Plunkett's Entertainment & Media Industry Almanac 2016

ISBN-13: 9781628313857 / Angielski / Miękka / 2016 / 592 str.

Jack W. Plunkett

Opis

The electronic age is bringing sweeping changes to the world of entertainment, media and publishing. This book covers these exciting developments and provides profiles of 400 leading global firms in film, radio, television, cable, digital content, new media and publishing. It contains thousands of contacts for business and industry leaders, industry associations, Internet sites and other resources. You'll get in-depth profiles of the world's top Entertainment & Media firms: our own unique list of companies that are the leaders in this field, from broadcasters to film production companies, casino operators to theme park companies, publishers of books and magazines to video game designers, and much more. Our corporate profiles include executive contacts, growth plans, financial records, addresses, phone and fax numbers and company descriptions. This innovative book offers unique information, all indexed and cross-indexed for each firm Our industry analysis section provides an exceptional discussion of business and market trends. The book includes statistical tables covering revenues for several industry sectors. Purchasers will find a form in the book enabling them to register for 1-year, 1-seat online access to tools at Plunkett Research Online, including the ability to view the market research/industry trends section and industry statistics. You have access, at no additional charge, to the very latest data posted to Plunkett Research Online. Online tools enable you to search and view selected companies, and then export selected company contact data, including executive names. You'll find a complete overview, industry analysis and market research report in one superb, value-priced package.

Spis treści

• Introduction 1
• How to Use This Book 3
• Chapter 1: Major Trends Affecting the Entertainment & Media Industry 7
• 1) Introduction to the Entertainment & Media Industry 8
• 2) TVs are Internet Ready/Game Consoles and Set Top Accessories Like Roku and Chromecast Stream Content 10
• 3) DVR Market Evolves/Time-Shifting Hurts Advertisers 11
• 4) Apple’s iTunes Set the Standard in the Music Industry, but Digital Sales Slow 13
• 5) Pandora and Spotify Lead in Streaming Music Via Internet Radio but Face New Challenge from Apple Music/SiriusXM Tops 27 Million Subscribers 13
• 6) Broadcast Radio Stations on the Internet/The Era of Digital Radio Begins 15
• 7) Casino Revenues Slow in Macau/Internet Gambling Expands in the U.S. 15
• 8) New Video Game Console Technologies and Features Boost Sales 17
• 9) Reality TV Dominates Broadcast Programming/Falling Ratings Force Networks to Find New Ways to Distribute Content 19
• 10) Cable and Satellite TV Struggle with Cord-Cutting/ Cheaper Streaming Options Proliferate, Including Netflix 20
• 11) Telecom Companies, Including AT&T and Verizon, Compete Fiercely Against Cable in the TV, Internet and Telephone Market 23
• 12) Television Ads Evolve to Face New Challenges, Formats and Online Competitors 23
• 13) Movie Attendance Up/Film Companies Innovate with Digital Projection and Enhanced Cinema Experiences 25
• 14) China and India Expand Film and TV Production Activity 27
• 15) Global Internet Market Tops 3.2 Billion Users/Ultrafast Broadband Expands, both Fixed and Wireless 28
• 16) Entertainment-Based Retailing, including Power Towns 29
• 17) Mobile Videos and TV Gain Smartphone Users 30
• 18) Newspapers and Magazines See Excellent Growth in in Digital Editions and Apps 31
• 19) Tablets and Smartphones Cause Shift in Desktop PC Market 32
• 20) Virtual Worlds Provide Revenue for Games Publishers 33
• 21) Virtual Reality and 3-D Games Open New Opportunities/Immersion Games to Grow 33
• 22) Revenues Continue to Soar for MMORPGs, Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Games 34
• 23) Global Mobile Apps Revenues to Hit $77 Billion Yearly in 2017 35
• 24) Theme Parks Draw Major Investment in China 36
• 25) eBook Sales Slow While Print Books Rebound 36
• Chapter 2: Entertainment & Media Industry Statistics 39
• Entertainment & Media Industry Overview 40
• Estimated U.S. Information & Entertainment Sector Revenues by NAICS Code: 2010-2015 41
• Estimated U.S. Arts, Entertainment & Recreation Services Sector Revenues by NAICS Code: 2010-2015 42
• Personal Consumption Expenditures for Recreation, U.S.: Selected Years, 1995-2014 43
• Newspaper Publishers: Estimated Sources of Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2010-2015 44
• Periodical Publishers: Estimated Sources of Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2010-2015 45
• Book Publishers: Estimated Sources of Revenue, Inventories & Expenses, U.S.: 2010-2015 46
• Motion Picture & Video Industries: Estimated Sources of Revenue, U.S.: 2010-2015 47
• Sound Recording Industries: Estimated Sources of Revenue, U.S.: 2010-2015 48
• Radio Networks & Radio Stations: Estimated Sources of Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2010-2015 49
• Television Broadcasting: Estimated Sources of Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2010-2015 50
• Cable & Other Subscription Programming: Estimated Sources of Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2010-2015 51
• Internet Publishing & Broadcasting & Web Search Portals: Estimated Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2010-2015 52
• Number of Business & Residential High Speed Internet Lines, U.S.: 2008-2015 53
• Estimated Export Revenue for Information Sector Firms, U.S.: 2010-2014 54
• Employment & Earnings in Selected Entertainment & Media Occupations, U.S.: May 2014 55
• Employment in Selected Information & Entertainment Industries, U.S.: 2010-September 2015 56
• Chapter 3: Important Entertainment & Media Industry Contacts 57
• (Addresses, Phone Numbers and Internet Sites)
• Chapter 4: THE ENTERTAINMENT 400: Who They Are and How They Were Chosen 99
• Index of Companies Within Industry Groups 100
• Alphabetical Index 111
• Index of Headquarters Location by U.S. State 115
• Index of Non-U.S. Headquarters Location by Country 118
• Individual Data Profiles on Each of THE ENTERTAINMENT 400 121
• Additional Indexes
• Index of Hot Spots for Advancement for Women/Minorities 532
• Index by Subsidiaries, Brand Names and Selected Affiliations 534
• A Short Entertainment & Media Industry Glossary 559