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The Premium Report on Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers contains information used by Marketing Departments in many of the Fortune 1,000 companies and beyond. The report helps identify industry changes, trends, key players, and growth opportunities.

Current State of the Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers Industry

This section provides answers to five fundamental and commonly-asked questions about the industry:
  1. What is the total market size ($ millions)?
  2. How much has the market grown or declined?
  3. Are long term forecasts positive or negative?
  4. How large is the average company?
  5. How many companies are in the industry?

Market Size - Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers

The total U.S. market size for the Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers industry includes all companies, both public and private. In addition to total revenue, the table contains details on employees, companies, and average firm size.

Metrics 2004        2005        2006        2007        2008        2009
Market Size
(Total Industry Sales)
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Total Firms
Total Locations
(Headquarters and Branches)
Total Employees
Average Revenue Per Firm
Average Employees Per Firm
Source: Analysis of US Census data, updated June 8 2010
market size growth Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers
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Market Forecast - Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers

Market forecasts show the long term outlook for the Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers industry. The following five-year forecast utilizes advanced econometric techniques that take into account both short-term and long-term industry trends.

Forecast200920102011201220132014
Revenue ($ billion) AVAILABLE
Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers market forecast & projections
Source: AnythingResearch.com Economic Analysis


Income Statement (Average Financial Metrics) - Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers

Financial metrics provide a snapshot view of an "average" company in the Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers industry. Key business metrics show revenue and operating costs. The data collected is industry-wide, covering both public and private companies in the industry.

Industry AveragePercent of Sales
Total Revenue AVAILABLE
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Operating Revenue
Cost of Goods Sold
Gross Profit

Operating Expenses
Pension, profit sharing plans, stock, annuity
Repairs
Rent paid on business property
Charitable Contributions
Depletion
Domestic production activities deduction
Advertising
Compensation of officers
Salaries and wages
Employee benefit programs
Taxes and Licenses
Bad Debts
Depreciation
Amortization
Other Operating Expenses
Total Operating Expenses
Operating Income
Non-Operating Income
EBIT (Earnings Before Interest and Taxes)
Interest Expense
Earnings Before Taxes
Income Tax
Net Profit
 
Source: Analysis of U.S. federal statistics




Financial Ratio Analysis - Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers

Financial ratios can be used to compare how a company in the Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers industry is performing relative to its peers. Financial ratios are calculated from the industry-average for income statements and balance sheets.

Liquidity Ratios - Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers IndustryIndustry Average
Liquidity Ratios measure how liquid a business is. Bankers and suppliers may use these to determine creditworthiness and identify potential threats to a company's financial viability.
Current Ratio
Measures a firm's ability to pay its debts over the next 12 months.
Included
Quick Ratio (Acid Test)
Calculates liquid assets relative to liabilities, excluding inventories.
Included


Efficiency Ratios - Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers IndustryIndustry Average
Efficiency Ratios measure how quickly products and services sell, and effectively collections policies are implemented.
Receivables Turnover Ratio
If this number is low compared to the industry average, it may mean your payment terms are too lenient or that you are not doing a good enough job on collections.
Included
Average Collection Period
Based on the Receivables Turnover Ratio, this estimates the collection period in days. Calculated as 365 divided by the Receivables Turnover Ratio
Included
Inventory Turnover Ratio
A low turnover rate may point to overstocking, obsolescence, or deficiencies in the product line or marketing effort.
Included
Fixed-Asset Turnover Ratio
Generally, a higher ratio is better, since it indicates the business has less money tied up in fixed assets for each dollar of sales revenue.
Included



Geographic Distribution

The concentration of employees by states indicates how the industry (companies and workforce) is distributed throughout the country.

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Note: Round numbers are estimates. Precise numbers are actuals.
Source: US Census


Compensation & Salary Surveys for Employees Working in Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers

Compensation statistics provides an accurate assessment of jobs in the Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers industry and national salary averages. This information can be used to asses which positions are most common, and high, low, and average annual wages.

TitlePercent of WorkforceBottom Quartile Average (Median) SalaryUpper Quartile
Management occupations 5% AVAILABLE
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Chief executives0%
General and operations managers1%
Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupations 28%
Reporters and correspondents 10%
Editors 9%
Sales and related occupations 15%
Advertising sales agents 10%
Office and administrative support occupations 22%
Production occupations 12%
Transportation and material moving occupations 12%
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers market size


Companies in Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers and Adjacent Industries

CompanyAddressKey Contact
AVAILABLEAVAILABLEAVAILABLE


Public Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers Company News

Web scan for recent news about publicly traded companies in the Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers industry.


Government Contracts Related to Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers

In 2008, the federal government spent a total of $173,591,170 on Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers. It has awarded 4,315 contracts to 1,145 companies, with an average value of $151,608 per company.   

Top government vendors:

Company Federal Contracts Total Award Amount
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The Industry Report on Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers contains the key pieces of information used by strategy and management consultants to identify market trends and accurately measure growth and industry performance.

Current State of the Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers Industry

This section provides answers to five fundamental and commonly-asked questions about the industry:
  1. What is the total market size ($ millions)?
  2. How much has the market grown or declined?
  3. Are long term forecasts positive or negative?
  4. How large is the average company?
  5. How many companies are in the industry?

Market Size - Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers

The total U.S. market size for the Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers industry includes all companies, both public and private. In addition to total revenue, the table contains details on employees, companies, and average firm size.

Metrics 2004        2005        2006        2007        2008        2009
Market Size
(Total Industry Sales)
Available
Included with Instant Access

Order at top of page
Total Firms
Total Locations
(Headquarters and Branches)
Total Employees
Average Revenue Per Firm
Average Employees Per Firm
Source: Analysis of US Census data, updated June 8 2010
market size growth Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers
Charts and graphs can be copied to Microsoft Word and Powerpoint presentations.


Income Statement (Average Financial Metrics) - Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers

Financial metrics provide a snapshot view of an "average" company in the Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers industry. Key business metrics show revenue and operating costs. The data collected is industry-wide, covering both public and private companies in the industry.

Industry AveragePercent of Sales
Total Revenue AVAILABLE
Included in Report

Order at top of page
Operating Revenue
Cost of Goods Sold
Gross Profit

Operating Expenses
Pension, profit sharing plans, stock, annuity
Repairs
Rent paid on business property
Charitable Contributions
Depletion
Domestic production activities deduction
Advertising
Compensation of officers
Salaries and wages
Employee benefit programs
Taxes and Licenses
Bad Debts
Depreciation
Amortization
Other Operating Expenses
Total Operating Expenses
Operating Income
Non-Operating Income
EBIT (Earnings Before Interest and Taxes)
Interest Expense
Earnings Before Taxes
Income Tax
Net Profit
 
Source: Analysis of U.S. federal statistics




Financial Ratio Analysis - Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers

Financial ratios can be used to compare how a company in the Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers industry is performing relative to its peers. Financial ratios are calculated from the industry-average for income statements and balance sheets.

Liquidity Ratios - Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers IndustryIndustry Average
Liquidity Ratios measure how liquid a business is. Bankers and suppliers may use these to determine creditworthiness and identify potential threats to a company's financial viability.
Current Ratio
Measures a firm's ability to pay its debts over the next 12 months.
Included
Quick Ratio (Acid Test)
Calculates liquid assets relative to liabilities, excluding inventories.
Included


Efficiency Ratios - Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers IndustryIndustry Average
Efficiency Ratios measure how quickly products and services sell, and effectively collections policies are implemented.
Receivables Turnover Ratio
If this number is low compared to the industry average, it may mean your payment terms are too lenient or that you are not doing a good enough job on collections.
Included
Average Collection Period
Based on the Receivables Turnover Ratio, this estimates the collection period in days. Calculated as 365 divided by the Receivables Turnover Ratio
Included
Inventory Turnover Ratio
A low turnover rate may point to overstocking, obsolescence, or deficiencies in the product line or marketing effort.
Included
Fixed-Asset Turnover Ratio
Generally, a higher ratio is better, since it indicates the business has less money tied up in fixed assets for each dollar of sales revenue.
Included



Compensation & Salary Surveys for Employees Working in Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers

Compensation statistics provides an accurate assessment of jobs in the Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers industry and national salary averages. This information can be used to asses which positions are most common, and high, low, and average annual wages.

TitlePercent of WorkforceBottom Quartile Average (Median) SalaryUpper Quartile
Management occupations 5% AVAILABLE
Included in Report

Order at top of page
Chief executives0%
General and operations managers1%
Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupations 28%
Reporters and correspondents 10%
Editors 9%
Sales and related occupations 15%
Advertising sales agents 10%
Office and administrative support occupations 22%
Production occupations 12%
Transportation and material moving occupations 12%
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers market size


Companies in Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers and Adjacent Industries

CompanyAddressKey Contact
AVAILABLEAVAILABLEAVAILABLE


Public Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers Company News

Web scan for recent news about publicly traded companies in the Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers industry.





Recent News about Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers

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  • Graphics specialist spreads creativity around: Kara DeMaio has a lot on her palette. She works as a graphics specialist for the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce; she is staff liaison for the chamber's young professional committee, Energy; she freelances through her business, DeMographic Design; and she co-owns JK Events, a party- and event-planning business in Highland.
  • Communications sub-sector focus: Newspaper, Periodical, Book and Directory Publishers: Approximately 8,921 Maryland workers comprise the seasonally adjusted employment base of Newspaper, Periodical, Book and Directory Publishers — making it the second largest employer in the industry. Not unexpectedly, the sub-sector contracted at a double-digit rate between the first quarters of 2008 and 2009. Layoffs in a number of publishing establishments were a significant factor in [...]
  • Communications sub-sector activity: It was a bleak period for the Communications industry between the first quarters of 2008 and 2009, as all but two of the industry components shed jobs. However, significant absolute employment losses were limited to the Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers (-1,633 jobs) and the Wired Telecommunications Carriers (-1,133 jobs) sub-sectors. The remaining sub-sectors, in [...]
  • Communications industry composition: Maryland’s Communications industry houses a variety of unique sub-sectors ranging from newspaper publishing to sound recording industries. During the first quarter of 2009, roughly six out of 10 employees within the industry work force were engaged in the Wired Telecommunication Carriers or the Newspaper, Periodical, Book and Directory Publishers sub-sector. Rounding out the top three employers ...


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