms and Conditions

We reserve the right, at Our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material We will make reasonable efforts to provide at least 30 days’ notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at Our sole discretion.

By continuing to access or use Our Service after those revisions become effective, You agree to be bound by the revised terms. If You do not agree to the new terms, in whole or in part, please stop using the website and the Service.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, You can contact us:

By email: info@blueomp.com

By phone number: +971 (0)4 5064547

Venture Capital and Private Equity

Overview

Private equity (PE) firms need a consulting partner that can help them increase confidence, reduce risk, and achieve positive outcomes. Blue Ocean Media Partners is a leading strategy consulting firm that has been working with PE firms for over 30 years. We provide comprehensive support across the full transaction cycle, from identifying attractive companies to commercial due diligence, portfolio company value growth, and exit support.

How we help

  • Identifying attractive companies: We help PE firms identify attractive companies by conducting market research, financial analysis, and due diligence.
  • Commercial due diligence: We perform commercial due diligence on potential investments to assess the business model, competitive landscape, and market opportunity.
  • Portfolio company value growth: We help PE firms grow the value of their portfolio companies by providing strategic advice, operational improvement, and financial planning.
  • Exit support: We help PE firms exit their investments by identifying buyers, negotiating deals, and managing the transition process.

Music & Audio

Overview

The music and radio industries are facing a number of challenges, including:

  • The changing consumption habits of younger generations.
  • The decline of physical music sales.
  • The rise of streaming services.
  • The disruption of new technologies.


Blue Ocean Media Partners helps music and radio industry leaders navigate these challenges by providing strategic advice and counsel.

How we help

  • Understanding the changing consumption habits of younger generations: We help clients understand how iGen, Gen Z, and millennials are changing the way they consume music.
  • Managing the decline of physical music sales: We help clients develop strategies for managing the decline of physical music sales and transitioning to a digital-first business model.
  • Profiting from streaming services: We help clients develop strategies for profiting from streaming services, such as by negotiating favorable deals with distributors and developing exclusive content.
  • Navigating the disruption of new technologies: We help clients understand the implications of new technologies, such as AI and blockchain, and develop strategies for using these technologies to their advantage.

Benefits of working with Blue Ocean Media Partners

  • We have a deep understanding of the music and radio industries and the challenges facing all players.
  • We have a proven track record of helping clients succeed in this dynamic market.
  • We offer a comprehensive suite of services to meet the needs of all clients.
  • We are committed to providing our clients with the best possible advice and support.


If you are interested in learning more about how Blue Ocean Media Partners can help you with your music or radio business, please contact us today.

eSports & Video Games

Overview

The video game business is facing a number of challenges and opportunities, including:

  • The rise of eSports.
  • The development of virtual reality.
  • The changing monetization strategies.
  • The evolving distribution channels.

Blue Ocean Media Partners helps video game industry leaders navigate these challenges and opportunities by providing strategic advice and counsel.

How we help

  • eSports: We help clients understand the eSports ecosystem and how to participate in it.
  • Virtual reality: We help clients assess the potential of virtual reality and develop strategies for its adoption.
  • Monetization: We help clients understand the changing consumer preferences and develop monetization strategies that are both effective and sustainable.
  • Distribution: We help clients understand the evolving distribution channels and develop strategies for reaching their target audiences.

Benefits of working with Blue Ocean Media Partners

  • We have a deep understanding of the video game business and the challenges facing all players.
  • We have a proven track record of helping clients succeed in this dynamic market.
  • We offer a comprehensive suite of services to meet the needs of all clients.
  • We are committed to providing our clients with the best possible advice and support.


If you are interested in learning more about how Blue Ocean Media Partners can help you with your video game business, please contact us today.

Movies & Film Industry

Overview

The movie business is facing a number of challenges and opportunities, including:

  • The changing consumer habits, such as the rise of SVOD and the decline of the sell-through model.
  • The windowing discussion, which is about how to release movies to different platforms at different times.
  • The emergence of new technologies, such as VR and AR.
  • The growth of the Chinese market.
  • The fatigue of movie franchises.


Blue Ocean Media Partners helps movie industry leaders navigate these challenges and opportunities by providing strategic advice and counsel.

How we help

  • Content management: We help clients understand the value of their content and how to optimize its monetization.
  • Windowing strategies: We help clients develop and implement windowing strategies that maximize the value of their content.
  • Home entertainment: We help clients maximize the value of their home entertainment business.
  • Economics/business model: We help clients understand the economics of the movie business and develop sustainable business models.
  • Operations: We help clients reduce costs and improve efficiency.
  • Growth strategy: We help clients develop and execute growth strategies.

Benefits of working with Blue Ocean Media Partners

  • We have a deep understanding of the movie business and the challenges facing all players.
  • We have a proven track record of helping clients succeed in this dynamic market.
  • We offer a comprehensive suite of services to meet the needs of all clients.
  • We are committed to providing our clients with the best possible advice and support.

Sports & Live Events

Overview

The sports and live entertainment industry is facing a number of challenges and opportunities, including:

  • Fan segmentation and lifecycle management: How to maximize the engagement and spending of current fans and cultivate the next generation of fans.
  • Direct-to-consumer digital strategies: How to build meaningful direct digital, social, and mobile relationships with fans alongside traditional linear rights relationships.
  • International go-to-market strategy: How to reach, engage, and monetize fan bases outside of home markets.
  • Live event revenue and fan experience maximization: How to drive attendance, per-caps, and overall fan experience at games, events, and facilities.
  • Rights value maximization: How to maximize the value of live game, digital, and other rights.

How we help

  • Fan segmentation and lifecycle management
  • Direct-to-consumer digital strategies
  • International go-to-market strategy
  • Live event revenue and fan experience maximization
  • Rights value maximization

Site Based Entertainment

Overview

The site-based entertainment industry is growing rapidly, but it is also a very competitive market. Blue Ocean Media Partners helps clients navigate this complex landscape by providing end-to-end support at any stage of the site-based entertainment life cycle.

How we help

  • Commercial case development/revamp: We help clients understand their target audience, the use cases for their site, and how to stand out from the competition. We also help them develop a financial plan and prove ROI.
  • Financial performance evaluation/improvement planning: We help clients understand their key performance metrics, identify areas for improvement, and develop plans to improve their financial performance.
  • Growth plan/market capacity: We help clients understand the market potential for their site, select the right locations, and develop a growth plan.
  • Marketing/product offering: We help clients develop a marketing strategy that resonates with their target audience and optimize their pricing and distribution strategies.

Television & Broadcasting

Overview

The TV industry is undergoing a major transformation, with traditional pay TV losing subscribers and over-the-top (OTT) services gaining traction. Blue Ocean Media Partners helps clients navigate this complex journey by providing insights and strategies for success.

How we help

  • Free to Air Operators – We can help identifying the best strategies to transition value from the traditional ad sales business to the AVOD, FAST arena; identifying winning partnerships to secure long- term growth and cost efficiencies.
  • Pay TV providers: We help pay TV providers understand the future of the industry, forecast subscriber trends, and develop strategies to compete with OTT in the new streaming arena.
  • Investors: We help investors identify good investment opportunities in the TV ecosystem and assess the risks and rewards of each investment.

Streaming & OTT

Overview

The traditional methods for reaching, engaging, and monetizing consumers are breaking down. Blue Ocean Media Partners helps clients navigate this complex journey by providing end-to-end support around the launch and growth of global direct-to-consumer digital services, focusing on over-the-top (OTT) services.

How we help

Commercial case development: We help clients answer key strategic questions, such as:

  • What is the core value proposition of our service offer?
  • How do we manage contention between OTT and other content distribution channels?
  • What is the audience/subscriber potential for our service offer?
  • What mix of business models should we employ?
  • What level of investment is required?

 
Content and feature planning: We help clients prioritize content and features, and assess their relative value to prospective subscribers.

Pricing and packaging: We help clients price their service and develop pricing tiers that maximize revenue.

Tactical subscriber growth support: We help clients drive incremental subscription and reduce churn.

International expansion: We help clients take their domestic service international and prioritize markets for localization.

EDUARD MARTÍ

senior partner, content

As Blueocean Media Partners client advisor, Eduard is responsible for supporting and guiding clients editorially from high-potential content opportunities, negotiating favourable licensing agreements with major distribution companies and securing exclusive content for broadcast.

He leads the trends, insights and data analytics of the media, content and entertainment landscape, keeping abreast of the latest genre trends and developments across multi-platforms.

Eduard further works closely with clients in understanding the optimum monetisation through windowing strategies. His expertise in developing business growth on the FAST market stems from his experience in a variety of markets creating a portfolio of competitive channels.

As an accomplished executive in content strategy, multi-platform programming, and rights management on acquisitions in a transforming era, Eduard´s established track record in the entertainment industry includes international companies from Paramount, FOX, and Mediaset across Free to Air, PayTV, FAST channels and SVOD services. This experience and knowledge has built a strong network of client relationships globally.

Eduard completed an MBA in media companies after graduating as a Telecommunications Engineer, between Madrid, Barcelona and Rome.

 

POLINA YAKOVLEVA

senior partner, business

Polina Yakovleva leads Blueocean Media Partners Content sales and partnerships business.

As a former Director of Content Acquisitions and Programming at Paramount Global, Polina has established a large network of contacts across major content distribution platforms and has negotiated multi millions contents deals with the major streaming plaftorms, free to air networks and pay tv channels across the international markets

With more than 15 years of experience in the media industry, Polina will provide to Blueocean Media Partners clients a strategic advise to define the most efficient content strategy and and then negotiate and obtain the best content agreement across the main international distributors.

RAFFAELE ANNECCHINO

MANAGING PARTNER AND CEO OF BLUE OCEAN MEDIA PARTNERS

Raffaele Annecchino, Managing Partner and CEO of Blueocean Media Partners is a reputable leader in the media and entertainment industry having led as President and CEO of Paramount International, one the world’s largest media and entertainment companies.

During his career Annecchino has led a unique ecosystem of free to air (as Channel 5 in the UK, Network 10 in Australia, Telefe in Argentina and Chilevision in Chile), Pay TV networks (as Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central) and Streaming platforms amnong others. He has driven the transformation of the company towards streaming positioning Paramount+ and Pluto TV as leading players, introducing innovative and transformative strategies that drove long-term growth and financial sustainability.

Annechino has served on the boards of Viacom 18 India, SBS Media in South Korea, and in the newly created streaming platform SkyShowtime. Annecchino is an MBA graduate from I.E Business School and has completed the Media Executive program at renowned Harvard Business School and INSEAD Fontainebleau.