Radio Broadcasting and Programming
http://www.firstresearch.com
Profiles cover key aspects of an industry's size, scope, and operations, recent news and developments,
industry trends, risks, and opportunities, and include a five-year industry forecast. Profiles are
updated quarterly and include:
BIA Financial Network
Information resources available from this organization include:
BIA's State of the Radio Industry
http://www.bia.com/
Select "Publications - Industry Briefs & Reports"
Overview of the radio industry with a focus on transaction trends. Available free online.
Investing in Radio Market Reports
http://www.bia.com/publications_reference_radio.asp
Reports include historical and projected market demographic and financial statistics, station
competitive and performance information, estimated advertising revenues, technical data, ownership
and acquisition information, and more.
National Association of Broadcasters
Radio and Television Industry Publications
http://www.nab.org/ Select "NAB Store"
Comprehensive analysis of the radio and television industries including financial, compensation, and
transaction data. Browse by category or topic or search for subject; see individual publications descriptions
for more detail.
Radio Broadcasting
http://www.ibisworld.com
Reports provide in-depth industry analysis and a five-year industry forecast, with special focus on
the underlying structure and external forces and relationships that affect an industry and its performance.
Report sections include:
Plunkett Research, Ltd.
Entertainment & Media Industry
http://plunkettresearch.com/Industries/EntertainmentMedia/
Business trends and statistics for the entertainment and media sectors including radio broadcasting.
Summary data free online.
SNL Kagan
Media and Communications
http://www.snl.com/media_comm/
Comprehensive analysis of the radio and television industries including financial information and
merger and acquisition data. Download product catalog and see individual report descriptions for more
detail.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Career Guide to Industries - Broadcasting
http://www.bls.gov/oco/cg/cgs017.htm
Information provided includes a description of the nature of the work, number and types of jobs, education
and training, wages and earnings, employment outlook, and sources for additional information. All
information is free online.
Industry Market Research Reports
http://www.marketresearch.com
In-depth business market research reports include information on market size and market segmentation;
marketing strategy; product and market forecasts; business trends, risks, and opportunities; key participant
profiles; market share data; and more. Summary abstract and detailed table of contents for each market
research report is accessible free online.
Industry Market Analysis Reports
http://www.bizminer.com
Industry statistics include industry sales and sales trends, market size and market share by sales
class, average company sales and sales per employee, staffing and employment trends, business start
up activity and failure rates, and other business statistics on a national, state, and metropolitan
area level. Sample market analysis reports can be viewed free online.
More Industry Research and Analysis
For more business research and analysis available from Standard & Poor's, Freedonia, Euromonitor,
Dun & Bradstreet, and other sources—including key business statistics, market research and analysis,
and business trends and forecasts for a wide range of industries, see
Industry Overview, Issues, Trends, and Outlook.
Industry Financial Ratios
http://www.bizminer.com
Five-year comparative financial statement analysis includes income statements with expense detail,
balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key business and financial ratios. Reports are available
by sales size range, and also in small business, sole proprietor, and business start up versions.
Sample reports with detailed financial ratio analysis can be viewed free online.
National Association of Broadcasters
Radio and Television Industry Publications
http://www.nab.org/ Select "NAB Store"
Comprehensive analysis of the radio and television industries including financial, compensation, and
transaction data. Browse by category or topic or search for subject; see individual publications descriptions
for more detail.
SNL Kagan
Media and Communications
http://www.snl.com/media_comm/
Comprehensive analysis of the radio and television industries including financial information and
merger and acquisition data. Download product catalog and see individual report descriptions for more
detail.
More Industry Financial Analysis
For more business financial information and analysis available from Integra Information, RMA Annual Financial Statement Studies, and other sources—including financial statements, financial ratios, and other key performance indicators and benchmarks for a wide range of industries, see Industry Financial Information and Financial Ratios.
National Association of Broadcasters
Radio and Television Industry Publications
http://www.nab.org/ Select "NAB Store"
Comprehensive analysis of the radio and television industries including financial, compensation, and
transaction data. Browse by category or topic or search for subject; see individual publications descriptions
for more detail.
ERI Economic Research Institute
Radio and Television Broadcasting Salary Survey
http://salary-surveys.erieri.com/
Survey provides compensation data for executive, management, and hourly personnel on a national and
state level by company size. Complete listing of job positions included in the survey and sample pages
for selected positions are accessible free online.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Career Guide to Industries - Broadcasting
http://www.bls.gov/oco/cg/cgs017.htm
Information provided includes a description of the nature of the work, number and types of jobs, education
and training, wages and earnings, employment outlook, and sources for additional information. All
information is free online.
JobStar.Org Profession-Specific Salary Surveys
Media
http://jobstar.org/tools/salary/sal-prof.php
Compensation surveys covering industry personnel. All data is free online.
Officer Compensation ExpenseSee "
BizMiner Industry Financial Ratios" above for report including this data.
Five-year comparative financial analysis details officer compensation expense in both dollars and as a percentage of sales. Available by sales size range, and also in small business, sole proprietor, and business start up versions. Sample financial reports can be viewed free online.
More Compensation and Salary Data
For more compensation and salary survey data available from ERI Economic Research Institute, PayScale, Salary.com, and other sources—including average salary, salary range, incentive compensation, and employee benefits information for a wide range of jobs and industries, see Compensation and Salary Surveys.
BIA Financial Network
Investing in Radio Market Reports
http://www.bia.com/publications_reference_radio.asp
Reports include historical and projected market demographic and financial statistics, station competitive
and performance information, estimated advertising revenues, technical data, ownership and acquisition
information, and more.
National Association of Broadcasters
Radio and Television Industry Publications
http://www.nab.org/ Select "NAB Store"
Comprehensive analysis of the radio and television industries including financial, compensation, and
transaction data. Browse by category or topic or search for subject; see individual publications descriptions
for more detail.
SNL Kagan
Media and Communications
http://www.snl.com/media_comm/
Comprehensive analysis of the radio and television industries including financial information and
merger and acquisition data. Download product catalog and see individual report descriptions for more
detail.
The Handbook of Advanced Business Valuation
Chapter 21 - Valuing Radio Broadcasting Companies
Robert F. Reilly and Robert P. Schweihs, McGraw-Hill, 1999
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0071347690/wwwvaluationreso/
Chapter addresses valuation issues, methods, and trends specific to radio broadcasting companies.
Search for chapter title using Amazon.com's "Search Inside" feature to preview chapter contents.
The Handbook of Business Valuation
Chapter 26 - Valuing Radio and Cable TV Stations
Thomas L. West and Jeffrey D. Jones, John Wiley & Sons, 1999
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0471297879/wwwvaluationreso/
Includes rules of thumb and several chapters on specific industries, including radio stations. Search
for chapter title using Amazon.com's "Search Inside" feature to preview chapter contents.
BVMarketData
Private Company Sales Transactions Databases
Pratt's Stats® http://www.bvmarketdata.com/PSAdvSearch.asp
BIZCOMPS® http://www.bvmarketdata.com/BIZAdvSearch.asp
Free "Visitor Search" allows users to search thousands of private company sales transactions by SIC Code, NAICS Code, or business description for comparable business sale transaction data, including revenue, earnings, and EBITDA multiples. Data can be purchased as a single report or by subscription.
More Business Sale Transaction Data
For more business sale transaction data available from BizBuySell®, Done Deals, MergerStat, Public Stats™, and other sources for a wide range of industries, see Business Valuation Multiples and Merger & Acquisition Transaction Data.
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