Media barometer 2013
Given the large number of companies we serve worldwide, we felt we could best serve industry professionals by offering an in-depth look at what’s going on in the industry in both the U.S. and Europe.
Our analysis is focused around three key financial benchmarks – revenue, profitability and cash – drawing comparisons between key media subsectors and between the US and Europe.
Contents
- Global Overview: How did we get here?
- #1: Revenue is growing globally led by Advertising and Communications activities
- #2: Profitability stalled, while net income increased
- #3: How media companies are using their cash
- What does the Future Hold?
Throughout the barometer we have also provided insight into the major risk factors affecting media companies today.
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The good news is that we found that the media industry continues to grow! After a rocky period following the 2008 financial crisis, the media industry seems to be righting itself. The U.S., in particular, is experiencing strong growth with 2012 revenue up at least 7% over the prior year. The majority of this growth comes from new media companies such as Facebook, Google and eBay. That said, challenges certainly remain for U.S. and European-based companies as they face greater regulatory requirements, difficulty with identifying customer demand for new products and responding to their ever-changing preferences.
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