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Omaha World-Herald Company Overview

Address

1314 Douglas St.,
Ste. 1500 Omaha, 
NE 68102 United States
Phone: 402-444-1000

Company Description

This company brings the world of news to the Great Plains. Omaha World-Herald Company publishes a number of daily newspapers in Iowa and Nebraska. It flagship Omaha World-Herald (Nebraska) boasts a circulation of more than 160,000. Its other papers include the Ames Tribune (Iowa), Grand Island Independent (Nebraska), and Scottsbluff Star-Herald (Nebraska). In addition, Omaha World-Herald Company operates more than 20 non-daily community papers, online local news sites, and direct marketing unit World Marketing. The Omaha World-Herald Company was acquired by billionaire Warren Buffett's investment firm, Berkshire Hathaway in 2012.

Omaha World-Herald Company Company Profile Report

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Hoover's industry experts provide proprietary editorial analysis supplemented with content from multiple data sources to bring you the Company Profile Report. The depth of each report varies, so be sure to view the sample and review the report contents listed next.

 

Sections Included in Report

  • Company Overview
  • Company Description
  • People
  • Biographies
  • Historical Events
  • Industry Information
  • Competitors List

    Company Profile Report Highlights

    • Company Description

      Quickly grasp how a company operates and understand its current business environment.

    • Industry Information

      Identify the often times disparate industries a company does business in, and find the corresponding SIC and NAICS codes.

    • Biographies

      Learn the background and technology interests of the company's executives, to better understand possible growth directions.

    • Company History

      When you want to know where a company is going, you'll be helped by first knowing where it's been. Use this to get up to speed on a company's history.

    • Key People

      Uncover the roles and responsibilities of the management team and identify the correct decision maker, so you are sure to talk to the right contact.

    • Company Financials

      Review key financial information to gauge health and growth potential.

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    Newspaper Publishers Industry Report

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    Overview

    The US newspaper publishing industry includes about 5,000 companies with combined annual revenue of about $35 billion. Large companies include Gannett, McClatchy, Advance Publications, Tribune Company, The Washington Post Company, and The New York Times Company. The industry is highly concentrated: the top 50 companies control almost 80 percent of the market. Many of the larger companies also own and operate TV stations.

    SIC: 2711

    NAICS: 511110

     

    Sample Questions & Answers

    How does the company deal with shifting advertising demand?

    Almost three-quarters of newspaper revenue comes from advertising, which typically falls during business slowdowns. Likewise, 75 percent of newspaper ad revenue is from local and national retailers, including clothing, shoe, and grocery stores; car...

     

    How does the company mitigate high newsprint and ink costs?

    Newsprint and ink costs dramatically impact newspaper publishers – newsprint is the second-largest cost after personnel and fluctuates greatly. Prices for newsprint routinely vary 35 percent or more within a year. Newspaper publishers have fewer...

     

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    General Report Description

    Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

     

    Sections Included in Report

    • Industry Overview
    • Quarterly Industry Update
    • Business Challenges
    • Trends and Opportunities
    • Call Preparation Questions
    • Financial Information
    • Industry Forecast
    • Website and Media Links
    • Glossary of Acronyms

      Industry Report Highlights:

      • Recent Developments

        Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

      • Trends & Opportunities

        Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

      • Call Preparation Questions

        Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.

      • Industry Forecast

        Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.

      • Business Challenges

        Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

      • Executive Insight

        Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

      • Financial Information

        Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

      • Web Links & Acronyms

        Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

      Newspaper Publishers Industry Report

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      Professional Services Sector Industry Report

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      Overview

      The US professional services industry includes about 770,000 firms with combined annual revenue of more than $1 trillion. Major firms include Booz Allen Hamilton, Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC), Gensler, IBM, Jacobs Engineering Group, Omnicom, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom. The industry is highly fragmented: the 50 largest firms account for less than 20 percent of revenue.

      SIC: 8743, 8999, 0781, 0741, 7335, 4731, 5199, 6541, 7221, 7291, 7311, 7312, 7313, 7319, 7331, 8742, 7336, 7361, 7371, 7373, 7376, 7379, 7389, 7819, 8111, 8711, 8712, 8713, 8721, 8731, 8732, 8734, 8741

      NAICS: 541940, 541990, 541110, 541120, 541191, 541199, 541211, 541213, 541214, 541219, 541310, 541430, 541490, 541511, 541512, 541513, 541519, 541611, 541612, 541613, 541614, 541618, 541620, 541690, 541711, 541712, 541720, 541810, 541820, 541830, 541840, 541850, 541860, 541870, 541890, 541910, 541921, 541922, 541930, 541320, 541330, 541340, 541350, 541360, 541370, 541380, 541410, 541420

       

      Sample Questions & Answers

      How does the firm adapt to lower demand during economic slowdowns?

      Many corporate customers cut outside expenses or delay major projects when profits are low. The revenue of many professional firms dropped during the late 2000s recession; particularly hard-hit were advertising, engineering, and IT services firms.

       

      How does the firm mitigate the risk that customers will sue?

      Because of the greater involvement of professional firms in the operations of corporate customers, firms face greater risk of blame or liability if their advice proves faulty. Customers are quicker to blame advisers, and regulators are more likely to...

       

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      General Report Description

      Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

       

      Sections Included in Report

      • Industry Overview
      • Quarterly Industry Update
      • Business Challenges
      • Trends and Opportunities
      • Call Preparation Questions
      • Financial Information
      • Industry Forecast
      • Website and Media Links
      • Glossary of Acronyms

        Industry Report Highlights:

        • Recent Developments

          Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

        • Trends & Opportunities

          Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

        • Call Preparation Questions

          Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.

        • Industry Forecast

          Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.

        • Business Challenges

          Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

        • Executive Insight

          Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

        • Financial Information

          Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

        • Web Links & Acronyms

          Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

        Professional Services Sector Industry Report

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        Advertising & Marketing Services Industry Report

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        Overview

        The US advertising and marketing services industry includes about 37,000 companies with combined annual revenue of about $88 billion. Major companies include Interpublic, Omnicom, Valassis Communications, and the US operations of Publicis and WPP. The industry is fragmented: the top 50 companies generate about one-third of revenue.

        SIC: 8742, 7311, 7312, 7313, 8743, 5199, 7331, 7319

        NAICS: 541613, 541810, 541820, 541830, 541840, 541850, 541860, 541890, 541870

         

        Sample Questions & Answers

        How does the company cope with the cyclical nature of ad spending?

        Demand for advertising and marketing services is highly sensitive to the health of the overall economy. Spending by clients depends heavily on consumer confidence and retail sales. Agencies aim to maximize the usefulness of their campaigns during a...

         

        How reliant is the company on a few large customers?

        A majority of ad sales comes from a handful of conglomerates with multiple brands. Manufacturer, financial, and service industry consolidation has created larger ad accounts that require larger ad agencies. Many agencies have just a few customers,...

         

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        General Report Description

        Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

         

        Sections Included in Report

        • Industry Overview
        • Quarterly Industry Update
        • Business Challenges
        • Trends and Opportunities
        • Call Preparation Questions
        • Financial Information
        • Industry Forecast
        • Website and Media Links
        • Glossary of Acronyms

          Industry Report Highlights:

          • Recent Developments

            Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

          • Trends & Opportunities

            Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

          • Call Preparation Questions

            Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.

          • Industry Forecast

            Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.

          • Business Challenges

            Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

          • Executive Insight

            Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

          • Financial Information

            Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

          • Web Links & Acronyms

            Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

          Advertising & Marketing Services Industry Report

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          Direct Marketing Services Industry Report

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          Overview

          The US direct marketing services industry includes about 3,500 companies with combined annual revenue of about $10 billion. Major companies include Harte-Hanks, Valassis Communications, and Vertis. The industry is fragmented: the 50 largest firms account for about 45 percent of revenue.

          SIC: 7331

          NAICS: 541860

           

          Sample Questions & Answers

          What trend is the company seeing in demand for its services?

          Spending on direct marketing is highly sensitive to the financial health of the US economy. Marketing spending is often viewed as a discretionary expense that can be cut when corporate profits fall. Increased demand for direct marketing services...

           

          How has the growth of email affected the company's business?

          The continued shift from letter correspondence to email will likely force the US Postal Service to keep increasing rates on standard mail to cover costs. Mail volume has declined over the last several years, according to the USPS. Higher postal rates...

           

          To read this full Call Prep Question and others, purchase the full report.

           

          General Report Description

          Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

           

          Sections Included in Report

          • Industry Overview
          • Quarterly Industry Update
          • Business Challenges
          • Trends and Opportunities
          • Call Preparation Questions
          • Financial Information
          • Industry Forecast
          • Website and Media Links
          • Glossary of Acronyms

            Industry Report Highlights:

            • Recent Developments

              Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

            • Trends & Opportunities

              Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.

            • Call Preparation Questions

              Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.

            • Industry Forecast

              Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.

            • Business Challenges

              Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

            • Executive Insight

              Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

            • Financial Information

              Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

            • Web Links & Acronyms

              Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

            Direct Marketing Services Industry Report

            Purchase Report
             
            $129