News Providers & Publishers: 2009 Market Forecast and Trends Report

Author: Ken Doctor, Affiliate Analyst

This report showcases our forecast for growth and performance through 2012 of the News Providers & Publishers segment, the largest information industry segment Outsell tracks. The report forecasts a 19% revenue decline in 2009 followed by a move back to positive growth in 2010-2012. It provides detailed analysis of market trends, looks at disruptive forces in this segment, and profiles 10 innovative News companies. The report provides advice and essential actions for publishers and information providers that want to create revenue opportunities, attract new buyers, and achieve competitive advantage. Equally, it supports those who cover and need greater understanding of the News segment, including suppliers to the industry, investment bankers and analysts, and journalists. The report includes:

- Outsell’s revenue and growth forecasts through 2012 for the News segment;
- Data on the shocking first-half 2009 revenue performance of the top 10 News companies;
- Analysis of trends in the News segment and in the world economy;
- An overview of the competitive landscape for this segment;
- Outsell’s Leaderboard, mapping 10 News companies on their ability to execute and their innovativeness and market focus;
- Profiles of 10 companies to watch in the News segment;
- Essential actions for publishers to succeed in this market.

Our forecast reports build on our annual market size and market share data and our analysts’ assessment of macroeconomic and geopolitical trends, combined with critical key trends affecting each information industry segment. Our efforts are both top-down and bottom-up and are overlaid with the extensive experience of our individual analysts.