Former Astellas and Novartis Executive, Seigo Kashii joins NYC Financial Advisory Firm November 15, 2021- Lakewood Advisors, LLC, a boutique New York City based financial Advisory firm announced today that Seigo Kashii, a leader in the Japanese pharmaceutical industry has joined LWA as a Senior Advisor. In that role Mr. Kashii will advise American pharmaceuticalRead more about Lakewood Advisors Expands Japanese Team with Pharmaceutical Industry Leader[…]

Rapid increases in TV streaming activity has prompted Lakewood Advisors Operating Partner Bob Seidel to prepare a mid-year update of his normally annual presentation Broadcasting Trends in the USA. Widely read and quoted by industry leaders, Bob is a former CBS VP of  Engineering & Advanced Technology and President of SMPTE. He is currently Chairman ofRead more about Broadcasting Trends in the USA – September 2021[…]

August 24, 2021 – The Metropolitan Opera today announced that it had reached agreement with the Union representing its orchestra, paving the way for the Opera to reopen in September. Lakewood Advisors Managing Director Edward Grebow served as Financial Advisor to the Orchestra and Music Staff members during its reopening negotiations with Metropolitan Opera management.Read more about Lakewood Advisors Served as Financial Advisor to Metropolitan Opera Orchestra in its Reopening Negotiations[…]

Former CBS VP of  Engineering & Advanced Technology, Bob Seidel is known for his insightful views on broadcast industry trends and technology. His annual presentation Broadcasting Trends in the USA is widely read and quoted by industry leaders. Bob is the former President of SMPTE and currently Chairman of the Engineering & Technology Emmy® CommitteeRead more about Broadcasting Trends in the USA – 2021[…]

A full year has now passed since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result of this crisis America’s business climate changed dramatically and in unexpected ways. As vaccinations become more widespread and business begins to recover, it is a good time to reflect on the past year. Lakewood Advisors, LLC had a remarkablyRead more about A Successful Year in a Challenging Environment[…]

Lakewood Advisors Operating Partner, Robert P. Seidel is the former CBS VP Engineering & Advanced Technology, former President of SMPTE and Chairman of the Engineering & Technology Emmy® Committee of the National Academy of Arts and Sciences. Bob originally prepared this presentation for Lakewood Advisors clients. Download: 2020 USA Broadcasting Trends (PDF)