TV Broadcast and Cable Networks
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:
National Cable & Telecommunications Association
Information resources available free online from this trade association include:
Industry Overview
http://www.ncta.com/Resource/Resource/NCTAPublications.aspx
Overview of cable television and related broadband services.
Industry Statistics
http://www.ncta.com/Resource/Resource/NCTAPublications.aspx
Statistical data includes cable subscribers, units, systems, and revenue information, infrastructure
expenditures, broadband deployment, service pricing, and top cable providers.
Satellite Broadcasting & Communications Association
Industry Overview
http://www.sbca.com/receiver-network/index.html
Comprehensive overview of the satellite broadcasting including history, technology, services, programming,
facts and figures, and frequently asked questions. All data is available free online.
Cable Networks
(51321)
Cable, Internet, and Telephone Providers
(51322)
Reports provide in-depth industry analysis and a five-year industry growth forecast, with special
focus on the underlying structure and external forces and relationships that affect an industry and
its performance. Report sections include:
Sample industry report is available free online.
Plunkett Research, Ltd.
Entertainment & Media Industry
http://plunkettresearch.com/Industries/EntertainmentMedia/
Business trends and statistics for the entertainment and media sectors including cable TV. Summary
data free online.
SNL Kagan
Media and Communications
http://www.snl.com/media_comm/
Comprehensive analysis of the cable television, broadband, and broadcast 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 / Telecommunications
http://www.bls.gov/oco/cg/cgs017.htm /
http://www.bls.gov/oco/cg/cgs020.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 available free online.
Industry Market Research Reports
http://www.marketresearch.com
Search for specific terms or keywords
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
Cable Television and Direct Broadcast Satellite Systems
http://www.bizminer.com Search for "515210"
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 Group, Euromonitor,
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
Cable Television and Direct Broadcast Satellite Systems
http://www.bizminer.com Search for "515210"
Five-year comparative financial statement analysis includes income statements with expense detail,
balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key business and financial ratios for cable television and
direct broadcast satellite systems. Reports are available by sales size range, and also in small business,
sole proprietor, and business start up versions. Sample financial reports with detailed financial
ratio analysis can be viewed free online.
SNL Kagan
Media and Communications
http://www.snl.com/media_comm/
Comprehensive analysis of the cable television, broadband, and broadcast 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.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Career Guide to Industries - Broadcasting / Telecommunications
http://www.bls.gov/oco/cg/cgs017.htm /
http://www.bls.gov/oco/cg/cgs020.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 available 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.
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 cable TV stations.
Search for chapter title using Amazon.com's "Search Inside" feature to preview chapter contents.
SNL Kagan
Media and Communications
http://www.snl.com/media_comm/
Comprehensive analysis of the cable television, broadband, and broadcast industries including financial
information and merger and acquisition data. Download product catalog and see individual report descriptions
for more detail.
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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