Liberman Broadcasting - Competitors

Liberman Broadcasting Competition

Now Viewing Liberman Broadcasting's competition in: Radio Broadcasting and Programming (primary)

Recent Developments

Legislation may Help Internet Radio Services - A bill passed by Congress may help many Internet radio services stay in business, but traditional broadcast radio stations may be negatively impacted if listeners switch to Internet radio. The Webcaster Settlement Act will allow the renegotiation of a royalty rate paid by Internet radio services to the performers and owners of recordings. Many Internet radio services say that a rate set in 2007, but never put into effect, is too high and would force them out of business.

Proposed Legislation Supports Digital Radio - Legislation introduced in Congress would ensure that key consumer electronic devices will be able to receive digital radio signals. The Radio All Digital Channel Receiver Act would mandate that devices designed to receive both Sirius XM Radio service and terrestrial radio be able to receive digital radio as well. Experts say that the legislation would benefit radio broadcasting companies investing in digital broadcasting technology.

Arbitron Sued Over Rating System - The office of New York's attorney general has filed a lawsuit against media ratings company Arbitron. The lawsuit alleges that Arbitron is deceptively claiming that its Portable People Meter system of measuring radio audiences is valid, fair, and representative of diverse radio markets. Radio broadcast companies using Arbitron ratings data to attract advertisers and set ad rates may be negatively impacted if the accuracy of the data is questioned.

Competitive Landscape

Business advertising and consumer demographics drive demand. The profitability of individual companies depends on advertisement volume, programming mix, and efficient operations. Large companies have advantages of market dominance, often owning the only radio stations in a geography. Small companies can compete effectively with special programming or broadcasters who attract large audiences. Average annual revenue per worker is $140,000.

Full Industry Overview For Radio Broadcasting and Programming

Radio Broadcasting and Programming Industry Forecast

from Hoover's/D&B subsidiary First Research

The output of US radio and TV broadcasting is forecast to increase at an annual compounded rate of 4.9 percent between 2008 and 2013.

Radio and TV Broadcasting Growth Level

First Research forecasts are based on INFORUM forecasts that are licensed from the Interindustry Economic Research Fund, Inc. (IERF) in College Park, MD. INFORUM's "interindustry-macro" approach to modeling the economy captures the links between industries and the aggregate economy.