News Providers & Publishers: 2010 Final Market Size and Share Report

Author: Ken Doctor, Affiliate Analyst

This report provides an in-depth view of the News Providers & Publishers marketplace, which we size at $93.8 billion in 2010, down 6.0% from 2009 – the largest segment decrease in the information industry. In this report, new this year, we track the print-to-digital revenue transition of the top 25 global news companies, providing further data on how far along the industry finds itself. 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, and 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:
- An overview of the News market, including size and growth data from 2006-2010;
- A comparison of the top 25 News companies by revenue and market share;
- Revenue performance of the top 10 News companies;
- A chart showing market share and growth of the top 10 News companies;
- Data on top News companies’ revenue broken out by content format, business model, and geography;
- A table detailing the size, growth rates, and market shares of the top 50 News publishers and information providers;
- Essential actions for News publishers and information providers to succeed in this market.