Radio Broadcasting & Programming
Industry Description
The US radio broadcasting and programming industry includes about 4,000 companies with combined annual revenue of about $16 billion. Major companies include CBS Radio, Clear Channel Communications, Cumulus Media, Entercom Communications, and Sirius XM Radio. The industry is concentrated: the 50 largest companies account for about 75 percent of revenue.
SIC: 4832
NAICS: 515111, 515112
NAICS: 515111, 515112
Related Industries:
Advertising & Marketing Services, TV Broadcast & Cable Networks, TV Program Production & Distribution, Telecommunications Equipment Manufacturing, Telecommunications ServicesTo get access to the full industry record, register now.
Top 5 Companies
| Company | Sales | Location |
|---|---|---|
| NEWS CORPORATION | 32,996.00M | Surry Hills, Nsw |
| Gh Giga Hertz HB | 5,461.76M | |
| RETI TELEVISIVE ITALIANE SPA | 3,743.46M | Cologno Monzese, Mi |
| DMG RADIO (COASTAL) PTY LTD | 3,624.33M | Adelaide, Sa |
| SIRIUS XM Radio Inc. | 3,014.52M | New York, NY |
Trends
Station Consolidation - Consolidation is increasing among radio stations, which generally are...
Industry Indicator
US corporate profits, an indicator of corporate demand for radio advertising, rose 7.9 percent in the third quarter of 2011 compared to the same period in 2010.
Quarterly Industry Update
Radio Dominates In-Car Media - Broadcast radio reigned as the dominant media for in-car listening in 2011, according to Arbitron. AM/FM radio accounted for 84 percent of media used in...


