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Madison Wells Balances Art, Commerce and Audience Demands as Gigi Pritzker’s Banner Backs Movies, TV Shows, Live Events and More

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Madison Wells Media, Gigi Pritzker's independent production company, is adapting to a transforming entertainment marketplace. On Variety's Strictly Business podcast, Pritzker and newly appointed president and chief content officer Dan Steinman discussed the company's strategy for navigating industry challenges across movies, television, and live events. Steinman underscored the economic pressure: even modestly budgeted films carry substantial costs. Pritzker emphasized the need for smarter decision-making as the business continues to evolve.

Source: https://variety.com/2026/film/news/madison-wells-gigi-pri...

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