Global Media and Entertainment Industry 2006

Global Media and Entertainment Industry 2006

Show business is linked to the media and entertainment (M&E) industry because it is through media that the news about show business gets across to the masses. The M&E industry is at present going through an upheaval. With technological advances, convergence and fierce competition, the industry has become a battlefield. The global market for M&E industry in 2005 is estimated to be USD1.41 trillion. The industry segments covered in the report are broadcast and cable, television distribution, recorded music, magazine and newspaper publishing.

The comprehensive report covers the macro issues and gives a broad overview of the industry from the global perspective. It consists of ten chapters including the industry overview, growth drivers related to the industry, major issues and challenges the industry has been facing in the recent times, application of technology, major markets, major players driving the industry, regulatory aspects, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and critical success factors related to the industry. Major markets chapter focuses on the trend analysis of the segments covered in the report.

This report also gives the future outlook of the industry. With the improvement in the economies of the countries in terms of increasing GDP, rising consumer expenditure on new media and increasing advertising expenditure, the M&E industry is poised for further growth. The industry is likely to grow at 7.1% till 2009. New spending streams triggered by broadband Internet and wireless technologies will account for a significant portion of total growth in global spending. This report is relevant to all those related to the industry and to those who are keen on having a firsthand overview of the industry. This report will help reader in developing a good understanding of the various segments of the industry.

Countries covered: Europe, UK, Japan and China

Total Pages: 160, Tables: 30, Figures: 98

Show business is linked to the media and entertainment (M&E) industry because it is through media that the news about show business gets across to the masses. The M&E industry is at present going through an upheaval. With technological advances, convergence and fierce competition, the industry has become a battlefield. The global market for M&E industry in 2005 is estimated to be USD1.41 trillion. The industry segments covered in the report are broadcast and cable, television distribution, recorded music, magazine and newspaper publishing.

The comprehensive report covers the macro issues and gives a broad overview of the industry from the global perspective. It consists of ten chapters including the industry overview, growth drivers related to the industry, major issues and challenges the industry has been facing in the recent times, application of technology, major markets, major players driving the industry, regulatory aspects, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and critical success factors related to the industry. Major markets chapter focuses on the trend analysis of the segments covered in the report.

This report also gives the future outlook of the industry. With the improvement in the economies of the countries in terms of increasing GDP, rising consumer expenditure on new media and increasing advertising expenditure, the M&E industry is poised for further growth. The industry is likely to grow at 7.1% till 2009. New spending streams triggered by broadband Internet and wireless technologies will account for a significant portion of total growth in global spending. This report is relevant to all those related to the industry and to those who are keen on having a firsthand overview of the industry. This report will help reader in developing a good understanding of the various segments of the industry.

Countries covered: Europe, UK, Japan and China

Total Pages: 160, Tables: 30, Figures: 98