Media & Entertainment

There are no fields exactly like the entertainment and media industries. They benefit from — and endure— the world's spotlight like no other; they produce and market creativity, not assemblyline products; and they have more individuals in the public eye than does any other field.

With clients among more than a dozen film and television studios, numerous awards program producers, and key notables within the industry, Andrews International boasts unparalleled experience in entertainment and media. The firm has provided
security services for such awards programs as: the AFI Awards, the Daytime Emmys, American Idol, the BET Awards, Latin Emmys, ESPY Awards, and others.

Similarly, Andrews International provides a broad range of security services to numerous media properties, including major corporations publishing a number of newspapers and periodicals, multiple -market television station owners, as well as smaller firms in the areas of broadcasting, printing, publishing, and communications.

Andrews International management initially focuses on threat assessments, situation analysis, and then meticulous planning to identify problems and issues before they arise.

Among the key services provided by the firm are:

• Business consulting and investigations
• Threat assessments
• Stalking investigations
• Employee screening
• Protection of executives and high-profile individuals
• Event venue protection planning and security
• Specialized training for clients' own security personnel
• Technology protection and anti-piracy programs
• Anti-piracy screening security
• Facilities security

Andrews International is a management-and systems-driven company whose professionals have created and constantly refine an approach that evolves to meet the needs of its media and entertainment clients, and others.

Company management works closely with clients to create customized security programs that focus on advance planning and preparation for all contingencies.

The company's web-based workforce management system allows management to integrate personnel scheduling,  accounting, and account performance analysis. Its human resources tool tracks each employee's performance and other information.

Andrews International also excels in account transition, rapidly becoming familiar with the client's needs, processes, polices and systems, in a seamless and transparent manner. The company's
performance score card identifies key drivers that serve as a baseline for performance measurement.

The selection and training of Andrews International personnel are critical to the company's successful track record with entertainment and media companies. The company's rigorous selection process includes thorough testing, background checks, past performance analysis, personality/integrity profiles, and other standards.

A comprehensive training program assures that Andrews International security personnel meet the highest standards of the industry, while personnel retention is much higher than the industry norm due to superior compensation packages and benefits.

Among industry organizations the company is active in are:

• The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce
• American Society of Industrial Security (ASIS)
• Association of Threat Assessment Professionals
  (ATAP)
• International Association of Bomb Technicians and
  Investigators (IABTI)
• Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC)

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