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PLUNKETT'S ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA INDUSTRY ALMANAC 2002-2003 The only complete guide to the trends, technologies and companies changing the way the world uses entertainment and information
Jack W. Plunkett Published by: Plunkett Research, Ltd., Houston, Texas www.plunkettresearch.com
PLUNKETT’S ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA INDUSTRY ALMANAC 2002-2003 Editor and Publisher: Jack W. Plunkett
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PLUNKETT'S ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA INDUSTRY ALMANAC 2002-2003 TABLE OF CONTENTS Glossary: A Short List of Entertainment & Media Terms Introduction How to use this book
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Chapter 1: Major Trends Affecting the Entertainment & Media Industry Chapter 2: An Overview of the Entertainment & Media Industry (Trends and Statistics) Chapter 3: Important Entertainment & Media Industry Contacts A Selected List of Entertainment & Media Associations, Government Agencies, Resources and Sites on the World Wide Web Chapter 4: Production Budgeting Examples Chapter 5: The Entertainment & Media 350: Who they are and how they were chosen Industry Codes Index of Rankings Within Industry Group (the Entertainment & Media 350, grouped by industry, and ranked for sales and profits) Alphabetical Index Index of Headquarters Location, by State Index by Regions of the U.S. Where the Entertainment & Media 350 Have Locations Index by Firms with International Locations Individual profiles on each of the Entertainment & Media 350
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Additional Indexes Index of Firms Noted as "Hot Spots for Advancement for Women & Minorities" Index by Subsidiaries, Brand Names and Selected Affiliations
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LIST OF MAJOR TABLES & FIGURES Estimated Average U.S. Consumer Spending per Person, 2002 Companies Involved in New TV Technologies Advertising—Estimated Expenditures, 1980-2002 Book Publishing Industry Net Sales, 2001 Some Recent Top Dollar Movies Selected Animated Films Major Theme Park 2001 Attendance Leading U.S. Internet Service Providers (ISPs), as of late 2001 Newspaper Organizations with Major Internet Assets Largest U.S. Radio Station Owners U.S. Broadcast Network Estimated Operating Income 2001-2002 Largest U.S. Cable Companies (Estimated), as of April 1, 2002 2001 U.S. Theaters by Number of Screens Top Audit Bureau of Circulation Surveyed Magazines: 2000 (average circulation revenue) (Continued on the following page.)
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Top Audit Bureau of Circulation Surveyed Magazines: 2000 (total circulation revenue) U.S. Daily Newspaper Circulation, Selected Years Recording Industry Consumer Profile: 1991 to 2000 Recording Media-Manufacturers' Shipments and Value: 1993 to 2001 Cable and Pay TV-Revenue and Expenses: 1998 to 2000 U.S. Entertainment & Media Employment by Sector: 2001 Radio and Television Broadcasting Services-Finances: 1998 to 2000 Top Global Entertainment Companies: 2000 to 2001 Recent Movie Development and Production Costs Typical Movie Budget Budget for One-Hour TV Pilot
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802.11a: A faster wireless network standard than 802.11b, 802.11a operates in the 5-GHz band at speeds of 50 Mbps or more. This standard may be affected by weather and is not as suitable for outdoor use. 802.11b: A short-range wireless connection standard created by the IEEE. It operates at 11 Mbps and can be used to connect computer devices to each other. It competes with the Bluetooth standard. 802.16: This very fast wireless network standard includes 802.16 and its extension of 802.16a. 802.16a operates in the 2 to 66 GHz band with speeds as high as 166 Mbps. This standard may eventually enable wireless to compete with T1 lines. Affiliate: A broadcast radio or television station may become an “affiliate” of a national network, such as NBC or CBS. The affiliate contracts with the national network, which provides programming to the affiliate for all or part of each day. In return, the affiliate provides the network with an agreed-upon number of minutes of advertising time, which the network then resells to advertisers.
reached by the same local radio or television stations. For example, advertising on radio stations in Boston will reach listeners far outside of Boston within the surrounding ADI. ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode): A digital switching and transmission technology based on high speed. ATM allows voice, video and data signals to be sent over a single telephone line at speeds from 25 million to 1 billion bits per second (bps). This digital ATM speed is much faster than traditional analog phone lines, which allow no more than 2 million bps. (See "Broadband" below.) Bandwidth: The data transmission capacity of a network, measured in the amount of data (in bits and bauds) it can transport in one second. Bluetooth: An industry standard for a technology that will enable wireless, short-distance infrared connections between such devices as PCs, Palm Pilot or PDA devices, laptops, cell phones and Internet appliances. It competes with 802.11b. Bridge (Networking): A device that links two local area networks together so they can share files and email.
AM (Amplitude Modulation): Radio broadcasts over 535 khz to 1705 khz.
Broadband: The high-speed transmission range for telecommunications and computer data. Broadband refers to any transmission at 2 million bps (bits per second) or higher (higher than analog speed). A broadband network is so advanced and so fast that it can carry voice, video and data all at the same time.
American Research Bureau (ARB): One of several national firms that conduct audience research. ARB is the founder of Arbitron ratings.
Broadcast: Electronic transmission of media by radio or television; generally refers to wireless methods.
Analog: A form of transmitting information characterized by continuously variable quantities. Digital transmission, on the other hand, is characterized by discrete bits of information in numerical steps. An analog signal responds to changes in light, sound, heat and pressure.
Browser: A program that allows a user to read Internet text or graphics and to navigate from one page to another. The most popular browsers are Microsoft Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator.
Appliance: See "Internet Appliance" below.
Cable TV: A television system comprised of a local television station that is equipped with an antenna or satellite dish. The antenna or dish receives signals from distant, central network stations and retransmits those signals via TV cable to the local subscriber.
Area of Dominant Influence (ADI): Similar to Nielsen company’s “Designated Market Area,” ADI is a market area established by Arbitron that places cities and/or parts of counties into groupings that are
Cable Modem: See "Set-Top Box" below.
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Caching: Storing data in a temporary location closer to the user so that it can be retrieved quickly when requested. Call Letters: Letters that identify a station, i.e. KTRU. Call letters are established by the Federal Communications Commission. Each broadcast station has unique letters. The letters may denote whether the station is in the eastern or western U.S. CDF (Channel Definition Format): Used in Internet-based broadcasting. With this format, a channel serves as a web site that also sends an information file about that specific site. Users subscribe to a channel by downloading the file. Circulation: The numerical distribution of print media such as magazines or newspapers. “Controlled Circulation” refers to magazines that are generally sent to a defined subscriber base free-of-charge. “Audited Circulation” refers to a subscription base that has been verified as to its size by an independent agency. Click Through: In advertising on the Internet, click through refers to how often viewers respond to an ad by clicking on it. Also known as click rate. Closed Circuit TV (CCTV): Programs or other material that limit the target audience to a specific group instead of the general public. For example, major retailers use such private TV systems, distributed via satellite, to provide training to employees at remote store locations. Codec: Hardware or software that converts analog to digital and digital to analog (in both audio and video formats). Codecs can be found in digital telephones, set-top boxes, computers and videoconferencing equipment. The term is also used to refer to the compression of digital information into a smaller format. Community Antenna Television: A community television system that is served through cable and is connected to a common set of antennae. Controlled Circulation: See “Circulation” above. Cookie: A piece of information sent to a web browser from a web server that the browser software saves and then sends back to the server upon request.
Cookies are used by web site operators to track the actions of users returning to the site. Cost Per Click (CPC): In advertising on the Internet, an ad rate charged only if a viewer responds to a displayed ad. Cost Per Thousand (CPM): A standard measure of media cost-efficiency. The measure relates the cost of a medium to its audience delivery. For example, an ad placement cost of $4,000 in a 100,000 circulation magazine yields a cost of $40 per thousand. CPC (Cost Per Click): See "Cost Per Click" above. CPM (Cost Per Thousand): See "Cost Per Thousand" above. Cyberspace: This term refers to the entire realm of information available through computer networks. DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite): A high-powered satellite authorized to broadcast television programming directly to homes. Home subscribers use a dish and a converter to receive and translate the TV signal. Demographics: The breakdown of the population into statistical categories such as age, income, education and se. Dial-Up Access: The connection of a computer or other device to a network through a modem and a public telephone network. The only difference between dial-up access and a telephone connection is that computers are at each end of the connection rather than people. Dial-up access is slower than DSL, ISDN and other advanced connections. Digital: Transmission of a signal reducing all of its information to ones and zeros and then regrouping them at the reception end. Digital transmission vastly improves the carrying capacity of the spectrum while reducing noise and distortion of the transmission. Digital Subscriber Line (DSL): A broadband (highspeed) Internet connection provided via telecommunications systems. Rapidly gaining in popularity, these lines are a cost effective means of enabling homes and small businesses to have fast Internet access. Common variations also include ADSL and SDSL.
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Direct-Marketing: A form of non-store retailing in which customers are exposed to merchandise through catalogs, mailers or television and then purchase the merchandise by telephone or mail (e.g., Horchow catalogs). Direct-Selling: A form of non-store retailing which involves selling merchandise through salespeople who contact consumers directly or by telephone at home or place of work (e.g., Mary Kay cosmetics). DOCSIS (Data over Cable Service Interface Specification): Standards for transferring data over cable television.
E-Commerce: The use of online, Internet-based sales methods. The phrase is used to describe both business-to-consumer and business-to-business sales. Electronic Book (e-Book): An electronic method of storing and accessing books online or in portable eBook viewing machines (readers), so that consumers can purchase and read a digital copy of a book instead of a traditional print copy. Advantages may include the ability to search by key word and the ability to store dozens of books in digital form on one portable device.
Domain: A domain name (see below) that has server records associated with it.
Extranet: A computer network that is accessible in part to authorized outside persons instead of operating like an intranet, which uses a firewall to limit accessibility.
Domain (Top-Level): Either an ISO country code or a common domain name such as .com, .org or .net.
FCC (Federal Communications Commission): See "Federal Communications Commission" below.
Domain Name: This name identifies an individual site on the Internet and is always comprised of at least two parts, separated by dots, such as IBM.com.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC): The government agency that regulates broadcast television and radio, as well as telephony.
DS-1: A digital transmission format that transmits and receives information at a rate of 1,544,000 bits per second.
Fiber Optics: Fiber optic is a type of telephone cable, made from glass, that can handle vast amounts of voice, data and video at once by carrying them along on beams of light.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line): A set of technologies that increases the rate at which information can be delivered across a copper subscriber line. DSS (Digital Satellite System): Hughes Electronics’ brand of DBS (see above) system. Dub: A recorded copy of a TV or radio appearance on video or audiotape. DVD (Digital Video Disc): DVDs look a lot like music CDs, but they can store more than seven times as much data. (DVDs store 4.7 gigabytes of data, compared to 650 megabytes on a CD.) They are commonly used to store full-length motion pictures. Dynamic HTML: Web content that changes with each individual viewing. The same site, for example, could appear different to the viewer depending on conditions such as the geographic location of the reader, the time of day, previous pages viewed by the reader and the user’s profile.
FM (Frequency Modulation): Radio broadcasts over 88 mhz to108 mhz. Frequency: The number of times that an alternating current goes through its complete cycle in one second. One cycle per second is also referred to as one hertz; 1000 cycles per second, one kilohertz; 1,000,000 cycles per second, one megahertz and 1,000,000,000 cycles per second, one gigahertz. Frequency Band: A term for designating a range of frequencies in the electromagnetic spectrum. Gatekeepers: A person or persons controlling the flow of information. Individuals who allow information to pass through them to be disseminated to the public are referred to as gatekeepers. These include newspaper publishers, editors, reporters, television and radio producers, station owners and executives.
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General Magazines: Consumer magazines that are not aimed at special-interest audiences.
can exchange information with the site—for example, by ordering a product.
GIF (Graphic Interchange Format): A widely used format for image files.
Interactive TV: A combination of television and the Internet that allows the viewer to engage the entertainment through more personalized TV programming and content choices, corresponding Internet links, shopping and gaming ability or the opportunity to find information on various aspects of the programming.
Graphic Interchange Format (GIF): A widely used format for image files. Gross Rating Points (GRPs): Measures the audience share of a television program’s audience delivery. GRPs are the sum of individual ratings for all programs in a particular time slot. (See “Ratings” below.) Hertz: A measure of frequency equal to one cycle per second. Most radio signals operate in ranges of megahertz or gigahertz. High Definition Television (HDTV): A type of television broadcasting that increases the resolution of the visual field contained by the image, making for a clearer and more movie-like viewing experience. HDTV requires advanced digital broadcasting and receiving equipment. Hit: A single request from a web browser for something from a web server (i.e. a request for text or graphics). Hyperlink: An element in an electronic document that links to another document or to another place in the same document. Generally, the user clicks on the hyperlink in order to follow it. Impressions: In Internet advertising, the total number of times an ad is displayed on a web page. Impressions are not the same as "hits," which count the number of times each page or element in a page is retrieved. Since a single complicated page on a web site could consist of five or more individual elements, including graphics and text, one viewer calling up that page would register multiple hits but just a single impression. Information Services: This term can describe any of a full range of audio, video and data transmission services that are transmitted over the air or by cable. Interactive: Allowing two-way data flow. For example, the Internet is interactive because a viewer
Internet: The Internet (the "Net") is a global computer network that provides a unique (and currently cost-free) way for millions of users to access each other by e-mail. Additionally, users may access thousands of databases at sites that are open to the Internet. Access is generally through HTMLenabled sites on the World Wide Web. Internet Appliance: A non-PC device that connects users to the Internet for specific or general purposes. A good example is a cellular telephone with a small screen and Internet capabilities. Internet Sharing Programs: Internet networks that allow users to share files and programs, in spite of possible copyright restrictions (e.g. Napster). Intranet: A network protected by a firewall for sharing data and e-mail within an organization or company. Usually, intranets are used by organizations for internal communication. IP Number/IP Address: A number or address with four parts that are separated by dots. Each machine on the Internet has its own IP number, which serves as an identifier. ("IP" stands for "Internet Protocol.") ISP (Internet Service Provider): A company that sells access to the Internet to individual subscribers. iTV: See “Interactive TV” above. Java: A programming language developed by Sun Microsystems that allows web pages to display interactive graphics. Java can be read by people using any type of computer or operating system. JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group): A widely used format for image files.
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LMDS (Local Multipoint Distribution System): Similar to a wireless fiber optic system, it has tremendous high-quality and high-capacity transmission ability. Consumers who subscribe to the service will be able to get such features as telephone, television and high-speed Internet access bundled together. Local Area Network (LAN): A computer network that is generally within one office or building. The LAN can be very inexpensive and efficient to set up when small numbers of computers are involved. It may require a network administrator and a serious investment if hundreds of computers are hooked up. A LAN enables all computers within the office to share files and printers, to access common databases and to send e-mail to others on the network. Location-Based Entertainment: The use of entertainment themes and attractions to draw consumers to specific locations, such as shopping malls, casinos and restaurants. Mass Media: Refers to the total of the several mediums that disseminate information throughout the world, including television, radio, film, print, photography and electronic media. M-Commerce: Mobile e-commerce over wireless devices. Media: Used loosely to refer to the entire communications system of reporters, editors, producers, print publications, broadcast programs, magazines and online publications. Media Literacy: Refers to an individual’s ability to read, analyze and evaluate media. If one is media literate, that person can recognize the rhetorical arguments and techniques used by the media to persuade audiences. Media Outlet: A broadcast or publication that brings news and features to the public through a distribution channel. Mega-Theater: A movie theater with as many as 30 screens and more frequent showtimes. Some also offer luxury seating, with amenities such as restaurant-style food, a waitstaff and reservations.
Metropolitan Area Network (MAN): A network designed to provide broadband access to a limited urban area, such as an office building complex. Modem: This device allows a computer to be connected to a phone line, which in turn enables the computer to receive and exchange data with other machines. Moxi Digital, Inc.: A provider of enhanced entertainment equipment that integrates digital content from television, the Internet and DVD/CD media, acquired by rival Digeo in early 2002. MP3: A subsystem of MPEG (see below) used to compress sound into computer files. Now the most commonly used format for downloading music. MP3 compresses music 10 to 14 times while still retaining CD quality. MPEG, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-3: The Moving Picture Experts Group digital standards for the compression of motion or still video for transmission or storage. Multimedia: A presentation via several different media at once. For example, an encyclopedia in CDROM format is generally multimedia because it features written text, video and sound in one package. Network: A network is created when two or more computers are connected. Network Numbers: The first portion of an IP address that identifies the network to which hosts in the rest of the address are connected. New Media: A wide array of digital communication technologies, including Internet development tools and services, desktop and portable personal computers, workstations, servers, audio/video compression and editing equipment, graphics hardware and software, high-density storage services and video conferencing systems. Newspaper Syndicate: A firm selling features, photos, columns, comic strips or other special material for publication in a large number of newspapers. For example, a typical fee charged by a syndicate to a daily newspaper for a popular comic strip is $10 per day. Generally, the syndicate splits the fee with the author.
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Nielsen: The ACNielsen company is engaged in television ratings and other marketing research. Nielsen Station Index (NSI): Rates individual television stations. Nielsen Television Index (NTI): Rates national television network programming. Out-of-Home Advertising: Advertising in public places through billboards, signs on buses, etc. Also referred to as “Outdoor Advertising.” P2P (Peer-to-Peer): Form of cooperative processing in which either of the programs involved can initiate communication with the other. In a peer network, every station can function as both a client and a server. Napster is a peer-to-peer system.
referred to as “percent coverage.” A television show with a 22% share has 22 points, or 22% of the total TV audience within its market. Reach: The geographic area inhabited by a potential audience. Also the number of readers, listeners or viewers that are able to access a given medium. A prime time television show on a national network such as ABC has nationwide reach. Real Time: A real-time system or software is one specially designed to acquire, process, store and display large amounts of rapidly changing information almost instantaneously, with microsecond responses as changes occur. Satellite Broadcasting: The use of Earth-orbiting satellites to transmit, over a wide area, TV, radio, telephony, video and other data in digitized format.
Peer-to-Peer: See "P2P" above. SDSL: See "Digital Subscriber Line" above. Periodical: A publication that changes on a regular publishing schedule, such as weekly or monthly. (In contrast, a book that does not change on a regular basis is referred to as a “monograph.”)
Server: A computer that performs and manages specific duties for a central network. It may include storage devices.
Personal Television (PTV): TV appliances, usually set-top boxes, which allow television viewers to pause live programs (in addition to VCR-type controls such as fast-forward and rewind). Some of the appliances have the ability to recognize viewing patterns and suggest programs based on user profiles. Companies such as Replay TV, TiVo and WebTV offer PTV technology.
Set-Top Box: Typically a cable modem, a set-top box sits on top of a TV set and is an enhancement to cable TV or other television reception. For example, a cable modem is a set-top box that enables Internet access via TV cable.
Portal: A comprehensive web site that is designed to be the first site seen when a computer logs on to the web. Portal sites often have links to e-mail usage, a search engine or other features. Yahoo! and MSN.com are portals. Portals are aimed at broad audiences with common interests. (Also see "Hub.")
Specialty Publication: A trade or professional publication that is industry- or audience-specific (e.g. Shopping Center World magazine).
PTV (Personal Television): See "Personal Television" above. Publication: Printed magazines or newspapers containing information, news or feature stories. Ratings/Rating Points/Ratings Share: The rating of a medium is its audience size expressed as a percent of the measured universe, where one rating point is equivalent to 1% of the base. Ratings are often
Spam: A term used to refer to generally unwanted, solicitous, bulk-sent e-mail.
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smaller format readable by screens on cellular phones.
Syndicated: A report, story or graphic that is sold to multiple media outlets simultaneously.
Web Page: A document on the World Wide Web that is identified by a URL.
T1: A standard for broadband digital transmission over phone lines. Generally, it can transmit at least 24 voice channels at once over copper wires, at a high speed of 1.5 million bps.
Web Site: A specific domain name location on the World Wide Web. Each site, which contains a home page, usually consists of additional documents.
T3: This type of transmission over phone lines supports data rates of 43 Mbps. T3 lines consist of 672 channels, and such lines are generally used by Internet service providers. These lines are also referred to as DS3 lines. (Also see “OC3.”) Telecommunications: Systems of hardware and software used to carry voice, video and/or data between locations. This includes telephone wires, satellite signals, cellular links, coaxial cable and related devices.
Webcasting: The act of using the Internet (the World Wide Web, usually) to broadcast information or entertainment. Webmaster: Any individual who runs a web site. Webmasters generally perform maintenance and upkeep. Wi-Fi: A popular phrase that means 802.11b. See “802.11b” above. Wi-Fi5: A popular phrase that means 802.11a. See “802.11a” above.
Telemarketing: See “Non-Store Retailing” above. TiVo: A digital recorder that allows customers to record television shows through a hard disk and computer schedule instead of a videotape or manual recording set-up. UHF (Ultra High Frequency Band): 300 mhz to 3,000 mhz, which includes TV channels 14 through 83. VHF (Very High Frequencies): 30 mhz to 300 mhz, which include TV channels 2 through 13 and FM radio. Video-On-Demand: This technology gives viewers access to services such as home shopping, games, movies and other content at their will via the Internet. The biggest potential application is for home viewing of movies that are selected and accessed online. VSAT (Very Small Aperture Terminal): A small Earth station terminal, generally between 0.6 and 2.4 meters in size, which is often portable and primarily designed to handle data transmission and private-line voice and video communications. WAP (Wireless Access Protocol): A technology that enables the delivery of World Wide Web pages in a
Wire Service: News stories, features and other types of information sent by direct line to subscribing or member newspapers, radio stations and television stations. The Associated Press (AP) is a well-known wire service. Wireless Cable: A pay television service that delivers multiple programming services to subscribers who are equipped with special antennas and tuners. It is an alternative to traditional, wired cable TV systems. World Wide Web: A computer system that provides enhanced access to various sites on the Internet through the use of hyperlinks. Clicking on a link displayed in one document will take you to a related document. The World Wide Web is governed by the World Wide Consortium, located at www.w3.org. Also known as the "web." XML (Extensible Markup Language): This programming language enables designers to add extra functionality to documents that could not otherwise be utilized with standard HTML coding. XML was developed by the World Wide Web Consortium. It can communicate to various software programs the actual meanings contained in HTML documents. For example, it can enable the gathering and use of
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INTRODUCTION
PLUNKETT'S ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA INDUSTRY ALMANAC 2002-2003 is the third edition of our guide to the entertainment and media field and is designed to be used as a general source for researchers of all types. The data and areas of interest covered are intentionally broad, ranging from the various aspects of the entertainment and media industry, to emerging technology, to an in-depth look at the 350+ major firms within the many industries that make up the entertainment and media industry. This reference book is designed to be a general source for researchers. It is especially intended to assist with market research, strategic planning, employment searches, contact or prospect list creation (be sure to see the export capabilities of the accompanying CD-ROM that is available to book and eBook buyers) and financial research, and as a data resource for executives and students of all types. PLUNKETT'S ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA INDUSTRY ALMANAC 2002-2003 takes a rounded approach for the general reader. This book presents a complete overview of the entire entertainment and media business (see “How To Use This Book”). For example, business growth trends are provided in exacting detail, along with easy-to-use tables on many facets of entertainment and media in general. THE ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA 350 is our unique grouping of the biggest, most successful
corporations in all segments of the entertainment and media industry. Tens of thousands of pieces of information, gathered from a wide variety of sources, have been researched and are presented in a unique form that can be easily understood. This section includes indexes to THE ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA 350, by geography, industry, brand names, subsidiary names and other topics. Especially helpful is the way in which PLUNKETT'S ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA INDUSTRY ALMANAC 2002-2003 readily enables readers who have no business background to compare the financial records and growth plans of large entertainment and media companies and major industry groups. You will see the mid-term financial record of each firm, along with the impact of earnings, sales and strategic plans on each company’s potential to fuel growth, create new technologies and provide investment and employment opportunities. No other source provides this book’s easy-tounderstand comparisons of growth, expenditures, technologies, imports/exports, corporations, research and many other items of great importance to people of all types who may be studying entertainment and media, one of the most exciting industries in the world today. By scanning the data groups and the unique indexes, you can find the best information to fit your personal research needs. The major growth companies in entertainment and media are ranked using different
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groups of specific criteria. Which companies have the highest revenues? Which are the biggest employers? Which companies earn the highest profits? All of these things and more are easy for the reader to find. In addition to individual company profiles, an overview and analysis of entertainment and media trends is provided. This book’s job is to help you sort through easy-to-understand summaries of today’s entertainment and media products, services and trends in a quick and effective manner. Whatever your purpose for researching the entertainment and media field, you will find this book to be a valuable guide. Nonetheless, as is true with all resources, this volume has limitations that the reader should be aware of: •
Financial data and other corporate information can change quickly. A book of this type can be no more current than the data that was available as of the time of editing. Consequently, the financial picture, management and ownership of the firm(s) you are studying may have changed since the date of this book. For example, this almanac includes the most up-to-date sales figures and profits available to the editors as of early 2002. That means that we have typically used financial data for December 31, 2001, or for a fiscal year that ended during 2001.
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HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
The two primary sections of this book are devoted first to the entertainment and media industry as a whole and then to the “Individual Data Listings” for THE ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA 350. If time permits, you should begin your research in the front chapters of this book. Also, you will find lengthy indexes in Chapter 5 and in the back of the book. THE ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA INDUSTRY Chapter 1: Major Trends Affecting the Entertainment & Media Industry. This chapter presents an encapsulated view of the major trends that are creating rapid changes in the entertainment and media industry today. These trends range from growing international demand for U.S. entertainment products, to new technologies, to mergers and consolidation. Chapter 2: An Overview of the U.S. Entertainment & Media Industry. This chapter presents in-depth descriptions and statistics for the various segments of the entertainment and media industry. Chapter 3: Important Entertainment & Media Industry Contacts. This chapter covers contacts for important government agencies, entertainment and media organizations and trade groups. Included are several useful World Wide Web sites.
Chapter 4: Production Budgeting Examples. This chapter contains actual budgets from television and miniseries projects. THE ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA 350 Chapter 5: The Entertainment & Media 350: Who They Are and How They Were Chosen. The companies compared in this book were carefully selected from all entertainment and media industries on a nationwide basis. (The actual count is 366 firms.) Individual Data Listings: Look at one of the companies in THE ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA 350’s Individual Data Listings. You’ll find the following information fields: Company Name: The company profiles are in alphabetical order by company name. If you do not find the company you are seeking, it may be a subsidiary or division of one of the firms covered in this book. Try looking it up in the Index by Subsidiaries, Brand Names and Selected Affiliations in the back of the book.
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Ranks: Industry Group Code: An NAIC code used to group companies within like segments. (See Chapter 6 for a list of codes.) Ranks Within THE ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA 350: The companies are ranked, among firms in their industry group codes, for annual sales and annual profits, with 1 being the highest rank. Types of Business: A listing of the types of business specialties conducted by the firm. Brands/Divisions/Affiliations: Major brand names, operating divisions or subsidiaries of the firm, as well as major corporate affiliations – such as another firm that owns a significant portion of the company’s stock. A complete Index by Subsidiaries, Brand Names and Selected Affiliations is in the back of the book. Contacts: The names and titles of up to 24 top officers of the company are listed, including human resources contacts. Address: The firm’s full headquarters address, the headquarters telephone, plus toll-free and fax numbers where available. Also provided is the World Wide Web site address. Financials: Annual Sales (2001 or the latest fiscal year available to the editors, plus up to four previous years): These are stated in thousands of dollars (add three zeros if you want the full number). This figure represents consolidated worldwide sales from all operations. 2001 figures may be estimates or may be for only part of the year—partial year figures are appropriately footnoted. Annual Profits (2001 or the latest fiscal year available to the editors, plus up to four previous years): These are stated in thousands of dollars (add three zeros if you want the full number). This figure represents consolidated, after-tax net profit from all operations. 2001 figures may be estimates or may be for only part of the year—partial year figures are appropriately footnoted. Total Number of Employees: The approximate total number of employees, worldwide, as of 2001 (or the latest data available to the editors).
Apparent Salaries/Benefits: A “Y” in appropriate fields indicates “Yes.” Due to wide variations in the manner in which corporations report benefits to the U.S. Government’s regulatory bodies, not all plans will have been uncovered during our effort to research this data. Also, the availability of such plans to employees will vary according to the qualifications that employees must meet to become eligible. For example, some benefit plans may be available only to salaried workers—others only to employees who work more than 1,000 hours yearly. Benefits that are available to employees of the main or parent company may not be available to employees of the subsidiaries. NOTE: Generally, employees covered by wealthbuilding benefit plans do not fully own (“vest in”) funds contributed on their behalf by the employer until as many as five years of service with that employer have passed. Pension Plan: The firm offers a pension plan to qualified employees. The type and generosity of these plans vary widely from firm to firm. Caution: Some employers refer to plans as “pension” or “retirement” plans when they are actually 401(k) savings plans that require a contribution by the employee. True pension plans are rarely offered. ESOP Stock Plan (Employees’ Stock Ownership Plan): This type of plan is in wide use. Typically, the plan borrows money from a bank and uses those funds to purchase a large block of the corporation’s stock. The corporation makes contributions to the plan over a period of time, and the stock purchase loan is eventually paid off. The value of the plan grows significantly as long as the market price of the stock holds up. Qualified employees are allocated a share of the plan based on their length of service and their level of salary. Savings Plan, 401(k): Under this type of plan, employees make a tax-deferred deposit into an account. In the best plans, the company makes annual matching donations to the employees’ accounts, typically in some proportion to deposits made by the employees themselves. A good plan will match one-half of employee deposits of up to 6% of wages. For example, an employee earning $30,000 yearly might deposit $1,800 (6%) into the plan. The company will match one-half of the employee’s deposit, or $900. The plan grows on a tax-deferred basis, similar to an IRA. A very generous plan will match 100% of employee deposits. However, some plans do not call for the employer to make a matching deposit at all. Other
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plans call for a matching contribution to be made at the discretion of the firm’s board of directors. Actual terms of these plans vary widely from firm to firm. Generally, these savings plans allow employees to deposit as much as 15% of salary into the plan on a tax-deferred basis. However, the portion that the company uses to calculate its matching deposit is generally limited to a maximum of 6%. Stock Purchase Plan: Qualified employees may purchase the company’s common stock at a price below its market value under a specific plan. Typically, the employee is limited to investing a small percentage of wages in this plan. These plans usually offer a 15% discount, but the discount may range from 5 to 15%. Some of these plans allow for deposits to be made through regular monthly payroll deductions. Profit Sharing: Qualified employees are awarded an annual amount equal to some portion of a company’s profits. In a very generous plan, the pool of money awarded to employees would be 15% of profits. Typically, this money is deposited into a long-term retirement account. Caution: Some employers refer to plans as “profit sharing” when they are actually 401(k) savings plans. True profit sharing plans are rarely offered. Highest Executive Salary: The highest executive salary paid, typically a 2001 amount (or the latest year available to the editors) and typically paid to the Chief Executive Officer. Highest Executive Bonus: The apparent bonus, if any, paid to the above person. Second Highest Executive Salary: The nexthighest executive salary paid, typically a 2001 amount (or the latest year available to the editors) and typically paid to the President or Chief Operating Officer. Second Highest Executive Bonus: The apparent bonus, if any, paid to the above person.
Competitive Advantage: A brief statement regarding an outstanding feature that gives the firm an edge in the marketplace. Other Thoughts: A “Y” in appropriate fields indicates “Yes.” Stock Ticker: When available, the unique stock market symbol used to identify this firm’s common stock for trading and tracking purposes. Apparent Women Officers or Directors: It is difficult to obtain this information on an exact basis, and employers generally do not disclose the data in a public way. However, we have indicated what our best efforts reveal to be the apparent number of women who either are in the posts of corporate officers or sit on the board of directors. There is a wide variance from company to company. Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/ Minorities: These are firms that either have posted a far above-average number of women and/or minorities to high posts or that have a good record of going out of their way to recruit, train, promote and retain women or minorities. (See the Index of Hot Spots For Women and Minorities in the back of the book.) Growth Plans/ Special Features: Listed here are observations regarding the firm’s strategy, hiring plans, plans for growth and product development, along with general information regarding a company’s business and prospects. Locations: A “Y” in the appropriate field indicates “Yes.” Primary locations outside of the headquarters, categorized by regions of the United States and by international locations. A complete index by locations is in this chapter.
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Chapter 1 MAJOR TRENDS AFFECTING THE ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA INDUSTRY As in practically every other industry, demographic changes, new technology, evolving financial structures, legal wrangling and globalization are creating chaos and forging new trends in the entertainment and media business. In fact, some of these forces have a much more far-reaching effect on entertainment and media than on other industries because of one development of virtually unlimited potential: The Internet. For example, studies show that people who have Internet access at home now spend much less time watching television. The big question is, how will the combination of television programming and Internet access (via modems, cable TV systems and satellite) change the face of entertainment in the home? As FORTUNE magazine once asked, “What happens to NBC or CNN when the 60 or 70 channels currently available on cable morph into a million or more on the World Wide Web?” The average American spends, on a typical day, over nine hours watching television, listening to music or the radio, going to movies, reading magazines, viewing videos, surfing the Internet or otherwise enjoying some form of entertainment. That same average American will spend $814.11 on entertainment yearly by 2003.
Because of the InfoTech Revolution, the entertainment industry has turned into one of the largest creators of new jobs in the nation. The total number of U.S. jobs in the entertainment field, including the rapidly growing gambling industry, has grown from 1.5 million in 1988 to over 3 million today. Estimated Average U.S. Consumer Spending per Person, 2002 Basic cable TV Books Home video Recorded music Daily newspapers Magazines Online/Internet access services Movies in theaters Electronic games
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player, DVD and the CD-ROM each created explosive growth in the size of the market, new distribution channels and overall revenues and profits for entertainment firms. Now entertainment companies are positioning to cash in on such new developments as high-definition TV (HDTV), interactive TV, Internet appliances and video-ondemand to enhance sales and profits. Meanwhile, entertainment and media companies have consolidated rapidly in order to cross-market their entertainment assets. For in-depth discussions and tables on entertainment and media sectors, also see Chapter 2. The following is a list of trends that are altering the course of entertainment and media of all types: Important Entertainment and Media Industry Trends: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9)
Online distribution of content/Interactive TV Wireless access/Internet appliances Online retailing Other advanced communication technologies Globalization of the entertainment market The superstore/The mega-theater Mergers and consolidation Digitization and other new media technologies Integration of entertainment, telecommunications and computing 10) The spread of entertainment into new areas of day-to-day life 11) Deregulation 12) Copyright and copying protection for digital content Source: Plunkett Research, Ltd. www.plunkettresearch.com
1) Online distribution of content/Interactive TV Broadband (high-speed/high throughput) access to the Internet is rapidly becoming inexpensive. This means that such high-volume entertainment as music and video are rapidly increasing their use of online methods for distribution. Radio, television, films, animation, online chat, magazine-style content and more will continue to migrate to the Internet. Watch for significant convergence of broadcast radio and television with the Internet in digital form by 2010. Today’s typical Internet user can’t fully utilize entertainment content, because he or she accesses the Internet via slow dial-up methods at
home. There are currently only about 12 million U.S. homes with broadband Internet connections. Watch for that number to grow to 20 million by 2003-2004 and as many as 100 million by 2010. The result will be a true mass market for video-on-demand, streaming audio and other digital entertainment products and services. Advanced caching technology will enable broadcasters to create and feed on-demand, personalized broadcast channels by the millions, all via the Internet. (For a discussion of video-ondemand projects, see Chapter 2, An Overview of the Entertainment & Media Industry.) Meanwhile, Microsoft, AOL and other major players in entertainment technology are building television set-top box technology that enables TV viewers to become interactive in several different ways. For example, AOL is selling a set-top box that enables viewers to enjoy instant messaging and online chat while they watch TV. In addition, Microsoft, TiVo, Digeo (which recently acquired rival Moxi) and others provide viewers with the ability to digitally record television for playback later, or to edit (pause, replay or fast forward) programming as it airs. Interactive TV (“iTV”) is delivered via cable TV systems. It is rapidly spreading in the U.S., with about 8% of households having interactive TV at the beginning of 2002, and is already widely used in the U.K. where about 31% of households enjoy these services. Forrester Research estimates that 15% of the 105 million television-viewing households in the U.S. will have interactive television by the beginning of 2003. In American systems, iTV services are comparatively limited, and may include access to several dozen movies as video-on-demand and localized content on such cable channels as ESPN and the Weather Channel. Unfortunately, U.S. systems generally lack the two-way interactivity enjoyed by viewers in the U.K. However, hybrid systems that combine cable TV with the Internet, such as AOLTV and MSN TV, offer some interactivity.
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Companies Involved in New TV Technologies Company Microsoft AOL DirecTV Phillips OpenTV TiVo SONICblue Digeo/Moxi
Product MSN TV, Xbox AOLTV satellite receiver satellite receiver operating middleware TiVo DVRs ReplayTV 4000 Digital media management and recording centers
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As broadband Internet access, such as the use of cable modem and DSL lines, increases, more and more Internet users are shifting to an “always on” mode. Old-fashioned dial-up access via standard phone lines and modems requires waiting, logging on and waiting some more. Broadband access is more likely to be always there, always connected, always on. This encourages more casual and instantaneous use. For example, using broadband can make it faster and easier to look up a movie theater schedule online than by scanning a printed newspaper. Constant use of the always-on Internet for all entertainment needs, whether it is for listening to music or viewing a feature-length movie, is the natural progression of Internet use. Whether the final output to the desktop computer or TV set is via DSL line, wireless network, satellite download or cable modem, the Internet offers the potential to deliver advertising, entertainment, news, reference material, educational data and even fulllength movies directly to the end user. As the Internet becomes completely portable (for example, via webenabled cell phones), its dominance in the delivery of entertainment continues to grow. Most important of all, however, and a factor that will make the Internet continue to soar as a delivery method, is the fact that the nature of the content to be delivered is largely customizable by the Internet user. Do you want the latest New York Times bestseller list and this weekend's professional sports lineup, or a review of the latest movie directed by Ron Howard? Making the proper requests over the World Wide Web can give you exactly that data—nothing less, nothing more, except for a handful of advertisements
that you can readily ignore. Once you’re happy with the data you’ve received, you can set up portals to deliver it to you on a regular basis. Meanwhile, you can have an exact copy of that data sent via e-mail to your spouse on the other side of town, or across the globe for that matter. The possibilities of delivering entertainment and information via the Internet are endless, and publishers of entertainment and content in all categories, along with advertisers of all types, are attempting to take full advantage of the system. In fact, expenditures for advertising on the Internet reached $4.1 billion in 2001. The total number of Americans cruising the Internet on a regular basis has increased to nearly 149 million, thus giving companies more potential to reach consumers via online advertising. These numbers are turning the Internet into a medium of significant size and scope. This isn’t to say that people will stop buying printed books, newspapers and other traditional forms of data or entertainment simply because they are now available in electronic form on the Internet, in the same way that consumers haven’t stopped going out to movies simply because they are available on video or cable TV. Instead, the widespread use and acceptance of the Internet means that there is a phenomenal new mode of competition in the marketplace. Traditional publishers and distributors of content and entertainment must adapt, compete harder and use the Internet aggressively to complement existing distribution methods and develop new products. Otherwise, firms sticking to traditional, pre-Internet modes of business are in danger of losing market share, losing profitability and/or failing to remain viable as going concerns.. Small-time producers of books, music and other entertainment have found the Internet to be a great leveler of opportunity. For example, there are many self-styled “radio stations” online, offering, in many cases, types of music that might not have enough of a following to make it via traditional means of distribution. Novelists who can’t find publishers are placing their books on the Internet for all to read. Little-known songsters are building their followings through audio web sites. We have only barely begun to see a metamorphosis of the entertainment and publishing field that will be a direct result of online means of distribution.
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2) Wireless access/Internet appliances One of the biggest trends to watch is wireless access to the Internet. Wireless devices that are webenabled are becoming widespread, including the latest cell phones as well as Palm Pilots and other PDAs (personal digital assistants). For access to information about travel and entertainment, many consumers will benefit from the fact that web-enabled cell phones allow them to access schedules, buy tickets and book reservations while on the go. As usual, the United States is far behind Japan and Western Europe in cell phone technology. For example, look at what is already happening in Japan, where 30 million subscribers to web-enabled cell phones from NTT DoCoMo can use their phones for booking entertainment and travel, reading e-mail, online shopping, managing investments and accessing news or information services of vast variety. While European and Japanese cell phone users are enjoying the broadest range of Internet services on their mobile phones, a growing number of U.S. cell phone subscribers are also using Internet-enabled equipment. Among leaders in the field are Sprint PCS, Verizon and AT&T, all of which offer limited Internet portals, services and e-mail to special cell phone accounts. As many as 1 billion Internetenabled cellular phones will be used by subscribers worldwide by 2006-2007, and 80 million of those will be in use in the U.S. As a result, by 2006, a significant portion of e-commerce transactions by consumers will be made via wireless methods. An enormous fight will arise to see which portals rule the wireless Internet. Will cell phone users log onto Yahoo!, MSN or AOL first, or will they prefer to rely on other portals? Both wireless access and increased availability of broadband will lead to a growing number of new “Internet appliances” such as enhanced game stations. Many of these new appliances will be used for entertainment purposes. 3) Online retailing The potential for continued growth in online retailing is substantial, especially as savvy merchants learn to combine “bricks and clicks,” enabling consumers to receive store-front support, returns and exchanges for merchandise bought online. Among the largest-selling categories of merchandise online are books, event tickets and music (as well as travel and computer products).
What is the effect of this rocketing growth in online retailing on the media and entertainment industry? Let’s start with the retail sale of music. Traditional retail stores focused on music have been suffering for years. Meanwhile, new e-commerce companies have been selling vast quantities of music through online stores. For a good demonstration of Internet-based entertainment retailing, spend a few minutes at Amazon.com. While there, pay attention to the convenience and user-friendly approach: Your access to the site will be at the time and location of your choice—your desk, your home, any time of the day or night. It will be almost instantaneous. You can totally customize your shopping experience to suit your particular needs. Using Amazon’s search capability, you will be able to search by titles, artists or other categories among the millions of books and hundreds of thousands of CDs and videos that the firm carries. You can enter the names of recording artists that interest you and then see complete lists of all the music by those artists. After choosing exactly the recordings that you want to know more about, you will be able to peruse, for each recording, a table of contents, the names of the musicians and singers involved, sample audio clips, cover art and critical reviews. In a matter of minutes, you will be able to order your selections, scheduled to arrive promptly by mail or even more quickly via overnight service. Digital products such as those for MP3 players are purchased and downloaded in a few minutes. Naturally, Amazon’s success has spawned many online competitors. Do you want to buy a book? Log onto Amazon.com and you’ll enjoy an equally fast and satisfying shopping experience. Amazon established itself, simply enough, by taking advantage of what the Library of Congress makes available: An electronic listing of all of the 3 million books ever registered for a standard ISBN book serial number. Using the Library of Congress data, Amazon was able to build a completely user-friendly system that allows the shopper to search by book title, author or subject. Adding graphics and text for greater usability and interest, Amazon has made book covers, book reviews and full descriptions available for the most popular book titles. It has even developed a fully interactive mode of operation where readers can leave their comments about the quality and content of a book, and the author and publisher can leave their own comments. Shopping at Amazon.com is like belonging to a book-reading club, but you don’t have to leave the house to enjoy chatting with your fellow
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club members. The company goes a step further with recommendations based on your prior purchases. From out of nowhere, Amazon has become a major publicly held company, with sales growing from about $150 million in 1997 to about $3.12 billion in 2001. Either in a state of panic over the loss of market share or in a frenzy of excitement over the possibilities of online selling, major bookstore operators have started their own online services. For example, see the excellent Barnesandnoble.com. The relative ease of setting up a web site has drawn large numbers of traditional book retailers to establish book-selling locations on the Internet. Those who remain skeptical about the power of online selling might think there will be no effect on segments of entertainment and music other than books and recorded songs. In fact, e-commerce is broadly affecting entertainment products and services of all types. Sheet music is selling on the Internet. Video tapes and DVDs are sold. Dozens of other segments are already participating in a big way. Online gambling is enormous, taking games of chance directly into homes in states where gambling is illegal. Meanwhile, one of the most successful sites of all is Ticketmaster.com, www.ticketmaster.com, where consumers who want to attend concerts and plays can choose their seats online. 4) Other advanced communication technologies HDTV, DSB, cellular, cable TV, enhanced MP3, digital film distribution, video-on-demand—there will be no end to the new technologies shaping the entertainment of the very near future. Content providers that are able to determine which technologies will catch on, and then be early leaders in the use of those technologies, will be big winners. 5) Globalization of the entertainment market Do you ever wonder why movie stars can command staggering sums of money to appear in a movie, or why producers of new films like Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone can afford to invest over $100 million in a movie? Part of the answer lies in the fact that a large portion of total revenues earned by entertainment produced in the U.S. actually comes from foreign consumers. This is true in movies shown in theaters or on video cassettes. It is also true in recorded music, books, a significant portion of television programming, many major sporting events and other areas. In fact, the average movie produced in America earns more gross revenue overseas than it does at home. Entertainment delivered via the
Internet or satellite can be instantly accessed by a worldwide audience. The global market is of vast importance to U.S. producers of content and will continue to generate an increasing share of entertainment profits for U.S. firms. Consumer electronics, such as high-quality color televisions, have become so inexpensive that they are common even in very remote areas of the Third World. Transmission via satellite now makes television broadcasting to those areas a very efficient process. As living standards continue to rise around the planet, so will the market for American television, movies, music and more. However, an important caveat to the U.S. dominance in world entertainment is the lesson learned by Disney when it opened EuroDisney outside Paris. The park opened to critical pans and poor revenues in 1992, largely due to the fact that the park was strictly all-American in style and did not cater to French tastes. In the decade since then, the re-christened Disneyland Paris has become Europe's biggest attraction, thanks to changes in menu selections and hospitality style (see Chapter 2, An Overview of the Entertainment & Media Industry, for more about location-based entertainment). Likewise, the phenomenal success of Viacom's MTV Networks, which reach 1 billion people in 18 languages in 164 countries, is largely due to the company's programming philosophy of 70% local content. 6) The superstore/The mega-theater American consumers have grown to expect great depth of inventory from the retailers that they frequent. Whether it’s deep selection at a specialty store like Best Buy or at a discount store like WalMart, the “superstore” format is where the action is, and, therefore, where the profits are. This trend is wreaking havoc on the book and music publishing segments. Over 1,000 book superstores have opened since 1990. Aggressive growth at retailers like Barnes & Noble has pushed mom and pop bookstores out of business. Also, a substantial portion of all hard cover best-selling books are now sold through Wal-Mart and Costco at significant discounts to the suggested retail price. Meanwhile, the superstore retailing paradigm has turned the book publishing business upside down. This is due to two factors: 1) Those superstores require vast quantities of books to fill their shelves, and 2) Consumer demand for books is not growing as rapidly as the number of books on the shelves.
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The number of stores operated by the dominant book selling chains is immense: Barnes & Noble, with about 1,000 bookstores total, has 570 superstores. Borders Group has about 360 superstores and 850 Waldenbooks mall locations. Books-AMillion, with about 200 superstores, has been adding 20 new stores yearly. The shift of book sales from the smaller stores of the past to book superstores and discounters today has profound effects on the book publishing business. For example, a book superstore may stock 170,000 different book titles. New books that will hopefully become big sellers may be stocked by the hundreds per title in each store. Publishers supply those books to the stores on faith—on consignment. If the books don’t sell, the stores have the right to return them, and return them is exactly what they do. In fact, typically about 35% to 40% of adult hardcover books are now returned to the publishers, up from only 20% to 25% in the late 1980s. Publishers must throw away or bargain-sell those returned books. At the same time, the amount of square footage devoted to book selling in the U.S. has been growing much faster than the dollar volume of books sold through such stores. In 2001, book sales in the U.S. totaled more than $25.36 billion, a rise of only 0.1% over 2000. Meanwhile, publishers are spending immense amounts on rights acquisitions, advertising allowances and public relations in an attempt to create bestsellers. The bottom line is that traditional publishers are having extreme difficulty earning a profit. The superstore paradigm is also creating chaos in music retailing. Efforts to lure consumers into chains of music superstores have been disappointing at best. Even Blockbuster, the champion of video rental superstores, had difficulty earning consistent profits at its very consumer-friendly Blockbuster Music stores and eventually exited the business. In fact, at least seven chains of music stores have filed for bankruptcy in recent years, including Camelot, which once had 365 stores. Much of the problem has been caused by competition from Wal-Mart and from consumer electronics superstores like Best Buy that use very low prices on CDs to lure shoppers into their stores—shoppers who will hopefully make big electronics purchases while they are there. Likewise, Circuit City, Costco and other chains have become famous for offering very low prices on CDs. However, overall demand for recorded music has been disappointing. Mega-theaters are changing the face of film screening in much the same way that superstores are
changing the book and music business. Today’s theater-goers want a wide selection of films and starting times that can only be delivered by massive theater complexes with as many as 30 screens. However, these mega-theaters have had difficulty earning profits, and many theater companies have gone broke as a result. Several bankrupt theater chains have been acquired by Regal Entertainment Group, which now owns more theater screens than any firm in the U.S. 7) Mergers and consolidation Three major factors are at work to create massive mergers between entertainment and media giants. The first factor is the desire of companies to own both content and the means to distribute that content on a global scale. Excellent examples are Disney’s purchase of the ABC network and AOL’s acquisition of Time Warner. The second factor is the desire of corporations to achieve economies of scale by building massive entertainment and media groups. One of the best examples is the astonishing consolidation of the movie theater business, where a large portion of the nation’s screens is suddenly owned by a handful of companies. The third factor is evolving technology in nearly all facets of entertainment which will combine some or all of the elements of home entertainment. Corporations hope to dominate the blending of television, movies, games, music and the Internet, and are acquiring emerging technology companies in order to do so. The merger of Comcast and AT&T Broadband is an excellent example. Media and entertainment giants are counting on cross-marketing and cross-distribution to ensure future profits. For example, if Disney or Time Warner loses money on a new movie at the box office, they have the opportunity to earn eventual profits from that same movie through their divisions that operate in DVD, cable television and product licensing. Timer Warner has built up an incredible entertainment asset list comprising 26,000 TV programs, 6,000 movies, several of the world’s bestknown magazines, outstanding lines of books, deep investments in new technology and several television outlets, including some of the most popular cable TV channels. The potential to combine this massive inventory of content with AOL’s ability to deliver to its 34 million+ subscribers was a factor in the decision to merge AOL and Time Warner. The trend continues with the aforementioned $45 billion merger of Comcast and AT&T Broadband and
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the $25.8 billion merger of EchoStar with Hughes Electronics' DirecTV. However, don't assume that the entertainment industry as a whole is dominated by megacorporations. It remains relatively fragmented, with more than 100 media companies in businesses that do at least $1 billion annually in worldwide revenue. While mergers continue, spin-offs and the sale of under-performing or strategically incompatible divisions are occurring as well. Take, for example, the sale of Telemundo (formerly owned by Sony and Liberty Media) to NBC, or News Corp.'s sale of Fox Family to Disney. 8) Digitization and other new media technologies become standard in most forms of delivery/New HDTV formats based on digitization In the early ‘70s, all video entertainment was delivered by broadcast television or on the movie screen. Entertainment was flat in nature: There was no interactive way to respond to entertainment, and electronic games were the simplest of devices (remember Pong or PacMan?). A lucky television viewer in a major market might have had a half dozen channels to choose from and a handful of movie screens within driving distance. Video tapes hadn’t even been established for consumer use. Today, old entertainment assets are endlessly being enhanced and repackaged while new media forms are evolving with the technology that bubbles out of the InfoTech Revolution. Computer-related “appliance” devices will become more of an accepted and assimilated part of daily life and culture. For example, nearly 40% of American households own a video game console. Sony's PlayStation 2 is equipped with more computing capability than some PCs. The PlayStation 2, which sold more than 26 million units worldwide by the end of 2001, costs around $400 and plays DVDs and CDs, connects to the Internet, performs e-mail and video e-mail tasks, acts as a word processor and serves as a cable television settop box. This combination of tasks makes the device more than a mere supplement to personal computing. In fact, it performs many of the most popular computer applications for a lot less money than your average PC or iMac. Forrester Research reports that of those who buy a home PC, 58% use it for playing video games, in addition to such uses as Internet browsing and word processing. Increasingly, music and movies are being digitized and delivered via new media. Of course, digitization led to the development of the CD-ROM,
which has virtually replaced all earlier media as a method of delivering recorded music. Likewise, the DVD, because of its tremendous technical advantages, may yet replace the video cassette as the preferred medium for movies for home consumption. Digitization is also touted as the new thing for distribution of films to theaters. Digitized movies transmitted to theaters via satellite or fiber-optic cable provide the benefits of crystal clear picture and sound and are not subject to decay like their celluloid counterparts. This kind of distribution could also save studios hundreds of millions of dollars spent annually on celluloid film reproduction and shipping. The stumbling block is the new and expensive equipment required on the theater end with which to receive, store and project the digitized files. (See Chapter 2, An Overview of the Entertainment & Media Industry.) Another radical shift is the use of the Internet to deliver digitized content. Millions of Internet surfers downloaded free music from Napster.com, until the site was shut down by the court system for copyright violation. The ruling did not curtail the bootleg traffic of music and video files which continue to proliferate in cyberspace, and Internet sharing programs such as StreamCast Networks' Morpheus enable users to share files whether legal or not. Unlike music files, which are relatively small and easy to download, video files are extremely large in size and poor in video quality when viewed on most PCs. However, as faster broadband, home systems with greater storage capacity and better computer monitors become available, online video traffic is expected to increase dramatically. Movielink.com, www.movielink.com, a joint venture between five major film studios, plans to offer a library of legitimate movie titles via the Internet. Digital formats have greatly expanded the entertainment distribution chain. Printed books become electronic or audio books and then become television specials, which are repackaged for the broadcast and videotape/DVD market. These programs are replayed on cable TV and satellite TV networks, which can be recorded on home VHS machines or TiVo for replay later. The story from a book is repackaged and trickles down as a video game for Nintendo and an interactive educational CD-ROM for kids to use on the home computer. The story’s characters end up on t-shirts, coffee mugs and as children’s toys. Successful sales in U.S. markets push the entertainment media overseas. The ability to accumulate, repackage and distribute entertainment is now of greater importance, in terms of strategic
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corporate assets, than the ability to artistically create top-quality productions. You can buy talent, but it’s hard to either build or buy an efficient distribution system. Deregulation is also sweeping through the entertainment business, creating even greater demand for enhanced electronic media. Under bills passed by Congress, the major networks (such as ABC, NBC and CBS) are allowed to own more local stations. With HDTV, networks will enjoy the possibility of several new digital channels beamed from each of the stations that they own. (See item 11, Deregulation, below.) Television viewers benefit from the ease with which we can now move hundreds of channels of voice and video through the air with wireless networks or underground via cable TV. Meanwhile, television entertainment is going global on a scale never seen before. Years ago, Turner Broadcasting validated the possibility of gaining an international television audience by making its CNN news network very popular overseas. Satellite transmission of television signals means that major television firms have increasing outlets for overseas audiences for current and repackaged entertainment. 9) Integration of entertainment, telecommunications and computing Computer software and hardware companies have growing stakes in entertainment. Microsoft is spending billions on the development of its eHome division, designing PCs as the electronic hub of the digital home by routing music, movies, TV programming, e-mail and news between the web and PCs, television set-top boxes, gadgets and stereo speakers. Sony, Seagate Technology and Apple Computer, Inc. are also leaders in the home entertainment revolution, along with Digeo, Inc. (which is purchasing newcomer Moxi Digital, Inc.). There is a rapidly blurring line between the business segments once claimed exclusively by entertainment, publishing, computing and telephony. Inexpensive home computers are not only logical gateways to the Internet; they also deliver entertainment via built-in DVD and CD-ROM players, allowing the display of movies and the playing of games. In one integrated unit, PCs can also act as very sophisticated telephones, complete with capabilities of voice mail, call screening and other advanced services.
10) The spread of entertainment into new areas of day-to-day life Peddlers of advertising-supported entertainment are taking advantage of new technology to reach captive audiences in surprising places. Satellite TV networks are popping up in the food court areas of shopping malls, in public schools, on college campuses and even in elevators and doctors’ offices. Major restaurant chains, such as Hard Rock Café, are going global based on entertainment themes. Multichannel entertainment is now available for on-board viewing on airliners. Gambling, whether done via lotteries, racetracks or casinos, is now a pervasive presence throughout America, and it has entered the home in a big way via the Internet. Vocational training has become entertaining, thanks to multimedia, while entertainment parks such as Epcot Center have become educational. To an ever-growing extent, entertainment venues will continue to emerge in seemingly mundane places, from the supermarket to truck stops to the mall. 11) Deregulation The Telecommunications Act of 1996 is one of the most important influences in entertainment and media today. As the name implies, the act covers telecommunications and telephony. At the same time, however, much of the act has to do with the regulation (or deregulation) of the radio, broadcast television and cable television businesses. In fact, it is a serious rewriting of radio and TV law. Among other things, the act provides for: • Greater concentration of ownership of radio stations. Previously, operators had been allowed to own no more than seven FM and seven AM stations, total. That limit was raised to some extent before the Act of 1996 became law and then was lifted completely by the act. The radio industry wasted no time in taking advantage of the elimination of ownership limits. Of the nation’s 10,000 or so radio stations, 4,000 changed hands from 1996 to 1998 in deals totaling about $32 billion. Radio companies have been able to acquire huge regional chains of stations, offering massive advertising packages to major firms that may not have even considered advertising on the radio before. • Similar easing of restrictions in the broadcast television business was put into effect. Television stations have been trading hands faster than used
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cars, fetching enormous prices. (For a good example, look at the growth of A. H. Belo.) The act gave cable television much greater flexibility in setting subscriber prices. As a result, the price of getting cable service on a monthly basis has been growing steadily, at a pace far exceeding the rate of inflation. Proposed amendments to the act have been many. Watch for more attempts at legislative change as owners of large numbers of stations jockey for market share and advertising revenues. In February 2002, a federal court decision to remove the block on media companies owning cable systems and local broadcasters in the same market was reached. Watch for even greater merger activity in entertainment as a result.
12) Copyright and copying protection for digital content Call it Hollywood vs. high tech. An ongoing debate between the makers of films and music and the technology companies that make PCs, DVDs and music players of all types is underway on the responsibility of copyright protection. Movie studios and record companies are lobbying federal legislators to require the development of built-in copyright protection security by the companies that manufacture computers, stereo systems and other hardware. They, in turn, are crying foul because such measures may slow product performance, increase costs or even fail altogether, since no security system has yet been found that cannot be cracked. Several proposals have been suggested by parties on all sides. One calls for a watermark of sorts to be imbedded in the music or video file. The device playing the file would scan for the watermark, undetectable by the human eye or ear, and play the file only when such a mark is present. Another is a Mission Impossible-style self-destruct code which renders a file useless after a set period of time. Watch for further debate and further innovations.
New Media to Watch: (See Chapter 2 for in-depth discussion) HDTV iTV (Interactive Television) DVD-Explosive Growth Satellite Radio Digitized Broadcast Radio Digitized Motion Pictures Internet-Based, Fee-Based Music Internet-Based Motion Pictures/Video-on-Demand Wireless Access to Content Source: Plunkett Research, Ltd. For additional data about entertainment and media trends, including detailed tables, see Chapter 2, An Overview of the Entertainment & Media Industry.
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Chapter 2 AN OVERVIEW OF THE ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA INDUSTRY Trends and Statistics
This chapter is organized into the following sections: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 11) 12) 13) 14) 15) 16)
Advertising Book Publishing/Book Retailing Film Production Gambling Games The Internet Location-Based Entertainment Multimedia/Video/DVD Music Newspapers Radio Television—Broadcast Television—Cable Television—Satellite Television—Interactive Theaters—Movie
1) Advertising Three important trends are sweeping through advertising today. The first trend goes hand-in-hand with America’s economic downturn of 2000-2001. The recession of the U.S. economy devastated advertising expenditures to an extent not seen since World War II. Ad expenditures in 2001 fell 4.1% from the previous year, a drop certainly exacerbated by the terrorist attacks in September. Projections for 2002 are not much rosier, with numbers ranging from a small decline to a very slight rise from 2001 figures. The second trend is the proliferation of media through which advertisers can market their products. In addition to the development of the Internet into a true mass medium, television channels are multiplying almost exponentially. Currently, the average household in the U.S. receives more than 80 television channels. By 2005, the average household is projected to receive 180. This trend puts advertisers, rather than media companies, in the driver’s seat with regard to advertising rates and purchasing trends. If one media outlet’s rates are excessive, then there are a growing number of alternatives for advertisers to turn to.
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The third trend is the continuing but slowing amount of merger and consolidation of major advertising agencies on a global scale. In the late 1990s and into 2000, the largest and most successful ad agencies were acquiring worldwide networks of offices. Their goal was to enable multinational client companies to build unified brand images and customer bases throughout all major global markets. This trend continues, but at a greatly reduced rate due to the current economic hardships facing the advertising industry. These agencies hope to (and in many cases do) offer the capability to deliver a seamless flow of creative energy and media buying that enables companies like Nike, IBM and CocaCola the ability to influence massive audiences everywhere. Direct marketing (mail-order, etc.) is faring a bit better than other ad media. Telemarketing continues to grow. Approximately 8 billion telemarketing calls are made in the U.S. annually. However, public outcry against the practice may curtail any further growth. Many agencies offer telemarketing blocks or protection services such as the Direct Marketing Association's (DMA) Telephone Preference Service. In addition, federal law stipulates that certain types of telemarketers maintain and honor "do not call" lists, compiled from customer requests and complaints. Technological advances may also slow telemarketing growth due to the release of small, inexpensive boxes which scan incoming calls for computer generated telemarketing sources. When detected, the device transmits a "number disconnected" signal back. The telemarketing computer then removes the supposedly disconnected number from its files. The billboard industry generates about $2 billion in yearly ad revenue from 400,000 billboards around the nation. The tobacco industry previously accounted for 10% of those ad dollars, but it is being forced by federal regulation to drop billboards as a method of advertising. Entertainment and amusement advertising account for about 25% of billboard ad dollars. Direct marketing expenditures are only partially included in the following table. For example, while telemarketing is not a traditional advertising medium, it is nonetheless a significant factor in direct marketing.
Advertising—Estimated Expenditures, 1980-2002 (does not include telemarketing) Year 1980 1985 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994
$ in billions 54 95 130 129 126 131 138 150
Year 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
$ in billions 161 173 188 205 224 244 234 236
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2) Book Publishing/Book Retailing While many sectors of media and entertainment are enjoying terrific sales and profits, book publishing is another story. The problem lies in the limited growth of total book sales, intense competition among book publishers to create titles that qualify as bestsellers and the buying and merchandising methods used by book superstores, which have virtually taken over the book market during the past few years. Book Publishing Industry Net Sales, 2001 (in millions) Total Sales $25,356.50 Trade Books $6,369.90 Professional $4,739.10 Religious $1,305.10 Source: Association of American Publishers, www.publishers.org
Much of consumers’ entertainment and information budgets are going for multimedia and new media, such as online information and subscription television services. During the fall of 2001, book publishers raised prices substantially in an effort to boost sagging profits. At the same time, agents for best-selling authors are using their writers’ superstar status in the same way that agents for major sports stars use the popularity of basketball players to demand more money and more favorable treatment. A highly popular author’s contract with a publisher may demand a multi-million-dollar up-front payment and a guaranteed first printing of one million copies. (Very few books, even bestsellers, sell anywhere near that amount.)
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Publishers are receiving staggering quantities of returned books, which bookstores are not obligated to keep if they don’t sell. In fact, return rates are in the 35% to 40% range for much of adult hardcover fiction. Buyers at massive superstores may order huge quantities of books to fill up their miles and miles of shelves. However, if the books don’t sell, stores simply return them to the publishers. Profits among traditional book publishers are disappointing. Many major book publishers have been sold or downscaled. Meanwhile, the operators of book superstores continue their march across the nation, now opening their stores in many mid-sized markets in addition to large cities. Barnes & Noble has 570 superstores in its 1,000 store count. Borders Group has about 360 superstores plus 900 Waldenbooks mall locations. Books-A-Million, with about 200 superstores, has been adding 20 yearly. To compete with electronic forms of information and entertainment, book publishers are offering new ways to distribute the written word. Arthur C. Clarke, Stephen King and others have published some of their recent works exclusively online. For people who enjoy books on tape, companies such as Audible, Inc. (www.audible.com) are using technology to sell books downloaded from the Internet for about $7 to $10 dollars each, half the price of traditional books on tape. Gemstar (www.gemstar-ebook.com) is selling e-book "readers," devices that range from hand-held to notebook in size. The “pages” are displayed on screens, with much the same layout they would have in a traditional book. Gemstar offers thousands of books, magazines and newspapers in formats that can be downloaded into its readers. 3) Film Production Film production costs fell in 2001, with the average Hollywood movie production budget dropping to $47.7 million (a 13% drop from 2000). Conversely, the cost to market an average film rose 14% to $31 million, largely because of rising network television advertising costs. Put the shifts in production and marketing costs together, and you still have a total cost decline of 4%, a boon for film producers.
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Internet Research Tip—Film Industry Log on to the Motion Picture Association of America's site, www.mpaa.org, for information on many aspects of the industry including industry news, statistics, legislation and more. For a new film to simply break even, it needs to earn a box office gross in an amount that is about double its development and production costs. Only two out of three big-budget films break even at the box office. The real profit for producers may be earned in the post-theater markets, including home video, pay TV, broadcast TV, international television and video sales and merchandising, such as licensing rights for toys, books and t-shirts. For example, the movie Independence Day brought in only $100 million at the box office but has grossed more than $700 million in all worldwide distribution channels. An estimated 82% of film revenues now come from non-box office sources. Some Recent Top Dollar Movies Title Year Budget Domestic (in mil.) box office gross as of 4/1/02 Lord of the Rings 2001 $60 $297.5 Harry Potter 2001 $150 $315.6 Mission Impossible 2 2000 $100 $215.4 Gladiator 2000 $107 $186.8 The Perfect Storm 2000 $120 $181.5 Star Wars: Episode I 1999 $120 $431.0 Saving Private Ryan 1999 $70 $216.1 Titanic 1997 $200 $600.7 Sources: Daily Variety, Wall Street Journal, industry estimates
Selected Animated Films Title Monsters, Inc. Shrek Road to El Dorado Toy Story 2 Stuart Little
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Budgeted cost (in mil.) N/A $60 $95
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Animated productions are growing in popularity. Lower production costs for animated films over major live films are sometimes a great incentive. Likewise, the tremendous, long-term revenues earned by animated film classics like those created by
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Disney provide even greater reason to consider animation as a means of production. Animation is also an extremely popular format on Internet sites and may be widely used in Internet-delivered entertainment. For the first time, the Academy Awards honored animated films with an award category in 2001. Because films and their accompanying advertising are becoming so expensive, studios are producing fewer movies. Studios are getting rid of expensive stunts and effects, and, if they can’t afford the big-name star they have in mind for a film, they may hire an up-and-coming actor or actress instead. (See Chapter 4, Production Budgeting Examples.) In 1998, Universal Studios produced 35 movies. That number fell to less than 20 in 2001. Walt Disney’s numbers fell from over 30 to under 20 in the same time period. Disney’s studio entertainment segment is cutting back on the production of bigbudget movies, choosing instead to focus on theme parks and television to elevate profits. One segment of the film industry that is enjoying rapid growth is the IMAX format. Once found only in museums, IMAX has moved into the mainstream by licensing its projection and sound systems to commercial operators. Movies such as T-Rex are meant to attract the average moviegoer who is looking for big-time action rather than a school class field trip. Imax currently operates in more than 200 theaters and has scheduled the opening of another 80 theaters over the next few years. At one time, movies ruled the nation as the most popular and profitable form of entertainment. In 1928, long before the television era, approximately one-half of the U.S. population attended a movie every week. Today, it is approximately one-tenth. In 1946, nearly 4 billion tickets were sold by U.S. movie theaters. In contrast, in 2001, only 1.5 billion units were sold. However, box office receipts for 2001 hit $8.41 billion. This isn’t to say that films don’t make money— entertainment is simply becoming more competitive and more expensive to produce and market. In addition, entertainment companies of all types have learned that re-packaging and cross-marketing are the real keys to profits. This is especially true for movies. For example, Disney’s The Lion King, released in 1994, cost about $55 million to produce. By 1999, it had grossed $313 million in U.S. theaters and over $450 million in foreign theaters. Disney had also sold $500 million worth of Lion King videos, while consumers bought $3 billion in Lion King merchandise. Meanwhile, The Lion King was a great
hit on Disney’s cable TV channel. Disney’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame brought in only $100 million at the box office, but earned a total of $500 million, counting peripheral income such as videos and theme merchandise. It’s this sort of re-use that holds the real profit potential in movies. Such repackaging can also be the key for making money from popular American TV shows when they are syndicated as re-runs and shown on foreign stations. 4) Gambling Americans seem to have a never-ending desire to be entertained by games of chance. Gambling is still one of today’s major growth industries, grossing more than $50 billion per year, as casino/hotels, riverboat casinos, Native American reservation casinos and bingo halls and slot machine parlors continue to attract visitors in the millions. Meanwhile, tens of millions of Americans buy lottery tickets from state-sponsored games each week. In fact, gambling has become an extremely competitive business. Consumers now have a wealth of choices in when, where and how to gamble. Gamblers may think twice about flying to Las Vegas for a weekend when they can easily drive to a riverboat casino near Dallas, Chicago or whatever town they call home. The business has become even more competitive since the September 11 attacks. Las Vegas, the gambling capital of the United States, was hit especially hard, laying off an estimated 15,000 hotel and casino workers. Comdex, the nation's largest technology trade show, attracted only 150,000 visitors to the city in November 2001, down from 200,000 the previous year. Casino-like gambling on the Internet is another significant force for casino operators to deal with. Online gambling will pull in an estimated $7 billion in 2002. Even though cyberspace gambling may not be legal in some markets, companies circumvent the no-gambling laws in many parts of the U.S. by basing their operations in foreign nations. The web-based casinos hook up with their customers online and take payments via credit cards. More than 1,000 gambling web sites are in existence now, with new ones going online constantly. However, much controversy is in the air over Internet gambling, and U.S. lawmakers are considering many new regulations. In 1996, Congress created the National Gambling Impact Study Commission to examine just how the gambling industry affects the nation. The study found that gambling, which is legal in some form in 47 states and Washington, D.C., provides entertainment and
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creates jobs in depressed regions. However, legalized gambling may have adverse effects. For example, players with yearly household incomes under $10,000 spend three times more on lottery tickets than those who make over $50,000, thus the lottery nickname of “poor man’s tax.” The Commission recommended bans on Internet gambling and college and amateur sports betting, as well as the removal of credit card access machines in casinos. However, the study also suggested that destination gambling, such as riverboat casinos, remain in place because such activities create jobs and help local economies. After much debate, Congress did not pass the Internet Gambling Prohibition Act of 2000, which would have banned almost all forms of non-casino gambling except betting on horse and dog races, state lotteries and fantasy sports. It boils down to the economic impact of organized gambling, which has created more than 700,000 jobs and generates $21 billion in annual wages. 5) Games After a rocky year in 2000, electronic games are booming. Sales of videogame hardware, software and accessories grew to $9.4 billion in 2001, a whopping increase of 43%. The big news is the release of ever more complex technology that not only combines games with CD and DVD players, but will soon offer full Internet access and interactive TV as well. Game players can find online opponents, check e-mail, shop online and download music and video entertainment with a single system. Sony’s Play Station 2, released in the fall of 2001, was the first unit to play DVDs and audio CDs while offering top-of-the-line high-tech gaming. By the end of 2001, Play Station 2 had sold 26 million units worldwide, further positioning Sony as the number one video game company in the world. Microsoft is hoping to break Sony's dominance in the market with its Xbox, which was released in November 2001 (with a $500 million marketing budget). Xbox is a major step in the company's attempt to revolutionize the home in the same way that PCs revolutionized the office. The unit is a combination of a high-end PC, complete with highspeed Internet port and a top-of-the-line graphics chip; a video game console; and ultimately a head-set that will allow players to talk to other players down the street or in another country via the Internet. Microsoft has signed on many of the top 20 game publishers in order to offer cutting-edge software for the Xbox.
Nintendo, the third key player in video game sets, offers the GameCube console, which works with its Game Boy Advance system. Minimal in size, the cube packs a three-inch-wide, 1.5 Gb game disk in addition to offering long-time game favorites including Pokémon, Mario Bros. and The Legend of Zelda. Competition and technical innovation is so powerful among these top three players that rival Sega exited the game console business in 2001 after the failure of its Dreamcast system. Despite its position as the maker of the first console to offer online game playing, Sega is now concentrating solely on developing game software. Subscription-based or advertising-supported games played via the Internet are rapidly growing in popularity. Internet game-playing offers users the ability to concurrently compete with each other from multiple locations. Microsoft and America Online are among the major companies selling Internet-based game playing. Microsoft’s Internet Gaming Zone, http://zone.msn.com, offers 30 free games and over 75 popular CD-ROM retail games that can be played online against other players. The site has up to 450,000 visitors a day. Sony Online Entertainment boasts 11 million registered users of multi-player games such as Jeopardy! Online and the popular 3-D EverQuest, while Pogo.com www.pogo.com, formerly The Total Entertainment Network, has new member registration of nearly 100,000 people per week and 7.5 million hours of usage per month. America Online’s millions of subscribers have the option of playing in a virtual, three-dimensional theme park filled with games. Forrester Research reports that of those who buy a home PC, 58% use it for playing video games, in addition to such uses as Internet browsing and word processing. 6) The Internet The Internet is the leading edge of delivery for entertainment of virtually all types. Books, magazines, streaming video, radio-like programming, high-quality recorded music, high-resolution art, reference information, news, games, weather, advertising and films are among the categories of entertainment and information that can be efficiently disseminated over the Net. The Internet now claims about 160 million U.S. users of various levels of frequency. As more high-speed wired and wireless methods of Internet access become widespread (such as DSL and T1 lines, satellite downlink and TV set-
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top cable modems), the use of the Internet as a means of delivery and interactivity will grow further. The Internet has another interesting effect on our lives by creating efficiencies and eliminating wasted time. According to Veronis, Suhler & Associates, the more time people spend on the Internet shopping, getting directions, searching for information and communicating with others, the more their time is freed up to do other things, such as enjoying leisure activities, working or spending time with family. The number of computer-related consumer devices (such as Internet access appliances) sold in the United States may eventually surpass the number of home PCs in use. The public's perception of the PC has changed. As the number of computer-related consumer devices in the average American home rises, the public is coming to view the PC as an everyday piece of machinery. The current PC generation has neared the end of its evolutionary journey. Although the machine has done wonders for the business world and is definitely a device capable of extensive multitasking, the range of its ability to diversify jobs is limited. Computerrelated devices or "appliances" often outshine the PC itself when it comes to performing mundane tasks. Additionally, the size of a regular desktop PC places constraints on its usage away from a desk. Even video game-playing consoles are classified as computer-like devices. Indeed, modems, processors, memory chips and other computer-like features grace the latest game consoles. Their setup even mimics that of the PC. The design is no accident; video game device manufacturers will offer more and more computer-like features to the consumer. Computer-related "appliance" devices are becoming more of an accepted and assimilated part of daily life and culture. Once again, game machines are a relevant example. Nearly 42% of American households own a video game console. Intel plans an extensive line of non-PC Internet appliances that will use Linux software. Furthermore, Panasonic will create a wireless home telephone appliance with a special button that will hook-up to Net2Phone, Inc.'s Internet-based long distance phone call service. Extremely successful Internet appliances include the wireless versions of Palm Pilots and other PDAs.
Leading U.S. Internet Service Providers (ISPs), as of late 2001 Company: Subscribers: American Online (AOL) 34.0 million* Microsoft 7.7 million United Online 5.6 million BlueLight 5.0 million EarthLink 5.0 million Prodigy 3.2 million RoadRunner 1.9 million *AOL subscriber count includes 2 million CompuServe customers Source: Plunkett Research, Ltd. www.plunkettresearch.com
7) Location-Based Entertainment This phrase has been coined to describe the use of entertainment as a vehicle to attract crowds of people to specific locations, such as shopping malls, restaurants or casinos. The general idea is to convert entertainment-drawn consumers into shoppers, diners and gamblers. For example, Caesars Palace has proven that an entertainment-themed shopping mall can be a phenomenal success next door to a Las Vegas casino. Hard Rock Café uses entertainment as a lure to its global chain of restaurants. Viacom, Sony and others are building state-ofthe-art video game centers as destination entertainment buildings in prominent locations. Viacom has built Star Trek: The Experience, an entertainment center in the Las Vegas Hilton. GameWorks is a joint venture of DreamWorks, Universal Studios and Sega. The venture operates 15 flagship locations worldwide in the U.S., Guam, Brazil and Austria. In addition, Sony opened its $85million Metreon entertainment center in San Francisco with theaters, rides, stores, restaurants and electronic play zones. From its opening in 1998 through 2001, Metreon visitors total more than 14 million.
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Popular Location-Based Entertainment Components: Cinemas Educational Attractions and Museums IMAX Theaters Nightclubs Theme Parks Themed Restaurants Virtual Reality Rides/Games Shopping mall operators across the nation are realizing that, in order to prosper, the mall has to become as much an entertainment center as a shopping center. In fact, entertainment providers and retailers are now teaming up to create crowdgenerating synergy when developing new sites. For example, the Mall of America, the largest shopping mall in the U.S., offers the Camp Snoopy indoor theme park, the Underwater Adventures aquarium, the LEGO Imagination Center, the NASCAR Silicon Motor Speedway, a 14-theater cineplex and a host of themed restaurants. Las Vegas is a hotbed of exotic projects that combine entertainment with retail and hospitality properties. For example, the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas features the Grand Canal Shoppes, a Venetianstyle, singing gondolier-sailing waterway that runs along myriad shopping sites and cafés. Because summertime in the desert is not always conducive to outdoor vacation activity, a 70-foot dome covers the entire project. The property is not completely Venetian-themed, however. On the same property are Madame Tussaud’s Celebrity Encounter wax museum and a WB Soundstage 16 entertainment center from Warner Bros. However, many location-based entertainment sites, especially Las Vegas, were hard hit by the attacks of September 11. Destinations requiring travel by air saw major drops in attendance as visitors chose to stay closer to home for their entertainment. Major theme parks, such as Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Epcot and Universal Studios Hollywood all reported losses in attendance for 2001, and in many cases showed double-digit percentage drops in attendance from 2000 figures.
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Major Theme Park 2001 Attendance Park The Magic Kingdom Walt Disney World Disneyland Epcot Walt Disney World Disney-MGM Studios Disney's Animal Kingdom Universal Studios at Universal Orlando Islands of Adventure at Universal Orlando SeaWorld Orlando Disney's California Adventure* Universal Studios Hollywood *Opened February 2000 Source: The New York Times
2001 (mil.) 14.8
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Conversely, regional theme parks, to which most visitors drive rather than fly, showed improvement from 2000 to 2001. For example, King's Island in Ohio showed a 4% increase and Six Flags Over Texas was up 8%. These parks reaped the benefits of people’s reluctance to fly. These visitors, in many cases, had more money to spend at the parks since airfare and hotel stays were unnecessary. Disney plans serious global expansion of its theme parks. In addition to Disneyland Paris and two parks in the Tokyo area, it is opening an entirely new park in Hong Kong in 2005 and is considering future expansion in such densely-populated areas as Shanghai and Delhi. In the U.S., Disney has capitalized on its ownership of the ESPN cable sports network to build several ESPN sports-theme restaurants that are filled with exciting video games and games of skill. 8) Multimedia/Video/DVD Several new technologies are rapidly changing the face of the entertainment business, particularly in recorded music, television and the use of the home computer as an entertainment device. The race is on between Sony and Microsoft to realize a system to link all home entertainment products, including PCs that are networked throughout the home, the Internet, set-top boxes, televisions, VCR or DVD players, stereos and CD players. People could then play downloaded movies on any television in the house while turning down the stereo and arming the burglar alarm at the same time.
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This platform competition will become reminiscent of the competition between VHS and BetaMax as videocassette standards. Products such as ReplayTV and TiVo allow viewers to download satellite television and broadband programs for later viewing. Viewers are able to store between 35 and 320 hours of programming for playback at their discretion. Live programming can also be viewed and manipulated to skip commercials, playback key moments or watch in slow motion. DVD recorders for TVs are in wide release. These recorders allow instant access to any scene at any point in a program and offer a picture and sound equivalent to professionally produced DVDs. DVDs are rapidly gaining on the VHS market. Not only are DVD sound and video far superior to VHS tape, most DVDs contain extra features such as movie trailers, production notes, trivia games and interviews with film casts and crews. In 2001, consumers spent over $6 billion buying or renting films on DVD. Each unit costs less than $1 to produce, creating an impressive margin of profit since DVDs typically retail for anywhere between $5 and $30. DVD sales are expected to increase 33% in 2002 (Adams Media Research), while the number of U.S. households owning DVD players is expected to rise from 23% to 34%. The obstacle in the path of DVD growth is the difficulty consumers encounter in recording content. VHS players have always had that capability and will remain firmly entrenched in U.S. homes and offices until the ability for DVD to do the same is efficient and cost effective. 9) Music Recorded music is a $40-billion industry that is shrinking fast. Overall music sales were down 5% in 2001. Beleaguered music executives are fighting an increasingly tough battle due to several factors. A major influence is the radio industry’s consolidation of station ownership into several major conglomerates. Many stations feel compelled to play songs that are major (and usually instantaneous) hits. New and independent recording artists are finding it increasingly difficult to get all-important play on the airwaves, while the big music companies are duking it out for that same precious airtime. The fastest growing segment in music retailing is the superstore (such as Wal-Mart). These stores stock fewer titles than traditional music stores, forcing record companies to compete for far less shelf space.
It's estimated that in order to simply break even, a record must sell 500,000 copies. In 2001, 6,455 major record label releases hit the market, with only 112 of those reaching the half-million mark. In an effort to improve the odds of success, major labels have historically required top-selling artists to sign multi-album contracts. Efforts are currently underway by several recording stars to bring about legislation that will limit recording contracts to seven years. Record company executives claim that they must have the income from established artists' sales in order to finance the development of new performers. Watch for more on this debate, which is reminiscent of the legislation that brought about the demise of the old Hollywood studio system. Technology continues to make big changes in the recorded music business. MPEG is the digital standard set by the Moving Pictures Expert Group for video, CD, DVD and multimedia for the fixed and mobile web. MP3 is a subsystem of MPEG used to compress sound into computer files and is now the most commonly used format for downloading music. MP3 compresses music 10 to 14 times while still retaining CD quality. Music files are then played on computers or portable MP3 players or burnt onto CDs. Initially, MP3 web sites were places where unsigned musicians could get their music out to the masses for free. Download site Napster bucked the system by offering any and all music, regardless of copyright infringement, and was shut down in mid 2001. Today, multiple MP3 sites from Amazon to Vivendi Universal's MP3.com compete to distribute a broad range of music that stays within the letter of the law. It is legal to download and play free MP3 files when the song's copyright holder has granted permission. It is illegal to distribute or trade MP3s without specified permission. These sites still offer a viable alternative for "undiscovered" artists who are unable to break into the music market through traditional channels. Record companies are watchful, hoping to find a viable channel through which to capitalize on MP3's dynamic market opportunities. New projects include MusicNet, a joint venture of RealNetworks, AOL Time Warner, Bertelsmann AG and EMI Group. It offers the first digital music subscription platform featuring on-demand downloads and streams from three of the five major recording labels. Likewise, PressPlay, backed by Sony Music Entertainment and Universal Music Group, offers music through partner affiliates including MSN Music and Yahoo. Also, look for Napster to possibly rise from the ashes in the
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form of a new (and hopefully legal) online music service. Although MP3 is currently the most popular format, it will likely be replaced in the next few years. Not only is the issue of copyright infringement a major one, but faster technology is in the works. Eventually, free or not, people will tire of the time it takes to download just one MP3-formatted song. Innovative Music Companies Sony, Warner, Vivendi Universal, EMI, BMG MP3.com Launch.yahoo.com MyPlay, MP3.com
Spinner.com, Live365 Myplay, Launch.com, Sonicnet.com Listen.com, Epitonic, Insound RealNetworks, Liquid Audio, MusicMatch Sirius, XM Satellite Radio
Selected Features Recorded music firms sell digital files of music. Free downloads. May be promotions by record companies. Free. Allow people to store (on the Internet) copies of CDs to be accessed at any PC connected to Internet. Streaming radio programming on web channels. Genre or user-classified music selections. May require monthly subscriptions. Digital recordings and recommendations. Free software acts as players for PCs. Subscription allows in-vehicle access to 100 channels of news, entertainment and music.
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10) Newspapers As in many other industry segments, the big question in newspapers today is what long-term effect the Internet will have on business. The Wall Street Journal has met the problem head-on by establishing one of the most successful fee-based sites on the Internet, www.WSJ.com, where over 400,000 subscribers pay from $29 to $59 yearly (depending on whether or not they have a print subscription as well) to have excellent access to the daily news in its business newspaper. However, the trends striking the most fear into the hearts of newspaper executives are: 1) The growing use of the web to distribute classified ads. 2) The rapid spread of web-based guides to a city’s entertainment and
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news. Ticketmaster Online-City Search has web sites covering 128 cities worldwide. Users can access regionalized information about news, weather, entertainment and tickets. 3) Monster.com is taking over in the employment ads arena. Newspaper Organizations with Major Internet Assets Newspaper Tribune Co. Dow Jones Gannett
New York Times Knight Ridder Washington Post
Assets 23 television stations, 11 daily newspapers, 18 specialty web sites WSJ.com 22 television stations, 97 newspapers, 60 websites. USAToday.com receives major traffic Very popular NYTimes.com Realcities.com, plus many niche sites Very popular WashingtonPost.com
Another trend worrying traditional newspaper operators is the growing popularity of alternative newspapers. Ever since most major cities became one-newspaper towns, consumers and advertisers have been turning in record numbers to the weekly alternative newspapers that are typically distributed free of charge, covering entertainment, politics and her news with a candid, non-mainstream slant. The New York Times, Washington Post and Tribune Co. were among early leaders in developing successful web formats based on their print publications. This is grown to the extent that almost every major newspaper (and a surprising number of minor ones) has an excellent, continually updated web site. 11) Radio Two significant factors continue to be at work here. The first is the effect of the sweeping changes in the Telecommunications Act of 1996. This act enabled radio companies to own a virtually unlimited number of stations. Over 40% of the nation’s stations have changed hands since the passage of this act. Big companies are building enormous chains of radio stations—some are already able to offer advertising buys that reach several major markets at once. (See “Deregulation” in Chapter 1.) The second interesting development in radio is the growth of satellite broadcast radio. Sirius,
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formerly known as CD Radio, transmits its 100 channels of news, information, entertainment and music from three satellites to any vehicle equipped with a Sirius receiver. The company has partnerships with Ford, DaimlerChrysler and BMW to allow the car companies to equip their vehicles with the receivers. Sirius' top competitor, XM Satellite Radio, broadcasts 71 music channels and 29 information and entertainment channels through two satellites. GM plans to offer XM radios on many of its models in late 2002. Satellite radio is beginning to move into homes and portable radios as well. The special receivers cost around $300 dollars, with additional monthly fees of $10 to $40. Higher-priced services include Internet access. This new competition in the radio arena is analogous to the beginning of the cable TV age, when local broadcasters had to learn how to compete against dozens of cable channels. In regulatory areas, the radio industry has a significant advantage over television station operators: TV broadcasters are converting to digital signals under a schedule set by the FCC. Radio station owners, however, are able to move towards digitization at any pace they choose. As an industry, radio is slowly adapting new technology that will involve the simulcasting of digital and analog signals over the same wavelength. This means that radio listeners will be able to receive CD-quality, zero interference signals. Radio consumers will feasibly be able to receive digital signals of data that can be printed out—news, weather maps and advertising coupons, for example. Of the nation’s 10,000 or so radio stations, more than 4,000 have changed hands since the Telecommunications Act of 1996. Radio companies have been able to buy up huge regional chains of stations, offering massive advertising packages to major firms that may not have even considered advertising on the radio before. One of the biggest players is Clear Channel Communications. Recent acquisitions of Jacor and AMFM made the company the number one radio station owner in the U.S. with interests in 1,200 stations. Number two Cumulus Media is far behind with more than 400 stations. Largest U.S. Radio Station Owners Clear Channel Communications Cumulus Media Citadel Communications
1,200 stations 425 stations 200 stations
12) Television—Broadcast Analysts have been forecasting the eventual demise of broadcast television for a decade, and the climate did indeed look bleak. Non-network competition from dozens of cable and satellite channels, the advent of digital video recorders, increasing Internet activity and broadband access were all harbingers of doom for the big four networks: NBC, CBS, ABC and Fox. And yet, they are still here. The big four, plus the other English-speaking networks (UPN, the WB and Pax), collectively account for a 58% share of U.S. television viewing. Broadcast programs and the personalities on them still attract millions of viewers and create a culture that is central to many Americans' daily lives. NBC continues as the prime time ratings winner, as it has for six of the past seven years, with a 15% share of prime-time viewing. It boasts the most popular shows (such as Friends, Frasier, Today and Tonight), including the country's top national news program, Nightly News. CBS is next in the ratings, followed by Fox and Disney's ailing ABC. U.S. Broadcast Network Estimated Operating Income 2001-2002 Network NBC CBS Fox ABC Source: Morgan Stanley
Operating Income (in mil.) $636 $251 -$140 -$383
NBC's dominance is the result of several factors. The aforementioned top shows are key, since the ultimate success of television lies in its programming. The network also adopted an "if you can't beat 'em, join 'em" attitude when it created Internet properties CNBC and MSNBC, as well as acquiring interests in several cable channels including A&E and Bravo. Further cable synergies are assured since three of the four broadcast networks are owned by highly diversified media companies which include cable interests: CBS, owned by Viacom; Fox, owned by News Corporation; and ABC, owned by Disney. Major league sports, a long time broadcast favorite, have become too expensive for the networks to air profitably, creating large losses for the big networks. Look for regular season major league sports to move almost entirely to cable channels, which can better afford the spiraling costs associated
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with TV sports due to the combination of advertising and subscriber revenues. Although the continued popularity of broadcast television is surprising, it still faces major challenges by the proliferation of cable channels. Broadcast network ratings have been steadily declining overall since 1952. Meanwhile, the average number of minutes of primetime advertising per hour on broadcast television soared from 9.5 minutes in 1997 to more than 15 minutes today. There is no reason to think this climate is going to change. Meanwhile, the networks are paying more and more for programming in an effort to prop up their viewer bases. For example, NBC pays $7 million per episode for Friends. It only cost about 10% as much when it first went on the air. The big names are paid ever larger salaries. David Letterman's new deal with CBS is reported to be worth $31 million per year. Networks are beginning to enter into other arenas to make money, such as selling merchandise related to specific programs and sponsoring concert tours and sporting events to attract viewers. (TV program publishers like TV Guide are also getting together with the Internet, creating interactive web sites that often provide extended program information, archives and chat rooms.) Another money-making practice is the "repurposing" of programming, which means that shows airing on network TV one night will appear the next on cable or a smaller independent network. What about the much-hyped HDTV (highdefinition television)? The licenses were granted only to organizations that agreed to broadcast in the new digital format. HDTV (also known as DTV) sets have a minimum of 720 progressive scanning lines, a 16:9 ratio wide screen, similar to the shape of a movie theater screen, and Dolby digital audio or an equivalent sound system. Strategy Analytics predicts that only 9% of U.S. households will be HDTV-compatible by 2006. That same year, analog stations will be required by the FCC to broadcast their programs only in digital formats, provided that 85% of the local viewing population has digital televisions. An estimated 220 million analog television sets are in the U.S., with 99.5% household penetration. In 2001, 1.4 million digital sets were sold. However, only a small percentage of those sets included the tuners that receive and display digital feed. Because demand for digital televisions has remained relatively low, the prices have stayed out of the reach of most consumers. When the sets were
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first introduced in late 1998, prices ranged from $7,000 to $15,000. Prices have dropped a bit (to around $3,000), but still remain out of many viewers' price ranges. Once customer demand for the TVs increases, the price will drop accordingly. The cost for television stations to carry the digital signal is enormous. It costs around $2 million just to carry a network-provided digital signal. In addition to that, the stations have to invest in new studios and equipment to continue the production of locally produced programs and advertising. For those who do not opt to buy the expensive digital televisions that are currently on the market, converter boxes will be available to convert the digital signal back to analog. The set you currently watch will not become obsolete, but it may require such an accessory. Currently, 270 stations are airing at least some digital programming. 13) Television—Cable Cable television is a hot growth industry again. Of homes with televisions, over two-thirds have cable connections. Two factors have created newfound fire here. First is the passage of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, which gave cable companies much greater leeway to raise their prices. The second factor is the Internet. Millions of cable modems have been built that bring Internet access and a broad range of new services to cable TV subscribers. (See “Deregulation” in Chapter 1.) In 2002, Comcast is expected to complete the purchase of AT&T Broadband, forming the largest U.S. cable TV operator with approximately 22 million subscribers. Watch for more mergers and acquisitions, particularly purchases of Adelphia Communications and Cablevision Systems. Largest U.S. Cable Companies (Estimated), as of April 1, 2002 Company AT&T Comcast* Time Warner Cable Charter Communications Cox Communications Adelphia Communications Cablevision Systems Mediacom Communications Insight Communications Cable One
Subscribers 22,858,300 12,800,000 6,942,000 6,166,600 5,672,200 2,999,100 1,400,000 1,355,900 754,000
*Total number after the proposed merger of AT&T’s cable unit with Comcast Source: Plunkett Research, Ltd.
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Look for an even greater number of cable channels that are ever more narrow in focus. Since the terrific success of Ted Turner's Turner Classic Movies and Cartoon Networks (now part of AOL Time Warner), niche channels are quickly finding air space and audiences. Channels such as The History Channel, Court TV and the Food Network are already successes, and a new venture called MagRack is in the works. MagRack is a video-on-demand service offering original programming on topics as varied as Shakespeare, vegetarian cooking, bird watching and wedding planning. The programming is stored on video servers and currently available to 550,000 Cablevision subscribers. Cable TV’s Share Cable TV’s penetration of U.S. Homes Cable TV’s share of the subscription TV market
68% 80%
Cable companies have also joined the broadband access business in a big way. According to research company Kinetic Strategies, more than 70% of broadband users in North America access the Internet through a cable provider. The cable companies have spent over $20 billion to make their cables capable of handling Internet access, interactive video, phone service and other digital technologies. With a cable modem, you can access the Internet at lightning speed, and cable already lies in or near 90% of American homes, making it the perfect gateway to the Internet. Since only a small percentage of residential Internet users currently have broadband access, the market for expansion is huge. 14) Television—Satellite Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS) provides cablelike programming from satellites. Twenty percent of the U.S. pay television market is held by satellite dish users. This number is on the rise. Because the signals are digitally compressed, the small dishes (usually 18-24 inches) have the ability to receive up to 500 channels. Hughes Electronics' DIRECTV currently has over 10 million subscribers and offers over 225 channels. EchoStar has over 6.8 million subscribers and currently offers over 500 channels. EchoStar has agreed to buy Hughes Electronics, which will form the largest DBS TV provider in the U.S.
15) Television—Interactive Imagine sitting comfortably in your living room and enjoying your favorite films and television programming combined with must-have Internet information and connectivity. Call up your favorite movie in seconds (no going to the video store). While the movie is on, you can check your e-mail or scan the latest headlines, pay some bills and plan your schedule for next week. After that, you might want to shop for a new pair of jeans or some CDs, or maybe play an online Jeopardy! game against two other players. Or how about watching your favorite sporting event and calling up player stats, or ordering a team logo shirt, while you follow particular players or select different camera angles? After the game, you might have a chance to vote on your favorite for the most valuable player. That's interactive TV, or iTV, and it's well on its way to becoming a reality. The concept is already in play on PCs with the advent of RealOne, a hybrid media player from RealNetworks, Inc. RealOne displays streaming media from partners such as ABCNews.com, NBA.com and E! Entertainment alongside windows containing contextual links to the content playing, a web browser and a play list of other available programs. Click a link or new program to open additional windows. The price? About $9.95 a month. The downside to RealOne is the discomfort of sitting at a desk to use it, and the current limitations to PC video quality. However, with 500,000 subscribers, the player has debuted with a bang. More importantly, the RealOne player is a glimpse of what iTV will look like once it reaches your TV set. Major players such as Microsoft and Vivendi Universal are making powerful corporate acquisitions in order to buy iTV access into as many homes as possible. Microsoft backed Comcast's acquisition of AT&T's cable unit, which is expected to win access to 23 million households. Vivendi Universal invested $1.5 billion into EchoStar Communications, which should afford Vivendi access to 17 million households once the EchoStar Hughes Electronics deal goes through. The technology is available through set-top boxes designed by companies such as Microsoft, Philips Electronics and Sony, while other companies such as AOL Time Warner, DirecTV, Hughes Network Systems and Liberate Technologies (formerly Network Computer, Inc.) are providing content and connectivity. And yet, despite the billions spent and the enormous efforts exerted, iTV has been very slow to catch on the in U.S.
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Only 8% of the pay television households in the U.S. have iTV, compared to 31% in the U.K. The difference seems to hinge on the use of PCs in the home. PCs proliferate in American households, where users are accustomed to logging on for tasks such as e-mail, online shopping and interactive chat. In Britain, only 32% of all households are online via PCs, making people more likely to look to their TV sets for online activity. Despite its position in the rear, the U.S. market is likely to catch up and then pull ahead since much of the iTV technology and some of the financial backing in Western Europe are largely American. British Sky Broadcasting, the leading iTV provider in the U.K., is 36% owned by News Corp. Chairman and CEO Rupert Murdoch. France's CanalSatellite is 66% owned by Vivendi Universal's Canal+ Group. Some analysts project that iTV in the U.S. will become mainstream by 2006. Forrester Research estimates that 15% of U.S. television-owning households will have iTV by the beginning of 2003. However, iTV in the United States currently tends to be one-way, rather than the true two-way interactivity enjoyed by viewers in Europe. In the U.K., for example, 10% of the QVC shopping channel’s sales are made through two-way interactive TV when viewers click the “buy now” button on their TV screens. In the U.S., AOLTV and MSN TV have experimented with two-way systems for their limited customer bases. However, in America, iTV tends to focus on providing value-added services in the form of localized content, such as in-depth local community news and weather, movie theater schedules, local restaurant listings and other items of a more personal meaning than standard TV programming. Users typically pay $20 monthly for this enhanced service. Video-on-demand programming is growing in the U.S., slowly but surely. Time Warner has been testing video-ondemand services on its cable systems in such cities as Austin and Cincinnati. A subsidiary of Cablevision has also developed a niche programming iTV service called Mag Rack. 16) Theaters—Movie The movie theater business continues to weather a state of flux. To begin with, theater companies in recent years have been building mega-theaters, giant, freestanding boxes that contain up to 30 or more screens each. Many of these complexes feature such amenities as oversized seats that rise in stadium-like tiers so that patrons always have a clear view of the
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screen, digital sound systems, cappuccino bars and pizzerias. 2001 U.S. Theaters by Number of Screens Single Screen Miniplex (2 to 7 screens) Multiplex (8 to 15 screens) Megaplex (16 or more) Source: MPAA
2001
2000
2,280 2,901 1,458 431
2,368 3,170 1,478 405
Yearly Change -3.7% -8.5% -1.4% 6.4%
Since large numbers of screens are involved, the most popular movies are shown on several screens at once, with starting times conveniently spaced about 30 minutes apart. Food courts, virtual reality rides, dozens of electronic games and other enticements are offered to draw the huge crowds necessary to fill all these seats. The mega-theaters cost around $30 million to build (about a million dollars per screen), nearly five times more than the six-screen multiplexes that were built previously. As the number of screens increases, the number of viewers per screening decreases. Although ticket prices and viewer spending are up from 1998, the larger number of screens and the multitude of multiplexes have caused attendance numbers, on a screen-by-screen basis, to drop. Unfortunately, movie theater chains expanded very aggressively, building more of these very expensive theaters than most markets could support. Many firms were devastated financially. While the design of theater buildings is changing, so is the nature of their owners. Investor Philip Anschutz is the leader of the pack. His Regal Entertainment Group, which planned a May 2002 initial public offering of stock, owns Regal Cinemas, Edwards Theatres and 85% of United Artists Theatre Company for a total of about 5,900 screens at 560 theaters. The second largest chain, AMC Entertainment, owns 3,500 screens in 250 theaters. Top Movie Theater Chains Company Screens Locations Regal Cinemas* 3,600 300 AMC Entertainment 3,500 250 Cinemark USA 3,000 280 Carmike 2,400 350 Loews Cineplex 2,400 260 United Artists* 1,600 200 *Controlled by Regal Entertainment Group Source: Plunkett Research, Ltd.
Consolidation was the key to the survival of many movie theaters. All three of the companies
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acquired by Anschutz were in bankruptcy. Number three Loews Cineplex Entertainment emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection due to its acquisition by financial services firm Onex Corporation. Theater chains under pressure are attempting to boost profits through higher prices. The Houston Chronicle reports that theater goers in the Houston market are paying as much as $8.50 for general admission tickets, compared to only $5.50 in 1996. Add two cokes and a popcorn, and an evening at the movies for two people is about $30.00. Just like music and television, films are moving in the digital direction. Rather than showing movies printed on spools of film, some theaters are downloading movies via satellite or dedicated landlines. Not only are movies easy to access digitally, but live events may be shown as well. Video and sound quality is improved, since digital files are not subject to film decay, and technicians working to show the movie in theaters have all the benefits of working with digital files. One of movie digitalization’s biggest problems is that of security. Moviemakers don’t want to spend massive amounts of time and money-making movies, only to have those movies hacked and bootlegged by Napster-like peer-to-peer data sharing Internet platforms. Money is another issue. Right now, the cost of a digital movie projector runs about $150,000. Even though the prices are expected to drop to near $50,000, if you applied that cost to all movie screens in America, the total would be over $1.6 billion, according to FORTUNE magazine. The first three films to use digital projection were Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, A Bug’s Life and Tarzan. More recently, Ocean's 11 was the first major studio film to be delivered digitally to those theaters equipped with digital receivers and projection systems. George Lucas remains a staunch supporter of the technology and is digitally releasing Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones in 2002.
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Top Audit Bureau of Circulation Surveyed Magazines: 2000 (based on average circulation)
Rank
Publication Name
Average Circulation
1
NRTA/AARP Bulletin
20,936,279
2
Modern Maturity
20,894,343
3
Reader's Digest
12,589,919
4
TV Guide
10,388,083
5
National Geographic Magazine
7,892,852
6
Better Homes and Gardens
7,622,981
7
Family Circle
5,002,223
8
Good Housekeeping
4,532,915
9
Woman's Day
4,195,200
10
Ladies' Home Journal
4,137,423
Total Top 10
98,192,218
Source: Magazine Publishers of America, www.magazine.org
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Top 25 Audit Bureau Circulation Surveyed Magazines: 2000 (based on total circulation revenue)
Rank
Publication Name
Total Circulation Revenues
1
TV Guide
$659,032,494
2
People Weekly
$434,513,721
3
Reader's Digest
$315,530,012
4
Time-The Weekly NewsMagazine
$288,945,445
5
Sports Illustrated
$271,006,299
6
National Geographic Magazine
$233,564,496
7
National Enquirer
$173,176,407
8
Better Homes and Gardens
$150,243,868
9
Newsweek
$150,062,032
10
Star
$138,350,397
11
Playboy
$110,289,739
12
Soap Opera Digest
$107,631,637
13
Family Circle
$106,082,690
14
Woman's World
$103,122,408
15
Cosmopolitan
$101,648,287
16
Endless Vacation
$101,396,862
17
Good Housekeeping
$101,087,505
18
U.S. News & World Report
$100,049,900
19
Woman's Day
$91,211,430
20
Entertainment Weekly
$87,364,674
21
Southern Living
$82,643,122
22
Money
$78,421,854
23
Ladies' Home Journal
$75,471,807
24
Martha Stewart Living
$71,302,455
25
Maxim
$70,938,872 Source: Magazine Publishers of America, www.magazine.org
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U.S. Daily Newspaper Circulation, Selected Years
Year
Total Daily Newspaper Circulation (000)
Percent of U.S. Households Penetration
1965
60,358
100%
1970
62,108
100%
1975
60,655
86%
1980
62,202
80%
1985
62,766
73%
1990
62,328
66%
1995
58,193
60%
2000
55,773
54%
Source: Television Bureau of Advertising; www.tvb.org/Plunkett Research, Ltd.
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Recording Industry Consumer Profile: 1991 to 2000 (percent) Method/Place of Purchase
1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 62.1
60.0
56.2
53.3
52.0
49.9
51.8
50.8
44.5
42.4
Other Store
23.4
24.9
26.1
26.7
28.2
31.5
31.9
34.4
38.3
40.8
Tape/Record Club
11.1
11.4
12.9
15.1
14.3
14.3
11.6
9.0
7.9
7.6
Internet
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
0.3
1.1
2.4
3.2
TV, Newspaper, Magazine Ad or 800 Number
3.0
3.2
3.8
3.4
4.0
2.9
2.7
2.9
2.5
2.4
Record Store
Source: Recording Industry Association of America, Washington, DC.; www.riaa.com
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Recording Media-Manufacturers' Shipments and Value: 1993 to 2001 MEDIUM
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
1,160.6
1,079.2
968.50
3.3
7.9 0.3 5.5 2.3 881.9 17.3 17.7 45 -1.5
UNIT SHIPMENTS (millions) Total
955.6 1
DVD Video DVD Audio Vinyl singles Albums-LPs and EPs CDs CD singles Music video Cassettes Cassette singles
1,122.7
1,112.7
1,137.2
1,063.4
1,123.9
x x
x x
x x
x x
x x
x
0.5 x
2.5 x
15.1 1.2 495.4 7.8 11 339.5 85.6
11.7 1.9 662.1 9.3 11.2 345.4 81.1
10.2 2.2 722.9 21.5 12.6 272.6 70.7
10.1 2.9 778.9 43.2 16.9 225.3 59.9
7.5 2.7 753.1 66.7 18.6 172.6 42.2
5.4 3.4 847 56 27.2 158.5 26.4
5.3 2.9 938.9 55.9 19.8 123.6 14.2
4.8 2.2 942.5 34.2 18.2 76 1.3
MANUFACTURED VALUE ($ millions) Total DVD Video 1 DVD Audio Vinyl singles Albums-LPs and EPs CDs CD singles Music video Cassettes Cassette singles
10,046.60 12,068.00 12,320.30 12,533.80 12,236.80 13,723.50 14,584.70 14,323.70 13,740.90 x x 51.2 10.6 6,511.4 45.8 213.3 2,915.8 298.5
x x 47.2 17.8 8,464.5 56.1 231.1 2,976.4 274.9
x x 46.7 25.1 9,377.4 110.9 220.3 2,303.6 236.3
x x 47.5 36.8 9,934.7 184.1 236.1 1,905.3 189.3
x x 35.6 33.3 9,915.1 272.7 323.9 1,522.7 133.5
12.2 x 25.7 34 11,416.0 213.2 508.0 1,418.9 94.4
66.3 x 27.9 31.8 12,816.3 222.4 376.7 1,061.6 48.0
80.3 x 26.3 27.7 13,214.5 142.7 281.9 626.0 4.6
190.7 6.0 31.4 27.4 12,909.4 79.4 329.2 363.4 -5.3
X Not applicable. 1
Though separately identified for this chart, DVD Video products are also included in the Music Video totals. Source: Recording Industry Association of America, Washington, DC.;www.riaa.com.
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Cable and Pay TV-Revenue and Expenses: 1998 to 2000 Millions of Dollars Total Operating Revenue Advertising Program revenue Basic service Pay-per-view and other premium service Other premium services Installation, startup and reconnect fees Other cable and pay TV revenue Internet access fees Local telephone service Long-distance telephone service Other communication service revenue Other operating revenue Total Operating Expenses Annual payroll Contributions to Social Security/other benefits Program and production costs Depreciation Lease and rental payments Purchased repairs Purchased communications & utilities Purchased advertising Other operating expenses 1
1998
1999
2000
$52,310 8,034 9,454 23,541 1,445 4,624 740 2,021 138 144
$59,895 9,767 10,301 26,890 1,676 4,769 765 2,428 274 220
$67,930 12,009 10,970 29,509 1,746 5,053 714 3,064 903 451
1
1
228 1,915
522 2,237
63 454 2,995
$45,231 7,138
$52,952 8,388
$62,039 9,696
1,443 14,601 9,425 760 662 736 1,590 8,876
1,666 16,525 11,498 878 721 840 1,836 10,600
1,929 19,077 13,965 1,005 684 921 2,251 12,510
Data do not meet Annual Survey standards because of high sampling variability or poor response quality. Note: Estimates cover taxable and tax-exempt firms and are not adjusted for price changes. [Estimates are based on data from the U.S. Census Bureau's 2000 Service Annual Survey and administrative data. Estimates have not been adjusted using the results of the 1997 Economic Census.] Source: U.S. Bureau of the Census, Annual Survey of Communication Services/Plunkett Research, Ltd.
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U.S. Entertainment & Media Employment by Sector: 2001 Industry Information
# of # of Establishments Employees
Annual Payroll ($1,000)
124,500
3,234,530
183,050,000
32,000
1,004,697
58,604,700
23,500
293,369
11,320,825
Broadcasting & Telecommunications
49,000
1,504,242
81,710,750
Information & Data Processing Services
20,000
432,222
31,414,725
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
119,334
2,067,620
58,932,850
Performing Arts, Spectator Sports & Related
32,906
350,000
19,000,000
Performing Arts Companies
9,342
121,970
3,100,000
Spectator Sports
4,372
91,043
9,382,850
Museums, Historical Sites & Similar Institutions
5,714
104,607
2,450,000
67,000
1,400,000
25,000,000
Publishing Motion Picture & Sound Recording Industries
Amusement, Gambling & Recreation Industries
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Radio and Television Broadcasting Services-Finances: 1998 to 2000 (in millions of dollars) ITEM
TOTAL 1998
Operating Revenue Station time sales
RADIO
1999
2000
1998
1999
TV 2000
1998
1999
2000
$43,791 $47,292 $52,668 $11,587 $13,030 $14,811 $32,203 $34,262 $37,858 27,419
29,771
33,126
10,029
11,258
12,726
17,389
18,513
20,400
631
657
606
82
97
109
549
561
498
9,672
10,277
11,762
2,385
2,658
3,013
7,286
7,618
8,749
Local advertising
17,116
18,837
20,757
7,562
8,503
9,604
9,554
10,334
11,153
Network time sales
12,603
13,514
15,732
872
996
1,195
11,732
12,518
14,537
3,769
4,007
3,811
686
776
890
3,082
3,231
2,921
33,760
37,551
40,366
8,939
10,308
11,406
24,821
27,243
28,960
Annual payroll
9,625
10,814
11,280
3,583
4,165
4,458
6,042
6,649
6,821
Social Security & other benefits
1,450
1,427
1,535
450
503
590
1,000
924
945
Broadcast rights & Music license fees
10,249
11,438
12,754
563
626
713
9,686
10,811
12,041
2,765
3,411
3,648
1,227
1,579
1,638
1,539
1,832
2,010
Lease and rental
623
616
655
255
268
294
368
349
362
Purchased repairs
282
266
276
82
86
91
200
180
185
Purchased communications & utilities
589
601
634
228
258
273
361
343
361
Purchased advertising
1,290
1,458
1,534
361
393
455
929
1,066
1,079
Other (including network compensation fees)
6,886
7,521
8,052
2,190
2,431
2,896
4,696
5,090
5,157
Network compensation National/regional advertising
Other Operating Expenses
Depreciation
[Estimates are based on data from the U.S. Census Bureau's 2000 Service Annual Survey and administrative data. Estimates have been adjusted using the results of the 1997 Economic Census.] Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of Communication Services.
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Top Global Entertainment Companies: 2000 to 2001 (based on revenue) Rank
Company
Headquarters
2000-2001 Revenue (millions)
2000-2001 Profit/(Loss) (millions)
1
AOL-Time Warner
New York, NY
36,200
(4,400)
2
Walt Disney
Burbank, CA
25,400
832
3
Viacom
New York
23,400
(364)
4
Vivendi-Universal
Paris/New York
22,100
1,000 1
5
Bertelsmann
Guetersloh, Germany
19,100
3,260
6
News Corp.
New York/Los Angeles
13,800
(445)
7
Sony
Tokyo/New York
9,300
199 2
8
Comcast
Philadelphia, PA
8,400
2,528 1
9
AT&T Broadband
Englewood, CO
8,200
1,700 1
10
Cox Enterprises
Atlanta, GA
7,800
N/A
11
NBC
New York
6,800
1,797 2
12
Gannett
Arlington, VA
6,200
1,700
13
Tribune
Chicago, IL
5,700
224
14
Clear Channel
San Antonio, TX
5,300
249
15
DirecTV
El Segundo, CA
5,200
(25) 1
16
Kirch Group
Munich, Germany
5,100 (est.)
N/A
17
USA Networks
New York
4,600
(56)
18
Cablevision
Bethpage, NY
4,100
943 1
19
NTL
Hook, U.K.
3,980
(4,543)
20
Fuji Television
Tokyo, Japan
3,960
159
21
RTL Group
Luxembourg
3,700
61
22
EMI
London
3,340
210
23
Charter Communications
St. Louis, MO
3,300
1,564 1
24
BSkyB
Isleworth, U.K.
3,230
(775)
25
Globo
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
3,200
906 1
Notes: All profits are net, unless specified otherwise; figures are rounded. For companies reporting in foreign currencies, U.S. dollar calculation were based on average exchange rates. Due to rally of the dollar against most foreign currencies within the last year, results were affected accordingly. 1
EBITDA/cash flow
2
Operating. Source: Variety, www.variety.com.
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Chapter 3 IMPORTANT ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA INDUSTRY CONTACTS
CONTENTS I. Advertising/Marketing Associations p. 41 II. Books, Writers & Publishers Associations p. 45 III. Broadcasting Associations p. 56 IV. Corporate Information p. 58 V. Engineering Associations p. 59 VI. Entertainment & Amusement Associationsp. 59 VII. Film & Media Schools p. 61 VIII. Film & Television Associations p. 62 IX. Industry Research/Market Research p. 67 X. Internet Business/Technology p. 68 XI. Media Associations p. 68 XII. Media Information p. 69 XIII. Publications p. 70 XIV. Radio p. 73 XV. Recording Associations p. 73 XVI. Retail Associations p. 74 XVII. Screen Actors Guild p. 74 XVIII. Television Networks & Channels p. 76 XIX. U.S. Government Agencies p. 77
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Advertising/Marketing Associations Ad Track Web Address: www.usatoday.com/money/index/ad001.htm Ad Track offers a glimpse into consumers' opinions of major advertising campaigns through weekly polls. Advertising & Marketing International Network 700 N. 2nd St., Ste. 600 St. Louis, MO 63102 Phone: 314-436-5477 Fax: 314-436-0359 Web Address: www.glennon.com Glennon is a St. Louis-based advertising agency, focusing on the automotive aftermarket, fast food, beverages, construction/development and consumer products. Advertising Club of New York 235 Park Ave. S., 6th Fl. New York, NY 10003 Phone: 212-533-8080 Fax: 212-533-1929 Web Address: www.adclubny.org The Advertising Club is a leading association that strives to elevate the understanding of marketing and advertising communications by providing a common forum for members of the industry to address mutual interests.
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Advertising Research Foundation 641 Lexington Ave. New York, NY 10022 Phone: 212-751-5656 Web Address: www.arfsite.org The ARF is a nonprofit corporate-membership association which is today the preeminent professional organization in the field of advertising, marketing and media research. Advertising Women of New York 25 W. 45th St., Ste. 1001 New York, NY 10036 Phone: 212-221-7969 Fax: 212-221-8296 Web Address: www.awny.org The AWNY provides a forum for personal and professional growth, serves as a catalyst for the advancement of women in the communications field and promotes and supports philanthropic endeavors through the AWNY Foundation. American Advertising Federation, Inc. 1101 Vermont Ave. NW, Ste. 500 Washington, DC 20005-6306 Phone: 202-898-0089 Fax: 202-898-0159 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.aaf.org The AAF protects and promotes the well-being of advertising, through a nationally coordinated network of advertisers, agencies, media companies, local advertising clubs and college chapters. American Association of Advertising Agencies 405 Lexington Ave., 18th Fl. New York, NY 10174 Phone: 212-682-2500 Fax: 212-682-8391 Web Address: www.aaaa.org The AAAA is the national trade association representing the advertising agency business in the United States. American Institute of Graphic Arts 164 Fifth Ave. New York, NY 10010 Phone: 212-807-1990 Fax: 212-807-1799 Web Address: www.aiga.org The purpose of AIGA is to further excellence in communication design as a broadly defined discipline, a strategic tool for business and a cultural force. American Marketing Association 311 S. Wacker Dr., Ste. 5800 Chicago, IL 60606 Phone: 312-542-9000 Fax: 312-542-9001 Toll Free: 800-262-1150
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[email protected] Web Address: www.MarketingPower.com The AMA provides direct benefits to marketing professionals in both business and education and serves all levels of marketing practitioners, educators and students. American Marketing Association/New York 60 E. 42nd St., Ste. 1765 New York, NY 10165 Phone: 212-687-3280 Fax: 212-557-9242 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.nyama.org The New York AMA exists to advance the practice and understanding of effective marketing through international directories, awards, publications, conferences, websites and career development resources. APMA Worldwide 750 Summer St., 2nd Fl. Stamford, CT 06901 Phone: 203-325-3911 Fax: 203-969-1499 Web Address: www.apmaw.org The APMA exists to help clients select, manage and evaluate promotion marketing agencies; and to provide its members with professional support, management development, research and an open forum for the exchange of ideas that will build their businesses profitably. Art Directors Club, Inc. (The) 106 W. 29th St. New York, NY 10001 Phone: 212-643-1440 Fax: 212-643-4293 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.adcny.org The ADC is an international not-for-profit organization of leading creatives in advertising, graphic design, interactive media, broadcast design, typography, packaging, environmental design, photography, illustration and related disciplines. Association of Canadian Advertisers, Inc. 175 Bloor St. E., S. Tower, Ste. 307 Toronto, ON M4W 3R8 Canada Phone: 416-964-3805 Fax: 416-964-0771 Toll Free: 800-565-0109 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.aca-online.com The ACA is the only organization in Canada expressly dedicated to representing solely the interests of companies that market and advertise their products in Canada.
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[email protected] Web Address: www.admworks.com The ADM exists to grow advertiser's businesses and, in turn, industry revenues by maximizing the value of directory advertising. Association of Independent Commercial Editors 300 E. 40th St., Ste. 16T New York, NY 10016 Phone: 212-972-3556 Fax: 212-681-9481 Web Address: www.aice.org The AICE is a national association serving the needs and interests of independent creative editorial companies. Association of Independent Commercial Producers 11 E. 22nd St., 4th Fl. New York, NY 10010 Phone: 212-475-2600 Fax: 212-475-3910 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.aicp.com The AICP represents the interests of U.S. companies that specialize in producing commercials on various media for advertisers and agencies. Association of National Advertisers, Inc. 708 3rd Ave. New York, NY 10017-4270 Phone: 212-697-5950 Fax: 212-661-8057 Web Address: www.ana.net The ANA is the industry's premier trade association dedicated exclusively to marketing and brand building. Audit Bureau of Circulations 900 N. Meacham Rd. Schaumburg, IL 60173-4968 Phone: 847-605-0909 Fax: 847-605-0483 Web Address: www.accessabc.com The ABC is the leading third party auditing organization in the U.S. and strives to conduct audits that set the industry standard for integrity, objectivity and accuracy. BPA International 2 Corporate Dr., Ste. 900 Shelton, CT 06484 Phone: 203-447-2800 Fax: 203-447-2900 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.bpai.com
BPA International is a global provider of audited data to the marketing, media and information industries. Business Marketing Association 400 N. Michigan Ave., 15th Fl. Chicago, IL 60611 Phone: 312-409-4262 Fax: 312-409-4266 Toll Free: 800-664-4262 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.marketing.org The BMA serves the professional, educational and career development needs of business-to-business marketers and their partner suppliers. Cabletelevision Advertising Bureau 830 3rd Ave. New York, NY 10022 Phone: 212-508-1200 Fax: 212-832-3268 Web Address: www.cabletvadbureau.com The CAB provides information and resources to the advertising community to support marketing and media planning, assists its industry members in maximizing advertising revenues and promotes the use of cable as an advertising medium locally, regionally and nationally. Direct Marketing Association 1120 Ave. of the Americas New York, NY 10036-6700 Phone: 212-768-7277 Fax: 212-302-6714 Web Address: www.the-dma.org The DMA is the oldest and largest trade association for users and suppliers in the direct, database and interactive marketing fields. Intermarket Association of Advertising Agencies 1605 N. Main St. Dayton, OH 45405 Phone: 937-278-0681 Fax: 937-277-1723 Web Address: www.iaaa.net The IAAA is a network of independent, full-service advertising agencies. International Advertising Association 521 Fifth Ave., Ste. 1807 New York, NY 10175 Phone: 212-557-1133 Fax: 212-983-0455 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.iaaglobal.org The IAA is a strategic partnership that champions the common interests of all disciplines across the full spectrum of the marketing communications industry.
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International Association of Business Communicators One Hallidie Plaza, Ste. 600 San Francisco, CA 94102 Phone: 415-544-4700 Fax: 415-544-4747 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.iabc.com The IABC is the leading resource for effective communication practice. International Public Relations Association P.O. Box 12723 London, England SW1E GLB United Kingdom Phone: 0181-481-7634 Fax: 0181-481-7648 Web Address: www.ipranet.org The IPRA is an international grouping of public relations practitioners worldwide that promotes the exchange of information and co-operation in the profession and creates development opportunities aimed at enhancing the role of public relations in management and international affairs. League of Advertising Agencies, Inc. 65 Read St., Ste. 3-A New York, NY 10007 Phone: 212-528-0364 The League is an organization of agency leaders that provides networking opportunities for its members. Mailing Fulfillment Service Association 1421 Prince St. Alexandria, VA 22314-2806 Phone: 703-836-9200 Fax: 703-548-8204 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.masa.org MFSA is the national trade association for the mailing and fulfillment services industry. It works to improve the business environment for mailing and fulfillment companies and to provide opportunities for the learning and professional development of the managers of these companies. Media Credit Association 919 3rd Ave., 22nd Fl. New York, NY 10022 Phone: 212-872-3700 Fax: 212-888-4623 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.magazine.org/mca The MCA is the credit information gathering service of the Magazine Publishers of America. It assists credit professionals in the assessment of risk associated with selling ad pages to advertising agencies and direct accounts.
National Advertising Division of the Council of Better Business Bureaus, Inc. 845 3rd Ave., 17th Fl. New York, NY 10022 Phone: 212-754-1320 Fax: 212-832-1296 Toll Free: 866-334-6272 Web Address: www.nadreview.org The NAD provides the advertising community with a system of self-regulation, minimizes government intervention and fosters public confidence in the credibility of advertising. National Agri-Marketing Association 11020 King St., Ste. 205 Overland Park, KS 66210 Phone: 913-491-6500 Fax: 913-491-6502 Web Address: www.nama.org The NAMA unites persons involved in marketing communications, public relations, products management and sales in the agribusiness industry. Outdoor Advertising Association of America, Inc. 1850 M St. NW, Ste. 1040 Washington, DC 20036 Phone: 202-833-5566 Fax: 202-833-1522 Web Address: www.oaaa.org The OAAA is the lead trade association representing the outdoor advertising industry. Point-of-Purchase Advertising Institute 1660 L St. NW, 10th Fl. Washington, DC 20036 Phone: 202-530-3000 Fax: 202-530-3030 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.popai.com The POPAI is an international nonprofit trade association dedicated to serving the interests of advertisers, retailers, producers and suppliers of point-of-purchase products and services. Promotion Marketing Association of America, Inc. 257 Park Ave. S., 11th Fl. New York, NY 10010 Phone: 212-420-1100 Fax: 212-533-7622 Web Address: www.pmalink.org The PMA is the leading nonprofit trade association that represents the promotion marketing profession. Television Bureau of Advertising 3 E. 54th St. New York, NY 10022 Phone: 212-486-1111 Fax: 212-935-5631
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[email protected] Web Address: www.tvb.org The TVB is the not-for-profit trade association of America's broadcast television industry. Traffic Audit Bureau for Media Measurement 420 Lexington Ave., Ste. 2520 New York, NY 10170-0110 Phone: 212-972-8075 Fax: 212-972-8928 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.tabonline.org TAB seeks to inform and educate the advertising community regarding the quantitative and qualitative value of Out-of-Home media, accommodating new forms as they develop without compromising standards of integrity. Women Executives in Public Relations, Inc. P.O. Box 7657 New York, NY 10150-7657 Phone: 212-750-7373 Fax: 212-750-7375 Web Address: www.wepr.org WEPR is the premier public relations organization for senior women in the field, and it works to support career advancement of female practitioners and to foster the use of public relations to benefit the goals of business and society. Women in Advertising and Marketing 4200 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Ste. 106-238 Washington, D.C. 20016 Phone: 301-369-7400 Web Address: www.wamdc.org WA&M provides leadership opportunities, fosters business relationships and provides a forum in which professional women can share information, resources and opportunites for both personal and professional advancement. Women In Communications 780 Ritchie Highway, Ste. 28-S Severna Park, MD 21146 Phone: 410-544-7442 Fax: 410-544-4640 Web Address: www.womcom.org The AWC is a professional organization that champions the advancement of women across all communications disciplines by recognizing excellence, promoting leadership and positioning its members at the forefront of the communications industry. Women in Direct Marketing Int’l – New York Chapter 224 7th St. Garden City, NY 11530-5771 Phone: 516-746-6700
Web Address: www.wdmi.org WMDI is a network of direct marketers that includes some of the most prominent people in the field working to promote excellence in direct marketing.
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Acqweb's Internet Directory of Specialty Publishers and Vendors E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: http://acqweb.library.vanderbilt.edu/acqweb/pubr.html This portion of AcqWeb is an international directory of publishers and vendors used by libraries. Agricultural Publishers Association P.O. Box 410260 St. Louis, MO 63141 Phone: 314-576-7957 Fax: 314-576-7989 Web Address: www.agmedia.org American Association of Sunday and Feature Editors c/o Penny Bender Fuchs, College of Journalism 1117 Journalism Bldg., Univ. of Maryland College Park, MD 20742-7111 Phone: 301-314-2631 Web Address: www.aasfe.org The AASFE is an international organization dedicated to the quality of features in newspapers and a network of creative editors whose members are dedicated to the craft of feature writing. American Book Producers Association 156 Fifth Ave. New York, NY 10010 Phone: 212-645-2368 Fax: 212-645-8769 Toll Free: 800-209-4575 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.abpaonline.org The ABPA is the trade association for independent book producers in the U.S. and Canada. American Booksellers Association, Inc. 828 S. Broadway Tarrytown, NY 10591 Phone: 914-591-2665 Fax: 914-591-2720 Toll Free: 800-637-0037 Web Address: www.bookweb.org The ABA is a nonprofit association representing independent bookstores in the United States. American Business Media 675 Third Ave. New York City, NY 10017
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Phone: 212-661-6360 Fax: 212-370-0736 Web Address: www.americanbusinessmedia.com ABM is the industry association for business-to-business information providers, including producers of magazines, CD-ROMS, web sites, trade shows and other ancillary products that build upon the printed product. American Medical Writers Association 40 W.Gude Dr. Rockville, MD 20850 Phone: 301-294-5303 Fax: 301-294-9006 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.amwa.org AMWA's mission is to promote excellence in writing, editing and producing printed and electronic biomedical communications. American Society of Journalists and Authors, Inc. 1501 Broadway, Ste. 302 New York, NY 10036 Phone: 212-997-0947 Fax: 212-768-7414 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.asja.org The ASJA is the nation's leading organization of independent nonfiction writers. American Society of Magazine Editors 919 3rd Ave., 22nd Fl. New York, NY 10022 Phone: 21-872-3737 Fax: 212-906-0128 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: http://asme.magazine.org The ASME is the professional organization for editors of print and online magazines. American Society of Media Photographers 150 N. 2nd St. Philadelphia, PA 19106 Phone: 215-451-2767 Fax: 215-451-0880 Web Address: www.asmp.org The ASMP is a trade organization which promotes photographers' rights, educates photographers in better business practices and produces business publications for photographers. American Society of Newspaper Editors 11609B Sunrise Valley Dr. Reston, VA 20191-1409 Phone: 703-453-1122 Fax: 703-453-1133 Web Address: www.asne.org
The ASNE is an association that brings together editors of daily newspapers and people directly involved with developing content for daily newspapers. Associated Collegiate Press 2221 University Ave. S.E., Ste. 121 Minneapolis, MN 55414 Phone: 612-625-8335 Fax: 612-626-0720 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.studentpress.org/acp The ACP is an organization of college media outlets, offering a forum for discussion, networking and awards for publications through different categories. Associated Writing Programs George Mason University Tallwood House, MSN 1E3 Fairfax, VA 22030 Phone: 703-993-4301 Fax: 703-993-4302 Web Address: www.awpwriter.org The AWP exists to foster literary talent and achievement, to advance the art of writing as essential to a good education and to serve the makers, teachers, students and readers of contemporary writing. Association of Alternative Newsweeklies 1020 16th St. NW, 4th Fl. Washington, DC 20036-5702 Phone: 202-822-1955 Fax: 202-822-0929 Web Address: www.aan.org The AAN is the trade organization for the alternative newspaper business. Association of American Publishers, Inc. 71 Fifth Ave. New York, NY 10003-3004 Phone: 212-255-0200 Fax: 212-255-7007 E-mail:
[email protected]. Web Address: www.publishers.org The AAP is the principal trade association of the book publishing industry. Association of American University Presses, Inc. 71 W. 23rd St., Ste. 901 New York, NY 10010 Phone: 212-989-1010 Fax: 212-989-0275 Web Address: http://aaupnet.org/ The AAUP is the largest and oldest association of nonprofit scholarly publishers in the world. Association of Canadian University Presses 35 Spadina Rd. Toronto, ON M5R 2S9
www.plunkettresearch.com Canada Phone: 416-978-2239, ext. 237 Fax: 416-975-1839 Association of Desk-Top Publishers 3401-A Adams Ave., St. 800 San Diego, CA 92116-2429 Phone: 619-563-9714 Fax: 619-280-3778 Publications: Desk-Top News, Desk-Top Resources, Desk-Top Glossary Association of Education Publishers (The) (Edpress) 510 Heron Dr., Ste. 309 Logan Township, NJ 08085 Phone: 856-241-7772 Fax: 856-241-0709 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.edpress.org The AEP supports the growth of educational publishing and its positive impact on learning and teaching. It tracks education and industry information and trends, provides professional development and promotes quality supplemental materials as essential learning resources. Association of Free Community Papers 1634 Miner St., Box 1989 Idaho Springs, CO 80452 Fax: 781-459-7770 Toll Free: 877-203-2327 Web Address: www.afcp.org The AFCP represents publishers of more than 2,000 freecirculation community papers, reaching nearly 40 million homes weekly. Association of Jewish Book Publishers c/o Avotaynu, Inc. P.O. Box 99 Bergenfield, NJ 07621 Phone: 201-387-7200 Fax: 201-387-2855 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.avotaynu.com/ajbp.html The AJBP is a non-profit organization which promotes the sale and use of Jewish books through educational programs and activities such as exhibits, discussions, cooperative promotion and the interchange of information among members. Audit Bureau of Circulations, Canadian Office 151 Bloor St. W, Ste. 850 Toronto, ON M5S 1S4 Canada Phone: 416-962-5840 Fax: 416-962-5844 Web Address: www.accessabc.com ABC is the leading third party auditing organization in the U.S., and its publication audits are conducted in
accordance with rules established by its Board of Directors. Authors Guild 31 E. 28th St. New York, NY 10016 Phone: 212-563-5904 Fax: 212-564-5363 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.authorsguild.org The AG is the nation's largest society of published authors and a leading advocate for fair compensation, free speech and copyright protection. Authors Registry, Inc. (The) 31 E. 28th St., 10th Fl. New York, NY 10016 Phone: 212-563-6920 Fax: 212-564-5363 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.authorsregistry.org The Authors Registry is a non-profit organization formed to help expedite the flow of royalty payments and small re-use fees to authors, particularly for new-media uses. Book & Periodical Council 192 Spadina Ave., Ste. 107 Toronto, ON M5T 2C2 Canada Phone: 416-975-9366 Fax: 416-975-1839 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.freedomtoread.ca/bpc/index.htm The council is the umbrella organization for associations involved in the writing and editing, publishing and manufacturing, distribution, selling and lending of books and periodicals in Canada. Book Industry Study Group, Inc. 750 Rte. 34, Ste. 1 Matawan, NJ 07747 Phone: 732-583-0066 Fax: 732-583-3652 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.bisg.org The BISG is a non-profit corporation examining the business of print and electronic media. Book Manufacturers’ Institute, Inc. 65 William St., Ste. 300 Wellesley, MA 02481 Phone: 781-239-0103 Fax: 781-239-0106 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.bmibook.com The BMI is the leading nationally recognized trade association of the book manufacturing industry.
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BookWire Web Address: www.bookwire.com BookWire provides information on thousands of titles, authors and publishers, as well as offering news and bestseller lists. Center for Book Arts, Inc. 28 W. 27th St. New York, NY 10001 Phone: 212-481-0295 Fax: 212-481-9853 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.centerforbookarts.org The Center for Book Arts is dedicated to preserving the traditional crafts of book-making, as well as exploring and encouraging contemporary interpretations of the book as an art object. Center for the Book in the Library of Congress (The) The Library of Congress 101 Independence Ave. SE Washington, D.C. 20540-4920 Phone: 202-707-5221 Fax: 202-707-0269 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: http://lcweb.loc.gov/loc/cfbook The Center exists to stimulate public interest in books, reading, and libraries and to encourage the study of books and print culture. Christian Booksellers Association PO Box 62000 Colorado Springs, CO 80962 Phone: 719-265-9895 Fax: 719-272-3510 Toll Free: 800-252-1950 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: http://www.cbaonline.org/ CBA is the international trade association of Christian product suppliers and retailers. City & Regional Magazine Association 4929 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 428 Los Angeles, CA 90010 Phone: 323-937-5514 Fax: 323-937-0959 Web Address: http://www.citymag.org/ The CRMA is dedicated exclusively to the problems and concerns of city and regional magazines. Comics Magazine Association of America, Inc. 355 Lexington Ave., 17th Fl. New York, NY 10017 Phone: 212-297-2122 Publication: Comics Code Council of Literary Magazines & Presses 154 Christopher St., Ste. 3C
New York, NY 10014 Phone: 212-741-9110 Fax: 212-741-9112 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.clmp.org The Council serves the independent publishers of fiction, poetry and prose. Editorial Freelancers Association 71 W. 23rd St., Ste. 1910 New York, NY 10010 Phone: 212-929-5400 Fax: 212-929-5439 Toll Free: 866-929-5400 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.the-efa.org The EFA is a national, nonprofit, professional organization of self-employed workers in the publishing and communications industries. Education Writers Association 2122 P St. NW, Ste. 201 Washington, D.C. 20037 Phone: 202-452-9830 Fax: 202-452-9837 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.ewa.org The EWA is the national professional organization of education reporters, offering seminars, fellowships, publications and contests. Electronic Publishing Special Interest Group Web Address: http://xml.coverpages.org/epsig.html The EPSIG promotes the adoption and proliferation of the Electronic Manuscript Standard, organizes and presents tutorials and technical programs and provides an information clearinghouse for documents pertaining to electronic publishing. Evangelical Christian Publishers Association 1969 E. Broadway Rd., Ste. 2 Tempe, AZ 85282 Phone: 480-966-3998 Fax: 480-966-1944 Toll Free: 800-600-4592 Web Address: www.ecpa.org The ECPA is an international, not-for-profit trade organization serving its industry by promoting excellence and professionalism, sharing relevant data, raising the effectiveness of member houses and equipping them to meet the needs of the changing marketplace. Evangelical Press Association 694 Berkmar Cir. Charlottesville, VA 22901 Phone: 434-973-5941 Fax: 434-978-0118 E-mail:
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[email protected] Web Address: www.missouri.edu/~foiwww The FIC is a reference and research library that serves the general public and the media on questions regarding access to government documents and information. Friends of Libraries, USA 1420 Walnut St., Ste. 450 Philadephia, PA 19102 Phone: 215-790-1674 Fax: 215-545-3821 Toll Free: 800-936-5872 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.folusa.com The FOLUSA is a membership organization of more than 2,000 local Library Friends groups seeking to motivate and support Friends groups across the country in their efforts to preserve and strengthen libraries. Garden Writers Association of America 10210 Leatherleaf Court Manassas , VA 20111 Phone: 703-257-1032 Fax: 703-257-0213 Web Address: www.gwaa.org The GWAA is an organization of over 1,800 professional communicators in the lawn and garden industry.
Phone: 412-741-6860 Fax: 412-741-2311 Toll Free: 800-910-4283 Web Address: www.gain.org GATF seeks to reposition the print media as an integral part of the information technology sector. Horror Writers Association P.O. Box 50577 Palo Alto, CA 94303 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.horror.org The HAS is a worldwide organization of writers and publishing professionals dedicated to promoting the interests of writers of horror and dark fantasy. Independent Travel Publishers Association 96 Ingham Hill Essex, CT 6426 Phone: 203-767-7662 Fax: 203-767-7662 Toll Free: 800-555-8524 International Association of Crime Writers, Inc. N. America Branch JAF Box 1500 New York, NY 10116-8674 Phone: 212-757-3915 International Digital Enterprise Alliance 100 Daingerfield Rd., Fourth Fl. Alexandria, VA 22314-2888 Phone: 703-837-1070 Fax: 703-837-1072 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.idealliance.org The IDEAlliance is a not-for-profit membership organization striving to advance user-driven, crossindustry solutions for all publishing and content-related processes by developing standards, fostering business alliances and identifying best practices.
Graphic Artists Guild 90 John St., Ste. 403 New York, NY 10038 Phone: 212-791-3400 Fax: 212-791-0333 Toll Free: 800-500-2672 Web Address: www.gag.org The GAG is a national union of illustrators, designers, web creators, production artists, surface designers and other creatives pursuing common goals, sharing their experience, raising industry standards and improving the ability of visual creators to achieve satisfying and rewarding careers.
International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association P.O. Box 8249 Calabasas, CA 91372 Phone: 818-999-9959 Fax: 818-347-7545 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.ifwtwa.org The IFWTWA is a professional organization of food and wine travel writers, photographers, radio and TV broadcasters and hospitality professionals.
Graphic Arts Technical Foundation Affiliate of Printing Industries of America 200 Deer Run Rd. Sewickley, PA 15143-2600
International Journalists' Network International Center for Journalists 1616 H St. NW, 3rd Fl. Washington, DC 20006
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Phone: 202-737-3700 Fax: 202-737-0530 Web Address: www.ijnet.org The IJNet is the online source for media assistance news, journalism training opportunities, reports on the state of media around the world and media directories. International Newspaper Financial Executives 21525 Ridgetop Circle, Ste. 200 Sterling, VA 20166 Phone: 703-421-4060 Fax: 703-421-4068 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.infe.org The INFE is a professional association serving the newspaper financial management community. International Newspaper Marketing Association 10300 N. Central Expy., Ste. 467 Dallas, TX 75231 Phone: 214-373-9111 Fax: 214-373-9112 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.inma.org The INMA is dedicated to strengthening the marketing of newspaper companies' products and approaching all activities with a global perspective. International Prepress Association 7200 France Ave. S, Ste. 223 Edina, MN 55435 Phone: 952-896-1908 Fax: 952-896-0181 Web Address: www.ipa.org The IPA is a trade association consisting of the world's leading graphic communications and graphic arts supplier companies. International Publishers Association Av. Sarriá 130-132 Barcelona, 08017 Spain Phone: +34-93-252-3701 Fax: +34-93-252-3710 Web Address: www.ipa-uie.org The IPA represents the publishing industry world-wide through 78 national, regional and specialised publishers associations in 65 countries. International Publishing Management Association 1205 W. College Ave. Liberty, MO 64068-3733 Phone: 816-781-1111 Fax: 816-781-2790 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.ipma.org
The IPMA is an exclusive not-for-profit organization dedicated to assisting in-house corporate publishing and distribution professionals. International Regional Magazine Association, Inc. P.O. Box 125 Annapolis, MD 21404-0125 Web Address: www.regionalmagazines.org The IRMA exists to provide free and open communication among the publishers of North American regional publications. International Standard Book Numbering US Agency 630 Central Ave. New Providence, NJ 07974 Phone: 888-269-5372 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.bowker.com Bowker is a leading source for book, serial and publishing data, serving library, publishing, bookselling professionals and their patrons worldwide. International Women’s Writing Guild (The) Box 810, Gracie Station New York, NY 10028 Phone: 212-737-7536 Fax: 212-737-9469 Web Address: www.iwwg.com The IWWG is a network for the personal and professional empowerment of women through writing. Investigative Reporters & Editors 138 Neff Annex, UMC School of Journalism Columbia, MO 65211 Web Address: www.ire.org IRE provides educational services to reporters, editors and others interested in investigative journalism. Jewish Book Council 15 E. 26th St. New York, NY 10010 Web Address: www.jewishbookcouncil.org The JBC publishes reviews on books covering various topics of Jewish religion and culture. Many reviews are available online. Magazine Publishers of America, Inc. 919 3rd Ave., 22nd Fl. New York, NY 10022 Phone: 212-872-3700 Fax: 212-888-4217 Web Address: www.magazine.org The MPA is the industry association for consumer magazines. Media Coalition, Inc. 139 Fulton St., Ste. 302 New York, NY 10038
www.plunkettresearch.com Phone: 212-587-4025 Fax: 212-587-2436 Web Address: www.mediacoalition.org The Media Coalition is an association that defends the First Amendment right to produce and sell books, magazines, recordings, videotapes and videogames, as well as the American public's First Amendment right to have access to the broadest possible range of opinion and entertainment. Mystery Writers of America, Inc. 17 E. 47 St., 6th Fl. New York, NY 10017 Phone: 212-888-8171 Fax: 212-888-8107 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.mysterywriters.org The MWA is the premier organization for mystery writers and other professionals in the mystery field. National Association of Agricultural Journalists 2604 Cumberland Ct. College Station, TX 77845 Phone: 979-845-2872 Fax: 979-845-2414 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: http://naaj.tamu.edu/ The NAAJ is a professional, international group of agricultural editors and writers with a membership spanning the United States and Canada. National Association of College Stores 500 E. Lorain St. Oberlin, OH 44074 Phone: 440-775-7777 Fax: 440-775-4769 Toll Free: 800-622-7498 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.nacs.org The NACS is the professional trade association representing collegiate retailers and associate members who supply books and other products to college stores. National Association of Independent Publishers P.O. Box 430 Highland City, FL 33846-0430 Phone: 863-648-4420 Fax: 863-648-4420 Toll Free: E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.publishersreport.com The NAIP is an informal, for-profit organization of book publishers, authors and publishing vendors. National Association of Independent Publishers Representatives 111 E. 14th St., PMB 157 Zeckendorf Towers
New York, NY 10003 Fax: 800-416-2586 Toll Free: 888-624-7779 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.naipr.org The NAIPR is a trade association of book publishers' commission reps, book publishers and other associate members. National Association of Printers & Lithographers 75 W Century Rd. Paramus, NJ 07652 Phone: 201-634-9600 Fax: 201-692-1862 Toll Free: 800-642-6275 Web Address: www.napl.org The NAPL focuses on helping graphic arts professionals increase their expertise. National Association of Science Writers, Inc. P.O. Box 294 Greenlawn, NY 11740 Phone: 631-757-5664 Fax: 631-757-0069 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.nasw.org The NASW exists to foster the dissemination of accurate information regarding science through all media normally devoted to informing the public. National Conference of Editorial Writers 6223 Executive Blvd. Rockville, MD 20852 Phone: 301-984-3015 Fax: 301-231-0026 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.ncew.org The NCEW strives to stimulate the conscience and quality of the editorial. National Directory Publishing Association P.O. Box 19107, George Mason Sta. Alexandria, VA 22320 Phone: 202-342-0250 Fax: 202-686-9822 National Federation of Abstracting & Information Services 1518 Walnut St., Ste. 307 Philadelphia, PA 19102-3403 Phone: 215-893-1561 Fax: 215-893-1564 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.nfais.org The NFAIS serves groups that aggregate, organize and facilitate access to information and provides a forum for its members to address common interests through education and advocacy.
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National Federation of Press Women, Inc. P.O. Box 5556 Arlington, VA 22205 Fax: 703-534-5751 Toll Free: 800-780-2715 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.nfpw.org The NFPW is an organization of professional journalists and communicators. National League of American Pen Women Pen Arts Building, 1300 17th St. NW Washington, D.C. 20036 Phone: 202-785-1997 Fax: 202-785-1997 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: http://members.aol.com/penwomen/pen.htm The NLAPW promotes the development of the creative talents of professional women in the arts. National Newspaper Association 1010 N. Glebe Rd., Ste. 450 Arlington , VA 22201 Phone: 703-907-7900 Fax: 703-907-7901 Toll Free: 800-829-4662 Web Address: www.nna.org The NNA is the national voice of community newspapers and represents the owners, publishers and editors of America's community newspapers. National Press Club 529 14th St. NW, 13th Fl. Washington, D.C. 20045 Phone: 202-662-7500 Fax: 202-662-7569 Web Address: http://npc.press.org The NPC provides people who gather and disseminate news a center for the advancement of their professional standards and skills, the promotion of free expression, mutual support and social fellowship. National Press Club of Canada 150 Wellington St. Ottawa, ON K1A 0A8 Canada Phone: 613-233-5641 Fax: 613-233-3511 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.pressclub.on.ca The NPC provides a location for growth and discussion and a social home for reporters, editors and others involved in the news industry. National Press Foundation (The) 1211 Connecticut Ave. NW, Ste. 310 Washington, D.C. 20036
Phone: 202-721-9100 Fax: 202-530-2855 Web Address: www.natpress.org The NPF is an organization offering issue-oriented professional development programs and awards for journalists. National Press Photographers Association, Inc. 3200 Croasdaile Drive, Ste. 306 Durham, NC 27705 Phone: 919-383-7246 Fax: 919-383-7261 Web Address: www.nppa.org The NPPA is dedicated to the advancement of photojournalism, its creation, editing and distribution, in all news media. National Scholastic Press Association 2221 University Ave. S.E., Ste. 121 Minneapolis, MN 55414 Phone: 612-625-8335 Fax: 612-626-0720 Web Address: http://studentpress.journ.umn.edu/nspa/ The NSPA is an organization of student media outlets, offering a forum for discussion, networking and awards for publications through different categories National Society of Newspaper Columnists (The) 107 N. Main St. Farmville, VA 23901 Phone: 502-582-4646 Fax: 502-582-4665 Web Address: www.columnists.com The NSNC provides a forum for newspaper columnists to discuss the industry and socialize. National Writers Union 113 University Pl., 6th Fl. New York, NY 10003-4527 Phone: 212-254-0279 Fax: 212-254-0673 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.nwu.org The NWU is the only labor union that represents freelance writers in all genres, formats and media. New Alternatives for Publishers, Retailers & Artists Box 9, 6 Eastsound Sq. Eastsound, WA 98245-0009 Phone: 360-376-2702 Fax: 360-376-2704 Web Address: www.napr.com The NAPR is a membership organization for physician recruiting firms, hospitals, medical groups, individuals and vendor organizations. Newspaper Association of America 1921 Gallows Rd., Ste. 600
www.plunkettresearch.com Vienna, VA 22182 Phone: 703-902-1600 Fax: 703-917-0636 Web Address: www.naa.org The NAA is a nonprofit organization representing the newspaper industry. Newspaper Guild (The) 501 3rd St. NW, Ste. 250 Washington, D.C. 20001 Phone: 202-434-7177 Fax: 202-434-1472 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.newsguild.org The Newspaper Guild exists to advance the economic interests and to improve the working conditions of its members, raise the standards of journalism and ethics of the industry and promote industrial unity. North American Bookdealers Exchange P.O. Box 606 Cottage Grove , OR 97424 Phone: 541-942-7455 Fax: 561-258-2625 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.bookmarketingprofits.com The NABE is an international book marketing organization to help independent publishers promote and market their books. NPES The Association for Suppliers of Printing & Publishing Technologies 1899 Preston White Dr. Reston, VA 20191-4367 Phone: 703-264-7200 Fax: 703-620-0994 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.npes.org The NPES is a trade association for companies that manufacture and distribute equipment, systems, software and supplies used in printing, publishing and converting. Outdoor Writers Association of America 121 Hickory St., Ste. 1 Missoula, MT 59801 Phone: 406-728-7434 Fax: 406-728-7445 Web Address: www.owaa.org The OWAA exists to improve the professional skills of its members, set the highest ethical and communications standards, encourage public enjoyment and conservation of natural resources and be mentors for the next generation of professional outdoor communicators. Overseas Press Club of America 40 W. 45th St. New York, NY 10036 Phone: 212-626-9220
Fax: 212-626-9210 Web Address: www.opcofamerica.org The OPCA is an international association of journalists working in the United States and abroad. Periodical & Book Association of America, Inc. 120 E. 34th St., Ste. 7-K New York, NY 10016 Phone: 212-563-6502 Fax: 212-563-4098 Web Address: www.pbaa.net The PBA is an organization that represents all newsstand publications to the retail community. Poetry Society of America 15 Gramercy Park New York, NY 10003 Phone: 212-254-9628 Fax: 212-673-2352 Web Address: www.poetrysociety.org The Poetry Society provides a local meeting place for poets and a center from which a national poetry renaissance can emerge. Protestant Church-Owned Publishers Association 70 Corporate Hills Dr., Ste. 101 St. Charles, MO 63301 Phone: 636-441-0880 Fax: 636-724-3443 Toll Free: 866-608-0598 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.ltlb.com/pcpa The PCPA is an association of publishers directly connected to their respective church denominations and is devoted to the welfare of the official church-owned publishing houses. Public Relations Society of America, Inc. 33 Irving Place New York, NY 10003-2376 Phone: 212-995-2230 Fax: 212-995-0757 Web Address: www.prsa.org The PRSA exists to unify, strengthen and advance the profession of public relations. Publishers Marketing Association 627 Aviation Way Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 Phone: 310-372-2732 Fax: 310-374-3342 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.pma-online.org The PMA is a trade association of independent publishers. Reporters Committee For Freedom of the Press 1815 N. Ft. Myer Dr., Ste. 900 Arlington, VA 22209
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[email protected] Web Address: www.rcfp.org The RCFP is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free legal help to journalists and news organizations. Romance Writers of America 3707 FM 1960 W., Ste. 555 Houston, TX 77068 Phone: 281-440-6885 Fax: 281-440-7510 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.rwanational.com Romance Writers of America is the professional association for published and aspiring romance writers. Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America, Inc. P.O. Box 877 Chestertown, MD 21620 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.sfwa.org The SWFA is an organization for writers of the science fiction and fantasy genres. It promotes dialogue and furthers the rights of its memebers. Small Press Center 20 W. 44th St. New York, NY 10036 Phone: 212-764-7021 Fax: 212-354-5365 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.smallpress.org The SPC provides information and draws public awareness to the offerings of smaller, independent publishers. Society for Scholarly Publishing 10200 W. 44th Ave., Ste. 304 Wheat Ridge, CO 80033-2840 Phone: 303-422-3914 Fax: 303-422-8894 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.sspnet.org The SSP's mission is to facilitate learning, communication and the advancement of appropriate technologies among all those who are involved with scholarly communication. Society for Technical Communication STC Headquarters 901 N. Stuart St., Ste. 904 Arlington, VA 22203-1822 Phone: 703-522-4114 Fax: 703-522-2075 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.stc.org
STC is an individual membership organization dedicated to advancing the arts and sciences of technical communication. Society of American Business Editors & Writers Missouri School of Journalism 76 Gannet Hall Columbia, MO 65211 Phone: 573-882-7862 Fax: 573-884-1372 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.sabew.org The SABEW is a not-for-profit organization made up of business journalists in North America that promotes business journalism through education. Society of American Travel Writers 4101 Lake Boone Trail, Ste. 201 Raleigh, NC 27607 Phone: 919-787-5181 Fax: 919-787-4916 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.satw.org The SATW promotes responsible journalism, provides professional support and development for members and encourages the conservation and preservation of travel resources worldwide. Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators 8271 Beverly Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90048 Phone: 323-782-1010 Fax: 323-782-1892 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.scbwi.org The SCBWI serves the people who write, illustrate or share a vital interest in children’s literature. Society of Environmental Journalists P.O. Box 2492 Jenkintown, PA 19046 Phone: 215-884-8174 Fax: 215-884-8175 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.sej.org The SEJ seeks to advance public understanding of environmental issues by improving the quality, accuracy and visibility of environmental reporting. Society of Illustrators 128 E. 63rd St. New York, NY 10021-7303 Phone: 212-838-2560 Fax: 212-838-2561 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.societyillustrators.org The Society espouses a complete concern for the illustrators and the well-being of the illustration industry.
www.plunkettresearch.com Society of Professional Journalists (The) 3909 N. Meridian St. Indianapolis, IN 46208 Phone: 317-927-8000 Fax: 317-920-4789 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.spj.org The Society of Professional Journalists is dedicated to the perpetuation of a free press. South-Central Booksellers Association Mepmhis State Universtiy Bookstore University Center Memphis, TN 38152 Phone: 901-678-2011 Fax: 901-678-2665 This store is a member of the association and can offer information. Southeast Booksellers Association 2730 Divine St. Columbia, SC 29205 Phone: 803-252-7755 Fax: 803-252-8589 Toll Free: 800-331-9617 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.publishersweekly.com/rbag/sba.html Publication: SEBA Holiday Catalog Southern Newspaper Publishers Association P.O. Box 28875 Atlanta, GA 30358 Phone: 404-256-0444 Fax: 404-252-9135 Web Address: www.spna.org The SPNA is a regional trade association representing daily newspaper owners and publishers. Upper Midwest Booksellers Association 5520 Park Place Edina, MN 55424 Phone: 612-926-5868 Fax: 612-926-6657 Toll Free: 800-784-7522 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.publishersweekly.com/rbag/umba.html Publication: Christmas Catalog Western Writers of America, Inc. 1012 Fair St. Franklin, TN 37064 Phone: 615-791-1444 Fax: 615-791-1444 Web Address: www.westernwriters.org The WWA exists to promote the literature of the American West.
Women’s National Book Association, Inc. 160 5th Ave. New York, NY 10010 Phone: 212-675-7805 Fax: 212-989-7542 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.he.net/~susannah/wnba.htm The WNBA is the only organization in the book world open to women and men in all occupations allied to the publishing industry. World Association of Newspapers 25 Rue d'Astorg Paris, 75008 France Phone: +33-1-47-42-85-00 Fax: +33-1-47-42-49-48 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.fiej.org The WAN groups 71 national newspaper associations, individual newspaper executives in 100 nations, 13 national and international news agencies, a media foundation and seven affiliated regional and worldwide press organizations. Writers Guild of America East, Inc. 555 W. 57th St., Ste. 1230 New York, NY 10019 Phone: 212-767-7800 Fax: 212-582-1909 Web Address: www.wgaeast.org The Writers Guild is a labor union that protects and defends the rights of televsion and film writers. Writers Guild of America West, Inc. 7000 W. 3rd Los Angeles, CA 90048 Phone: 213-951-4000 Fax: 310-550-8185 Toll Free: 800-548-4532 Web Address: www.wga.org The Writers Guild is a labor union that protects and defends the rights of televsion and film writers. Yellow Pages Publishers Association Two Connell Dr., First Fl. Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922-2747 Phone: 908-286-2380 Fax: 908-286-0620 Web Address: www.yppa.com The YPPA leads, serves and helps to grow the global print and electronic media industry.
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American Sportscasters Association 5 Beekman St., Ste. 814 New York, NY 10038 Phone: 212-227-8080 Fax: 212-571-0556 Web Address: www.americansportscasters.com American Women in Radio and Television, Inc. 1595 Spring Hill Rd., Ste. 330 Vienna, VA 22182 Phone: 703-506-3290 Fax: 703-506-3266 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.awrt.org The AWRT is a national, non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the impact of women in electronic media and related fields. Associated Press Broadcasters, Inc. 1825 K St. NW, Ste. 615 Washington, D.C. 20006-1253 Phone: 202-736-1100 Fax: 202-736-1199 Association for International Broadcasting (The) P.O. Box 990 London, SE3 9XL UK Phone: +44-7802-936-786 Fax: +44-20-8852-0853 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.aibcast.demon.co.uk The AIB aims to increase the scope and effectiveness of international broadcasting, working on a global, cooperative basis. Broadcast Cable Credit Association, Inc. 701 Lee St., Ste. 640 Des Plaines, IL 60016 Phone: 847-827-9330 Fax: 847-827-1653 Web Address: www.bccacredit.com The BCCA exists to provide tools and services that will allow its members to perform their functions to the best of their abilities and help them achieve a profitable bottomline. Broadcast Cable Financial Management Association 701 Lee St., Ste. 640 Des Plaines, IL 60016 Phone: 847-296-0200 Fax: 847-296-7510 Web Address: www.bcfm.com The BCFM exists to provide and maintain open, intellectual exchange and create opportunities to help our members grow professionally and personally.
Broadcast Designers’ Association, Inc. BDA International 2029 Century Park E., Ste. 555 Los Angeles, CA 90067-2906 Phone: 310-712-0040 Fax: 310-712-0039 Web Address: www.bdaweb.org The BDA is the world's foremost organization working on behalf of those involved in the promotion, marketing, and design of all electronic media. Broadcast Pioneers Library of American Broadcasting Hornbake Library College Park, MD 20742 Phone: 301-405-9160 Fax: 301-314-2634 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.lib.umd.edu/UMCP/LAB The Library holds a wide-ranging collection of audio and video recordings, books, pamphlets, periodicals, personal collections, oral histories, photographs, scripts and vertical files devoted exclusively to the history of broadcasting. Broadcasters’ Foundation, Inc. 7 Lincoln Ave. Greenwich, CT 06830 Phone: 203-862-8577 Fax: 203-629-5739 Web Address: www.broadcastersfoundation.org The Foundation is the only organization in radio and television that provides anonymous financial assistance to fellow broadcasters who are in acute need. Canadian Association of Broadcasters (The) P.O. Box 627 Station B Ottawa, ON K1P 5S2 Canada Phone: 613-233-4035 Fax: 613-233-6961 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.cab-acr.ca The CAB is the collective voice of the majority of Canada's private radio and television stations, networks and specialty services. Caribbean Broadcasting Union Wilkins Lodge, Two Mile Hill St. Michael, Barbados West Indies Phone: 246-430-1000 Fax: 246-429-2171 Web Address: www.caribunion.com The CBU exists to contribute to the regional integration process through stimulating the flow of broadcast material among the radio and television systems in the Caribbean Region.
www.plunkettresearch.com Community Broadcasters Association P.O. Box 9556 Panama City, FL 32417 Phone: 904-233-5575 Fax: 904-234-1179 Web Address: www.communitybroadcasters.com The CBA is a national organization dedicated to enhancing and representing the diversity, vitality, localism, service to their communities and economic survival of Class A and low power television stations in the U.S. Hollywood Radio & Television Society 13701 Riverside Dr., Ste. 205 Sherman Oaks , CA 91423 Phone: 818-789-1182 Fax: 818-789-1210 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.hrts-iba.org The HRTS is an organization of West Coast executives from the networks, stations, studios, production companies, advertisers, ad agencies, cable companies, media companies, legal firms, publicity agencies, talent and management agencies, performers, services, suppliers and allied fields. IBS – Intercollegiate Broadcasting System, Inc. 367 Windsor Hwy. New Windsor, NY 12553-7900 Phone: 845-565-0003 Fax: 845-565-7446 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.ibsradio.org The IBS serves the interests of college and educational radio. International Radio & Television Society Foundation, Inc. International Radio & Television Society Foundation 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 1714 New York, NY 10170 Phone: 212-867-6650 Web Address: www.irts.org International Radio and Television Society Foundation, Inc. 420 Lexington Ave., Ste. 1714 New York, NY 10170 Phone: 212-867-6650 Fax: 212-867-6653 Web Address: www.irts.org The IRTS Foundation provides a common forum for all segments of the communication industry. Museum of Broadcast Communications (The) 78 E. Washington St. Chicago, IL 60602-4801 Phone: 312-629-6000
Fax: 312-629-6009 Web Address: www.mbcnet.org The MBC is one of only two broadcast museums in America and offers visitors interactive exhibits depicitng the history of radio and television. National Association of Black Journalists 8701 A Adelphi Rd. Adelphi, MD 20783-1716 Phone: 301-445-7100 Fax: 301-445-7101 Web Address: www.nabj.org The NABJ is an organization of journalists, students and media-related professionals that provides quality programs and services to and advocates on behalf of black journalists worldwide. National Association of Broadcasters 1771 N St. NW Washington, D.C. 20036 Phone: 202-429-5300 Fax: 202-429-4199 Web Address: www.nab.org The NAB represents broadcasters for radio and television. National Association of College Broadcasters 71 George St. Providence, RI 02912-1824 Phone: 401-863-2225 Fax: 401-863-2221 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.hofstra.edu/nacb The NACB is the non-profit trade organization for student electronic media. National Broadcasting Society (The) NBS Business Office, Box 915 St. Charles, MO 63302 Fax: 636-916-3770 Toll Free: 866-272-3746 The NBS exists to enhance the development of college and university students involved in broadcasting, cable, telecommunications and other electronic media. National Religious Broadcasters 9510 Technology Dr. Manassas , VA 20110 Phone: 703-330-7000 Fax: 703-330-7100 Web Address: www.nrb.org The NRB is an association representing evangelical Christian radio and television stations, program producers, multimedia developers and related organizations around the world. National Telemedia Council, Inc. 1922 University Ave. Madison, WI 53705
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[email protected] Web Address: www.nationaltelemediacouncil.org The NTC is the oldest professional media literacy organization in the U.S. Radio & Television News Directors Foundation 1600 K St. NW, St. 700 Washington, D.C. 20036-2838 Phone: 202-659-6510 Fax: 202-223-4007 Toll Free: 800-807-8632 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.rtndf.org The RTNDF represents local and network news executives in broadcasting, cable and other electronic media in more than 30 countries. Radio Television News Directors Association (Canada) 2175 Sheppard Ave. E., Ste. 310 Toronto, ON M2J 1W8 Canada Phone: 416-756-2213 Fax: 416-491-1670 Toll Free: 877-257-8632 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.rtndacanada.com The RTNDA Canada is an organization offering a forum for open discussion and action in the broadcast news industry. Satellite Broadcasting & Communications Association of America 225 Reinekers Lane, Ste. 600 Alexandria, VA 22314 Phone: 703-549-6990 Fax: 703-549-7640 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.sbca.com The SBCA is the national trade organization representing all segments of the satellite consumer services industry. Society of Broadcast Engineers, Inc. 9247 N. Meridian St., Ste. 305 Indianapolis, IN 46260 Phone: 317-846-9000 Fax: 317-846-9120 Web Address: www.sbe.org The SBE exists to increase knowledge about the industry and promote its interests, as well as continue the education of the persons engaged in the professions surrounding broadcast engineering. UNDA-USA National Catholic Association for Communicators 901 Irving Ave. Dayton, OH 45409-2316
Phone: 937-229-2303 Fax: 937-229-2300 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.undausa.org The Unda-USA brings together media professionals who use the airwaves to communicate the message of the Gospel.
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bizjournals.com 120 W. Morehead St., Ste. 200 Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: 704-973-1000 Fax: 704-973-1001 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.bizjournals.com Operated by the American Business Journals firm, the publishers of dozens of leading city business journals nationwide, this site can be used for research into the latest news regarding companies small and large. Business Wire Web Address: www.businesswire.com Business Wire strives to deliver news in an appropriate and innovative manner. Smart News releases, industryspecific and company-specific news, today's headlines, conference calls, IPOs on the Internet, media services, Tradeshownews.com and BW Connect On-line are all accessible through this informative and constantly updated site. CNNfn Home Page Web Address: www.money.cnn.com The same in-depth financial information that this cable television financial news unit provides to television viewers can be found on this web site. Disclosure Web Address: www.disclosure-investor.com An integrated site offering financial information from Disclosure, Inc., Datastream International, Vestek Systems, and I/B/E/S. Each of these Primark subsidiaries are leaders in the financial information field. Edgar Online Web Address: www.edgar-online.com EDGAR provides subscribers with alerts when the SEC receives filings from companies of interest. Hoover's Online Phone: 512-374-4500 Fax: 512-374-4505 Toll Free: 800-486-8666 Web Address: www.hoovers.com Austin, Texas-based Hoover's provides business information online through its superior web site. This
www.plunkettresearch.com comprehensive site features links to news, lists, stock quotes and other products such as Hoover's Industry Snapshots. This site offers over 50,000 company capsules (brief company descriptions and financials), and thousands of in-depth company profiles (company histories, strategies, market positions, major events and other information). The profiles cover U.S. and foreign public and nonpublic companies and are written in an engaging style. These snapshots are provided free-ofcharge. PRNewswire 810 7th Ave., 35th Floor New York, NY 10019 Phone: 212-596-1500 Toll Free: 800-832-5522 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.prnewswire.com PR Newswire provides comprehensive communications services for public relations and investor relations professionals ranging from information distribution and market intelligence to the creation of online multimedia content and investor relations web sites.
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Engineering Associations
Adams Media Research 40 W. Carmel Valley Rd. Carmel Valley, CA 93924 Phone: 831-659-3070 Fax: 831-659-4330 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.adamsmediaresearch.com AMR is a media industry source of market data and financial analysis on the filmed entertainment and interactive media markets. Association of Federal Communications Consulting Engineers P.O. Box 19333, 20th St. Station Washington, D.C. 20036-0333 Phone: 703-591-0110 Fax: 202-898-0895 Web Address: www.afcce.org The AFCCE is a professional organization of individuals who regularly assist clients on technical issues before the Federal Communications Commission. Audio Engineering Society, Inc. (The) 60 E. 42nd St., Room 2520 New York, NY 10165-2520 Phone: 212-661-8528 Fax: 212-682-0477 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.aes.org Information on educational and career opportunities in audio engineering.
Broadcast Technological Society of the Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Inc. 445 Hoes Ln. Piscataway, NJ 08855 Phone: 732-562-3846 Fax: 732-981-1769 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.ieee.org/organizations/society/bt/index.html The BTS is the arm of the IEEE devoted to devices, equipment, techniques and systems related to broadcast technology. Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers, Inc. 140 Philips Rd. Exton, PA 19341 Phone: 610-363-6888 Fax: 610-363-5898 Toll Free: 800-542-5040 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.scte.org The SCTE is a nonprofit professional association dedicated to advancing the careers and serving the industry of telecommunications professionals by providing technical training, certification and standards. Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers 595 W. Harsdale Ave. White Plains, NY 10607 Phone: 914-761-1100 Fax: 914-761-3115 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.smpte.org The SMPTE is the leading technical society for the motion imaging industry.
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American Amusement Machine Association 450 E. Higgins, Ste. 201 Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 Phone: 847-290-9088 Fax: 847-290-9121 Web Address: www.coin-op.org The AAMA is an international non-profit trade organization representing the manufacturers, distributors and suppliers of the coin-operated amusement industry. Amusement and Music Operators Association 1145 N. Arlington Heights Rd., Ste. 300 Itasca, IL 60143 Phone: 630-250-1430 Fax: 630-250-3533 Toll Free: 800-937-2662 E-mail:
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The AMOA serves the global amusement, music, entertainment and vending industries.
The ILDA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the use of laser displays in art, entertainment and education.
Amusement Industry Manufacturers and Suppliers, International 1250 SE Port St. Lucie Blvd., Ste. C Port St. Lucie, FL 34952 Phone: 561-398-6701 Fax: 561-398-6702 E-mail:
[email protected] AIMS is a nonprofit organization that represents amusement industry manufacturers and suppliers worldwide.
International Recreational Go-Kart Association 5108 Broadway, Ste. 232 San Antonio, TX 78209 Phone: 210-824-1923 Fax: 210-824-5186 Web Address: www.irgaonline.org The IRGA is a nonprofit trade organization for go-karting businesses.
Entertainment Technology Center 734 W. Adams Blvd., 3rd Fl. Los Angeles, CA 90089-7725 Phone: 213-743-1600 Fax: 213-743-1803 Web Address: www.etcenter.org The ETC exists To discover, research, develop and accelerate entertainment technology.
International Special Events Society 401 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60611 Phone: 312-321-6853 Fax: 312-673-6953 Toll Free: 800-688-4737 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.ises.com The ISES is a society of special events professionals representing the industry's diverse disciplines.
Game Manufacturers Association P.O. Box 1210 Scottsdale, AZ 85252 Phone: 480-675-0205 Fax: 480-994-1170 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.gama.org The GAMA is an international non-profit trade association serving the adventure games industry. International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions 1448 Duke St. Alexandria, VA 22314 Phone: 703-836-4800 Fax: 703-836-9678 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.iaapa.org The IAAPA is dedicated to the preservation and prosperity of the amusement industry. International Federation of Festival Organizations 4230 Stansbury Ave., Ste. 105 Sherman Oaks , CA 91423 Phone: 818-789-7596 Fax: 818-784-9141 Publication: FIDOF Monthly Bulletin International Laser Display Association 4301 32nd St. W., Ste. B-23 Bradenton, FL 34205 Phone: 941-758-6881 Fax: 941-758-1605 E-mail:
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International Ticketing Association (The) 250 W 57th St., Ste. 722 New York, NY 10107 Phone: 212-581-0600 Fax: 212-581-0885 E-mail:
[email protected] The ITA advances the success of the admission service industry and its membership. National Association of Theatre Owners 4605 Lankershim Blvd., Ste. 340 North Hollywood, CA 91602 Phone: 818-506-1778 Fax: 818-506-0269 Web Address: www.natoonline.org The NATO is the largest exhibition trade organization in the world. World Waterpark Association P.O. Box 14826 Lenexa, KS 66285 Phone: 913-599-0300 Fax: 913-599-0520 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.waterparks.org The WWA is an international not-for-profit partnership of private/public water leisure facility owners, managers, suppliers and developers.
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Film & Media Schools
American Film Institute 2021 North Western Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90027 Phone: 323-856-7600 Fax: 323-467-4578 Web Address: www.afionline.org Australian Film Television and Radio School P.O.Box 126 North Ryde, NSW 1670 Phone: 1300 13 14 61 Fax: 02-9887-1030 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.aftrs.edu.au Brown University – Dept. of Modern Culture and Media Brown University Providence, Rhode Island 02912 Phone: 401-863-1000 Web Address: www.modcult.brown.edu California Institute of the Arts – School of Film/Video Web Address: http://emsh.calarts.edu/fv/index.html Johns Hopkins University – Dept. of Film and Media Studies Department of English, Johns Hopkins University Gilman 146 3400 North Charles Street Baltimore, MD 21218 Phone: 410-516-4313 Fax: 410-516-4757 Web Address: www.jhu.edu/~english/film_media/index.html London International Film School The Administrator, Dept: er85, The London International Film School 24 Shelton Street London, WC2H 9UB UK Phone: +44 (0)20 7836 9642 Fax: +44 (0)20 7497 3718 Web Address: www.lifs.org.uk New York University – Cinema Studies 721 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY 10003 Phone: 212-998-1600 Fax: 212-995-4061 Web Address: www.nyu.edu/gsas/dept/cinema Northwestern University – Dept. of Radio/TV/Film 633 Clark Street Evanston, IL 60208 Phone: 847-491-3741
Web Address: www.rtvf.nwu.edu/shockhome.html Queen’s University – Film Studies Department of Film Studies Queen's University Kingston, ON K7L 3N6 Phone: 613-533-2178 Fax: 613-533-2063 Web Address: www.film.queensu.ca Radio & Television Institute – Finland Radiokatu 5 Helsinki, Box 76, 00024 YLEISRADIO Phone: 09/14801 Fax: 09/1482612 Web Address: www.yle.fi/rti/rtiengl/rtihome.htm San Francisco State University – Cinema Department 1600 Holloway Avenue Fine Arts Building, Room 245 San Francisco, CA 94132-4157 Web Address: www.cinema.sfsu.edu University of Copenhagen – Dept. of Film and Media Universitesparken 5 DK-2100 Copenhagen O Denmark Phone: +45-35320675 Fax: +45-35320678 Web Address: www.media.ku.dk University of Iowa – Film Studies University of Iowa 425 English-Philosophy Building Iowa City, Iowa 52242 Phone: 319-335-0330 Web Address: www.uiowa.edu/%7Ecomplit “Iris,” a journal of film and sound, is published here. University of Toronto – Cinema Studies Room 123 Innis College 2 Sussex Avenue Toronto, Ontario M5S 1J5 Phone: 416-978-7271 Web Address: www.utoronto.ca/cinema Vancouver Film School 198 West Hastings Street Vancouver, BC V68 1H2 Phone: 604-685-5808 Fax: 604-585-5830 Web Address: www.multimedia.edu
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Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences 9343 Culver Blvd. Culver City, CA 90232 Phone: 310-883-3190 Fax: 310-883-3196 Web Address: www.interactive.org The AIAS is a non-for-profit membership organization serving the interactive entertainment development community. Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences 8949 Wilshire Blvd. Beverly Hills, CA 90211-1972 Phone: 310-247-3000 Fax: 310-859-9619 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.oscars.org The Academy is a professional honorary organization of motion picture professionals, founded to advance the arts and sciences of motion pictures. Academy of Television Arts and Sciences 5220 Lankershim Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91601 Phone: 818-754-2800 Web Address: www.emmys.org The Academy is a non-profit corporation devoted to the advancement of telecommunications arts and sciences and to fostering creative leadership in the telecommunications industry. Advanced Television Systems Committee 1750 K St. NW, Ste. 1200 Washington, D.C. 20006 Phone: 202-828-3130 Fax: 202-828-3131 Web Address: www.atsc.org The ATSC is an international, non-profit membership organization developing voluntary standards for the entire spectrum of advanced television systems. Advertiser Syndicated Television Association 1756 Broadway, Ste. J New York, NY 10019 Phone: 212-245-0840 Fax: 212-245-0842 Web Address: www.astatv.com The ASTA is an organization comprised of prominent barter syndicators that promotes the barter syndication industry. Alliance for Community Media 666 11th St. NW, Ste. 740 Washington, D.C. 20001-4542 Phone: 202-393-2650 Fax: 202-393-2653
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[email protected] The ACM is a group committed to assuring everyone's access to electronic media. Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers 15503 Ventura Blvd. Encino, CA 91436-6306 Phone: 818-995-3600 Fax: 818-382-1793 Web Address: www.amptp.org The AMPTP is the primary trade association with respect to labor issues in the motion picture and television industry. American Center for Children’s Television 1400 E. Touhy Ave., Ste. 260 Des Plaines, IL 60018-3305 Phone: 847-390-8700 Fax: 847-390-9435 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www2.tcom.ohiou.edu/hetc/cen.html The ACCT helps to build programming for young people that is both beneficial and popular. American Cinema Editors 100 Universal City Plaza, Bldg. 2282, Room 234 Universal City, CA 91608 Phone: 818-777-2900 Fax: 818-733-5023 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.ace-filmeditors.org The ACE is an honorary society of motion picture editors that seeks to advance the art and science of the editing profession. American Federation of Television and Radio Artists 260 Madison Ave. New York, NY 10016 Phone: 212-532-0800 Fax: 212-532-2242 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.aftra.org AFTRA represents actors and other professional performers, broadcasters in television, radio, sound recordings, non-broadcast/industrial programming and new technologies such as interactive programming and CD-ROMs. American Film Marketing Association 10850 Wilshire Blvd., 9th Fl. Los Angeles, CA 90024 Phone: 310-446-1000 Fax: 310-446-1600 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.afma.com The AFMA is a non-profit association whose mission is to provide the independent film and television industry
www.plunkettresearch.com with high-quality market-oriented services and worldwide representation. American Society of Cinematographers P.O. Box 2230 Hollywood, CA 90078 Phone: 213-969-4333 Fax: 213-876-4973 Web Address: www.cinematographer.com The ASC is a trade association for filmmakers in the motion picture industry. Art Directors Guild 11969 Ventura Blvd., Ste. 200 Studio City, CA 91604 Phone: 818-762-9995 Fax: 818-762-9997 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.artdirectors.org The ADG represents the creative talents that conceive and manage the background and settings for most films and television projects. Association for Maximum Service Television, Inc. 1776 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Ste. 310 Washington, D.C. 20036 Phone: 202-861-0344 Fax: 202-861-0342 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.mstv.org The AMSTV is a national association of local television stations dedicated to preserving and improving the technical quality of free, universal, community-based television service to the American public. Association of America's Public Television (The) 666 11th St. NW Washington, D.C. 20001 Phone: 202-654-4200 Fax: 202-654-4236 Web Address: www.apts.org The APTS is a nonprofit membership organization that supports the growth and development of a strong and financially sound noncommercial television service for the American public. Association of Cinema and Video Laboratories c/o Rob Monaco, Monaco Labs and Video 234 9th St. San Francisco, CA 94103 Phone: 415-864-5350 Fax: 415-864-5682 E-mail:
[email protected] The ACVL is an international organization whose members are pledged to the highest possible standards of service to the film and video industries.
Association of Film Commissioners International Phone: 406-495-8040 Web Address: www.afci.org An association of government film contacts worldwide. Baseline, Inc. 30 Irving Pl., Fifth Fl. New York, NY 10003 Phone: 212-254-8235 Fax: 212-529-3330 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.baseline.hollywood.com Baseline.Hollywood.com is an entertainment industry B2B informational tool, serving and supporting those in the film, television, media and financial sectors. Broadcast Education Association Dept. 6014 Washington, D.C. 20042-6014 Toll Free: 888-380-7222 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.beaweb.org The BEA is the professional association for professors, industry professionals and graduate students who are interested in teaching and research related to electronic media and multimedia enterprises. Cable & Telecommunications Association for Marketing 201 N. Union St., Ste. 440 Alexandria, VA 22314 Phone: 703-549-4200 Fax: 703-684-1167 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.ctam.com CTAM is dedicated to the discipline and development of consumer marketing excellence in cable television, new media and telecommunications services Cable in the Classroom 1800 N. Beauregard St., Ste. 100 Alexandria, VA 22311 Phone: 703-845-1400 Fax: 703-845-1409 Toll Free: 800-743-5355 Web Address: www.ciconline.com The Cable in the Classroom program provides schools across the U.S. with free cable service and over 540 hours per month of commercial-free educational programming. Cable Television Laboratories, Inc. (CableLabs) 400 Centennial Pkwy. Louisville, CO 80027-1266 Phone: 303-661-9100 Fax: 303-661-9199 E-mail:
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CTL is a nonprofit research and development consortium that is dedicated to pursuing new cable telecommunications technologies and to helping its cable operator members integrate those technical advancements into their business objectives. Cable TV Public Affairs Association P.O. Box 33697 Washington, D.C. 20033 Phone: 202-775-1081 Fax: 202-955-1134 Toll Free: 800-210-3396 Web Address: www.ctpaa.org The CTPAA is the only national, professional organization specifically addressing the issues, needs and interests of the cable industry's public affairs professionals. Canadian Film and Television Production Association 20 Toronto St., Ste. 830 Toronto, ON M5C 2B8 Canada Phone: 416-304-0280 Fax: 416-304-0499 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.cftpa.ca The CFTPA's mission is to create the most favorable national and international environment for our industry and culture to prosper. Casting Society of America 606 N. Larchmont Blvd., Ste. 4-B Los Angeles, CA 90004 Phone: 323-463-1925 Fax: 323-463-5753 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.castingsociety.com Directors Guild of America, Inc. (Chicago) 400 N. Michigan Ave., Ste. 307 Chicago, IL 60611 Phone: 312-644-5050 Fax: 312-644-5776 The Guild seeks to protect directorial teams' legal and artistic rights, contend for their creative freedom and strengthen their ability to develop meaningful and credible careers. Directors Guild of America, Inc. (Los Angeles) 7920 Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90046 Phone: 310-289-2000 Fax: 310-289-2029 Toll Free: 800-421-4173 Web Address: www.dga.org The Guild seeks to protect directorial teams' legal and artistic rights, contend for their creative freedom and
strengthen their ability to develop meaningful and credible careers. Directors Guild of America, Inc. (New York) 110 W. 57th St. New York, NY 10019 Phone: 212-581-0370 Fax: 212-581-1441 The Guild seeks to protect directorial teams' legal and artistic rights, contend for their creative freedom and strengthen their ability to develop meaningful and credible careers. Directors Net.com Phone: 818-782-3304 Web Address: www.directorsnet.com DirectorsNet is the home of creative professionals focused on motion picture, television, music videos, corporate video and commercial production. Directors World 5700 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 600 Los Angeles, CA 90036 Phone: 323-634-3400 Fax: 323-634-3500 Web Address: www.directorsworld.com DirectorsWorld.com is the Internet community for film and video directing professionals providing daily information on the art, technology and business of directing. Film Arts Foundation 346 9th St., 2nd Fl. San Francisco, CA 94103 Phone: 415-552-8760 Fax: 415-552-0882 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.filmarts.org The FAF is a non-profit leader in the media arts field, providing comprehensive training, equipment, information, consultations and exhibition opportunities to independent filmmakers. Hollywood Post Alliance Phone: 626-799-1733 Fax: 626-799-1247 The HPA is a new organization dedicated serving the entertainment technology industry by bringing together the post production community. IFILM 1024 N. Orange Dr. Hollywood, CA 90038 Phone: 323-308-3456 Web Address: www.ifilm.com IFILM is a leading broadband entertainment content network for consumers and marketers.
www.plunkettresearch.com Independent Feature Project 104 W. 29th St., 12th Fl. New York, NY 10001-5310 Phone: 212-465-8200 Fax: 212-465-8525 Web Address: www.ifp.org The IFP exists to facilitate the professional development and exhibition of new work from a diverse community of American filmmakers. International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees 1430 Broadway, 20th Fl. New York, NY 10018 Phone: 212-730-1770 Fax: 212-730-7809 Web Address: www.iatse.lm.com The IATSE is the labor union representing technicians, artisans and craftspersons in the entertainment industry, including live theatre, film and television production and trade shows. International Animated Film Society (Hollywood) 721 S. Victory Blvd. Burbank, CA 91502 Phone: 818-842-8330 Fax: 818-842-5645 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.asifa-hollywood.org/index.html The IAFS is a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of the art of animation. International Council of NATAS (The) (International Emmy Awards) 142 W. 57th St., 16th Fl. New York, NY 10019 Phone: 212-489-6969 Fax: 212-489-6557 Web Address: www.intlemmyawards.com/home.html The International Council is the organization that awards International Emmys to the best television programs produced outside the U.S. International Documentary Association 1201 W. 5th St., Ste. M320 Los Angeles, CA 90017 Phone: 213-534-3600 Fax: 213-534-3610 Web Address: www.documentary.org The IDA is a non-profit member service organization, providing publications, benefits and a public forum to its membership for issues regarding nonfiction film, video and multi-media. International Federation of Television Archives Web Address: www.fiatifta.org International Quorum of Film and Video Producers c/o Denny Ranson, Exec. Director
36 BRd.view Crescent St. Albert, AB T8N 0B2 Canada Phone: 403-459-0720 Fax: 403-459-9264 Web Address: www.iqfilm.org The IQ is a select group of filmmakers and video producers, representing 36 countries on six continents. Media Communications Association International 9202 N. Menidian St., Ste. 200 Indianapolis, IN 46260-1810 Phone: 317-816-6269 Fax: 800-801-8926 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.itva.org The MCAI is the leading global community for media communications professionals seeking to drive the convergence of communications and technology for the growth of the profession. Media Watchdog Web Address: http://theory.lcs.mit.edu/~mernst/media/ Media criticism. Motion Picture Association of America 15503 Ventura Blvd. Encino, CA 91436 Phone: 818-995-6600 Web Address: www.mpaa.org The MPAA serves as the voice and advocate of the American motion picture, home video and television industries domestically. Motion Picture Editors Guild (The) 7715 Sunset Blvd., Ste. 200 Hollywood, CA 90046 Phone: 323-876-4770 Fax: 323-876-0861 Web Address: www.editorsguild.com Motion Picture Export Association of America 15503 Ventura Blvd. Encino, CA 91436 Phone: 818-995-6600 Fax: 818-382-1784 Web Address: www.mpaa.org The MPAA serves as the voice and advocate of the American motion picture, home video and television industries. Movieweb Millenium Internet Corporation 9841 Airport Blvd Suite 1200 Los Angeles, CA 90045 Web Address: www.movieweb.com Links to studio Web sites and tracks box office results.
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Museum of Television & Radio (The) 25 W. 52nd St. New York, NY 10019-6101 Phone: 212-621-6600 Fax: 212-621-6700 Web Address: www.mtr.org The museum offers exhibits, screenings and listening seminars focused on topics of social, historic and artistic interest within televison and radio history. National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (The) 111 W. 57th St.. Ste. 1020 New York, NY 10019 Phone: 212-586-8424 Fax: 212-586-8129 Web Address: www.emmyonline.org The Academy is dedicated to the advancement of the arts and sciences of television and the promotion of creative leadership for artistic, educational and technical achievements within the television industry. National Academy of Television Journalists (The) P.O. Box 31 Salisbury, MD 21803 Phone: 410-548-5343 Fax: 410-543-0658 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.angelfire.com/md/NATJ The NATJ was established to assist journalism gradutes as they enter the world of television news. National Association of Television Program Executives 2425 Olympic Blvd., Ste. 600 E Santa Monica, CA 90404 Phone: 310-453-4440 Fax: 310-453-5258 Web Address: www.natpe.org NATPE is the leading association for content professionals in the global television industry. National Cable and Telecommunications Association 1724 Massachusetts Ave. NW Washington, D.C. 20036 Phone: 202-775-3550 Web Address: www.ncta.com The NCTA is the principal trade association of the cable television industry in the United States. National Cable Television Center and Museum (The) 2000 Buchtel Blvd. Denver, CO 80210 Phone: 303-871-4885 Fax: 303-971-4514 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.cablecenter.org The NCTC communicates the buiness, technology and programming of cable telecommunications and provides
education, training and research for all aspects of the industry. National Cable Television Institute 801 W. Mineral Ave. Littleton, CO 80120-4501 Phone: 303-797-9393 Fax: 303-797-0829 Web Address: www.ncti.com The NCTI is the largest independent provider of broadband communications training in the world. National Council for Families & Television 20 Nassau St., Ste. 200 Princeton, NJ 08542 Phone: 310-443-2000 Fax: 310-208-5984 National Film Board of Canada 360 Albert St., Ste. 1560 Ottawa, ON K1A 0M9 Canada Phone: 613-992-3615 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.nfb.ca The NFB is a public agency that produces and distributes films and other audiovisual works that reflect Canada to Canadians and the rest of the world. National Film Preservation Board 101 Independence Ave. SE Washington, D.C. 20540 Phone: 202-707-5912 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: http://lcweb.loc.gov/film National Film Preservation Foundation 870 Market St., Ste. 1113 San Francisco, CA 94102 Phone: 415-392-7291 Fax: 415-392-7293 Web Address: www.filmpreservation.org The NPFF is the nonprofit organization created by the U.S. Congress to save America's film heritage. Producers Guild of America 8530 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 450 Beverly Hills, CA 90211 Phone: 310-358-9020 Fax: 310-358-9520 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.producersguild.org The PGA is a non-profit organization for career professionals who initiate, create, coordinate, supervise and control all aspects of the motion picture and/or television production process
www.plunkettresearch.com Samuel French Theater and Film Bookshops 7623 West Sunset Blvd., Dept. W Hollywood, CA 90046 Phone: 323-876-0570 Fax: 323-876-6822 Web Address: www.samuelfrench.com Samuel French seeks out the world's best plays and makes them available to the widest range of producing groups. SCREENSite Web Address: www.tcf.ua.edu/screensite Resource center for film and TV scholarship with an archive of course syllabi, e-mail listings of media scholars, conference information, school listings and the SCS job list. Studios Web Address: www.sony.com, www.miramax.com, www.warnerbros.com Nearly every movie studio has its own site, which can often be found by typing: www.studioname.com. For example: www.miramax.com. Stuntmen’s Association of Motion Pictures 10660 Riverside Dr., 2nd Fl., Ste. E Toluca Lake, CA 91602 Phone: 818-766-4334 Fax: 818-766-5943 Web Address: www.stuntmen.com/Main.html The SAMP is a non-profit organization of top stuntmen in the motion picture and television industries. Sundance Institute P.O. Box 3630 Salt Lake City, UT 84110 Phone: 801-328-3456 Fax: 801-575-5175 Web Address: www.sundance.org The Sundance Institute is dedicated to the development of artists of independent vision and the exhibition of their new work. Television Bureau of Canada 160 Bloor St., Ste. 1005 Toronto, ON M4W 1B9 Canada Phone: 416-923-8813 Fax: 416-923-8739 Web Address: www.tvb.ca The TVB is a resource center for television stations, networks and their sales representatives. Television Critics Association Toll Free: 818-754-4757 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.tvcritics.org The TCA is composed of reporters and columnists in the print media from the U.S. and Canada.
Women In Film 8857 W. Olympic Blvd., Ste. 201 Beverly Hills, CA 90211 Phone: 310-657-5144 Fax: 310-657-5154 Web Address: www.wif.org The WIF's purpose is to empower, promote and mentor women in the entertainment, communication and media industries through a network of contacts, educational programs and events. Writers Computer Store (The) 2040 Westwood Blvd. West Los Angeles, CA 90025 Toll Free: 866-229-7483 The Writers Store is the home of screenwriting, scriptwriting and creative writing software, books, supplies and contests.
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Industry Research/Market Research
ACNielsen 177 Broad St. Stamford, CT 06901 Phone: 203-961-3000 Fax: 203-961-3190 Web Address: http://acnielsen.com ACNielsen provides market research, information and analysis for a number of industries. ACNielsen EDI 6255 Sunset Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90028 Phone: 323-860-4600 Fax: 323-860-4610 Web Address: www.entdata.com ACNielsen EDI provides the film industry with instantaneous and comprehensive box office results. Debbie Flanagan’s Industry Information E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: http://home.sprintmail.com/~debflanagan/industry.html This site provides a wealth of information about where and how to get industry-specific information. The links prove useful for job seekers and researchers of all types. Marketresearch.com 11810 Parklawn Dr. Rockville, MD 20852 Phone: 301-468-3650 Fax: 301-468-3651 Web Address: www.marketresearch.com This firm is a leading broker for market research and industry analysis written by professionals. On its site users can search the company's database of market research publications.
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Mindbranch 160 Water St. Williamstown, MA 01267 Phone: 413-458-7600 Fax: 413-458-1706 Toll Free: 800-774-4410 Web Address: www.mindbranch.com This firm is a broker for industry research prepared by market research professionals. Users can browse the research separated by different industries. Multex Investor Web Address: www.multexinvestor.com This site is a good source for access to industry and company reports written by professional stock and business analysts. It also offers news and advice on stocks, funds and personal finance. Plunkett Research, Ltd. P.O. Drawer 541737 Houston, TX 77254-1737 Phone: 713-932-0000 Fax: 713-932-7080 Web Address: www.plunkettresearch.com Plunkett Research, Ltd. is a leading provider of market research, industry trends analysis and business statistics. Since 1985, it has served clients worldwide, including corporations, universities, libraries, consultants and government agencies. At the plunkettresearch.com website, visitors can view product information and pricing. Also, visitors can access a great deal of basic market information on 15 business fields, such as financial services, infotech, e-commerce, health care and biotech.
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Association for Interactive Media 1430 Broadway, 8th Fl. New York, N.Y. 10018 Fax: 212-391-9233 Toll Free: 888-337-0008 Web Address: www.imarketing.org This non-profit association is geared toward persons using the Internet for business purposes. World Teleport Association 55 Broad St., 14th Fl. New York, NY 10004 Phone: 212-825-0218 Fax: 212-825-0075 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.worldteleport.org The WTA is a nonprofit trade association representing the key commercial players in broadband.
World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) MIT Laboratory for Computer Science 200 Technology Square Cambridge, MA 02139 Phone: 617-253-2613 Fax: 617-258-5999 Web Address: www.w3.org This organization, housed at the Laboratory for Computer Science on the MIT campus, develops technologies and standards to enhance the performance and utility of the World Wide Web. It also has offices worldwide.
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Association of America’s Public Television Stations 666 11th St., NW Washington, D.C. 20001 Phone: 202-654-4200 Fax: 202-654-4236 Web Address: www.apts.org The APTS is a nonprofit membership organization to support the continued growth and development of a strong and financially sound noncommercial television service for the American public. Center for Communication, Inc. 271 Madison Ave., Ste. 700 New York, NY 10016 Phone: 212-686-5005 Fax: 212-686-6393 Web Address: www.cencom.org The Center for Communication is a nonprofit organization that encourages university students to meet professionals in communications industries Country Music Association, Inc. One Music Cir. S. Nashville, TN 37203 Phone: 615-244-2840 Fax: 615-726-0314 Web Address: www.cmaworld.com The CMA is dedicated to bringing country music to the world. Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. 819 18th Ave. S. Nashville, TN 37203 Phone: 615-327-4487 Fax: 615-329-4492 E-mail: at
[email protected] Web Address: www.crb.org The CRB brings country radio broadcasters from around the world together with the country music industry for the purpose of assuring the continued vitality of the country radio format.
www.plunkettresearch.com Inside.com Powerful Media 601 W. 26th St., 13th Fl. New York, NY 10001 Phone: 212-937-0100 Fax: 212-937-0101 Toll Free: 877-517-1794 Web Address: www.inside.com Inside.com provides news and information about media outlets such as radio, television and the Internet.
The NABOB seeks to improve and increase the opportunities for success for black and minority owners in the broadcast industry. National Association for Media Brokers, Inc. 3062 Robb Cir. Denver, CO 80215 Phone: 303-239-6670 Fax: 303-231-9562
International Association of Information Services 1430 Confederate Ave. Columbia, SC 29209-1914 Toll Free: 800-280-5325 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.iaais.org The IAAIS is an organization of services that provide audio access to information for people who are print disabled.
National Association of Hispanic Journalists 1000 National Press Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20045-2100 Phone: 202-662-7145 Fax: 202-662-7144 Toll Free: 800-346-6245 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.nahj.org The NAHJ is dedicated to the recognition and professional advancement of Hispanics in the news industry.
International Recording Media Association 182 Nassau St., Ste. 204 Princeton, NJ 8542-7005 Phone: 609-279-1700 Fax: 609-279-1999 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.recordingmedia.org The IRMA is a worldwide trade association encompassing organizations involved in every facet of recording media.
National Black Media Coalition 1738 Elton Rd., Ste. 314 Silver Spring, MD 20903 Phone: 301-445-2600 Fax: 301-445-1693 The NMBC offers training and technical support for Blacks and represents their views before the Federal Communication Commission.
Journalism & Mass Communications College of Journalism and Mass Communciations University of South Carolina Columbia, SC 29202 Phone: 803-777-4104 Fax: 803-777-4103 Web Address: www.jour.sc.edu Media Institute (The) 1000 Potomac St. NW, Ste. 301 Washington, D.C. 20007 Phone: 202-298-7512 Fax: 202-337-7092 Web Address: www.mediainst.org The Media Institute is a nonprofit research foundation specializing in communications policy and the First Amendment. National Assoc. of Black Owned Broadcasters, Inc. 1155 Connecticut Ave., Ste. 600 Washington, D.C. 20036 Phone: 202-463-8970 Fax: 202-429-0657 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.nabob.org
National Captioning Institute 1900 Gallows Rd., Ste. 3000 Vienna, VA 22182 Phone: 703-917-7600 Fax: 703-917-9853 Web Address: www.ncicap.org The NCI was established as a nonprofit corporation to promote and provide closed captioning technology and services to make television programming accessible to people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Women in Cable & Telecommunications 230 W. Monroe, Ste. 2630 Chicago, IL 60606 Phone: 312-634-2330 Fax: 312-634-2345 Web Address: www.wict.org The WICT exists to advance the position and influence of women through leadership programs and services at both the national and local level. XII.
Media Information
BIA Financial Network, Inc. 15120 Enterprise Ct., Ste. 100 Chantilly, VA 20151
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Phone: 703-818-2425 Fax: 703-803-3299 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.bia.com BIA offers merchant banking and financial and strategic advisory services for media, telecommunications and related industries. Simba Information P.O. Box 4234 11 River Bend Dr. Stamford, CT 06907-0234 Phone: 203-358-4100 Fax: 203-358-5824 Toll Free: 800-307-2529 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.simbanet.com Simba Information, Inc. is a leading authority for market intelligence and forecasts in all aspects of the media industry. SRDS Media Solutions 1700 Higgins Rd. Des Plaines, IL 60018-5605 Phone: 847-375-5000 Fax: 847-375-5001 Toll Free: 800-851-7737 Web Address: www.srds.com SRDS creates publications and directories that unite the buyers and sellers of media coverage throughout the nation. Veronis Suhler Stevenson 350 Park Ave. New York, NY 10022 Phone: 212-935-4990 Web Address: www.veronissuhler.com Veronis Suhler Stevenson is a leading independent merchant bank solely dedicated to the media, communications and information industries. Its site offers a wealth of information about the media industry.
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Publications
Advertising Age Group 711 Third Ave. New York, NY 10017 Phone: 212-210-0100 Web Address: www.adage.com The Group offers marketing and advertising news and information through five leading publications. Adweek.com 770 Broadway, 7th Fl. New York, NY 10003 Phone: 646-654-5105 Fax: 646-654-5351
Toll Free: 800-641-2030 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.adweek.com Adweek provides information to retail advertising, marketing and media professions. Billboard Billboard Publications One Astor Plaza, 1515 Broadway New York, NY 10036 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.billboard.com Billboard provides news and reviews of the music and recording industries. Boxoffice Magazine 155 S. El Molino Ave., Ste. 100 Pasadena, CA 91101 Phone: 626-396-0250 Fax: 626-396-0248 Web Address: www.boxoff.com Boxoffice Magazine is the most widely read tradepaper in the motion picture field. Broadcast Engineering: Journal of Broadcast Technology Intertec Publishing 9800 Metcalf Overland Park, KS 66212 Web Address: www.broadcastengineering.com Broadcast Engineering provides industry information to corporate management, engineers and technicians and other management personnel at TV stations, postproduction and recording studios, broadcast networks, cable, telephone and satellite production centers and networks. Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook R.R. Bowker 630 Central Ave. New Providence, NJ 07974 Toll Free: 888-269-5372 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.bowker.com The yearbook offers the latest and most comprehensive information on the radio, TV and cable industries. Broadcasting and the Law Broadcasting and the Law, Inc. One SE Third Ave., Suite 1450 Miami, FL 33131 Phone: 305-503-9416 Fax: 305-530-9417 Broadcasting and the Law, Inc. offers current info about changing rules and regulations on the day-to-day concerns of broadcasters.
www.plunkettresearch.com Cablevision Cahners Business Information 245 W. 17th St., 3rd Fl. New York, NY 10011 Phone: 212-645-0067 Web Address: www.tvinsite.com/cablevision Cablevision offers information on the important people, companies and events in cable television. Columbia Journalism Review Columbia University 704 Journalism Bldg. New York, NY 10027 Phone: 212-854-1881 Fax: 212-854-8580 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.cjr.org The CJR is America's premiere media monitor of the press in all its forms, from newspapers and magazines to radio, television and cable to the wire services and the Web. Current Current Publishing 1612 K St. NW Washington, D.C. 20006 Phone: 202-463-7055 Web Address: www.current.org Current is the newspaper that covers public TV and public radio in the United States. DM News 100 Ave. of the Americas New York, NY 10013 Phone: 212-925-7300 Fax: 212-925-8752 Web Address: www.dmnews.com DM News is the newspaper of record for direct marketers. Editor & Publisher 770 Broadway New York, NY 10003-9595 Toll Free: 800-722-6658 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.editorandpublisher.com Editor & Publisher is the authoritative weekly magazine covering the newspaper industry in North America. Electronic Publishing P.O. Box 3296 Northbrook, IL 60065 Phone: 847-559-7500 Fax: 847-291-4816 Web Address: http://ep.pennnet.com Electronic Publishing offers news and reviews for the electronics industry.
Entertainment Awards This publication by Don Franks lists winners of 12 major awards for music, film, theater and TV programming. Entertainment Employment Journal 5632 Van Nuys Blvd., Ste. 320 Van Nuys, CA 91401-4600 Toll Free: 800-335-4335 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.eej.com The EEJ, published by Studiolot Publishing, is a biweekly national career magazine focusing exclusively on careers in the creative, professional, production and technical areas of the entertainment industry. Graphic Arts Monthly 345 Hudson St., 4th Fl. New York, NY 10014 Phone: 212-519-7232 Web Address: www.gammag.com Graphic Arts Monthly offers articles on the commercial printing industry. Hollywood Reporter (The) 55 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90036 Phone: 323-525-2000 Fax: 323-525-2377 Web Address: www.hollywoodreporter.com The website is the online version of the trade newspaper for the filmed entertainment industry. indieWIRE 253 5th Ave. New York, NY 10016 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.indiewire.com indieWIRE is the leading publication for the independent film community. Innes Publishing Company Innes Publishing Co. P.O. Box 7280 Libertyville, IL 60048 Phone: 847-816-7900 Fax: 847-247-8855 Toll Free: 800-247-3306 Web Address: www.innespub.com The Innes Printing Network is a group of four printingindustry publications, each targeted at a specific segment of the industry. Media & Methods Media & Methods Magazine 1429 Walnut St. Philadelphia, PA 19102 Fax: 215-587-9706 Toll Free: 800-555-5657
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Web Address: www.media-methods.com Articles feature applications of educational technology in K-12 classrooms and libraries. Movie-Making.net Michael Wiese Productions 11288 Ventura Blvd., Ste. 621 Studio City, CA 91604 Phone: 818-379-8799 Fax: 818 986-3408 Web Address: www.mwp.com Michael Wiese Productions is a communications company with expertise in film and video production and book publishing. Multichannel News Cahners Business Information 245 W. 17th St., 3rd Fl. New York, NY 10011 Phone: 212-645-0067 Web Address: www.tvinsite.com/multichannelnews Multichannel News reports on breaking news relevant to the Cable TV and telecommunications industries. North American Publishing Company 401 N. Broad St. Philadelphia, PA 19108 Phone: 215-238-5300 Fax: 215-238-5457 Web Address: www.napco.com NAPCO offers more than 15 information-based print, digital and Internet products and leading trade expositions, servicing existing and new markets in printing, graphic arts, direct marketing, publishing, electronics and broadcasting. Print: America’s Graphic Design Magazine PRINT Magazine 3200 Tower Oaks Blvd. Rockville, MD 20852 Fax: 301-984-3203 Toll Free: 800-222-2654 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.printmag.com PRINT Magazine covers the field of graphic design and includes profiles on the profession, a competition and a European design issue. Publishers Weekly P.O. Box 16178 North Hollywood, CA 91615-6178 Phone: 212-463-6758 Fax: 212-463-6631 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.publishersweekly.com Publishers Weekly is the international news magazine of the book industry, reaching every major publisher worldwide.
Radio and Records Radio and Records 10100 Santa Monica Blvd., Third Fl. Los Angeles, CA 90067 Phone: 310-553-4330 Fax: 310-203-9763 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.rronline.com RR provides the radio and recording industries with the latest in news, sales, marketing innovations and airplay data in the radio industry. Standard Directory of Advertising Agencies National Register Publishing 121 Chanlon Rd. New Providence, NJ 7974 Toll Free: 800-521-8110 The directory provides a llisting of advertising agencies. Variety Variety, Inc. 5700 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 120 Los Angeles, CA 90036 Phone: 323-857-6600 Fax: 323-857-0494 Web Address: www.variety.com Variety is a popular source for entertainment news, offering subscription-based content on its website. Writer (The) Kalmbach Publishing Co. 21027 Crossroads Cir. Waukesha, WI 53187-1612 Phone: 262-796-8776 Fax: 262-796-1615 Toll Free: 800-533-6644 Web Address: www.writermag.com The Writer is dedicated to helping and inspiring writers at all levels. Writer’s Digest F & W Publications, Inc. 1507 Dana Ave. Cincinnati , OH 45207 Phone: 513-531-2222 Fax: 513-531-1843 Web Address: www.writersdigest.com Writer's Digest is the world's largest magazine for writers. Yahoo! Entertainment News 701 First Ave. Sunnyvale, CA 94089 Phone: 408-349-3300 Fax: 408-349-3301 Web Address: http://biz.yahoo.com/news/entertainment.html This section of Yahoo's site contains a list of the latest entertainment news.
www.plunkettresearch.com Yahoo! Magazines 701 First Ave. Sunnyvale, CA 94089 Phone: 408-349-3300 Fax: 408-349-3301 Web Address: http://dir.yahoo.com/News_and_Media/Magazines This section of Yahoo offers a list of Internet sites for magazines. Yahoo! Newspapers 701 First Ave. Sunnyvale, CA 94089 Phone: 408-349-3300 Fax: 408-349-3301 Web Address: http://dir.yahoo.com/News_and_Media/Newspapers This section of Yahoo offers a list of Internet sites for newspapers.
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Radio
New York Market Radio Broadcasters Association 51 E. 42nd St., Ste. 416 New York, NY 10017 Phone: 212-808-4330 Fax: 212-986-3242 Public Radio News Directors, Inc. c/o Peter Iglinski, WXXI Radio P.O. Box 21, 280 State St. Rochester, NY 14601 Phone: 716-258-0246 Fax: 716-258-0339 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.prndi.org The PRNDI is a non-profit, national service organization that encourages the professional development and training of public radio journalists. Radio Advertising Bureau 1320 Greenway Dr., Ste. 500 Irving, TX 75038 Toll Free: 800-232-3131 Web Address: www.rab.com The RAB's mission is to increase awareness, credibility and salability of radio by designing, developing and implementing appropriate programs, research, tools and activities for member stations. Radio Marketing Bureau 146 Yorkville Ave. Toronto, ON M5R 1C2 Canada Phone: 416-922-5757 Fax: 416-922-6542 Toll Free: 800-667-2346
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[email protected] Web Address: www.rmb.ca The RMB is a Canadian marketing source for radio advertising in Canada, representing stations generating over 80% of all Canadian radio revenue.
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Recording Associations
American Composers Alliance 73 Spring St., Ste. 505 New York, NY 10012 Phone: 212-362-8900 Fax: 212-925-6798 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.composers.com The ACA is a membership organization serving professional American composers of concert music. American Federation of Musicians 7080 Hollywood Blvd, Ste. 1020 Hollywood, CA 90028 Phone: 213-251-4510 Web Address: www.afm.org The AFM is the largest union in the world, representing the interests of the professional musician. American Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers 1 Lincoln Plaza New York, NY 10023 Phone: 212-621-6000 Fax: 212-595-3276 Web Address: www.ascap.com The ASCAP is a membership association of U.S. composers, songwriters and publishers of every kind of music and hundreds of thousands of members worldwide. Association for Independent Music 1158 26th St., Ste. 505 Santa Monica, CA 90403 Phone: 310-453-6932 Fax: 310-586-1862 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.afim.org The AFIM exists to bring the independent music community together through shared information and education. Broadcast Music Inc. 320 W. 57th St. New York, NY 10019-3790 Phone: 212-586-2000 Fax: 212-582-5972 Web Address: www.bmi.com BMI is an American performing rights organization that represents songwriters, composers and music publishers in all genres of music.
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Music Publisher’s Association of the United States 1562 1st. Ave. New York, NY 10028 Phone: 212-327-4044 Fax: 212-327-4044 Web Address: www.mpa.org The MPA serves as a forum for publishers to deal with the music industry’s vital issues and is actively involved in supporting and advancing compliance with the copyright law, combatting copyright infringement and exploring the need for further reform. National Association of Recording Merchandisers 9 Eves Dr., Ste. 120 Marlton, NJ 08053 Phone: 856-596-2221 Fax: 856-596-3268 Web Address: www.narm.com The NARM is the not-for-profit trade association whose member companies represent the retailers, wholesalers and distributors of prerecorded music in the U.S. National Music Publisher’s Association 475 Park Ave. S., 29th Fl. New York, NY 10017 Phone: 646-742-1651 Fax: 646-742-1779 Web Address: www.nmpa.org The NMPA works to interpret copyright law, educate the public about licensing and safeguard the interests of its members. Recording Academy (The) 3402 Pico Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90405 Phone: 310-392-3777 Web Address: www.grammy.com The Recording Academy is the premier outlet for honoring achievements in the recording arts and supporting the music community. Recording Industry Association of America 1330 Connecticut Ave. NW, Ste. 300 Washington, D.C. 20036 Phone: 202-775-0101 Fax: 202-775-7253 Web Address: www.riaa.com The RIAA is the trade group that represents the U.S. recording industry. Society of Professional Audio Recording Services 364 Clove Dr. Memphis, TN 38117-4009 Phone: 901-821-9111 Fax: 901-682-9177 Toll Free: 800-771-7727 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.spars.com
SPARS is an organization for members of the recording industry to share practical business information about audio and multimedia facility ownership, management and operations. Songwriters Guild of America (The) 1222 16th Ave. S., Ste. 25 Nashville, TN 37212 Phone: 615-329-1782 Fax: 617-329-2623 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.songwriters.org The SGA is the nation's largest and oldest songwriters organization, serving its members with information and programs to further their careers and understanding of the music industry.
XVI. Retail Associations Video Software Dealer Association 16530 Ventura Blvd., Ste. 400 Encino, CA 91436 Toll Free: 800-955-8732 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.vsda.org The VSDA is the trade organization that represents the home video entertainment industry.
XVII. Screen Actors Guild SAG – Arizona 1616 E. Indian School Rd., Ste. 330 Phoenix, AZ 85016 Phone: 602-265-2712 Fax: 602-264-7571 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.sag.org/branches/arizona/index.html SAG – Boston 11 Beacon St., Ste. 512 Boston, MA 2108 Phone: 617-742-2688 Fax: 617-742-4904 Web Address: www.sag.org SAG – Central Florida 646 W. Colonial Dr. Orlando, FL 32804-7342 Phone: 407-649-3100 Fax: 407-649-7222 Web Address: www.sag.org/branches/florida.html SAG – Chicago 1 E. Erie, Ste. 650 Chicago, IL 60611 Phone: 312-573-8081
www.plunkettresearch.com Fax: 312-573-0318 Web Address: www.sag.org/branches/chicago SAG – Cleveland 1030 Euclid Ave., Ste. 429 Cleveland, OH 44115 Phone: 216-579-9305 Fax: 216-781-2257 Web Address: www.sag.org SAG – Dallas-Fort Worth 6060 N. Central Expressway, Ste. 302, LB 604 Dallas, TX 75206 Phone: 214-363-8300 Fax: 214-363-5386 Web Address: www.sag.org SAG – Denver, New Mexico, Utah 950 S. Cherry St., Ste. 502 Denver, CO 80222 Phone: 303-757-6226 Fax: 303-757-1769 Toll Free: 800-527-7517 Web Address: http://members.aol.com/sagaftra/ SAG – Detroit 27770 Franklin Rd. Southfield, MI 48034-2352 Phone: 248-355-3105 Fax: 248-355-2879 Web Address: www.sag.org SAG – Florida (Miami) 7300 N. Kendall Dr., Ste. 620 Miami, FL 33156-7840 Phone: 305-670-7677 Fax: 305-670-1813 Web Address: www.sag.org/branches/florida.html SAG – Georgia 455 E. Paces Ferry Rd. NE, Ste. 334 Atlanta, GA 30305 Phone: 404-239-0131 Fax: 404-239-0137 Web Address: www.sag.org SAG – Hawaii 949 Kapiolani Blvd., Ste. 105 Honolulu, HI 96814 Phone: 808-538-0388 Fax: 808-593-2636 Web Address: www.sag.org SAG – Houston 2400 Augusta Dr. #264 Houston, TX 77057 Phone: 713-972-1806 Fax: 713-780-0261
Web Address: www.sag.org/branches/houston SAG – Minneapolis/St. Paul 708 N. First St., Ste. 333 Minneapolis , MN 55401 Phone: 612-371-9120 Fax: 612-371-9119 Web Address: www.sag.org SAG – Nashville P.O. Box 121087 Nashville, TN 37212 Phone: 615-327-2944 Fax: 615-329-2803 Web Address: www.sag.org SAG – Nevada 3900 Paradise Rd., Ste. 162 Las Vegas, NV 89109 Phone: 702-737-8818 Fax: 702-737-8851 Web Address: www.sag.org/branches/nevada SAG – New York 1515 Broadway, 44th Fl. New York, NY 10036 Phone: 212-944-1030 Fax: 212-944-6774 Web Address: www.sag.org/branches/newyork SAG – North Carolina 311 N. Second St., Ste. 2 Wilmington, NC 28401 Phone: 910-762-1889 Fax: 910-762-0881 Web Address: www.sag.com SAG – Philadelphia 230 S. Brd. St., 10th Fl. Philadelphia, PA 19102 Phone: 215-545-3150 Fax: 215-732-0086 Web Address: www.sag.org SAG – Portland 3030 SW Moody, Ste. 104 Portland, OR 97201 Phone: 503-279-9600 Fax: 503-279-9603 Web Address: www.sag.org SAG – San Diego 7827 Convoy Ct., Ste. 307 San Diego, CA 92111-1214 Phone: 619-278-7695 Fax: 619-278-2505 Web Address: www.sag.org/branches/sandiego/index.html
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SAG – San Francisco 350 Sansome St., Ste. 900 San Francisco , CA 94104 Phone: 415-391-7510 Fax: 415-391-1108 Web Address: www.sag.org/sanfrancisco/sfindex.html SAG – Seattle 4000 Aurora Ave., Ste. 102 Seattle, WA 98109 Phone: 206-270-0493 Fax: 206-282-7073 Web Address: www.aftraseattle.com SAG – St. Louis 1310 Papin St., Ste. 1006 St. Louis, MO 63103 Phone: 314-231-8410 Fax: 314-238-8412 Web Address: www.sag.com SAG – Washington DC, Baltimore 4340 E. W. Highway, Ste. 204 Bethesda, MD 20814 Phone: 310-657-2560 Fax: 310-656-3615 Web Address: www.aftrasagdcbalt.com Screen Actors Guild – National Headquarters 5757 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90036-3600 Phone: 323-954-1600 Fax: 323-549-6603 Web Address: www.sag.org The SAG represents its members through negotiation and enforcement of collective bargaining agreements that establish equitable levels of compensation, benefits and working conditions for performers.
News-rich site of the Cable News Network with classroom services. Comedy Central Web Address: www.comcentral.com Corporation for Public Broadcasting Web Address: www.cpb.org Discovery Channel Web Address: www.discovery.com E! Entertainment Television Web Address: www.eonline.com ESPN Web Address: http://espn.go.com EWTN Web Address: www.crnet.org Home Box Office Web Address: www.hbo.com Independent Film Channel Web Address: www.ifctv.com Lifetime Web Address: www.lifetimetv.com MTV Web Address: www.mtv.com Includes downloadable movies, images and sounds from cartoon characters. MTV News Web Address: www.mtv.com/MTVNEWS/ NBC-TV Web Address: www.nbc.com
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Television Networks & Channels
A&E Cable Network Web Address: www.aetv.com ABC-TV Prime Time Web Address: http://abc.go.com Australian Broadcasting Corporation Web Address: www.abc.net.au Informative site about Australian TV and radio. CBS-TV Web Address: www.cbs.com CNN (USA) Web Address: www.cnn.com/index.html
Nickelodeon Nick-at-Nite Web Address: www.nick-at-nite.com Public Broadcasting Service Web Address: www.pbs.org QVC Shopping Channel Web Address: www.qvc.com SciFi Channel Web Address: www.scifi.com Turner Broadcasting System (USA) Web Address: www.turner.com Universal Channel Web Address: www.mca.com/tv/index.html
www.plunkettresearch.com Cast and credit details on shows including “seaQuest DSV” and “Partners.” UPN Official Web Address: www.upn.com VH1 Music Web Address: www.vh1.com Weather Channel (The) Web Address: www.weather.com Zap2it.com Web Address: www.zap2it.com Menu of items and large listing of network and program sites, chat areas, job listings and an Internet directory of TV sites.
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U.S. Government Agencies
FCC-Cable Services Bureau FCC, Cable Services Bureau, Office of Government Outreach Room 3-C830, 12th St. SW Washington, D.C. 20554 Fax: 202-418-0232 Toll Free: 888-225-5322 Web Address: www.fcc.gov/csb The CSB exists to implement and enforce the Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992, as well as promote competition in the converging communications marketplace and play a significant role in monitoring and evaluating the deployment of broadband technologies. FCC-Common Carrier Bureau 445 12th St. SW Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202-418-1500 Fax: 202-418-2825 Toll Free: 888-225-5322 Web Address: www.fcc.gov/ccb The CCB is responsible for administering the FCC's policies concerning telephone companies that provide long distance and local service to consumers. FCC-Compliance & Information Bureau 445 12th St. SW Washington, DC 20554 Fax: 202-418-0232 Toll Free: 888-225-5322 The CIB investigates violations and answers questions. FCC-International Bureau 445 12th St. SW Washington, DC 20554 Fax: 202-418-0232
Toll Free: 888-225-5322 Web Address: www.fcc.gov/ib The IB exists to administer the Federal Communications Commission's international telecommunications policies and obligations. FCC-Mass Media Bureau Room 2-C334, 445 12th St. SW Washington, DC 20554 Fax: 202-418-0232 Toll Free: 888-225-5322 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.fcc.gov/mmb The MMB regulates the broadcast television and radio stations in the United States. FCC-Office of Engineering & Technology 445 12th St. SW Washington, DC 20554 Fax: 202-418-0232 Toll Free: 888-225-5322 The Office of Engineering and Technology evaluates technologies and equipment. FCC-Wireless Bureau 445 12th St. SW Washington, DC 20554 Fax: 202-418-0232 Toll Free: 888-225-5322 Web Address: http://wireless.fcc.gov The WB handles nearly all FCC domestic wireless telecommunications programs and policies. The Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St. SW Washington, DC 20554 Fax: 202-418-0232 Toll Free: 888-225-5322 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.fcc.gov The FCC is an ndependent U.S. gvoernment agency established by the Communications Act of 1934 and charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. U.S. Copyright Office Library of Congress 101 Independence Ave. SE Washington, D.C. 20559-6000 Phone: 202-707-3000 Fax: 202-707-2600 Web Address: http://lcweb.loc.gov/copyright/ The Copyright Office promotes the progress of the arts and protection for the works of authors.
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Chapter 4 PRODUCTION BUDGETING EXAMPLES
This chapter contains two detailed examples of complete production budgets. One is for a hypothetical feature length movie. The other is for a one-hour pilot for a proposed television program. The movie budget total is similar to the average Hollywood budget of recent years, which cost $47.7 million in 2001 and $54.8 million in 2000. You’ll notice considerable differences in the amounts projected for various tasks. Because the pilot is speculative (that is, the proposed television show may never go into regular production), expenses have been restrained. In the movie, on the other hand, the production is elaborate and the expenses are substantial. For additional information on film and television production budgets, an excellent source is Film & Video Budgets by Michael Wiese and Deke Simon, available from Michael Wiese Productions, 11288 Ventura Blvd., Suite 821, Studio City, CA 91604. Phone: 818-379-8799, www.mwp.com.
Recent Movie Development and Production Costs Movie
Estimated Cost (in millions)
Titanic Harry Potter Mission Impossible 2 Pearl Harbor The Perfect Storm Gladiator Star Wars Episode I Average Hollywood Movie, 2001
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Amount ABOVE-THE-LINE
Story Rights Writer Rewrites, Brush-Ups and Misc. SCRIPT TOTAL Producers Production Bonus Executive Producer Misc. Production Costs PRODUCERS’ TOTAL Director Second-Unit Director and Misc. DIRECTORS’ TOTAL Male Lead Female Lead Supporting Actor 1 Supporting Actor 2 Supporting Actress Entourage
$1,000,000 $750,000 $500,000 $2,250,000 $1,500,000 $500,000 $350,000 $300,000 $2,650,000 $2,000,000 $200,000 $2,200,000 $10,000,000 $10,000,000 $3,000,000 $3,000,000 $1,000,000 $330,000
Other Above-the-Line Principal Characters
$3,500,000
Bits and Stunts and Misc. Above-the-Line Travel and Living CAST TOTAL
$750,000 $1,500,000 $33,080,000
TOTAL ABOVE-THE-LINE
$40,180,000
BELOW-THE-LINE Extras and Stand-ins Production Staff Wardrobe Makeup and Hair Camera, Film and Misc. Set Dressing and Action Props Props, other Set Design Set Construction Set Strike
$1,000,000 $650,000 $110,000 $200,000 $1,750,000 $1,000,000 $500,000 $400,000 $150,000 $150,000
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Amount BELOW-THE-LINE (continued)
Production—Sound Set Lighting Set Operation and Facilities Special Effects Tests/Rehearsals Locations Transportation Second Unit Aerial Unit and Misc. Below-the-Line Travel and Living
$150,000 $800,000 $1,000,000 $500,000 $50,000 $750,000 $2,000,000 $1,000,000 $100,000 $1,600,000
TOTAL BELOW-THE-LINE
$13,860,000
TOTAL COST
$54,040,000
*Hypothetical Costs for a Mid-Level Movie Production Source: Plunkett Research, Ltd.
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Budget for One-Hour TV Pilot Description Story Rights and Continuity
Total
Producers Unit Direction Cast Travel and Living Packaging Fee Second Run Fringes TOTAL ABOVE-THE-LINE Production Staff Extra Talent Set Design Set Construction Set Striking Set Operation Special Effects Set Dressing Property Wardrobe Makeup and Hairdressing Lighting Camera Production Sound Transportation Locations Film and Laboratory Process Second Unit/Miniatures Tests Miscellaneous Expenses Fringes TOTAL PRODUCTION PERIOD Special Photo Effects Film Editing Music Sound Film and Laboratory Main and End Titles Fringes TOTAL EDITING PERIOD Amortization Publicity Insurance General Expense Retroactive Salaries Fringes TOTAL OTHER COSTS TOTAL ABOVE-THE-LINE TOTAL BELOW-THE-LINE ABOVE and BELOW-THE-LINE TOTAL FRINGES
$67,100 $162,158 $104,500 $349,157 $59,629 $0 $0 $83,430 $825,972 $182,852 $38,300 $30,341 $106,311 $11,000 $83,646 $49,667 $77,479 $45,297 $72,197 $28,651 $66,590 $81,250 $30,080 $177,895 $181,674 $124,686 $0 $64,859 $1,100 $0 $104,487 $1,558,361 $137,849 $88,402 $8,250 $42,313 $45,514 $6,050 $13,209 $341,640 $0 $4,400 $11,000 $82,240 $0 $0 $97,640 $825,972 $1,997,642 $2,823,616 $201,127
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Chapter 5 THE ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA 350 Who They Are and How They Were Chosen The companies listed in PLUNKETT’S ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA INDUSTRY ALMANAC comprise a unique list. THE ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA 350 (the actual count is 366 companies) were chosen specifically for their dominance in the many facets of entertainment and media in which they operate. Complete information about each firm can be found in the Individual Profiles at the end of this chapter. These profiles are in alphabetical order by company name. THE ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA 350 includes companies from all parts of the United States and from all entertainment and media-related industry segments, including radio and television broadcasting, cable TV, satellite broadcasting, equipment and services, book publishing, multimedia, magazine publishing, newspapers, media retailing, gambling, video distribution and rental, movie production, movie theaters and more. Simply stated, the list contains 366 of the largest, most successful, fastest growing firms in entertainment and media and related industries. To be included in our list, the companies had to meet the following criteria: 1) Generally, these are U.S.-based, private sector corporations. (In addition, 29 foreign-based firms are included. These are companies that have significant operations in the U.S. or are
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operating in fields that we believe to be of great interest to our readers.) Stock issued by the firm is sold to the public (except for a small number of firms that are privately-held, which we have added in order to round-out certain niche sets of companies— these include organizations that were previously publicly-held but are now private or that have become subsidiaries of acquiring firms). The companies have prominence or a significant presence in entertainment and media or supporting fields. (See the following Industry Codes section for a complete list of types of businesses that are covered.) The companies in THE ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA 350 do not have to operate exclusively in the entertainment and media field. Financial data and vital statistics must have been available to the editors of this book either directly from the company being written about or from outside sources deemed reliable and accurate by the editors. A small number of companies that we would have liked to include in THE ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA 350 are not listed because of a lack of sufficient, objective data.
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INDEXES TO THE ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA 350, AS FOUND IN THIS CHAPTER AND IN THE BACK OF THE BOOK: Industry Codes p. 84 Index of Rankings within Industry Groups p. 86 Alphabetical Index p. 96 Geographic Indexes Index of Headquarters Location, by State p. 99 Index by Regions of the U.S. where THE ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA 350 have Locations p. 103 Index by Firms with International Locations p. 113 Index of Firms Noted as “Hot Spots for Advancement” for Women/Minorities p. 484 Index by Subsidiaries, Brand Names and Selected Affiliations p. 486
INDUSTRY LIST, WITH CODES THE ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA 350 contains companies from the following industries (The code that follows each industry will be useful when looking at certain indexes both in this chapter and in the back of the book.):
312120 323000 335000 334210
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Manufacturing Beverage & Tobacco Manufacturing Beverages--Breweries Printing Services Printing Electrical Equipment, Appliances, Tools Electrical Equipment/Appliances/Tools, Manufacturing Telecommunications Equipment Telecommunications Equipment, Manufacturing and Related Services Toys, Sporting Goods & Miscellaneous Manufacturing Miscellaneous Manufacturing
InfoTech Computers & Electronics Manufacturing 334111 Computer Hardware, Manufacturing 334310 Audio and Video Equipment, Manufacturing Software 511200 Computer Software Satellites, Manufacturing 513340 Satellite Equipment, Manufacturing Information & Data Processing Services 514191 Online Service, Online Publishing and Niche Portals 514191B Financial Information--Online Information Services-Professional 541512 Consulting--Computer and Internet 541512AConsulting--Information Systems and Applications Research Retailing Computers & Electronics Stores 443110 Electronics, Audio and Appliance Stores 443110EOnline Electronics, Audio and Appliance Stores Sporting Goods, Hobbies, Books & Music Stores 451120 Toys/Hobbies/Games Stores 451211 Book Stores 451211E Online Book Stores 451220 Music Stores 451220E Online Music Stores
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Miscellaneous Retailers 453990 Other Retailers, Misc. Retailers Nonstore Retailers 454110ADirect Selling, Including Mail Order and Misc Online Financial Services Financial Data 514100 Financial Data Publishing Banking, Credit & Finance 522210 Credit Card Issuing Insurance 524113 Insurance Underwriting Services Real Estate 531000 Real Estate Rental, Leasing and Management Consulting & Professional Services 541613 Consulting--Marketing 541810 Advertising Services 541810AAdvertising/Marketing--Online 541870 Advertising Material Distribution Services Management 551110 Management of Companies and Enterprises Educational 611410 Business Schools and Computer or Management Training Child Care Services 624410 Child Care Services Telecommunications Telecommunications 513300ATelephone Service--Local 513390AInternet Access Provider, Broadband Connections 513390DSpecialty and Internet Telecommunications Services
422920 511130 511140 511191 511120 511110 512131 512110 512230 512191
Entertainment & Hospitality Book & Magazine Distribution Books or Magazines Distribution Publishing Books, Publishing Databases and Directories, Publishing Greeting Cards, Publishing Magazines Publishing Newspapers, Publishing Film, Video & Music Recording Movie Theaters Movie and Television Production Music, Publishing Film and Video Post-Production
532230 Video Rental Broadcasting 513120 Television Broadcasting 513210 Cable TV Networks 513220 Cable and Satellite TV and Data Carriers 513111 Radio Broadcasting 513111AOnline Radio Broadcasting 513111B Online Broadcasting Hotels & Accommodations 721110 Hotels/Cruise Lines 721211 RV Parks and Campgrounds Gambling & Recreation 713950 Bowling Facilities 713210 Casinos/Horse Racing, Gambling 713210ACasino Hotels 713940 Fitness Centers/Health Clubs 713290 Gambling Equipment 713990 Games/Auto Racing/Misc. Recreation 713910 Golf Courses and Country Clubs 713920 Snow Skiing Facilities 713110 Theme Parks/Rides/Game Centers Entertainment Events & Sports 711310 Entertainment Events 711211 Stadiums/Sports Teams
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INDEX OF RANKINGS WITHIN INDUSTRY GROUPS 2000 Industry Sales Sales Code Rank (thousands) ADVERTISING MATERIAL DISTRIBUTION SERVICES DIGITAL GENERATION SYSTEMS INC 541870 $54,700 1 ADVERTISING SERVICES ACKERLEY GROUP INC 541810 $224,600 5 BULL RUN CORP 541810 $72,000 7 INTEREP NATIONAL RADIO SALES INC 541810 $107,800 6 INTERPUBLIC GROUP OF COS INC 541810 $7,182,700 1 LAMAR ADVERTISING CO 541810 $687,300 4 OMNICOM GROUP INC 541810 $6,154,200 2 TMP WORLDWIDE INC 541810 $1,291,700 3 ADVERTISING/MARKETING-ONLINE 24/7 REAL MEDIA 541810A $185,200 2 BOUNCEBACKTECHNOLOGIES 541810A $3,800 6 DOUBLECLICK INC 541810A $505,611 1 ENGAGE INC 541810A $46,800 4 JUPITER MEDIA METRIX INC 541810A $77,778 3 NETCREATIONS INC 541810A TRAFFIX INC 541810A $26,100 5 AUDIO AND VIDEO EQUIPMENT, MANUFACTURING SONY CORPORATION 334310 $50,177,600 1 TIVO INC 334310 $3,600 3 WESTMINSTER CAPITAL INC 334310 $28,300 2 DIGEO INC 334310 BEVERAGES-BREWERIES ANHEUSER BUSCH COS INC 312120 $12,261,800 1 BOOK STORES BARNES & NOBLE INC 451211 $3,486,000 1 BOOKS A MILLION INC 451211 $404,057 3 BORDERS GROUP INC 451211 $2,968,400 2 BOOK STORES, ONLINE AMAZON.COM INC 451211E $2,762,000 1 BARNESANDNOBLE.COM INC 451211E $320,115 2 BOOKS OR MAGAZINE DISTRIBUTION ADVANCED MARKETING SERVICES 422920 $628,000 1 ROWECOM INC 422920 $347,600 2 BOOKS, PUBLISHING ATTORNEYS.COM 511130 $5,000 13 EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORP 511130 $16,900 12 GOLDEN BOOKS FAMILY ENT 511130 $148,954 8 HOUGHTON MIFFLIN CO 511130 $1,027,600 3 HUNGRY MINDS INC 511130 $243,300 6 INFORMATION HOLDINGS INC 511130 $73,300 9 INTERVISUAL BOOKS INC 511130 $19,400 11
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Profits Rank
$1,200
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$148,900 -$27,800
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-$2,900 $420,300 -$94,100 $498,800 $56,900
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-$779,900 -$400 -$155,981 -$377,900 -$63,321
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$5,100
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$914,300 -$204,800 $7,000
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$1,551,600
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$124,500 $5,942 $90,300
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-$1,411,300 -$65,403
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$3,300 $1,100 -$100,267 $55,800 $12,100 $7,100 -$2,800
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www.plunkettresearch.com 2000 2000 Industry Sales Sales Profits Profits Code Rank Rank (thousands) (thousands) JOHN WILEY & SONS INC 511130 $594,800 4 $52,400 3 MARVEL ENTERPRISES INC 511130 $231,700 7 -$89,900 13 MCGRAW HILL COS INC 511130 $4,281,000 1 $403,800 1 MEDIA SOURCE INC 511130 $4,300 14 $1,600 9 MILLBROOK PRESS INC 511130 $21,400 10 $1,100 10 SCHOLASTIC CORP 511130 $1,402,500 2 $51,400 4 THOMAS NELSON INC 511130 $265,500 5 $9,900 6 BOWLING FACILITIES AMF BOWLING INC 713950 $715,000 1 -$200,500 2 BOWL AMERICA INC 713950 $28,900 2 $4,200 1 BUSINESS SCHOOLS AND COMPUTER OR MANAGEMENT TRAINING CALIBER LEARNING NETWORK INC 611410 $20,900 1 -$34,000 1 CABLE & SATELLITE TV & DATA CARRIERS ADELPHIA COMMUNICATIONS CORP 513220 $2,909,400 7 -$547,600 20 BRITISH SKY BROADCASTING 513220 $2,800,600 9 -$411,700 19 CABLEVISION SYSTEMS CORP 513220 $4,411,048 3 $229,253 4 CARLTON COMMUNICATIONS 513220 $2,953,200 6 -$171,400 18 CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS 513220 $3,249,200 5 -$828,700 22 CLASSIC COMMUNICATIONS INC 513220 $182,300 21 -$67,000 15 COMCAST CORP 513220 $8,218,600 2 $2,021,500 1 COX COMMUNICATIONS INC 513220 $3,506,900 4 $1,925,300 2 CTN MEDIA GROUP INC 513220 $68,900 24 $16,800 8 ECHOSTAR COMMUNICATIONS CORP 513220 $2,715,220 10 -$621,211 21 I-CABLE COMMUNICATIONS 513220 $211,500 19 $2,600 9 INSIGHT COMMUNICATIONS CO 513220 $476,200 16 -$43,000 13 LIBERTY DIGITAL INC 513220 $100,700 23 $53,300 6 LODGENET ENTERTAINMENT CORP 513220 $196,817 20 -$39,014 11 MDU COMMUNICATIONS INT'L INC 513220 $900 25 -$7,400 10 MEDIACOM COMMUNICATIONS 513220 $332,100 17 -$149,800 16 NTL INCORPORATED 513220 $2,840,800 8 -$2,963,700 25 ON COMMAND CORP 513220 $265,380 18 -$39,043 12 PANAMSAT CORP 513220 $1,023,600 13 $125,600 5 PEGASUS SATELLITE COMM INC 513220 $617,508 14 -$159,000 17 PRIMACOM AG 513220 $109,100 22 -$56,400 14 SHAW COMMUNICATIONS 513220 $608,200 15 $41,500 7 TELEWEST COMMUNICATIONS 513220 $1,518,000 11 -$1,072,400 23 UNITEDGLOBALCOM INC 513220 $1,251,000 12 -$1,220,900 24 VIVENDI UNIVERSAL SA 513220 $36,896,400 1 $1,651,800 3 CABLE TV NETWORKS 5TH AVENUE CHANNEL CORP 513210 $3,500 6 -$12,800 3 AOL TIME WARNER INC 513210 $7,703,000 2 $1,152,000 1 CROWN MEDIA HOLDINGS INC 513210 $66,800 5 -$116,100 4 RAINBOW MEDIA GROUP 513210 $484,800 4 -$8,700 2 USA NETWORKS INC 513210 $4,601,500 3 -$148,000 5 VIACOM INC 513210 $20,043,700 1 -$816,100 6
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www.plunkettresearch.com 2000 Industry Sales Sales Code Rank (thousands) CASINO HOTELS AMERISTAR CASINOS INC 713210A $342,000 7 AZTAR CORP 713210A $848,100 6 ELSINORE CORPORATION 713210A $60,668 9 HARRAH'S ENTERTAINMENT INC 713210A $3,471,200 2 MANDALAY RESORT GROUP 713210A $2,050,900 3 PARK PLACE ENTERTAINMENT 713210A $4,896,000 1 RIVIERA HOLDINGS CORP 713210A $206,800 8 SANDS REGENT 713210A $36,400 10 SUN INTERNATIONAL HOTELS 713210A $884,700 5 TRUMP HOTELS & CASINO RESORTS 713210A $1,351,400 4 CASINOS/HORSE RACING, GAMBLING ANCHOR GAMING 713210 $525,200 6 ARGOSY GAMING CO 713210 $694,800 3 BLACK HAWK GAMING 713210 $92,900 13 BOYD GAMING CORP 713210 $1,153,900 1 CANTERBURY PARK HOLDING CORP 713210 $32,500 15 CENTURY CASINOS INC 713210 $29,300 16 CHURCHILL DOWNS INC 713210 $362,000 7 COLONIAL HOLDINGS INC 713210 $29,200 17 EQUUS GAMING CO 713210 $68,600 14 FLORIDA GAMING CORP 713210 $12,500 19 FULL HOUSE RESORTS INC 713210 $3,900 24 GLOBAL CASINOS INC 713210 $7,400 21 HOLLYWOOD CASINO CORP 713210 $348,200 8 ISLE OF CAPRI CASINOS INC 713210 $646,700 4 LOTTERY & WAGERING SOLUTIONS 713210 $7,000 22 MONARCH CASINO & RESORT INC 713210 $97,000 12 MTR GAMING GROUP INC 713210 $170,600 11 PENN NATIONAL GAMING INC 713210 $294,100 9 PINNACLE ENTERTAINMENT INC 713210 $584,600 5 PRESIDENT CASINOS INC 713210 $188,500 10 SCIOTO DOWNS INC 713210 $7,860 20 STAR CITY HOLDINGS LTD 713210 STATION CASINOS INC 713210 $991,700 2 TRANS WORLD CORP 713210 $14,400 18 YOUBET.COM INC 713210 $6,000 23 CHILD ENTERTAINMENT & CARE CENTERS NEW HORIZON KIDS QUEST INC 624410 $17,300 1 COMPUTER HARDWARE, MANUFACTURING MICROS SYSTEMS INC 334111 $359,651 1 COMPUTER SOFTWARE ACTIVISION INC 511200 $572,205 3 ELECTRONIC ARTS INC 511200 $1,420,011 2 INSTRUCTIVISION INC 511200 $900 13 INTERACTIVE SYSTEMS WORLDWIDE 511200 $1,600 12
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Profits Rank
-$40,300 $53,100 $6,269 -$12,000 $42,200 $143,000 -$4,200 $1,500 -$119,100 -$37,300
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$65,000 $45,400 $5,500 $62,800 $800 $3,300 $19,200 -$2,900 -$11,800 $1,800 $200 -$800 $8,300 $31,100 -$15,300 $1,000 $15,100 $12,000 $76,800 -$13,400 -$230
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Profits Rank
-$6,100 $3,500 -$11,500 $1,800
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-$143,472 $33,700
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$1,723 -$91,263
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$78,600
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-$4,200 -$15,000 -$700 $36,300 -$21,100 $3,700 $93,600
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AMERICAN CLASSIC VOYAGES CARNIVAL CORPORATION EUROPA CRUISES CORP ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES ROYAL OLYMPIC CRUISES LTD STARWOOD HOTELS & RESORTS WORLDWIDE
2000 Industry Sales Code (thousands) HOTELS/CRUISE LINES 721110 $221,600 721110 $3,778,500 721110 $2,100 721110 $2,865,800 721110 $128,200
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721110 $4,345,000 1 $403,000 INSURANCE UNDERWRITING BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC 524113 $33,976,000 1 $3,328,000 JEFFERSON-PILOT CORPORATION 524113 $3,238,000 2 $537,000 INTERNET ACCESS PROVIDER, BROADBAND CONNECTIONS NUCENTRIX BROADBAND 513390A $61,046 1 -$22,079 NETWORKS MAGAZINES, PUBLISHING ADVANCE PUBLICATIONS INC 511120 $4,542,000 1 EASYRIDERS INC 511120 $27,600 8 -$43,200 INDIVIDUAL INVESTOR GROUP 511120 $19,800 9 -$3,400 MARTHA STEWART LIVING 511120 $285,800 7 $21,300 OMNIMEDIA MEREDITH CORP 511120 $1,097,200 4 $71,000 PENTON MEDIA INC 511120 $404,600 5 $79,600 PLAYBOY ENTERPRISES INC 511120 $307,700 6 -$47,600 PRIMEDIA INC 511120 $1,691,000 3 -$346,800 READER'S DIGEST ASSOCIATION INC 511120 $2,553,700 2 $173,800 ZIFF DAVIS MEDIA INC 511120 MANAGEMENT OF COMPANIES AND ENTERPRISES CALL NOW INC 551110 $6,200 3 -$500 JCC HOLDING CO 551110 $261,100 1 -$354,200 LAKES GAMING INC 551110 $59,000 2 $15,700 VULCAN VENTURES 551110 MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURING AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL PRODUCTS 339000 $16,200 1 -$500 MOVIE & TELEVISION PRODUCTION ALLIANCE ATLANTIS COMM 512110 $482,500 5 $24,400 AVENUE ENTERTAINMENT GRP INC 512110 $1,000 27 -$1,000 CENTRAL EUROPEAN MEDIA 512110 $76,800 15 -$37,500 CINAR CORPORATION 512110 $96,200 10 -$35,100 DIAMOND ENTERTAINMENT 512110 $3,800 24 -$4,000 DICK CLARK PRODUCTIONS INC 512110 $92,200 13 $10,400 E-VIDEOTV INC 512110 -$2,330 F2 BROADCAST NETWORK INC 512110 $100 30 -$6,800 FILM ROMAN INC 512110 $44,600 17 -$2,600 FIRST LOOK MEDIA 512110 $22,625 21 -$20,400 IMAGE ENTERTAINMENT INC 512110 $84,900 14 $1,400 INTELEFILM CORPORATION 512110 $67,000 16 -$10,900
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Sales Rank 28 2 8 3 25
2000 Profits -$2,172 $1,488,000 -$700 $51,000 -$1,500
Profits Rank 19 1 13 5 18
22 29 19 18
-$9,600 -$1,208 -$4,700 -$4,800
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-$8,671 -$8,072 $61,400 -$1,200
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$1,719,400 $6,222,300
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2000 Profits (thousands)
Profits Rank
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GRANITE BROADCASTING CORP $140,100 GRAY COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS $171,200 GRUPO TELEVISA SA $2,284,800 HEARST-ARGYLE TELEVISION INC $747,300 LIBERTY CORPORATION (THE) $173,700 NATIONAL BROADCASTING 513120 $6,797,000 2 COMPANY PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS CORP 513120 $271,900 10 SAGA COMMUNICATIONS INC 513120 $101,700 15 SINCLAIR BROADCAST GROUP INC 513120 $788,900 5 SKY NETWORK TELEVISION LIMITED 513120 $122,900 14 TV AZTECA SA DE CV 513120 $564,100 7 UNIVISION COMMUNICATIONS INC 513120 $863,500 4 YOUNG BROADCASTING INC 513120 $372,700 9 THEME PARKS/RIDES/GAME CENTERS ALL-AMERICAN SPORTPARK 713110 $2,500 8 CEDAR FAIR LP 713110 $472,900 4 CINEMA RIDE INC 713110 $2,800 7 GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT CO 713110 $514,400 3 MALIBU ENTERTAINMENT 713110 $42,200 5 WORLDWIDE INC SIX FLAGS INC 713110 $1,007,000 2 SKYLINE MULTIMEDIA 713110 $10,200 6 ENTERTAINMENT INC WALT DISNEY COMPANY (THE) 713110 $25,402,000 1 WEBQUEST INTERNATIONAL INC 713110 $22 9 TOYS/HOBBIES/GAMES STORES ELECTRONICS BOUTIQUE HOLDINGS 451120 $730,400 1 CORP GAMESTOP INC 451120 $553,100 2 VIDEO RENTAL STORES BLOCKBUSTER INC 532230 $4,960,100 1 HASTINGS ENTERTAINMENT INC 532230 $445,425 3 HOLLYWOOD ENTERTAINMENT CORP 532230 $1,296,200 2 MOVIE GALLERY INC 532230 $318,936 4 NETFLIX 532230 $35,894 5
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ALPHABETICAL INDEX If you are seeking a company by name and do not find it on this list, please turn to the back of the book to the Index by Subsidiaries, Brand Names and Selected Affiliations. You might find your target firm there. 24/7 REAL MEDIA 5TH AVENUE CHANNEL CORP ACKERLEY GROUP INC ACME COMMUNICATIONS INC ACRES GAMING INC ACTIVISION INC ADELPHIA COMMUNICATIONS CORP ADVANCE PUBLICATIONS INC ADVANCED MARKETING SERVICES INC ALL-AMERICAN SPORTPARK ALLIANCE ATLANTIS COMM ALLIANCE GAMING CORP AMAZON.COM INC AMC ENTERTAINMENT INC AMERICAN CLASSIC VOYAGES AMERICAN COIN MERCHANT INC AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL PRODUCTS INC AMERICAN EXPRESS CO AMERICAN GREETINGS AMERICAN SKIING COMPANY AMERICAN TOWER CORP AMERICAN WAGERING INC AMERISTAR CASINOS INC AMF BOWLING INC ANCHOR GAMING ANHEUSER BUSCH COS INC ANSCHUTZ ENTERTAINMENT GROUP AOL TIME WARNER INC ARGOSY GAMING CO ARISTOCRAT LEISURE LTD ATTORNEYS.COM AUDIBLE INC AVENUE ENTERTAINMENT GRP INC AZTAR CORP BALLY TOTAL FITNESS HOLDING CORPORATION BARNES & NOBLE INC BARNESANDNOBLE.COM INC BEASLEY BROADCASTING GROUP BELO CORP BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC BEST BUY CO INC BIG CITY RADIO INC BLACK HAWK GAMING & DEVELOPMENT CO INC BLOCKBUSTER INC BOCA RESORTS INC BOOKS A MILLION INC BORDERS GROUP INC BOSTON CELTICS LP
BOUNCEBACKTECHNOLOGIES BOWL AMERICA INC BOYD GAMING CORP BRITISH SKY BROADCASTING BROADVIEW MEDIA INC BULL RUN CORP BUY.COM INC CABLEVISION SYSTEMS CORP CALIBER LEARNING NETWORK INC CALL NOW INC CANTERBURY PARK HOLDING CORP CANWEST GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS CAPITAL MEDIA GROUP LTD CARLTON COMMUNICATIONS CARMIKE CINEMAS INC CARNIVAL CORPORATION CBS TELEVISION CD WAREHOUSE INC CEDAR FAIR LP CENTRAL EUROPEAN MEDIA CENTURY CASINOS INC CHAMPIONSHIP AUTO RACING TEAM CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS CHELL GROUP CORPORATION CHURCHILL DOWNS INC CINAR CORPORATION CINEMA RIDE INC CINEMASTAR LUXURY THEATERS INC CIRCUIT CITY STORES INC CITADEL COMMUNICATIONS CLASSIC COMMUNICATIONS INC CLEAR CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS INC CNET NETWORKS INC COLONIAL HOLDINGS INC COMCAST CORP COURIER CORP COX COMMUNICATIONS INC COX ENTERPRISES INC COX RADIO INC CROWN CASTLE INTERNATIONAL CORP CROWN MEDIA HOLDINGS INC CSS INDUSTRIES INC CTN MEDIA GROUP INC CUMULUS MEDIA INC DAG MEDIA INC DAILY JOURNAL CORP DIAMOND ENTERTAINMENT DICK CLARK PRODUCTIONS INC DIGEO INC DIGITAL GENERATION SYSTEMS INC DIRECTRIX INC DOUBLECLICK INC DOVER DOWNS ENTERTAINMENT INC DOW JONES & COMPANY INC E W SCRIPPS CO EASYRIDERS INC ECHOSTAR COMMUNICATIONS CORP
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INSIGHT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY INC INSTRUCTIVISION INC INTEGRITY INC INTELEFILM CORPORATION INTERACTIVE DATA CORPORATION INTERACTIVE SYSTEMS WORLDWIDE INC INTEREP NATIONAL RADIO SALES INC INTERLOTT TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL GAME TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL LOTTERY & TOTALIZATOR SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY CORP INTERPUBLIC GROUP OF COS INC INTERTAN INC INTERVISUAL BOOKS INC ISLE OF CAPRI CASINOS INC ITEC ATTRACTIONS INC IVILLAGE INC IWERKS ENTERTAINMENT INC J2 COMMUNICATIONS JCC HOLDING CO JEFFERSON-PILOT CORPORATION JOHN WILEY & SONS INC JOURNAL REGISTER CO JUPITER MEDIA METRIX INC KINGS ROAD ENTERTAINMENT KNIGHT RIDDER INC LAKES GAMING INC LAMAR ADVERTISING CO LASER-PACIFIC MEDIA CORP LAUNCH MEDIA INC LEE ENTERPRISES INC LIBERTY CORPORATION (THE) LIBERTY DIGITAL INC LIBERTY LIVEWIRE LIBERTY MEDIA CORP LIONS GATE ENTERTAINMENT LIQUID AUDIO INC LITTLEFIELD CORP LODGENET ENTERTAINMENT CORP LOEWS CINEPLEX ENTERTAINMENT LOTTERY AND WAGERING SOLUTIONS INC MACROVISION CORP MAGNUM SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT INC MALIBU ENTERTAINMENT WORLDWIDE INC MANDALAY RESORT GROUP MARKETWATCH.COM INC MARTHA STEWART LIVING OMNIMEDIA INC MARVEL ENTERPRISES INC MCCLATCHY COMPANY (THE) MCGRAW HILL COS INC MDI ENTERTAINMENT INC MDU COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL INC MEDIA GENERAL INC MEDIA SOURCE INC MEDIACOM COMMUNICATIONS MEDIUM4.COM INC MEREDITH CORP
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METRO NETWORKS INC METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER INC MICROS SYSTEMS INC MICROSOFT CORP MIKOHN GAMING CORP MILLBROOK PRESS INC MONARCH CASINO & RESORT INC MOVIE GALLERY INC MP3.COM INC MTR GAMING GROUP INC MULTIMEDIA GAMES INC MULTI-MEDIA TUTORIAL SERVICES NATIONAL BROADCASTING COMPANY INC NATIONAL RECORD MART INC NBG RADIO NETWORK INC NETCREATIONS INC NETFLIX NETRATINGS INC NEW HORIZON KIDS QUEST INC NEW YORK TIMES CO (THE) NEWS COMMUNICATIONS INC NEWS CORPORATION LIMITED NEWSEDGE CORPORATION NOSTALGIA NETWORK (THE) NTL INCORPORATED NTN COMMUNICATIONS INC NUCENTRIX BROADBAND NETWORKS INC ODYSSEY PICTURES CORP OMNICOM GROUP INC ON COMMAND CORP ON STAGE ENTERTAINMENT ONESOURCE INFORMATION SERVICES INC ORLANDO PREDATORS ENTERTAINMENT INC (THE) PANAMSAT CORP PARADISE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT INC PARK PLACE ENTERTAINMENT PAUL-SON GAMING CORP PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS CORP PEACE ARCH ENTERTAINMENT GROUP INC PEGASUS SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS INC PENN NATIONAL GAMING INC PENTON MEDIA INC PINNACLE ENTERTAINMENT INC PIXAR ANIMATION STUDIOS PLATO LEARNING INC PLAYBOY ENTERPRISES INC POINT.360 PRESIDENT CASINOS INC PRIMACOM AG PRIMEDIA INC PROQUEST COMPANY PULITZER INC QUALCOMM INC RADIO ONE RADIO UNICA COMMUNICATIONS CORP RADIOSHACK CORPORATION RAINBOW MEDIA GROUP
READER'S DIGEST ASSOCIATION INC READING ENTERTAINMENT REALNETWORKS INC REGAL ENTERTAINMENT GROUP REGENT COMMUNICATIONS RENAISSANCE ENTERTAINMENT CORP RENTRAK CORPORATION REX STORES CORP RIVIERA HOLDINGS CORP RNETHEALTH.COM INC ROWECOM INC ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES ROYAL OLYMPIC CRUISES LTD RSTAR CORPORATION SAGA COMMUNICATIONS INC SALEM COMMUNICATIONS CORP SALON MEDIA GROUP INC SANDS REGENT SCHOLASTIC CORP SCIENTIFIC GAMES CORPORATION SCIOTO DOWNS INC SEAGRAM CO LTD (THE) SHAW COMMUNICATIONS SHUFFLE MASTER INC SINCLAIR BROADCAST GROUP INC SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO SIX FLAGS INC SKY NETWORK TELEVISION LIMITED SKYLINE MULTIMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT INC SMARTFORCE PLC SONY CORPORATION SOUND ADVICE INC SPANISH BROADCASTING SYSTEM INC SPEEDWAY MOTORSPORTS INC SPORTS CLUB CO INC (THE) SPORTSLINE.COM INC STAR CITY HOLDINGS LTD STARWOOD HOTELS & RESORTS WORLDWIDE INC STATION CASINOS INC SUN INTERNATIONAL HOTELS SUNLAND ENTERTAINMENT CO INC TEAM COMMUNICATIONS GROUP TELEWEST COMMUNICATIONS THEGLOBE.COM INC THOMAS NELSON INC THOMSON CORPORATION (THE) THOUSAND TRAILS INC THQ INC TICKETMASTER TICKETS.COM INC TIVO INC TMP WORLDWIDE INC TOMORROW'S MORNING INC TRAFFIX INC TRANS WORLD CORP TRANS WORLD ENTERTAINMENT CORP TRIBUNE CO
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GEOGRAPHICAL INDEXES 1) Company Headquarters Location by State 2) Plants, Offices and Subsidiaries by Regions of the U.S. 3) Firms with International Operations The headquarters location of each company is listed in the following indexes to help you locate members of THE ENTERTAINMENT AND MEDIA 350. However, firms are constantly opening and closing various locations, so you should consider contacting companies of particular interest to see if they have additional locations. You can also try looking for companies in online telephone and address directories (such as infousa.com) to see where the firms have locations.
INDEX OF HEADQUARTERS LOCATION BY STATE To help you locate members of THE ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA 350 geographically, the city and state of the headquarters of each company are in the following index. ALABAMA BOOKS A MILLION INC; Birmingham INTEGRITY INC; Mobile MOVIE GALLERY INC; Dothan ARIZONA AZTAR CORP; Phoenix E-VIDEOTV INC; Scottsdale CALIFORNIA ACME COMMUNICATIONS INC; Santa Ana ACTIVISION INC; Santa Monica ADVANCED MARKETING SERVICES INC; San Diego AVENUE ENTERTAINMENT GRP INC; Los Angeles BUY.COM INC; Aliso Viejo CINEMA RIDE INC; Studio City CINEMASTAR LUXURY THEATERS INC; San Diego CNET NETWORKS INC; San Francisco DAILY JOURNAL CORP; Los Angeles DIAMOND ENTERTAINMENT; Walnut DICK CLARK PRODUCTIONS INC; Burbank EASYRIDERS INC; Agoura Hills ELECTRONIC ARTS INC; Redwood City FILM ROMAN INC; North Hollywood FIRST LOOK MEDIA; Los Angeles GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL INC; Pasadena GOOD GUYS INC (THE); Alameda HUGHES ELECTRONICS CORP; El Segundo IMAGE ENTERTAINMENT INC; Chatsworth INTERNATIONAL LOTTERY & TOTALIZATOR SYSTEMS; Carlsbad INTERVISUAL BOOKS INC; Santa Monica IWERKS ENTERTAINMENT INC; Burbank J2 COMMUNICATIONS; Los Angeles KINGS ROAD ENTERTAINMENT; Hollywood KNIGHT RIDDER INC; San Jose LASER-PACIFIC MEDIA CORP; Hollywood LAUNCH MEDIA INC; Santa Monica LIBERTY DIGITAL INC; Los Angeles LIBERTY LIVEWIRE; Santa Monica LIQUID AUDIO INC; Redwood City MACROVISION CORP; Sunnyvale MARKETWATCH.COM INC; San Francisco MCCLATCHY COMPANY (THE); Sacramento METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER INC; Santa Monica MP3.COM INC; San Diego
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NATIONAL BROADCASTING COMPANY INC; San Francisco NETFLIX; Los Gatos NETRATINGS INC; Milpitas NTN COMMUNICATIONS INC; Carlsbad PINNACLE ENTERTAINMENT INC; Glendale PIXAR ANIMATION STUDIOS; Emeryville POINT.360; Hollywood QUALCOMM INC; San Diego RNETHEALTH.COM INC; Santa Monica RSTAR CORPORATION; San Ramon SALEM COMMUNICATIONS CORP; Camarillo SALON MEDIA GROUP INC; San Francisco SMARTFORCE PLC; Redwood City SPORTS CLUB CO INC (THE); Los Angeles SUNLAND ENTERTAINMENT CO INC; Los Angeles TEAM COMMUNICATIONS GROUP; Los Angeles THQ INC; Calabasas Hills TICKETMASTER; Los Angeles TICKETS.COM INC; Costa Mesa TIVO INC; Alviso TOMORROW'S MORNING INC; Beverly Hills TRIMARK HOLDINGS INC; Santa Monica UNIVISION COMMUNICATIONS INC; Los Angeles WALT DISNEY COMPANY (THE); Burbank WESTMINSTER CAPITAL INC; Beverly Hills WHEREHOUSE ENTERTAINMENT INC; Torrance WOMEN.COM NETWORKS INC; San Mateo YAHOO! INC; Santa Clara YOUBET.COM INC; Woodland Hills COLORADO AMERICAN COIN MERCHANT INC; Boulder AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL PRODUCTS INC; Boulder ANSCHUTZ ENTERTAINMENT GROUP; Denver BLACK HAWK GAMING & DEVELOPMENT CO INC; Black Hawk CENTURY CASINOS INC; Cripple Creek CROWN MEDIA HOLDINGS INC; Englewood ECHOSTAR COMMUNICATIONS CORP; Littleton GLOBAL CASINOS INC; Colorado Springs LIBERTY MEDIA CORP; Englewood ON COMMAND CORP; Denver RENAISSANCE ENTERTAINMENT CORP; Louisville REGAL ENTERTAINMENT GROUP; Englewood ULTIMATE ELECTRONICS INC; Thornton UNITEDGLOBALCOM INC; Denver VAIL RESORTS INC; Avon CONNECTICUT ELOT INC; Norwalk GENERAL ELECTRIC CO; Fairfield INFORMATION HOLDINGS INC; Stamford MDI ENTERTAINMENT INC; Hartford MILLBROOK PRESS INC; Brookfield PANAMSAT CORP; Greenwich
WORLD WRESTLING FEDERATION ENTERTAINMENT INC; Stamford DELAWARE DOVER DOWNS ENTERTAINMENT INC; Dover DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA NOSTALGIA NETWORK (THE); Washington WASHINGTON POST CO; Washington XM SATELLITE RADIO HOLDINGS INC; Washington FLORIDA 5TH AVENUE CHANNEL CORP; North Miami ATTORNEYS.COM; Lake Helen BEASLEY BROADCASTING GROUP; Naples BOCA RESORTS INC; Boca Raton CARNIVAL CORPORATION; Miami EUROPA CRUISES CORP; Madeira Beach F2 BROADCAST NETWORK INC; Ft. Lauderdale FLORIDA GAMING CORP; Miami GOLDEN BEAR GOLF INC; N. Palm Beach HOLLYWOOD MEDIA CORP; Boca Raton INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY CORP; Daytona Beach LOTTERY AND WAGERING SOLUTIONS INC; Miami MEDIUM4.COM INC; Miami Beach ORLANDO PREDATORS ENTERTAINMENT INC (THE); Celebration PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS CORP; West Palm Beach RADIO UNICA COMMUNICATIONS CORP; Miami ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES; Miami SOUND ADVICE INC; Fort Lauderdale SPANISH BROADCASTING SYSTEM INC; Coconut Grove SPORTSLINE.COM INC; Fort Lauderdale GEORGIA BULL RUN CORP; Atlanta CARMIKE CINEMAS INC; Columbus COX COMMUNICATIONS INC; Atlanta COX ENTERPRISES INC; Atlanta COX RADIO INC; Atlanta CTN MEDIA GROUP INC; Atlanta CUMULUS MEDIA INC; Atlanta GRAY COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS INC; Atlanta ILLINOIS AMERICAN CLASSIC VOYAGES; Chicago ARGOSY GAMING CO; Alton BALLY TOTAL FITNESS HOLDING CORPORATION; Chicago HOLLINGER INTERNATIONAL INC; Chicago HYPERFEED TECHNOLOGIES; Chicago PLAYBOY ENTERPRISES INC; Chicago TRIBUNE CO; Chicago WMS INDUSTRIES INC; Waukegan
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MISSOURI AMC ENTERTAINMENT INC; Kansas City ANHEUSER BUSCH COS INC; St. Louis CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS; St. Louis HALLMARK CARDS INC; Kansas City ITEC ATTRACTIONS INC; Branson PRESIDENT CASINOS INC; St. Louis PULITZER INC; St. Louis NEBRASKA BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC; Omaha NEW JERSEY AMERICAN EXPRESS CO; Jersey City AUDIBLE INC; Wayne DIRECTRIX INC; Northvale HARVEY ELECTRONICS INC; Lyndhurst INSTRUCTIVISION INC; Pine Brook INTERACTIVE SYSTEMS WORLDWIDE INC; West Patterson JOURNAL REGISTER CO; Trenton MDU COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL INC; Totowa VIDEO SERVICES CORP; Northvale NEVADA ACRES GAMING INC; Las Vegas ALL-AMERICAN SPORTPARK; Las Vegas ALLIANCE GAMING CORP; Las Vegas AMERICAN WAGERING INC; Las Vegas AMERISTAR CASINOS INC; Las Vegas ANCHOR GAMING; Las Vegas BOYD GAMING CORP; Las Vegas CITADEL COMMUNICATIONS; Las Vegas ELSINORE CORPORATION; Las Vegas FULL HOUSE RESORTS INC; Las Vegas GAMETECH INTERNATIONAL INC; Reno HARRAH'S ENTERTAINMENT INC; Las Vegas INNOVATIVE GAMING CORP OF AMERICA; Reno INTERNATIONAL GAME TECHNOLOGY; Reno MANDALAY RESORT GROUP; Las Vegas MIKOHN GAMING CORP; Las Vegas MONARCH CASINO & RESORT INC; Reno ON STAGE ENTERTAINMENT; Las Vegas PARK PLACE ENTERTAINMENT; Las Vegas PAUL-SON GAMING CORP; Las Vegas RIVIERA HOLDINGS CORP; Las Vegas SANDS REGENT; Reno SHUFFLE MASTER INC; Las Vegas STATION CASINOS INC; Las Vegas TWIN FACES EAST ENTERTAINMENT CORP; Las Vegas WEBQUEST INTERNATIONAL INC; Minden NEW YORK 24/7 REAL MEDIA; New York ADVANCE PUBLICATIONS INC; Staten Island AOL TIME WARNER INC; New York
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BARNES & NOBLE INC; New York BARNESANDNOBLE.COM INC; New York BIG CITY RADIO INC; Hawthorne CABLEVISION SYSTEMS CORP; Bethpage CBS TELEVISION; New York DAG MEDIA INC; Kew Gardens DOUBLECLICK INC; New York DOW JONES & COMPANY INC; New York FALCON ENTERTAINMENT CORP; New York FOX ENTERTAINMENT GROUP INC; New York GOLDEN BOOKS FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT INC; New York GRANITE BROADCASTING CORP; New York HEARST-ARGYLE TELEVISION INC; New York HUNGRY MINDS INC; New York INDIVIDUAL INVESTOR GROUP; New York INFINITY BROADCASTING; New York INSIGHT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY INC; New York INTEREP NATIONAL RADIO SALES INC; New York INTERPUBLIC GROUP OF COS INC; New York IVILLAGE INC; New York JOHN WILEY & SONS INC; New York JUPITER MEDIA METRIX INC; New York LOEWS CINEPLEX ENTERTAINMENT; New York MAGNUM SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT INC; New York MARTHA STEWART LIVING OMNIMEDIA INC; New York MARVEL ENTERPRISES INC; New York MCGRAW HILL COS INC; New York MEDIACOM COMMUNICATIONS; Middletown MULTI-MEDIA TUTORIAL SERVICES; Brooklyn NETCREATIONS INC; New York NEW YORK TIMES CO (THE); New York NEWS COMMUNICATIONS INC; New York NEWS CORPORATION LIMITED; New York NTL INCORPORATED; New York OMNICOM GROUP INC; New York PARADISE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT INC; New York PRIMEDIA INC; New York RAINBOW MEDIA GROUP; Jericho READER'S DIGEST ASSOCIATION INC; Pleasantville SCHOLASTIC CORP; New York SCIENTIFIC GAMES CORPORATION; New York SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO; New York SKYLINE MULTIMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT INC; New York STARWOOD HOTELS & RESORTS WORLDWIDE INC; White Plains THEGLOBE.COM INC; New York TMP WORLDWIDE INC; New York TRAFFIX INC; Pearl River TRANS WORLD CORP; New York TRANS WORLD ENTERTAINMENT CORP; Albany TRUMP HOTELS & CASINO RESORTS INC; New York
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INDEX BY REGIONS OF THE U.S. WHERE THE ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA 350 FIRMS HAVE LOCATIONS WESTERN 24/7 REAL MEDIA ACKERLEY GROUP INC ACME COMMUNICATIONS INC ACRES GAMING INC ACTIVISION INC ADELPHIA COMMUNICATIONS CORP ADVANCE PUBLICATIONS INC ADVANCED MARKETING SERVICES INC ALL-AMERICAN SPORTPARK ALLIANCE ATLANTIS COMM ALLIANCE GAMING CORP AMAZON.COM INC AMC ENTERTAINMENT INC AMERICAN CLASSIC VOYAGES AMERICAN COIN MERCHANT INC AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL PRODUCTS INC AMERICAN EXPRESS CO AMERICAN GREETINGS AMERICAN SKIING COMPANY AMERICAN TOWER CORP AMERICAN WAGERING INC AMERISTAR CASINOS INC AMF BOWLING INC ANCHOR GAMING ANHEUSER BUSCH COS INC ANSCHUTZ ENTERTAINMENT GROUP AOL TIME WARNER INC AVENUE ENTERTAINMENT GRP INC AZTAR CORP BALLY TOTAL FITNESS HOLDING CORPORATION BARNES & NOBLE INC BELO CORP BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC BEST BUY CO INC BIG CITY RADIO INC BLACK HAWK GAMING & DEVELOPMENT CO INC BLOCKBUSTER INC BORDERS GROUP INC BOUNCEBACKTECHNOLOGIES BOYD GAMING CORP BUY.COM INC CALIBER LEARNING NETWORK INC CALL NOW INC CANWEST GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS CARMIKE CINEMAS INC CARNIVAL CORPORATION CBS TELEVISION CD WAREHOUSE INC CEDAR FAIR LP CENTURY CASINOS INC CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS
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CHURCHILL DOWNS INC CINEMA RIDE INC CINEMASTAR LUXURY THEATERS INC CIRCUIT CITY STORES INC CITADEL COMMUNICATIONS CLEAR CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS INC CNET NETWORKS INC COMCAST CORP COURIER CORP COX COMMUNICATIONS INC COX ENTERPRISES INC COX RADIO INC CROWN CASTLE INTERNATIONAL CORP CROWN MEDIA HOLDINGS INC CUMULUS MEDIA INC DAILY JOURNAL CORP DIAMOND ENTERTAINMENT DICK CLARK PRODUCTIONS INC DIGEO INC DIGITAL GENERATION SYSTEMS INC DIRECTRIX INC DOUBLECLICK INC DOW JONES & COMPANY INC E W SCRIPPS CO EASYRIDERS INC ECHOSTAR COMMUNICATIONS CORP ELECTRONIC ARTS INC ELECTRONICS BOUTIQUE HOLDINGS CORP ELSINORE CORPORATION EMMIS COMMUNICATIONS CORP ENGAGE INC ENTERCOM COMMUNICATIONS CORP F2 BROADCAST NETWORK INC FILM ROMAN INC FIRST LOOK MEDIA FOX ENTERTAINMENT GROUP INC FULL HOUSE RESORTS INC GAMESTOP INC GAMETECH INTERNATIONAL INC GANNETT CO INC GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL INC GENERAL ELECTRIC CO GETTY IMAGES INC GLOBAL CASINOS INC GOOD GUYS INC (THE) GRANITE BROADCASTING CORP GRAY COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS INC HALLMARK CARDS INC HARRAH'S ENTERTAINMENT INC HARTE HANKS COMMUNICATIONS INC HASTINGS ENTERTAINMENT INC HEARST-ARGYLE TELEVISION INC HISPANIC BROADCASTING HOLLINGER INTERNATIONAL INC HOLLYWOOD ENTERTAINMENT CORP HOLLYWOOD MEDIA CORP HOUGHTON MIFFLIN CO HUGHES ELECTRONICS CORP
HUNGRY MINDS INC IMAGE ENTERTAINMENT INC IMAX CORPORATION INFINITY BROADCASTING INNOVATIVE GAMING CORP OF AMERICA INSIGHT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY INC INTELEFILM CORPORATION INTERACTIVE DATA CORPORATION INTERACTIVE SYSTEMS WORLDWIDE INC INTEREP NATIONAL RADIO SALES INC INTERLOTT TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL GAME TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL LOTTERY & TOTALIZATOR SYSTEMS INTERPUBLIC GROUP OF COS INC INTERVISUAL BOOKS INC ISLE OF CAPRI CASINOS INC IWERKS ENTERTAINMENT INC J2 COMMUNICATIONS JEFFERSON-PILOT CORPORATION JOHN WILEY & SONS INC JUPITER MEDIA METRIX INC KINGS ROAD ENTERTAINMENT KNIGHT RIDDER INC LAMAR ADVERTISING CO LASER-PACIFIC MEDIA CORP LAUNCH MEDIA INC LIBERTY LIVEWIRE LIBERTY MEDIA CORP LIONS GATE ENTERTAINMENT LIQUID AUDIO INC LODGENET ENTERTAINMENT CORP LOEWS CINEPLEX ENTERTAINMENT MACROVISION CORP MALIBU ENTERTAINMENT WORLDWIDE INC MANDALAY RESORT GROUP MARKETWATCH.COM INC MARVEL ENTERPRISES INC MCCLATCHY COMPANY (THE) MCGRAW HILL COS INC MDU COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL INC MEDIACOM COMMUNICATIONS MEREDITH CORP METRO NETWORKS INC METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER INC MICROS SYSTEMS INC MICROSOFT CORP MIKOHN GAMING CORP MONARCH CASINO & RESORT INC MP3.COM INC MTR GAMING GROUP INC MULTIMEDIA GAMES INC NATIONAL BROADCASTING COMPANY INC NATIONAL RECORD MART INC NBG RADIO NETWORK INC NETFLIX NETRATINGS INC NEW HORIZON KIDS QUEST INC
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SUNLAND ENTERTAINMENT CO INC TEAM COMMUNICATIONS GROUP THOMAS NELSON INC THOMSON CORPORATION (THE) THOUSAND TRAILS INC THQ INC TICKETMASTER TICKETS.COM INC TIVO INC TMP WORLDWIDE INC TOMORROW'S MORNING INC TRANS WORLD ENTERTAINMENT CORP TRIBUNE CO TRIMARK HOLDINGS INC TRUMP HOTELS & CASINO RESORTS INC TWEETER HOME ENTERTAINMENT GROUP INC TWIN FACES EAST ENTERTAINMENT CORP ULTIMATE ELECTRONICS INC UNAPIX ENTERTAINMENT INC UNITEDGLOBALCOM INC UNIVISION COMMUNICATIONS INC USA NETWORKS INC VAIL RESORTS INC VIACOM INC VIVENDI UNIVERSAL SA VULCAN VENTURES WALT DISNEY COMPANY (THE) WASHINGTON POST CO WEBQUEST INTERNATIONAL INC WESTMINSTER CAPITAL INC WESTWOOD ONE INC WHEREHOUSE ENTERTAINMENT INC WOMEN.COM NETWORKS INC WORLDPAGES.COM INC YAHOO! INC YOUBET.COM INC YOUNG BROADCASTING INC ZIFF DAVIS MEDIA INC
SOUTHWEST ACKERLEY GROUP INC ACME COMMUNICATIONS INC ADELPHIA COMMUNICATIONS CORP ADVANCE PUBLICATIONS INC ADVANCED MARKETING SERVICES INC ALLIANCE GAMING CORP AMC ENTERTAINMENT INC AMERICAN EXPRESS CO AMERICAN GREETINGS AMERICAN TOWER CORP AMF BOWLING INC ANHEUSER BUSCH COS INC AOL TIME WARNER INC BALLY TOTAL FITNESS HOLDING CORPORATION BARNES & NOBLE INC BELO CORP BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC BEST BUY CO INC
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BLOCKBUSTER INC BOOKS A MILLION INC BORDERS GROUP INC CALIBER LEARNING NETWORK INC CALL NOW INC CANWEST GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS CARMIKE CINEMAS INC CBS TELEVISION CD WAREHOUSE INC CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS CIRCUIT CITY STORES INC CITADEL COMMUNICATIONS CLASSIC COMMUNICATIONS INC CLEAR CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS INC COMCAST CORP COURIER CORP COX COMMUNICATIONS INC COX ENTERPRISES INC COX RADIO INC CROWN CASTLE INTERNATIONAL CORP CUMULUS MEDIA INC DAILY JOURNAL CORP DIGITAL GENERATION SYSTEMS INC DOUBLECLICK INC DOW JONES & COMPANY INC E W SCRIPPS CO ECHOSTAR COMMUNICATIONS CORP EDGE TECHNOLOGY GROUP EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORP ELECTRONIC ARTS INC ELECTRONICS BOUTIQUE HOLDINGS CORP EMMIS COMMUNICATIONS CORP E-VIDEOTV INC FOX ENTERTAINMENT GROUP INC GAMESTOP INC GAMETECH INTERNATIONAL INC GANNETT CO INC GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT CO GENERAL ELECTRIC CO GRANITE BROADCASTING CORP GRAY COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS INC GTECH HOLDINGS CORP HALLMARK CARDS INC HARRAH'S ENTERTAINMENT INC HARTE HANKS COMMUNICATIONS INC HASTINGS ENTERTAINMENT INC HEARST-ARGYLE TELEVISION INC HISPANIC BROADCASTING HOLLINGER INTERNATIONAL INC HOLLYWOOD CASINO CORP HOLLYWOOD ENTERTAINMENT CORP HOLLYWOOD MEDIA CORP HOOVER'S INC HOUGHTON MIFFLIN CO HUGHES ELECTRONICS CORP IMAX CORPORATION INFINITY BROADCASTING INTEREP NATIONAL RADIO SALES INC
INTERLOTT TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL GAME TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY CORP INTERPUBLIC GROUP OF COS INC JEFFERSON-PILOT CORPORATION KNIGHT RIDDER INC LAMAR ADVERTISING CO LIBERTY CORPORATION (THE) LIBERTY MEDIA CORP LITTLEFIELD CORP LODGENET ENTERTAINMENT CORP LOEWS CINEPLEX ENTERTAINMENT MALIBU ENTERTAINMENT WORLDWIDE INC MARKETWATCH.COM INC MARVEL ENTERPRISES INC MCGRAW HILL COS INC MDU COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL INC MEREDITH CORP METRO NETWORKS INC MICROS SYSTEMS INC MICROSOFT CORP MIKOHN GAMING CORP MOVIE GALLERY INC MULTIMEDIA GAMES INC NETRATINGS INC NEW HORIZON KIDS QUEST INC NEW YORK TIMES CO (THE) NEWS CORPORATION LIMITED NEWSEDGE CORPORATION NUCENTRIX BROADBAND NETWORKS INC ODYSSEY PICTURES CORP OMNICOM GROUP INC ON COMMAND CORP PAUL-SON GAMING CORP PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS CORP PENTON MEDIA INC PINNACLE ENTERTAINMENT INC PLATO LEARNING INC POINT.360 PRIMEDIA INC PROQUEST COMPANY PULITZER INC QUALCOMM INC RADIO ONE RADIO UNICA COMMUNICATIONS CORP RADIOSHACK CORPORATION READER'S DIGEST ASSOCIATION INC REALNETWORKS INC REGAL ENTERTAINMENT GROUP REGENT COMMUNICATIONS REX STORES CORP ROWECOM INC ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES ROYAL OLYMPIC CRUISES LTD SAGA COMMUNICATIONS INC SALEM COMMUNICATIONS CORP SCHOLASTIC CORP SCIENTIFIC GAMES CORPORATION
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MIDWEST 24/7 REAL MEDIA 5TH AVENUE CHANNEL CORP ACKERLEY GROUP INC ACME COMMUNICATIONS INC ACTIVISION INC ADELPHIA COMMUNICATIONS CORP ADVANCE PUBLICATIONS INC ADVANCED MARKETING SERVICES INC ALLIANCE GAMING CORP AMC ENTERTAINMENT INC AMERICAN CLASSIC VOYAGES AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL PRODUCTS INC AMERICAN EXPRESS CO AMERICAN GREETINGS AMERICAN TOWER CORP AMERISTAR CASINOS INC AMF BOWLING INC ANHEUSER BUSCH COS INC ANSCHUTZ ENTERTAINMENT GROUP AOL TIME WARNER INC ARGOSY GAMING CO AZTAR CORP BALLY TOTAL FITNESS HOLDING CORPORATION BARNES & NOBLE INC BELO CORP BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC
BEST BUY CO INC BIG CITY RADIO INC BLOCKBUSTER INC BOOKS A MILLION INC BORDERS GROUP INC BOYD GAMING CORP BROADVIEW MEDIA INC BULL RUN CORP CABLEVISION SYSTEMS CORP CALIBER LEARNING NETWORK INC CANTERBURY PARK HOLDING CORP CANWEST GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS CARMIKE CINEMAS INC CBS TELEVISION CD WAREHOUSE INC CEDAR FAIR LP CHAMPIONSHIP AUTO RACING TEAM CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS CHURCHILL DOWNS INC CIRCUIT CITY STORES INC CLASSIC COMMUNICATIONS INC CLEAR CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS INC CNET NETWORKS INC COMCAST CORP COURIER CORP COX COMMUNICATIONS INC COX ENTERPRISES INC COX RADIO INC CROWN CASTLE INTERNATIONAL CORP CUMULUS MEDIA INC DIGITAL GENERATION SYSTEMS INC DOUBLECLICK INC DOW JONES & COMPANY INC E W SCRIPPS CO EASYRIDERS INC ECHOSTAR COMMUNICATIONS CORP ELECTRONIC ARTS INC ELECTRONICS BOUTIQUE HOLDINGS CORP EMMIS COMMUNICATIONS CORP ENGAGE INC ENTERCOM COMMUNICATIONS CORP FOX ENTERTAINMENT GROUP INC FULL HOUSE RESORTS INC GAMESTOP INC GANNETT CO INC GENERAL ELECTRIC CO GRANITE BROADCASTING CORP GRAY COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS INC HALLMARK CARDS INC HARRAH'S ENTERTAINMENT INC HARTE HANKS COMMUNICATIONS INC HASTINGS ENTERTAINMENT INC HEARST-ARGYLE TELEVISION INC HISPANIC BROADCASTING HOLLINGER INTERNATIONAL INC HOLLYWOOD CASINO CORP HOLLYWOOD ENTERTAINMENT CORP HOLLYWOOD MEDIA CORP
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HOUGHTON MIFFLIN CO HUGHES ELECTRONICS CORP HUNGRY MINDS INC HYPERFEED TECHNOLOGIES IMAX CORPORATION INFINITY BROADCASTING INFORMATION HOLDINGS INC INSIGHT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY INC INTELEFILM CORPORATION INTERACTIVE DATA CORPORATION INTEREP NATIONAL RADIO SALES INC INTERLOTT TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL GAME TECHNOLOGY INTERPUBLIC GROUP OF COS INC ISLE OF CAPRI CASINOS INC ITEC ATTRACTIONS INC JEFFERSON-PILOT CORPORATION JOURNAL REGISTER CO KNIGHT RIDDER INC LAKES GAMING INC LAMAR ADVERTISING CO LAUNCH MEDIA INC LEE ENTERPRISES INC LIBERTY CORPORATION (THE) LIBERTY MEDIA CORP LODGENET ENTERTAINMENT CORP LOEWS CINEPLEX ENTERTAINMENT MALIBU ENTERTAINMENT WORLDWIDE INC MANDALAY RESORT GROUP MARKETWATCH.COM INC MCCLATCHY COMPANY (THE) MCGRAW HILL COS INC MDU COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL INC MEDIA GENERAL INC MEDIA SOURCE INC MEDIACOM COMMUNICATIONS MEREDITH CORP METRO NETWORKS INC MICROS SYSTEMS INC MICROSOFT CORP MIKOHN GAMING CORP MOVIE GALLERY INC NATIONAL BROADCASTING COMPANY INC NATIONAL RECORD MART INC NETRATINGS INC NEW HORIZON KIDS QUEST INC NEW YORK TIMES CO (THE) NEWS CORPORATION LIMITED NEWSEDGE CORPORATION NUCENTRIX BROADBAND NETWORKS INC OMNICOM GROUP INC ON COMMAND CORP ON STAGE ENTERTAINMENT ONESOURCE INFORMATION SERVICES INC PARK PLACE ENTERTAINMENT PAUL-SON GAMING CORP PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS CORP PEGASUS SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS INC
PENTON MEDIA INC PINNACLE ENTERTAINMENT INC PLATO LEARNING INC POINT.360 PRESIDENT CASINOS INC PRIMEDIA INC PROQUEST COMPANY PULITZER INC QUALCOMM INC RADIO UNICA COMMUNICATIONS CORP RADIOSHACK CORPORATION READER'S DIGEST ASSOCIATION INC REGAL ENTERTAINMENT GROUP REGENT COMMUNICATIONS RENAISSANCE ENTERTAINMENT CORP REX STORES CORP ROWECOM INC ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES SAGA COMMUNICATIONS INC SALEM COMMUNICATIONS CORP SCHOLASTIC CORP SCIENTIFIC GAMES CORPORATION SCIOTO DOWNS INC SEAGRAM CO LTD (THE) SHUFFLE MASTER INC SINCLAIR BROADCAST GROUP INC SIX FLAGS INC SMARTFORCE PLC SONY CORPORATION SOUND ADVICE INC SPANISH BROADCASTING SYSTEM INC SPORTSLINE.COM INC STARWOOD HOTELS & RESORTS WORLDWIDE INC THOMAS NELSON INC THOMSON CORPORATION (THE) THOUSAND TRAILS INC THQ INC TICKETMASTER TICKETS.COM INC TMP WORLDWIDE INC TRANS WORLD ENTERTAINMENT CORP TRIBUNE CO TRUMP HOTELS & CASINO RESORTS INC TWEETER HOME ENTERTAINMENT GROUP INC ULTIMATE ELECTRONICS INC UNIVISION COMMUNICATIONS INC USA NETWORKS INC VIACOM INC VIVENDI UNIVERSAL SA WALT DISNEY COMPANY (THE) WASHINGTON POST CO WHEREHOUSE ENTERTAINMENT INC WMS INDUSTRIES INC WORLD WRESTLING FEDERATION ENTERTAINMENT INC WORLDPAGES.COM INC XM SATELLITE RADIO HOLDINGS INC
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SOUTHEAST 24/7 REAL MEDIA 5TH AVENUE CHANNEL CORP ACKERLEY GROUP INC ACME COMMUNICATIONS INC ACTIVISION INC ADELPHIA COMMUNICATIONS CORP ADVANCE PUBLICATIONS INC ADVANCED MARKETING SERVICES INC ALLIANCE GAMING CORP AMAZON.COM INC AMC ENTERTAINMENT INC AMERICAN CLASSIC VOYAGES AMERICAN EXPRESS CO AMERICAN GREETINGS AMERICAN TOWER CORP AMERISTAR CASINOS INC AMF BOWLING INC ANHEUSER BUSCH COS INC AOL TIME WARNER INC ARGOSY GAMING CO ATTORNEYS.COM BALLY TOTAL FITNESS HOLDING CORPORATION BARNES & NOBLE INC BEASLEY BROADCASTING GROUP BELO CORP BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC BEST BUY CO INC BLOCKBUSTER INC BOCA RESORTS INC BOOKS A MILLION INC BORDERS GROUP INC BOUNCEBACKTECHNOLOGIES BOWL AMERICA INC BOYD GAMING CORP BULL RUN CORP CABLEVISION SYSTEMS CORP CALIBER LEARNING NETWORK INC CALL NOW INC CANWEST GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS CARMIKE CINEMAS INC CARNIVAL CORPORATION CBS TELEVISION CD WAREHOUSE INC CEDAR FAIR LP CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS CHURCHILL DOWNS INC CINEMA RIDE INC CIRCUIT CITY STORES INC CLASSIC COMMUNICATIONS INC CLEAR CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS INC COMCAST CORP COURIER CORP COX COMMUNICATIONS INC
COX ENTERPRISES INC COX RADIO INC CROWN CASTLE INTERNATIONAL CORP CSS INDUSTRIES INC CTN MEDIA GROUP INC CUMULUS MEDIA INC DOUBLECLICK INC DOW JONES & COMPANY INC E W SCRIPPS CO ECHOSTAR COMMUNICATIONS CORP EDGE TECHNOLOGY GROUP ELECTRONIC ARTS INC ELECTRONICS BOUTIQUE HOLDINGS CORP EMMIS COMMUNICATIONS CORP ENGAGE INC ENTERCOM COMMUNICATIONS CORP EQUUS GAMING CO EUROPA CRUISES CORP F2 BROADCAST NETWORK INC FLORIDA GAMING CORP FOX ENTERTAINMENT GROUP INC FULL HOUSE RESORTS INC GAMESTOP INC GANNETT CO INC GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT CO GENERAL ELECTRIC CO GOLDEN BEAR GOLF INC GRANITE BROADCASTING CORP GRAY COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS INC HALLMARK CARDS INC HARRAH'S ENTERTAINMENT INC HARTE HANKS COMMUNICATIONS INC HASTINGS ENTERTAINMENT INC HEARST-ARGYLE TELEVISION INC HISPANIC BROADCASTING HOLLINGER INTERNATIONAL INC HOLLYWOOD CASINO CORP HOLLYWOOD ENTERTAINMENT CORP HOLLYWOOD MEDIA CORP HOUGHTON MIFFLIN CO HUGHES ELECTRONICS CORP IMAX CORPORATION INFINITY BROADCASTING INFORMATION HOLDINGS INC INTEGRITY INC INTEREP NATIONAL RADIO SALES INC INTERLOTT TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL GAME TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY CORP INTERPUBLIC GROUP OF COS INC ISLE OF CAPRI CASINOS INC IWERKS ENTERTAINMENT INC JCC HOLDING CO JEFFERSON-PILOT CORPORATION JUPITER MEDIA METRIX INC KNIGHT RIDDER INC LAMAR ADVERTISING CO LAUNCH MEDIA INC
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LIBERTY CORPORATION (THE) LIBERTY LIVEWIRE LIBERTY MEDIA CORP LITTLEFIELD CORP LODGENET ENTERTAINMENT CORP LOEWS CINEPLEX ENTERTAINMENT LOTTERY AND WAGERING SOLUTIONS INC MALIBU ENTERTAINMENT WORLDWIDE INC MANDALAY RESORT GROUP MARKETWATCH.COM INC MCCLATCHY COMPANY (THE) MCGRAW HILL COS INC MEDIA GENERAL INC MEDIACOM COMMUNICATIONS MEDIUM4.COM INC MEREDITH CORP METRO NETWORKS INC MICROS SYSTEMS INC MICROSOFT CORP MIKOHN GAMING CORP MOVIE GALLERY INC NATIONAL RECORD MART INC NETRATINGS INC NEW HORIZON KIDS QUEST INC NEW YORK TIMES CO (THE) NEWS CORPORATION LIMITED NEWSEDGE CORPORATION OMNICOM GROUP INC ON COMMAND CORP ON STAGE ENTERTAINMENT ORLANDO PREDATORS ENTERTAINMENT INC (THE) PANAMSAT CORP PARADISE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT INC PARK PLACE ENTERTAINMENT PAUL-SON GAMING CORP PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS CORP PEGASUS SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS INC PENN NATIONAL GAMING INC PENTON MEDIA INC PINNACLE ENTERTAINMENT INC PLATO LEARNING INC PRESIDENT CASINOS INC PRIMEDIA INC PROQUEST COMPANY PULITZER INC QUALCOMM INC RADIO ONE RADIO UNICA COMMUNICATIONS CORP RADIOSHACK CORPORATION READER'S DIGEST ASSOCIATION INC READING ENTERTAINMENT REGAL ENTERTAINMENT GROUP REGENT COMMUNICATIONS REX STORES CORP ROWECOM INC ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES SAGA COMMUNICATIONS INC
SALEM COMMUNICATIONS CORP SCHOLASTIC CORP SCIENTIFIC GAMES CORPORATION SEAGRAM CO LTD (THE) SINCLAIR BROADCAST GROUP INC SIX FLAGS INC SMARTFORCE PLC SONY CORPORATION SOUND ADVICE INC SPANISH BROADCASTING SYSTEM INC SPEEDWAY MOTORSPORTS INC SPORTSLINE.COM INC STARWOOD HOTELS & RESORTS WORLDWIDE INC SUN INTERNATIONAL HOTELS THOMAS NELSON INC THOMSON CORPORATION (THE) THOUSAND TRAILS INC TICKETMASTER TMP WORLDWIDE INC TRANS WORLD ENTERTAINMENT CORP TRIBUNE CO TWEETER HOME ENTERTAINMENT GROUP INC UNIVISION COMMUNICATIONS INC USA NETWORKS INC VAIL RESORTS INC VIACOM INC VIDEO SERVICES CORP VIVENDI UNIVERSAL SA WALT DISNEY COMPANY (THE) WASHINGTON POST CO WESTMINSTER CAPITAL INC WHEREHOUSE ENTERTAINMENT INC XM SATELLITE RADIO HOLDINGS INC YAHOO! INC YOUNG BROADCASTING INC ZIFF DAVIS MEDIA INC
NORTHEAST 24/7 REAL MEDIA 5TH AVENUE CHANNEL CORP ACKERLEY GROUP INC ACME COMMUNICATIONS INC ACTIVISION INC ADELPHIA COMMUNICATIONS CORP ADVANCE PUBLICATIONS INC ADVANCED MARKETING SERVICES INC ALLIANCE GAMING CORP AMAZON.COM INC AMC ENTERTAINMENT INC AMERICAN COIN MERCHANT INC AMERICAN EXPRESS CO AMERICAN GREETINGS AMERICAN SKIING COMPANY AMERICAN TOWER CORP AMF BOWLING INC ANHEUSER BUSCH COS INC ANSCHUTZ ENTERTAINMENT GROUP
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FIRST LOOK MEDIA FOX ENTERTAINMENT GROUP INC FULL HOUSE RESORTS INC GAMESTOP INC GANNETT CO INC GENERAL ELECTRIC CO GOLDEN BOOKS FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT INC GRANITE BROADCASTING CORP GRAY COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS INC GTECH HOLDINGS CORP HALLMARK CARDS INC HARRAH'S ENTERTAINMENT INC HARTE HANKS COMMUNICATIONS INC HARVEY ELECTRONICS INC HEARST-ARGYLE TELEVISION INC HISPANIC BROADCASTING HOLLINGER INTERNATIONAL INC HOLLYWOOD ENTERTAINMENT CORP HOLLYWOOD MEDIA CORP HOOVER'S INC HOUGHTON MIFFLIN CO HUGHES ELECTRONICS CORP HUNGRY MINDS INC HYPERFEED TECHNOLOGIES IMAX CORPORATION INDIVIDUAL INVESTOR GROUP INFINITY BROADCASTING INFORMATION HOLDINGS INC INSIGHT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY INC INSTRUCTIVISION INC INTELEFILM CORPORATION INTERACTIVE DATA CORPORATION INTERACTIVE SYSTEMS WORLDWIDE INC INTEREP NATIONAL RADIO SALES INC INTERLOTT TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL GAME TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY CORP INTERPUBLIC GROUP OF COS INC IVILLAGE INC JEFFERSON-PILOT CORPORATION JOHN WILEY & SONS INC JOURNAL REGISTER CO JUPITER MEDIA METRIX INC KNIGHT RIDDER INC LAMAR ADVERTISING CO LASER-PACIFIC MEDIA CORP LAUNCH MEDIA INC LIBERTY CORPORATION (THE) LIBERTY DIGITAL INC LIBERTY LIVEWIRE LIBERTY MEDIA CORP LITTLEFIELD CORP LODGENET ENTERTAINMENT CORP LOEWS CINEPLEX ENTERTAINMENT MAGNUM SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT INC MARKETWATCH.COM INC MARTHA STEWART LIVING OMNIMEDIA INC MARVEL ENTERPRISES INC
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MCCLATCHY COMPANY (THE) MCGRAW HILL COS INC MDI ENTERTAINMENT INC MDU COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL INC MEDIA GENERAL INC MEDIA SOURCE INC MEDIACOM COMMUNICATIONS MEREDITH CORP METRO NETWORKS INC METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER INC MICROS SYSTEMS INC MICROSOFT CORP MIKOHN GAMING CORP MILLBROOK PRESS INC MOVIE GALLERY INC MTR GAMING GROUP INC MULTI-MEDIA TUTORIAL SERVICES NATIONAL BROADCASTING COMPANY INC NATIONAL RECORD MART INC NBG RADIO NETWORK INC NETCREATIONS INC NETRATINGS INC NEW HORIZON KIDS QUEST INC NEW YORK TIMES CO (THE) NEWS COMMUNICATIONS INC NEWS CORPORATION LIMITED NEWSEDGE CORPORATION NOSTALGIA NETWORK (THE) NTL INCORPORATED OMNICOM GROUP INC ON COMMAND CORP ON STAGE ENTERTAINMENT ONESOURCE INFORMATION SERVICES INC PANAMSAT CORP PARADISE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT INC PARK PLACE ENTERTAINMENT PAUL-SON GAMING CORP PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS CORP PEGASUS SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS INC PENN NATIONAL GAMING INC PENTON MEDIA INC PLATO LEARNING INC PLAYBOY ENTERPRISES INC POINT.360 PRESIDENT CASINOS INC PRIMEDIA INC PROQUEST COMPANY QUALCOMM INC RADIO ONE RADIO UNICA COMMUNICATIONS CORP RADIOSHACK CORPORATION RAINBOW MEDIA GROUP READER'S DIGEST ASSOCIATION INC READING ENTERTAINMENT REGAL ENTERTAINMENT GROUP REGENT COMMUNICATIONS RENAISSANCE ENTERTAINMENT CORP REX STORES CORP
ROWECOM INC ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES SAGA COMMUNICATIONS INC SALEM COMMUNICATIONS CORP SCHOLASTIC CORP SCIENTIFIC GAMES CORPORATION SEAGRAM CO LTD (THE) SINCLAIR BROADCAST GROUP INC SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO SIX FLAGS INC SKYLINE MULTIMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT INC SONY CORPORATION SOUND ADVICE INC SPANISH BROADCASTING SYSTEM INC SPEEDWAY MOTORSPORTS INC SPORTS CLUB CO INC (THE) SPORTSLINE.COM INC STARWOOD HOTELS & RESORTS WORLDWIDE INC SUN INTERNATIONAL HOTELS THEGLOBE.COM INC THOMAS NELSON INC THOMSON CORPORATION (THE) THOUSAND TRAILS INC THQ INC TICKETMASTER TICKETS.COM INC TIVO INC TMP WORLDWIDE INC TRAFFIX INC TRANS WORLD CORP TRANS WORLD ENTERTAINMENT CORP TRIBUNE CO TRUMP HOTELS & CASINO RESORTS INC TWEETER HOME ENTERTAINMENT GROUP INC UNAPIX ENTERTAINMENT INC UNIVISION COMMUNICATIONS INC USA NETWORKS INC VAIL RESORTS INC VALUE LINE INC VIACOM INC VIDEO SERVICES CORP VIVENDI UNIVERSAL SA WALT DISNEY COMPANY (THE) WASHINGTON POST CO WESTWOOD ONE INC WHEREHOUSE ENTERTAINMENT INC WORLD WRESTLING FEDERATION ENTERTAINMENT INC WORLDGATE COMMUNICATIONS INC XM SATELLITE RADIO HOLDINGS INC YAHOO! INC YOUNG BROADCASTING INC ZIFF DAVIS MEDIA INC
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INDEX BY FIRMS WITH INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS 24/7 REAL MEDIA 5TH AVENUE CHANNEL CORP ACRES GAMING INC ACTIVISION INC ADVANCED MARKETING SERVICES INC ALLIANCE ATLANTIS COMM ALLIANCE GAMING CORP AMAZON.COM INC AMC ENTERTAINMENT INC AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL PRODUCTS INC AMERICAN EXPRESS CO AMERICAN GREETINGS AMERICAN TOWER CORP AMF BOWLING INC ANHEUSER BUSCH COS INC ANSCHUTZ ENTERTAINMENT GROUP AOL TIME WARNER INC ARISTOCRAT LEISURE LTD BALLY TOTAL FITNESS HOLDING CORPORATION BARNES & NOBLE INC BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC BLOCKBUSTER INC BORDERS GROUP INC BOUNCEBACKTECHNOLOGIES BRITISH SKY BROADCASTING BUY.COM INC CALIBER LEARNING NETWORK INC CANWEST GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS CAPITAL MEDIA GROUP LTD CARLTON COMMUNICATIONS CARNIVAL CORPORATION CBS TELEVISION CD WAREHOUSE INC CENTRAL EUROPEAN MEDIA CENTURY CASINOS INC CHELL GROUP CORPORATION CINAR CORPORATION CINEMA RIDE INC CINEMASTAR LUXURY THEATERS INC CLEAR CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS INC CNET NETWORKS INC COMCAST CORP COURIER CORP COX COMMUNICATIONS INC COX ENTERPRISES INC CROWN CASTLE INTERNATIONAL CORP CROWN MEDIA HOLDINGS INC CUMULUS MEDIA INC DOUBLECLICK INC DOW JONES & COMPANY INC ECHOSTAR COMMUNICATIONS CORP ELECTRONIC ARTS INC ELECTRONICS BOUTIQUE HOLDINGS CORP EMMIS COMMUNICATIONS CORP
ENGAGE INC EQUUS GAMING CO FIRST LOOK MEDIA FOX ENTERTAINMENT GROUP INC GAMESTOP INC GANNETT CO INC GENERAL ELECTRIC CO GETTY IMAGES INC GRUPO RADIO CENTRO SA DE CV GRUPO TELEVISA SA GTECH HOLDINGS CORP HALLMARK CARDS INC HARTE HANKS COMMUNICATIONS INC HOLLINGER INTERNATIONAL INC HOLLYWOOD MEDIA CORP HOOVER'S INC HOUGHTON MIFFLIN CO HUGHES ELECTRONICS CORP HUNGRY MINDS INC HYPERFEED TECHNOLOGIES I-CABLE COMMUNICATIONS IMAX CORPORATION INFINITY BROADCASTING INFORMATION HOLDINGS INC INNOVATIVE GAMING CORP OF AMERICA INTEGRITY INC INTELEFILM CORPORATION INTERACTIVE DATA CORPORATION INTERACTIVE SYSTEMS WORLDWIDE INC INTERLOTT TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL GAME TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL LOTTERY & TOTALIZATOR SYSTEMS INTERPUBLIC GROUP OF COS INC INTERTAN INC IWERKS ENTERTAINMENT INC JOHN WILEY & SONS INC JUPITER MEDIA METRIX INC KNIGHT RIDDER INC LIBERTY LIVEWIRE LIBERTY MEDIA CORP LIONS GATE ENTERTAINMENT LIQUID AUDIO INC LODGENET ENTERTAINMENT CORP LOEWS CINEPLEX ENTERTAINMENT LOTTERY AND WAGERING SOLUTIONS INC MACROVISION CORP MARKETWATCH.COM INC MARVEL ENTERPRISES INC MCGRAW HILL COS INC METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER INC MICROS SYSTEMS INC MICROSOFT CORP MIKOHN GAMING CORP MP3.COM INC NETRATINGS INC NEW YORK TIMES CO (THE) NEWS CORPORATION LIMITED
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NEWSEDGE CORPORATION NTL INCORPORATED ODYSSEY PICTURES CORP OMNICOM GROUP INC ON COMMAND CORP ON STAGE ENTERTAINMENT ONESOURCE INFORMATION SERVICES INC PANAMSAT CORP PARK PLACE ENTERTAINMENT PAUL-SON GAMING CORP PEACE ARCH ENTERTAINMENT GROUP INC PEGASUS SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS INC PENTON MEDIA INC PINNACLE ENTERTAINMENT INC PLATO LEARNING INC PLAYBOY ENTERPRISES INC POINT.360 PRIMACOM AG PROQUEST COMPANY QUALCOMM INC RADIOSHACK CORPORATION READER'S DIGEST ASSOCIATION INC READING ENTERTAINMENT REALNETWORKS INC RENTRAK CORPORATION ROWECOM INC ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES ROYAL OLYMPIC CRUISES LTD SAGA COMMUNICATIONS INC SCHOLASTIC CORP SCIENTIFIC GAMES CORPORATION SEAGRAM CO LTD (THE) SHAW COMMUNICATIONS SHUFFLE MASTER INC SIX FLAGS INC
SKY NETWORK TELEVISION LIMITED SMARTFORCE PLC SONY CORPORATION SPANISH BROADCASTING SYSTEM INC SPORTSLINE.COM INC STAR CITY HOLDINGS LTD STARWOOD HOTELS & RESORTS WORLDWIDE INC SUN INTERNATIONAL HOTELS TEAM COMMUNICATIONS GROUP TELEWEST COMMUNICATIONS THOMSON CORPORATION (THE) THOUSAND TRAILS INC THQ INC TICKETMASTER TICKETS.COM INC TIVO INC TMP WORLDWIDE INC TRANS WORLD CORP TRANS WORLD ENTERTAINMENT CORP TRIBUNE CO TV AZTECA SA DE CV UNITEDGLOBALCOM INC VIACOM INC VIVENDI UNIVERSAL SA WALT DISNEY COMPANY (THE) WASHINGTON POST CO WMS INDUSTRIES INC WORLD WRESTLING FEDERATION ENTERTAINMENT INC WORLDGATE COMMUNICATIONS INC XM SATELLITE RADIO HOLDINGS INC YAHOO! INC
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24/7 REAL MEDIA
www.247media.com
Industry Group Code: 541810A Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 2 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Y Information Systems:
Profits: 6
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Internet Advertising Technology Solutions E-mail Delivery Marketing
24/7 Real Media is a leading global provider of end-to-end interactive technology and marketing solutions and services for web publishers, online advertisers, advertising agencies and e-marketers. The firm's solutions include advertising and direct marketing sales, ad serving, promotions, e-mail list management, e-mail list brokerage, e-mail delivery, data analysis, loyalty marketing and convergence solutions. It is one of the largest providers of these services in the U.S. and the United Kingdom, and also provides worldwide Internet advertising sales and representation. The company reaches over half of all online users in the United States and maintains several databases, including one with demographic information on 100 million U.S. households. The company has three main channels business: 24/7 Network, 24/7 Mail and 24/7 Technology Solutions. The 24/7 Network is a global online advertising network. It aggregates the advertising inventory of thousands of web sites globally that are attractive to advertisers generate a high number of ad impressions and contribute a variety of online content to the network. The company delivers advertising using 24/7 Connect, an Internet ad serving system. 24/7 Mail provides email direct marketing services. The permissionbased email-marketing database of more than 30 million email addresses enables direct marketers to target promotional campaigns to consumers who elect to receive commercial messages. Users can opt out of the database and stop receiving these messages at any time. Currently, 24/7 Mail has U.S. operations that serve as list manager for permission-based email lists that collectively contain more than 30 million email addresses. 24/7 Technology Solutions is comprised of comprehensive service and software solutions designed specifically for the needs of three targeted customer segments: advertisers and agencies, Web publishers and e-commerce merchants.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Intelligent Interacting Corp. CLIQNOW! Sales Group Sift, Inc. InterAd Holdings, Ltd. TechWave Inc. China.com The Sporting News Online Exactis.com
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. David J. Moore, CEO David J. Moore, Pres. C. Andrew Johns, Exec. VP/CFO Jacob I. Friesel, Exec. VP-Sales and Mktg. Audrey Blauner, Dir.-Human Resources Ron Johnson, Sr. VP/CIO Megan M. Hurley, VP/General Counsel Stuart D. Shaw, Sr. VP-Admin. Mark A. Burchill, Sr.VP-Worldwide Business Dev. Garrett P. Cecchini, Sr. VP-E-Commerce Joel Herskovits, Dir.-Investor Relations
Phone: 212-231-7100 Fax: 212-760-1774 Toll-Free: Address: 1250 Broadway, New York, NY, 10001-3701
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $47,000 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $-163,400 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: TFSM 2000 Sales: $185,200 2000 Profits: $-779,900 Employees: 1,027 1999 Sales: $90,000 1999 Profits: $-39,100 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $20,900 1998 Profits: $-25,200 1997 Sales: $3,200 1997 Profits: $-6,300
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Y Profit Sharing: Stock Purch. Plan: ADVANTAGE: Growth into foreign markets.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 2 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Top Exec. Salary: $225,000 Second Exec. Salary: $180,250
Bonus: $375,000 Bonus: $164,063
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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5TH AVENUE CHANNEL CORP
www.5thavenuechannel.com
Industry Group Code: 513210 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 6 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
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Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Wireless Cable TV Networks Television Home Shopping
5th Avenue Channel Corporation (5th Ave.), formerly TelCom Wireless Cable TV Corporation, operates 5th Avenue Channel Shopping, LLC, a home shopping television network. 5th Ave. also operates a wireless cable TV network in LaCrosse, Wisconsin and in Costa Rica. Financial concerns have brought new management and major changes in corporate operations. The firm sold its Educational Broadcasting Network, Inc. subsidiary to Thinking Craft, Inc. and cancelled its planned purchase of Go2America Internet, LLC. As part of the Go2America agreement, the company will also transfer its Wisconsin Wireless Cable Television subsidiary to Go2America. These shifts have been part of a move to streamline operations and focus on its TV home shopping venture acquisition, 5th Avenue Channel Shopping, LLC. Other parts of the streamlining have included an 80% reduction of overhead costs by relocation to a smaller corporate office and a significant reduction in payroll. 5th Ave. also closed its 5th Avenue Channel Retail subsidiary operations and terminated the business of Net Video Networks.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: 5th Avenue Channel Shopping, LLC Tel-Com Wireless Cable TV Corp.
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Sandy Goldman, CEO Sandy Goldman, Pres. Aurelio Alonso, CFO Ivan Rothstein, Sr. VP-Bus. Dev. Eric Lefkowitz, Exec. VP
Phone: 305-947-3010 Fax: 305-919-8154 Toll-Free: Address: 1951 NE 149th St., North Miami, FL, 33181
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 3 months. 2001 Sales: $ 200 ( 3 months) 2001 Profits: $-1,000 ( 3 months) Stock Ticker: FAVE 2000 Sales: $3,500 2000 Profits: $-12,800 Employees: 54 1999 Sales: $3,800 1999 Profits: $-5,200 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $1,500 1998 Profits: $-3,300 1997 Sales: $1,100 1997 Profits: $-3,100
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $ Second Exec. Salary: $
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
Restructuring to focus on TV shopping.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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ACKERLEY GROUP INC
www.ackerley.com
Industry Group Code: 541810 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 5 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Y Information Systems:
Profits: 3
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Outdoor Advertising Out-of-Home and Airport Advertising Television Stations Radio Stations
Ackerley Group, Inc. is comprised of four media and entertainment operating segments. The Outdoor Media segment includes outdoor advertising in Seattle and Tacoma, Washington; Boston and Worcester, Massachusetts; and Portland, Salem and Eugene, Oregon. The Television Broadcasting segment owns or operates 16 stations in New York, California, Oregon, Washington and Alaska. The Radio Broadcasting segment owns or operates four radio stations in the Seattle-Tacoma market. The company’s Interactive Media segment owns and operates local market news and information web sites in California and New York. It also operates two portal sites, known as the iKnow Network, that combine the live, multimedia aspects of television and radio with the style of news and information of newspapers. The company closed its Sports and Entertainment segment by selling the Seattle SuperSonics NBA franchise, along with the Seattle Storm WNBA team and the remainder of its Full House Sports and Entertainment division. Ackerley recently announced the upcoming merger with Clear Channel Communications, Inc., in which Ackerley will be acquired by the everexpanding media corporation. The merger will allow Clear Channel to enter cities in which in had no previous presence.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: AK Media iKnow Network KGET-TV, Bakersfield, CA WIXT-TV, Syracuse, NY New Century Media KFTY-TV, Santa Rosa, CA KKTV-TV, Colorado Springs, CO Clear Channel Communications, Inc.
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Barry A. Ackerley, CEO Christopher H. Ackerley, Co-Pres. Kevin Hylton, CFO Michele Grosenick, Sr. VP-Sales Deborah A. Stednick, Sr. VP-Human Resources Keith W. Ritzmann, Chief Tech. Officer Kelly Alford, VP-Eng. Denis M. Curley, Co-Pres./Corp. Sec. Terry Macaluso, Exec. VP-Corp. Dev. Daniel J. Evans, Jr., VP-Public Affairs Margot Wilson, VP-Programming David D. Mitchell, VP-Creative Dir.
Phone: 206-624-2888 Fax: 206-623-7853 Toll-Free: Address: 1301 5th Ave., Ste. 4000, Seattle, WA, 98101
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $149,000 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $-19,200 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: AK 2000 Sales: $224,600 2000 Profits: $148,900 Employees: 1,735 1999 Sales: $207,600 1999 Profits: $6,600 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $201,500 1998 Profits: $19,200 1997 Sales: $197,700 1997 Profits: $32,929
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Y Profit Sharing: Top Exec. Salary: $750,000 Bonus: $203,400 Stock Purch. Plan: Second Exec. Salary: $400,000 Bonus: $122,040 Operates a large network of broadcast television stations; Nation's largest airport media company. ADVANTAGE:
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 5 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
Y
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ACME COMMUNICATIONS INCwww.acmecommunications.com Industry Group Code: 513120 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 16 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Y Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 15
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Broadcast Television
ACME Communications, Inc. is a holding company for wholly-owned subsidiaries ACME Intermediate Holdings, LLC and ACME Televisions, LLC. The company owns and operates 10 broadcast television stations in mediumsized markets across the United States. Nine of the 10 stations are network affiliates of the WB Network. The other station is a UPN affiliate. ACME’s television stations broadcast in markets that cover approximately 5.4% of all U.S. television households. The company plans to build four other stations, three of which will be WB affiliates, while the fourth will operate independently. The company believes that medium-sized markets provide advantages that large markets do not, such as fewer competitors and lower operating costs. The firm targets its programming towards younger audiences, particularly young adults, teens and children.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: WB Television Network ACME Intermediate Holdings ACME Televisions, LLC UPN Television Network
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Jamie Kellner, CEO Doug Gealy, COO Doug Gealy, Pres. Tom Allen, CFO Tom Kellner, VP-Mktg. Edward Danduran, VP-Human Resources Dan Rositano, Dir.-Info. Systems Edward Danduran, Controller Brent Stephenson, VP-Eng. Jamie McDowell, VP-Promotion Bob Shaw, VP-Programming
Phone: 714-245-9499 Fax: 714-245-9494 Toll-Free: Address: 2101 E. Fourth St., Ste. 202, Santa Ana, CA, 92705
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $70,100 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-27,800 (12 months) Stock Ticker: ACME 2000 Sales: $73,400 2000 Profits: $-22,000 Employees: 331 1999 Sales: $60,000 1999 Profits: $-63,400 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $43,900 1998 Profits: $-16,200 1997 Sales: $11,300 1997 Profits: $-7,500
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $375,000 Second Exec. Salary: $250,000
Bonus: $20,000 Bonus: $
Focus on mid-size markets.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 2 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
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ACRES GAMING INC
www.acresgaming.com
Industry Group Code: 713290 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 13
Profits: 13
Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Y Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Casino Bonusing Systems
Acres Gaming, Inc. manufactures and markets electronic equipment and software for the casino gaming industry. Much of its product line uses the Acres Bonusing Technology gaming software that improves the efficiency of bonus and incentive programs offered by casinos and makes possible some bonus and incentive programs that have not been offered. Acres also offers slot accounting, player tracking, table game management and visual analysis modules that may be purchased and installed individually or as components of an integrated system marketed as the Acres Advantage. The company sells its products primarily in the United States, Australia and South Africa. Acres recently announced a licensing agreement with Mikohn Gaming Corporation in which Mikohn will license Acres’ bonusing patents for use in its MoneyTime System. The company also teamed with Bally Gaming and Systems through an agreement that allows Acres to provide game design and engineering for a new line of bonus games that Bally Gaming will manufacture and distribute. Acres recently partnered with MGM MIRAGE to provide a patron management system for 11 of the casinos in a deal valued at $3.3 million Acres offers its employees stock options, partial tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Acres Bonusing Technology Acres Advantage Mikohn Gaming Corp. Bally Gaming and Systems MGM MIRAGE ReturnPlay MotorCity International Gaming Technology
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Floyd Glisson, CEO Richard Schneider, COO Richard Schneider, Pres. Patrick W. Cavanaugh, CFO Vince Manfredi, VP-Mktg. Helen Vickers, Human Resources Contact Reed Alewel, Corp. Sec. Jeff Jordan, VP-Corp. Dev. Reed Alewel, Treas. Reed Alewel, VP-Sales
Phone: 702-263-7588 Fax: 702-263-7595 Toll-Free: 888-254-7568 Address: 7115 Amigo, Ste. 150, Las Vegas, NV, 89119
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $44,100 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $4,200 (12 months) Stock Ticker: AGAM 2000 Sales: $17,000 2000 Profits: $-4,200 Employees: 121 1999 Sales: $14,000 1999 Profits: $-7,000 Fiscal Year Ends: 6/30 1998 Sales: $17,600 1998 Profits: $-4,200 1997 Sales: $20,500 1997 Profits: $1,800
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $303,051 Bonus: $250,000 Second Exec. Salary: $172,961 Bonus: $54,688 Acres Gaming is the world's leading designer, engineer and manufacturer of innovative and exciting bonusing technology.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International: Y
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ACTIVISION INC
www.activision.com
Industry Group Code: 511200 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 3 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 11
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Computer Software-Video Games
Activision, Inc. is widely recognized as a leading developer and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products. Incorporated in California in 1979, Activision was a pioneer in the interactive entertainment software business and achieved its initial success developing and publishing video game products for Atari Corporation systems, one of the first consumer video game systems introduced in the United States. In the 90s, Activision merged with International Consumer Technologies Corporation. The company designs software for PCs, the Sony Play Station, Nintendo 64 and other computer and video game systems including Microsoft's Xbox and Nintendo's GameCube. Activision’s products are designed for all age groups and are continually updated to suit a technically sophisticated public. The company has historically focused on the development and publishing of premium games that provide a sophisticated entertainment experience at a top price; recently, however, the firm has diversified its business operations to offer a wider array of products to a broader audience. Activision believes this will reduce the financial risk inherent in developing and marketing premium entertainment products. In an effort to strengthen its international operations, the firm acquired several European-based entertainment companies. Activision has also acquired numerous software companies over the past few years in an effort to strengthen both its product and talent base. The company has marketing and distribution agreements with LucasArts, Disney, Marvel and Viacom. In recent news, Activision acquired Gray Matter Interactive Studios, Inc. Activision offers its employees stock options and a benefits package.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Atari International Consumer Technologies Corp. Sony Play Station Nintendo 64 LucasArts Disney Marvel Viacom
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Robert A. Kotick, CEO Ron Doornink, COO Ron Doornink, Pres. William Chardavoyne, Exec. VP/CFO Michael Rowe, Exec. VP-Human Resources Stephen E. Crane, Sr. VP/Chief Tech. Officer Jenniffer Koh, VP/Controller Steve E. Crane, VP-Production Richard A. Steele, Exec. VP-Distribution George Rose, Sr. VP/General Counsel Brian Bezdek, VP-Business Planning & Development Maryanne Lataif, VP-Corporate Communications Kathy Vrabeck, Exec. VP-Publishing & Brand Management Lawrence Goldberg, Exec. VP-Worldwide Studios
Phone: 310-255-2000 Fax: 310-255-2100 Toll-Free: Address: 3100 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica, CA, 90405
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $620,200 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $20,500 (12 months) Stock Ticker: ATVI 2000 Sales: $572,205 2000 Profits: $-34,088 Employees: 775 1999 Sales: $436,526 1999 Profits: $14,891 Fiscal Year Ends: 3/31 1998 Sales: $312,906 1998 Profits: $4,970 1997 Sales: $189,200 1997 Profits: $7,600
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $424,000 Second Exec. Salary: $424,000 Long-time leader in interactive entertainment.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 3 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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ADELPHIA COMMUNICATIONS CORP Industry Group Code: 513220 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 7 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
www.adelphia.net Profits: 20
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Cable TV Service Internet Provider Long-Distance Service Paging Service
Adelphia Communications Corporation is a leader in the telecommunications industry with cable television and local telephone operations. Adelphia’s operations consist of providing telecommunications service primarily over networks, which are commonly referred to as broadband networks because they can transmit large quantities of voice, video and data by way of digital or analog signals. The company provides cable TV service to over 5.7 million subscribers in 32 states and in Puerto Rico, making it one of the largest cable providers in the U.S. It sells longdistance phone and paging services besides offering digital TV service and high-speed Internet access over cable. Adelphia’s 79%-owned subsidiary, Adelphia Business Solutions (formerly Hyperion Telecommunications), runs a super-regional provider of communications services for business, government and educational end users and other telecommunications service providers in the eastern U.S. The company recently authorized the distribution of its interests in Adelphia Business Solutions to the stockholders. However, the Adelphia Business Solutions unit filed for bankruptcy protection in March 2002. Another subsidiary, Adelphia Media Services, is the cable advertising division and provides the latest in digital commercial insertion services. The acquisitions of FrontierVision, Century Communications and Harron Communications have helped Adelphia grow in its number of subscribers to 5.7 million. Adelphia continues to upgrade its cable systems with state of the art, fiber optic technology and offer more channels, enhanced picture quality, improved service and greater reliability. Adelphia Communications ran into financial difficulties in early 2002 when it disclosed that the firm had guaranteed more than $2 billion in the founding family's debts. The value of the company's stock plummeted. Adelphia is a family-run corporation still managed by one of the original founders and his sons.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Adelphia Business Solutions Hyperion Telecommunications Adelphia Media Services FrontierVision Century Communications Harron Communications
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. John J. Rigas, CEO John J. Rigas, Pres. Timothy J. Rigas, CFO Thomas Lamb, VP-IT Daniel Liberatore, VP-Eng. Randall D. Fisher, Sec. Randall D. Fisher, General Counsel Michael J. Rigas, Exec. VP-Oper. James P. Rigas, Exec. VP-Strategic Planning Anthony Accamando, Jr., VP-Comm. Affairs Timothy J. Rigas, Treas. Ed Hartman, VP-Bus. Dev. Ann Montgomery, Sr. VP-Oper.
Phone: 814-274-9830 Fax: 814-274-8631 Toll-Free: 800-892-7300 Address: 1 N. Main St., Coudersport, PA, 16915
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $2,630,100 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $-342,500 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: ADLAC 2000 Sales: $2,909,400 2000 Profits: $-547,600 Employees: 15,735 1999 Sales: $1,287,968 1999 Profits: $-240,530 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $507,200 1998 Profits: $-115,100 1997 Sales: $ 1997 Profits: $
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $1,407,763 Second Exec. Salary: $236,883 One of the nation's largest cable television systems.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
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ADVANCE PUBLICATIONS INC
www.advance.net
Industry Group Code: 511120 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 1 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Y Magazines: Y Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits:
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Online Portal Magazines Newspapers
Advance Publications, Inc. is primarily engaged in publishing a variety of magazines, newspapers and business weeklies. Its main titles include Conde Nast, Glamour, Vogue, GQ, The New Yorker, Wired and Vanity Fair. Advance has established a new media unit called Advance.net to build Internet presence through subsidiaries CondeNet and Advance Internet. CondeNet, working with the magazines of Condé Nast, has created national brands including concierge.com, epicurious.com and style.com. Advance Internet has developed local brands including nj.com, cleveland.com and oregonlive.com. The subsidiary also maintains various special interest web sites dealing with careers, online car buying and selling and weather information. Advance partnered with Donrey Media Group, E.W. Scripps, Hearst Corporation and MediaNews Group to purchase AdOne Classified Network. AdOne recently merged with PowerAdz, allowing the new entity, called PowerOne Media, Inc., to reach 95 out of the top 100 markets, approximately 85% of the market total. The company is also a partner in Time Warner's Road Runner high-speed Internet access service. Advance Internet recently signed an agreement with Cassiopeia, Europe's leading chat and community software company, to help create a new version of its services for the American market. Advance is a privately-owned company.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Conde Nast Publications AdOne Classified Network PowerAds, Inc. PowerOne Media, Inc. CondeNet Advance.net Advance Internet The New Yorker
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Samuel I. Newhouse, Jr., CEO Donald E. Newhouse, Pres. Arthur Silverstein, VP-Finance Arthur Silverstein, VP-Human Resources Steven T. Florio, Pres./CEO, Conde Nast Publications Lee Kravitz, Sr. VP Parade Publications
Phone: 718-981-1234 Fax: 718-981-1456 Toll-Free: Address: 950 Fingerboard Rd., Staten Island, NY, 10305
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for months. 2001 Sales: $ ( months) 2001 Profits: $ ( months) Stock Ticker: Private 2000 Sales: $4,542,000 2000 Profits: $ Employees: 23,000 1999 Sales: $ 1999 Profits: $ Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $ 1998 Profits: $ 1997 Sales: $ 1997 Profits: $
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $ Bonus: $ Second Exec. Salary: $ Bonus: $ Advance's affluent and highly-educated magazine subscriber base contains exactly the type of people most likely to utilize business-to-consumer services and products.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
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ADVANCED MARKETING SERVICES INC www.admsweb.com Industry Group Code: 422920 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 1 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing: Y
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution: Y
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 1
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Book Distribution Books-on-Tape Distribution CD-ROM Distribution Video Cassettes Distribution Product Selection Advice Distribution and Handling Services
Advanced Marketing Services, Inc. (AMS) is a leading distributor of general interest, best sellers and reference books, paperbacks, CD-ROMS, computer and business books and books on tape to the membership warehouse club industry and other specialty retailers. The company also sells CD-ROM titles and videocassettes and provides selection advice, specialized merchandising services, product development services, and distribution and handling services to more than 800 membership warehouse clubs. The company operates in the United States, Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom and certain Pacific Rim countries. AMS distributes its products from distribution centers in the United States, Mexico and the United Kingdom. Sam’s Club and Costco are the company’s largest clients and represent about three quarters of AMS’ sales. AMS provides weekly recommendations of new books tailored to each customer’s marketing priorities and also develops specially packaged book and book-related products for its customers. The company’s subsidiary, Advantage Publishers Group, publishes books under the Silver Dolphin, Thunder Bay, Portable Press and Laurel Glen names. AMS also supplies an assortment of primarily business and computer titles to certain companies in the office product superstore industry, as well as other markets such as drugstores, children’s education and book specialty retailers and chain bookstores. AMS recently announced the acquisition of Publishers Group West, North America’s largest distributor of independent publishers. The company also created Advanced Global Distribution, the first global book distribution network targeting small- and medium-sized publishers.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Thunder Bay Press Laurel Glen Silver Dolphin Advantage Publishers Group Portable Press Publishers Group West Advanced Global Distribution
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Michael M. Nicita, CEO Michael M. Nicita, Pres. Edward J. Leonard, CFO Adam R. Zoldan, Exec. VP-Mktg. Alisa R. Judge, VP-Human Resources William G. Berryman, CIO Steven T. Boyle, VP-Controller Kevan M. Lyon, Exec. VP-Merch. Edward J. Leonard, Corp. Sec. Michael J. Focht, Exec. VP-Oper. Sydney J. Stanley, VP-Product Dev. Sandra Miller Schristie, VP-Advertising Sandra R. Dear, VP-Merch.
Phone: 858-457-2500 Fax: 858-452-2237 Toll-Free: Address: 5880 Oberlin Dr., Ste. 400, San Diego, CA, 92121
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $713,600 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $20,800 (12 months) Stock Ticker: MKT 2000 Sales: $628,000 2000 Profits: $17,100 Employees: 700 1999 Sales: $501,100 1999 Profits: $12,500 Fiscal Year Ends: 3/31 1998 Sales: $436,599 1998 Profits: $9,149 1997 Sales: $385,651 1997 Profits: $6,456
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $363,575 Second Exec. Salary: $250,384 Heavy distribution to wholesale clubs, such as Sam's.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 3 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $328,670 Bonus: $176,570
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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ALL-AMERICAN SPORTPARK Industry Group Code: 713110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 8 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 7
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Sports-Themed Amusement Park Golf Centers
All-American SportPark runs the Callaway Golf Center (CGC), which includes a 110-tee two-tiered driving range. The driving range is designed to have the appearance of an actual golf course with 10 impact greens and a 1.5 acre lake with cascading waterfalls and an island green. The company uses pro-line equipment and popular brandname golf balls. In addition, the CGC includes a lighted nine-hole, par-three golf course named the \"Divine Nine\". The golf course has been designed to be challenging and has several water features, including lakes, creeks, water rapids and waterfalls, golf cart paths and designated practice putting and chipping areas. At the entrance to the CGC is a 20,000-square-foot clubhouse which includes an advanced state-of-the-art golf swing analyzing system, the St. Andrews Golf Shop featuring the latest in Callaway Golf equipment and accessories, a restaurant, bar and an outdoor patio overlooking the golf course and driving range with the world famous Las Vegas Strip in the background. The firm turned over its 65-acre, familyoriented sports-themed amusement park, also called AllAmerican SportPark, to its landlord, Urban Land of Nevada, Inc. (ULV). In return for the park, ULV took on all outstanding debt related to the park and released the company from its lease.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Saint Andrews Golf Callaway Golf Center NASCAR SpeedPark Major League Baseball Slugger Stadium All-American SportPark Pavillion Pepsi Allsport Arena
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Ronald S. Boreta, CEO Ronald S. Boreta, Pres. Kirk Hartle, CFO Ronald S. Boreta, Sec. Kevin B. Donovan, VP-Bus. Dev. Ronald S. Boreta, Treas.
Phone: 702-798-7777 Fax: 702-739-9509 Toll-Free: Address: 6730 Las Vegas Blvd., Ste. 4, Las Vegas, NV, 89119
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $1,900 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $- 700 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: AASP 2000 Sales: $2,500 2000 Profits: $-11,100 Employees: 67 1999 Sales: $7,000 1999 Profits: $-3,800 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $1,600 1998 Profits: $-1,500 1997 Sales: $ 400 1997 Profits: $ 200
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $120,000 Second Exec. Salary: $ Located to serve the booming Las Vegas market.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International:
Y
Y
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ALLIANCE ATLANTIS COMM
www.allianceatlantis.com
Industry Group Code: 512110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 5 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Y Production-TV/Video: Y Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 7
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Television Production Movie Distribution Cable Television Networks
Alliance Atlantis Communications, Inc. is a creator, producer, distributor and broadcaster of filmed entertainment, with significant ownership interests in Canadian specialty television networks. The company conducts business through three operating groups: the Broadcast Group, the Motion Picture Distribution Group and the Entertainment Group. The Broadcast Group owns 18 specialty channels, including Showcase, Life Network and History Television. The Motion Picture Distribution Group releases acquired motion pictures to broadcast customers in Canada and in the U.K. under Momentum Pictures. The Entertainment Group is comprised of television and in-house motion picture production and worldwide distribution activities through subsidiaries Alliance Atlantis Motion Pictures and Odeon Films. The company also manages Alliance Atlantis Cinemas, an upscale Canadian theater circuit. In order to offer a wide variety of channels, the company has entered into partnerships with a number of international partners, including National Geographic Voyager, BBC Canada (in partnership with BBC Worldwide) and D.I.Y. (Do-ItYourself). Alliance is headquartered in Toronto, with offices in Los Angeles, Montreal, Vancouver, London, Sydney and Shannon.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Showcase Life Network History Television Home and Garden Television Canada Momentum Pictures Alliance Atlantis Cinemas Odeon Films Alliance Atlantis Motion Pictures
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Michael MacMillan, CEO W. Judson Martin, CFO Paul Laberge, Corp. Sec. Paul Laberge, General Counsel Paul Laberge, Sr. VP-Corp. Dev. Heather Conway, VP-Corp. Affairs Seaton S. McLean, Pres., Motion Picture Production Patrice Theroux, Pres., Motion Picture Distributino Group
Phone: 416-967-1174 Fax: 416-960-0971 Toll-Free: Address: 121 Bloor St. E., Ste. 1500, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3M5
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $504,100 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $21,900 (12 months) Stock Ticker: AACB 2000 Sales: $482,500 2000 Profits: $24,400 Employees: 900 1999 Sales: $396,100 1999 Profits: $-17,100 Fiscal Year Ends: 3/31 1998 Sales: $240,900 1998 Profits: $10,800 1997 Sales: $176,700 1997 Profits: $9,400
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $750,000 Second Exec. Salary: $650,000
Bonus: $730,161 Bonus: $487,250
Steady growth/Diversified interests.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 2 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International: Y
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ALLIANCE GAMING CORP
www.ally.com
Industry Group Code: 713290 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 3 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Y Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 14
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Slot Machines, Video Gaming and Amusement Machines Manufacturing Casino Operator
Alliance Gaming Corporation is a diversified gaming company headquartered in Las Vegas. The company is primarily engaged in the design, manufacture and distribution of advanced gaming devices and systems worldwide, is the nation's largest gaming machine route operator and operates two regional casinos in Reno, Nevada, and Vicksburg, Mississippi. The strategic objective of Alliance Gaming is to build a pre-eminent gaming company to capitalize on what management believes to be gaming’s continuing growth within the entertainment industry. As a part of its long-term growth strategy, the company acquired Bally Gaming International, Inc. Bally Gaming is currently the second largest manufacturer of casino-style electronic gaming machines in North America and has made significant gains toward recapturing its once dominant market share of the late 1970s. Bally Gaming manufactures gaming products and software and operates games linked by gaming networks. Subsidiary Bally Wulff supplies wallmounted gaming machines and amusement games in Germany. The company recently announced that Bally Gaming would acquire Advanced Casino Systems Corp., a full-service technology company providing integrated solutions for software, hardware and other services for the gaming and hospitality industries. Alliance also purchased Casino Marketplace Development Corp., a supplier of player marketing, bonusing and promotions software. The company offers medical, dental, vision and life insurance to its employees, as well as a fitness room and educational reimbursement.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Bally Gaming International, Inc. Bally Wulff Automaten Rail City Casino Rainbow Hotel Casino
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Robert L. Miodunski, CEO Robert L. Miodunski, Pres. Robert L. Saxton, CFO Mark Lerner, Corp. Sec. Mark Lerner, General Counsel Robert L. Saxon, Treas. Steve Des Champs, Chief Accounting Officer Rick Kraintz, VP-Internal Audit
Phone: 702-896-7700 Fax: 702-263-5636 Toll-Free: Address: 6601 S. Bermuda Rd., Las Vegas, NV, 89119
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $528,100 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $14,400 (12 months) Stock Ticker: ALLY 2000 Sales: $478,100 2000 Profits: $-15,000 Employees: 2,400 1999 Sales: $458,200 1999 Profits: $-8,800 Fiscal Year Ends: 6/30 1998 Sales: $417,400 1998 Profits: $-57,300 1997 Sales: $445,100 1997 Profits: $5,800
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $353,462 Second Exec. Salary: $296,154 Largest gaming machine operator in Nevada/Acquisition of Bally Gaming.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $550,000 Bonus: $375,000
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
Y Y
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AMAZON.COM INC
www.amazon.com
Industry Group Code: 451211E Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 1 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Y Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution: Y
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 2
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Online Retail-Books Online Retail-Music Online Retail-Videos/DVDs Online Retail-Electronics Online Auctions
Amazon.com, Inc. is the leading Internet shopping site. Amazon claims to have Earth’s biggest selection of products, which include books, CDs, videos, electronics, house wares, toys and games. The company operates several international web sites including Amazon.co.uk, which lists British books and serves the United Kingdom market. Amazon.com also maintains web sites focusing on the German, Japanese and French markets. The company operates the Internet Movie Database, a comprehensive and authoritative source of information on more than 250,000 movies and entertainment programs and 1 million cast and crew members dating from 1891 to 2005. The company’s Amazon Anywhere is a mobile ecommerce platform providing access to Amazon.com websites on personal digital assistants and other wireless Internet devices. Recently, the firm partnered with AT&T Wireless, Sprint PCS and VoiceStream Wireless to simplify the way people shop for wireless phones. The company’s new Wireless Phones store provides detailed product information and side-by-side comparisons of phones and services plans. The company has launched an electronic bookstore featuring exclusive electronic book titles in Microsoft Reader format and downloadable digital audio titles from Audible, Inc. Audible provides Amazon.com’s customers with more than 15,000 digital audio titles ready for download or streaming, ranging from best-selling e-audiobooks to a vast array of comedy, daily audio newspapers and magazines, business information and public radio programs. Amazon said it will report its first pro-forma operating profit by year end, aided in part by a planned 15% cut in its work force and the closure of two facilities. The company also reported a drastic slowdown in the growth of its core retailing businesses. Amazon also warned that sales for all of 2001 will likely be between 10% and 17% lower than its earlier forecasts. Amazon.com offers its employees medical and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, relocation assistance and several employee discount programs.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Amazon Anywhere AT&T Wireless Sprint PCS VoiceStream Wireless Audible, Inc. Sotheby's Holdings, Inc. SOTHEBYS.COM Internet Movie Database
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Jeffrey P. Bezos, CEO Jeffrey P. Bezos, Pres. Warren Jenson, Sr. VP/CFO Mark J. Britto, Sr. VP-Cross-Site Merch. Rick Dalzell, Sr. VP/CIO Mark J. Britto, Sr. VP-Cross-Site Merch. Michelle Wilson, Sr. VP/Corp. Sec. Michelle Wilson, General Counsel Jeff Wilke, Sr. VP-Oper. Russ Grandinetti, Treas. Diego Piacentini, Sr. VP/Gen. Mgr.-Int'l. David Risher, Gen. Mgr.-US Stores
Phone: 206-266-1000 Fax: 206-266-4206 Toll-Free: Address: 1200 12th Ave. S, Ste. 1200, Seattle, WA, 98144-734
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $3,122,400 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-567,300 (12 months) Stock Ticker: AMZN 2000 Sales: $2,762,000 2000 Profits: $-1,411,300 Employees: 7,800 1999 Sales: $1,639,800 1999 Profits: $-719,000 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $610,000 1998 Profits: $-124,500 1997 Sales: $147,800 1997 Profits: $-31,000
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $177,450 Bonus: $1,916,667 Second Exec. Salary: $150,694 Bonus: $1,666,667 Got an early lead in online retailling/Highly interactive site/Expansion into additional lines of retailing.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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AMC ENTERTAINMENT INC
www.amctheatres.com
Industry Group Code: 512131 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 2 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Y Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
129 Profits: 6
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Movie Theaters
AMC Entertainment, Inc. is one of the leading theatrical exhibition companies in North America. The company currently operates 247 theatres with 3,520 screens located in 29 states, the District of Columbia, Canada, France, Hong Kong, Japan, Portugal, Spain and Sweden. The majority of the company's screens are located in Florida, California, Texas, Arizona and Missouri. The company is an industry leader in the development and operation of megaplex and multiplex theaters, primarily in large metropolitan markets. AMC's megaplexes have consistently ranked among its top grossing facilities on a per screen basis and are among the top grossing theatres in North America. New AMC theatres may include any of the following amenities: SONY Dynamic Digital Sound, AMC LoveSeat-style seating, TORUS Compound Curved Screens, High Impact Theatre Systems, restaurants and refreshment and merchandise kiosks. AMC recently opened a new 25-screen megaplex theatre in the Times Square district in the historic Empire Theatre, which was picked up and moved 168 feet from its original location. In its new location, the megaplex occupies five levels connected by 14 escalators. Movietickets.com is a joint venture with Hollywood.com, Inc., National Amusements, Inc., Famous Players, Marcus Theatres and CBS Corporation. Movietickets.com is an Internet site dedicated to the sale of movie tickets, with additional content to assist users with their movie-going plans. AMC recently announced that it closed approximately 300 of its older multiplex screens to focus on the new megaplex screens. The company acquired GC Companies, Inc. and Gulf States Theatres in early 2002, substantially increasing its number of screens and complexes. AMC offers its employees one of the best management training programs in the motion picture exhibition industry. Two of the company’s most successful charitable affiliations include Read for the Stars, a national children’s reading program, and Big Brothers and Big Sisters of America.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: American Multi-Cinema, Inc. GC Companies, Inc. Gulf States Theatres AMC Film Marketing National Cinema Network, Inc. AMC Realty, Inc. Planet Movies MovieTickets.com
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Peter C. Brown, CEO Philip M. Singleton, Exec. VP/COO Peter C. Brown, Pres. Craig R. Ramsey, CFO/Sr. VP-Finance Marty Stanley, VP-Human Resources Nancy L. Gallagher, VP/Corp. Sec. John D. McDonald, Exec. VP-North American Oper. Brenda Nolte, Corp. Affairs Officer James V. Beynon, Sr. VP/Treas. Richard M. Fay, Pres, AMC Film Marketing Mark A. McDonald, Exec. VP
Phone: 816-221-4000 Fax: 816-480-4617 Toll-Free: Address: 106 W. 14th St., Kansas City, MO, 64121-9615
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $1,214,800 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-105,900 (12 months) Stock Ticker: AEN 2000 Sales: $1,123,000 2000 Profits: $-55,100 Employees: 13,900 1999 Sales: $1,026,700 1999 Profits: $-16,000 Fiscal Year Ends: 3/31 1998 Sales: $846,795 1998 Profits: $-24,500 1997 Sales: $749,597 1997 Profits: $19,000
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $507,937 Second Exec. Salary: $375,186 75% of the company's screens are located in the top 20 U.S. markets.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 2 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $454,230 Bonus: $267,800
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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AMERICAN CLASSIC VOYAGES
www.amcv.com
Industry Group Code: 721110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 4 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 6
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Cruise Lines Paddle Steamboats
Until recently, American Classic Voyages was the largest owner and operator of U.S.-flag passenger vessels and the only U.S.-flagged, large scale, overnight cruise line operator providing inter-island vacations among the Hawaiian Islands. The firm also operated a steamboat cruise line on the Mississippi River System. The company has been adversely affected by the 2001 terrorist attacks on the U.S. Due to a drop in travel, American Classic Voyages has voluntarily filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. The firm will continue to operate the Delta Queen steamboat, but has discontinued the cruises on its American Hawaii Cruises and United States Lines. In the Spring of 2002, the company intends to resume scheduled operations on the Mississippi Queen. American Classic Voyages has stated that the company will not be discontinuing all business operations, and it expects to emerge better positioned for the future as it undergoes reorganization.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: The Delta Queen Steamboat Co. Mississippi Queen
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Philip C. Calian, CEO Roderick K. McLeod, COO Roderick K. McLeod, Pres. Randall L. Talcott, VP-Finance Russell Varvel, VP-Mktg. Jordan B. Allen, Corp. Sec. Jordan B. Allen, General Counsel Todd D. Allen, Sr. VP-Corp. Dev. Randall L. Talcott, Treas. Randall L. Talcott, Chief Accounting Officer Townsend E. Carman, Sr. VP-Marine Oper.
Phone: 312-258-1890 Fax: 312-466-6002 Toll-Free: 800-543-7637 Address: 2 N. Riverside Plaza, Ste. 200, Chicago, IL, 60606
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 6 months. 2001 Sales: $142,300 ( 6 months) 2001 Profits: $-20,400 ( 6 months) Stock Ticker: AMCVQ 2000 Sales: $221,600 2000 Profits: $-10,100 Employees: 1,857 1999 Sales: $208,700 1999 Profits: $-1,800 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $192,200 1998 Profits: $ 200 1997 Sales: $177,900 1997 Profits: $2,400
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $310,000 Second Exec. Salary: $253,760 Operates in a unique niche in the cruise industry: inshore cruises in the U.S..
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $210,000 Bonus: $195,000
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International:
Y
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AMERICAN COIN MERCHANT INC Industry Group Code: 713990 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 3 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Y Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 5
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Skill-Crane Game Machines
American Coin Merchants, Inc. (ACM) and its franchises own and manage more than 13,000 coin-operated skill crane machines that dispense stuffed animals, plush toys, watches, jewelry and other items. The company's machines are placed in supermarkets, mass merchandisers, bowling centers, bingo halls, bars, restaurants, warehouse clubs and similar locations. ACM also operates the SugarLoaf brand of game machines, marketed under the name of SugarLoaf Creations. The company recently signed an agreement with Wal-Mart, allowing it to place nearly 7,500 amusement machines in Wal-Mart stores. That particular company accounts for approximately 37% of ACM’s total revenue. The company also signed an agreement with Safeway that placed nearly 750 machines in stores across the nation. The other major account is Denny’s, in which it has positioned almost 720 machines nationwide. In addition, ACM is active in the simulator, video game and kiddie ride markets. The company will be acquired by Wellspring Capital Management and Knightsbridge Holdings.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Chicago Toy Company Georgia Toy Company Sugarloaf Creations, Inc. Wellspring Capital Management Knightsbridge Holdings
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Randall J. Fagundo, CEO Randall J. Fagundo, Pres. W. John Cash, CFO Robert A. Kaslon, Sr. VP-Merch. W. John Cash, Corp. Sec. W. John Cash, Treas.
Phone: 303-444-2559 Fax: 303-443-2264 Toll-Free: Address: 5660 Central Ave., Boulder, CO, 80301
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $104,400 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $ 600 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: AMCN 2000 Sales: $129,800 2000 Profits: $ 800 Employees: 779 1999 Sales: $120,500 1999 Profits: $-4,500 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $97,700 1998 Profits: $3,900 1997 Sales: $59,100 1997 Profits: $4,400
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $230,733 Second Exec. Salary: $145,222 Leader in skill crane games/Contract with Wal-Mart.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $21,039 Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
Y
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AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL PRODUCTS INC Industry Group Code: 339000 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 1 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Y Book Stores: Distribution/Printing: Y
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Y Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution: Y
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
www.amep.com
Profits: 1
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Manufacturing-Hands-On Educational Materials Map Production
American Educational Products, Inc. (AEP) develops, manufactures and distributes educational products to parents, teachers, principals, public and private schools and school districts throughout the United States and in some international locations. Generally, the company’s products are supplemental instructional aids, products that present educational content in a format different than traditional textbooks. Supplemental institutional materials are utilized by educators who believe that elementary and middle school children learn best by the active use of material they can manipulate physically. Summit Learning, Inc., one of AEP’s subsidiaries, is a distributor of manipulative-based science and math materials such as flash cards, time-telling games, 3-D maps, fish tanks, data collecting games and models of human body parts. Another subsidiary, Scott Resources, Inc., produces math videos, manipulative products, teachers’ guides and math curriculum programs. The company is also widely recognized for its line of earth science products (rock and mineral collections) and videos manufactured through Hubbard Scientific. The Hubbard subsidiary also produces maps, making it the largest U.S. producer of high quality raised relief maps with approximately 300 different maps. Subsidiary National Teaching Aids produces science products such as the NTA Microslide system, a piece of equipment that functions similarly to a microscope. AEP also manages the To-Sew subsidiary, providing the sewing kits used in home economics or family and consumer science classes. Nasco International recently purchased American Educational Products and privatized it.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Scott Resources, Inc. Summit Learning, Inc. Hubbard Scientific, Inc. National Teaching Aids NTA Microslide To-Sew Nasco International
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Clifford C. Thygesen, CEO Clifford C. Thygesen, Pres. Frank L. Jennings, CFO
Phone: 970-484-7445 Fax: 970-484-1198 Toll-Free: 800-446-8767 Address: 6550 Gunpark Dr., Ste. 200, Boulder, CO, 80301
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 3 months. 2001 Sales: $3,600 ( 3 months) 2001 Profits: $- 200 ( 3 months) Stock Ticker: Subsidiary 2000 Sales: $16,200 2000 Profits: $- 500 Employees: 95 1999 Sales: $15,000 1999 Profits: $1,100 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $11,700 1998 Profits: $ 900 1997 Sales: $8,400 1997 Profits: $ 500
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $ Second Exec. Salary: $
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
Focus on niche products.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest: Y
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International: Y
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AMERICAN EXPRESS CO
www.americanexpress.com
Industry Group Code: 522210 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 1 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Y Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Y Information Systems:
133 Profits: 1
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Credit Card Issuing, Financial Services Stock Brokerage Publishing Financial Advisory Services International Banking Services Travel Related Services Direct Marketing/Mail Order and Online Online Banking
American Express Company is a global travel and financial services firm that provides customers with a variety of products that include credit cards, traveler’s checks, financial planning, brokerage services, mutual funds, insurance and other investment products. American Express also publishes Food & Wine and Travel & Leisure magazines. Through its magazine and credit card customer base, it is also one of the world's largest direct marketers. The company's Relationship Services segment sells products and services that address some of the information, access, household, leisure, security, financial and telecommunications needs of its customers, offering merchandise directly to cardholders. American Express also directly markets its products through ExpressNet, its Consumer Cards group, and through its TRS International's catalogs and magazines. The firm provides travel and banking services to corporations, financial institutions and retail customers outside the U.S. The company plans on expanding its current line of services primarily via the Internet. New developments include the creation of the Blue Credit Card, a smart card that interfaces with PCs for online shopping; AmEx Brokerage, offering enhanced and on-line trading, including free trades for clients with minimum balances of $100,000; and Membership B@nking, an on-line bank. The company recently purchased 4,500 ATM machines from Electronic Data Systems to become the second largest operator of ATMs. During 2001, American Express announced plans to eliminate approximately 14,000 jobs, and plans to consolidate its real estate facilities to reflect the reduced staffing levels. The staff reductions will mainly occur in the travel businesses. Notably, 31% of the firm's senior managers are women. The company is a member of a group of companies that pays for minorities to obtain MBAs. It is one of the largest American corporation to have an African-American CEO. 36% of new hires are minorities. Employees receive 40 hours of training per year.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: ExpressNet Membership B@nking BSB Bank and Trust TRS International Food & Wine Magazine Blue Credit Card (The) Travel & Leisure Magazine Departures Magazine
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Kenneth I. Chenault, CEO Kenneth I. Chenault, Pres. Gary Crittenden, CFO John D. Hayes, Exec. VP-Global Advertising Ursula F. Fairbairn, Exec. VP-Human Resources Glen Salow, Exec. VP/CIO Louise M. Parent, Exec. VP/General Counsel Thomas Schick, Exec. VP-Corp. Affairs & Comm. D.R. Hubers, Pres.- American Express Financial Corp. Anne M. Busquet, Pres.-American Express Relationship Services
Phone: 212-640-2000 Fax: 212-619-9802 Toll-Free: 800-535-4438 Address: 90 Hudson St., Jersey City, NJ, 07302
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $16,711,000 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $1,014,000 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: AXP 2000 Sales: $23,675,000 2000 Profits: $2,810,000 Employees: 89,000 1999 Sales: $21,278,000 1999 Profits: $2,475,000 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $19,132,000 1998 Profits: $2,141,000 1997 Sales: $17,760,000 1997 Profits: $1,991,000
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $1,000,000 Bonus: $3,200,000 Second Exec. Salary: $700,000 Bonus: $2,880,000 One of the world's largest direct-marketers/One of the best known brands in the financial industry.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 3 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Profit Sharing:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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AMERICAN GREETINGS www.corporate.americangreetings.com Industry Group Code: 511191 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 2 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing: Y
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 1
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Greeting Cards Gift Wrap Paper Party Goods Candles Stationery Calendars Giftware Online Greetings
American Greetings Corporation is a leader in the design, manufacture and sale of greeting cards and gifts. The company is the #2 maker of greeting cards, behind Hallmark, producing cards in more than 20 languages in 80 countries. Greeting cards, gift wrap, paper party goods, candles, balloons, calendars, stationery and giftware are manufactured and/or sold in the U.S. by American Greetings, Plus Mark, Gibson Greetings, Carlton Cards and Quality Greeting Card Distributing. The company also sells its products through Carlton Cards in the United Kingdom, France, Canada and Mexico. Besides greeting cards, American Greetings offers DesignWare party goods, GuildHouse candles, Balloon Zone balloons, DateWorks calendars and Designers’ Collection stationery. The company’s subsidiaries are Plus Mark, offering seasonal gift wrap and accessories; Learning Horizons, offering supplemental educational products; and Magnivision, offering nonprescription reading glasses. Other subsidiaries sell the products in Australia and South Africa. Interactive Marketing, Inc. markets e-mail greetings, personalized greeting cards and other social expression products through the corporation’s web site, AmericanGreetings.com, co-branded web sites and on line services. CreataCard, another subsidiary, sells personalized greeting cards through its machines in the U.S., Canada and the United Kingdom. AmericanGreetings.com acquired BlueMountain.com, making it the world’s leading provider of electronic greetings.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Carlton Cards BlueMountain.com Contempo Colours, Inc. Gibson Greetings DesignWare Learning Horizons Interactive Marketing, Inc. CreataCard
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Morry Weiss, CEO Morry Weiss, COO Morry Weiss, Pres. William S. Meyer, Sr. VP/CFO William R. Mason, Sr. VP-Sales Patricia A. Papesh, Sr. VP-Human Resources Ramesh Murthy, VP-Research/Analysis Thomas T. Zinn, Sr., Sr. VP-Info. Services Patricia L. Ripple, VP/Corp. Controller Tim Malarkey, VP-Product Mgmt. Michael B. Birkholm, Sr. VP-Mfg. Jon Groetzinger Jr., Sr. VP/Sec. Jon Groetzinger Jr., General Counsel Bob Swellie, VP-Sales Oper. Josef Mandelbaum, CEO, AmericanGreetings.com Dale A. Cable, Treas. Erwin Weiss, Sr. VP-Consumer Products
Phone: 216-252-7300 Fax: 216-252-6777 Toll-Free: Address: 1 American Rd., Cleveland, OH, 44144-3298
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $2,518,800 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-113,800 (12 months) Stock Ticker: AM 2000 Sales: $2,175,200 2000 Profits: $90,000 Employees: 38,700 1999 Sales: $2,205,700 1999 Profits: $180,200 Fiscal Year Ends: 2/28 1998 Sales: $2,198,800 1998 Profits: $190,100 1997 Sales: $2,161,100 1997 Profits: $167,100
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $608,892 Second Exec. Salary: $306,119 The world's number two greeting card firm.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 3 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Profit Sharing: Y
Bonus: $494,107 Bonus: $92,949
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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AMERICAN SKIING COMPANY
www.peaks.com
Industry Group Code: 713920 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 2 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 2
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Ski Resorts Real Estate Development
American Skiing Company (ASC), formerly known as ASC Holdings, Inc., is the third-largest operator of alpine resorts in the United States. The company owns and operates eight ski resorts, including Heavenly (California/Nevada), The Canyons (Utah), Steamboat (Colorado) and Attitash Bear Peak (New Hampshire). Its two Vermont resorts include Killington and Mount Snow/Haystack, while its two Maine resorts are Sugarloaf/USA and Sunday River. The company recently sold its Sugarbush, Vermont, resort and plans to sell the Steamboat resort. In addition to operating alpine resorts, the company develops mountainside real estate that complements its expansion of non-mountain operations, though these operations have recently been scaled back in the company’s restructuring efforts. ASC is developing alpine villages at prime locations within the three largest resorts, The Canyons, Killington and Sunday River, and to a lesser extent within the other resorts. The company recently opened its Grand Summit Resort Hotel at The Canyons near Park City, Utah. American Skiing’s Grand Summit is a 360-room, 530,000 square-foot quartershare condominium hotel located steps away from the Flight of The Canyons Gondola. The Grand Summit features restaurants, lounges, a health club, an outdoor pool and spa, more than 15,000 square feet of meeting space and banquet services. The luxury hotel features four-diamond amenities, including whirlpool tubs and granite countertops. The Canyons in Utah are located next to the Utah Winter Sports Park, which hosted the 2002 Winter Olympics, and the Grand Summit Hotel, which hosted the NBC Today show during the games. American Skiing Company is a company run by skiers and snowboarders for skiers and snowboarders, rather than a real estate company that runs ski areas.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Sunday River Sugarloaf Grand Summit Hotel The Canyons Steamboat Heavenly Resort Attitash/Bear Peak ASC Holdings, Inc.
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. William J. Fair, CEO Hernan R. Martinez, COO William J. Fair, Pres. Mark J. Miller, CFO Foster A. Stewart, Jr., Corp. Sec. Foster A. Stewart, Jr., General Counsel Blaise Carrig, Managing Dir., The Canyons Allen Wilson, Managing Dir., Killington Resort
Phone: 207-824-8100 Fax: 207-824-5158 Toll-Free: Address: Sunday River Access Rd., Bethel, ME, 04217
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $425,600 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-123,200 (12 months) Stock Ticker: SKI 2000 Sales: $424,100 2000 Profits: $-31,400 Employees: 11,500 1999 Sales: $317,000 1999 Profits: $-28,000 Fiscal Year Ends: 7/31 1998 Sales: $340,400 1998 Profits: $-7,000 1997 Sales: $175,400 1997 Profits: $-5,500
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $300,000 Second Exec. Salary: $274,999 Largest ski resort operator in the nation.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $69,518 Bonus: $14,900
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
Y
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AMERICAN TOWER CORP
www.americantower.com
Industry Group Code: 513390D Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 1 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 1
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Broadcast and Communications Tower Management Cellular Telephone Tower Operation Internet, Voice and Data Services for Cruise Ships Satellite Teleports Network Development and Consulting Compressed Digital Video Services
American Tower Corporation (ATC) is a leading independent owner, operator and developer of wireless communications and broadcast antenna towers in the United States. ATC's primary business is the leasing of antennae sites on multi-tenant towers to a diverse range of wireless communications industries, including personal communications services, paging, cellular, enhanced specialized mobile radio, specialized mobile radio and fixed microwave, as well as radio and television broadcasters. Since the company's inception, ATC has grown tremendously and now operates 14,000 towers. The firm’s U.S. network spans 48 states and the District of Columbia, with tower clusters in 43 of the 50 largest U.S. metropolitan statistical areas. ATC’s developing Mexican network includes sites in highly populated areas such as Mexico City, Monterrey, Guadalajara and Acapulco. The firm’s newly organized Canadian operation includes sites in major metropolitan areas such as Toronto, Montreal, Quebec City, Edmonton and Hamilton. The recent acquisition of Verestar has made ATC a leading provider of integrated satellite and fiber network access services. These services are offered to telecommunications companies, Internet service providers, broadcasters and maritime customers, both domestic and international. ATC recently announced that subsidiary American Tower do Brasil Ltda. has acquired the rights to 156 communications towers and will build up to an additional 400 towers in the country. The company provides ample international opportunities, with offices in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Employees receive medical, dental and life insurance plans, as well a dependent care reimbursement plan.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: ATC Teleports, Inc. American Tower Systems Canadian Tower, L.P. Verestar American Tower do Brasil Ltda.
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Steven B. Dodge, CEO James Taiclet, COO James Taiclet, Pres. Brad Singer, CFO Robert Mawrey, CIO Justin Beningasa, Controller James S. Eisenstein, Chief Dev. Officer Brad Singer, Treas. Michael Gearon, Jr., Pres., American Tower Int'l David Porte, Exec. VP-Strategy
Phone: 617-375-7500 Fax: 617-375-7575 Toll-Free: Address: 116 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA, 02116
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $1,134,200 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-450,100 (12 months) Stock Ticker: AMT 2000 Sales: $735,300 2000 Profits: $-194,600 Employees: 3,300 1999 Sales: $258,100 1999 Profits: $-50,726 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $103,500 1998 Profits: $-46,900 1997 Sales: $17,500 1997 Profits: $-2,300
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Y Profit Sharing: Top Exec. Salary: $302,394 Bonus: $50,000 Stock Purch. Plan: Second Exec. Salary: $302,354 Bonus: $ ADVANTAGE: Very rapid growth, through internal development and acquisitions/Relationships with most of the major cellular phone companies.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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AMERICAN WAGERING INC
www.americanwagering.com
Industry Group Code: 713290 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 14 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Y Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
137 Profits: 9
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Wagering Systems Sports Books (Wagering Facilities) Hardware and Software for Bookmaking Systems Hotel/Restaurant
American Wagering, Inc. owns and operates several gaming subsidiaries and related companies. Subsidiary Leroy’s operates the largest number of book locations within the state of Nevada. Leroy’s also offers a sports wagering operation to casinos that allows the casino to provide their customers with a wagering service while eliminating the casino’s risk of losing money or the operating overhead costs. Another subsidiary, AWI Keno, develops, sells and services stand alone and linked progressive keno games. Secured Telephone Operating Platform, Inc. designs, installs and operates a telephone identification system to insure that any wagers placed over the phone originate in Nevada. American Wagering recently sold its Mega$ports Australia subsidiary, which had been the Company's international wagering hub licensed to accept both fixed odds and pari-mutuel interactive wagers on the Internet from patrons around the world. The company also owns Leroy’s Hotel Corporation, which owns and operates a 150-room Howard Johnson’s hotel and, through its wholly-owned subsidiary B-P Food Corporation, an adjacent International House of Pancakes restaurant.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Leroy's Horse and Sports Place Leroy's Hotel Corporation B-P Food Corporation Computerized Bookmaking Systems, Inc. Secured Telephone Operating Platform, Inc. American Wagering Management Company, Inc. AWI Keno
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Victor J. Salerno, CEO Victor J. Salerno, COO Victor J. Salerno, Pres. Timothy Lockinger, CFO Timothy Lockinger, Corp. Sec. Timothy Lockinger, Treas.
Phone: 702-735-0101 Fax: 702-735-0142 Toll-Free: Address: 675 Grier Dr., Las Vegas, NV, 89119
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $12,000 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $ 500 (12 months) Stock Ticker: BETM 2000 Sales: $13,400 2000 Profits: $- 700 Employees: 214 1999 Sales: $9,900 1999 Profits: $-1,600 Fiscal Year Ends: 1/31 1998 Sales: $9,300 1998 Profits: $-8,800 1997 Sales: $9,030 1997 Profits: $ 122
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $200,000 Second Exec. Salary: $150,000
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
Proprietary betting sofware.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International:
Y
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AMERISTAR CASINOS INC
www.ameristarcasinos.com
Industry Group Code: 713210A Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 7 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 9
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Casino Resorts Riverboat Casinos Casino Hotels
Ameristar Casinos, Inc. is a multi-jurisdictional gaming company that owns and operates six casino entertainment facilities located in Nevada, Missouri, Mississippi and Iowa. The company's subsidiaries include Cactus Petes Resort Casino, The Horseshu Hotel & Casino, Ameristar Casino Hotel Vicksburg, Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs, Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City and Ameristar Casino St. Charles. Ameristar Casino Hotel Vicksburg is a permanently docked riverboat casino located in the Mississippi River. Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs is a riverboat casino in the Missouri River. Recently, Ameristar bought the Kansas City and St. Charles Casinos. In gaming sales, two-thirds are contributed to the slot machines and the rest of the sales are from blackjack, craps, roulettes and poker. The company's business strategy is to include quality dining, lodging, entertainment and other non-gaming amenities at affordable prices to complement and enhance its gaming operations. In recent news, Ameristar Casino Vicksburg opened its newest entertainment venue, The Bottleneck Blues Bar, and provides live entertainment, great good and exciting slot action in a unique, delta-style blues club atmosphere. Also recently, Ameristar Casino Kansas City completed the consolidation of its two casinos and is now a single casino facility.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Cactus Petes Resort Casino Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City Ameristar Casino St. Charles Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs Ameristar Casino Hotel Vicksburg The Horseshu Hotel and Casino
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Craig H. Neilsen, CEO Craig H. Neilsen, Pres. Thomas M. Steinbauer, Sr. VP-Finance Jack Simms, VP-Human Resources Judith Richardson, Controller Thomas M. Steinbauer, Corp. Sec. Jason Schulhofer, Senior Counsel Gordon R. Kanofsky, Sr. VP-Legal Affairs Thomas M. Steinbauer, Treas. Ray Neilsen, VP-Brand Mgmt.
Phone: 702-567-7000 Fax: 702-369-8860 Toll-Free: Address: 3773 Howard Hughes Pkwy., Ste. 4905, Las Vegas, NV, 89109
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $626,800 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $33,200 (12 months) Stock Ticker: ASCA 2000 Sales: $342,000 2000 Profits: $-40,300 Employees: 6,400 1999 Sales: $300,300 1999 Profits: $ 200 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $264,700 1998 Profits: $-12,700 1997 Sales: $206,179 1997 Profits: $9,700
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $375,000 Second Exec. Salary: $282,500 A business plan that has succeeded in creating rapid growth.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $375,000 Bonus: $183,675
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International:
Y
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AMF BOWLING INC
www.amf.com
Industry Group Code: 713950 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 1 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Y Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 2
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Bowling Equipment Operator of Bowling Centers GIF Driving Ranges
AMF Group, Inc. is the largest owner and operator of commercial bowling centers in the United States and worldwide, with 517 centers around the globe. In addition, the company is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of bowling center equipment, accounting for approximately 41% of the world’s current installed base of such equipment. The company also manufactures and sells the PlayMaster, Highland and Renaissance brands of billiards tables through AMF Billiards. AMF owns and operates Michael Jordan Golf, as well as AMF Bowling Products, which sells products such as shoes, shirts and ball bags, as well as equipment to bowling centers. The former strategy of fast-paced expansion through acquisition has brought the company to a weakened financial state. In response, the company recently filed a voluntary Chapter 11 petition in order to facilitate an orderly financial restructuring. The day-to-day operations of AMF and subsidiaries will not change. Prior to the filing, AMF announced that the American Bowling Congress had awarded the company the contract to serve as official bowling equipment supplier for the ABC Tournaments in 2002 and 2003. The company offers employees life, medical and dental insurance, employee discounts, tuition assitance and an employee assistance program.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: AMF Bowling Centers Holdings, Inc. AMP Bowling Products AMF Worldwide Bowling Centers Holdings, Inc. Michael Jordan Golf AMF Billiards PlayMaster Highland Renaissance
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Roland Smith, CEO Roland Smith, Pres. Christopher F. Caesar, CFO Tim Scott, Sr. VP-Mktg. Alfonso N. Cornish, VP-Human Resources John Fottrell, VP-IS Daniel M. McCormack, General Counsel Frederick Kraegel, Chief Admin. Officer Mark S. Hatcher, VP-Dev. Merrell C. Wreden, VP-Corp. Comm. Merrell C. Wreden, VP-Investor Rel. Mark S. Hatcher, VP-Real Estate John Suddarth, COO, AMF Bowling Products
Phone: 804-730-4000 Fax: 804-559-6276 Toll-Free: 800-342-5263 Address: 8100 AMF Dr., Richmond, VA, 23111
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 6 months. 2001 Sales: $357,100 ( 6 months) 2001 Profits: $-107,000 ( 6 months) Stock Ticker: AMBW 2000 Sales: $715,000 2000 Profits: $-200,500 Employees: 16,386 1999 Sales: $732,700 1999 Profits: $-162,200 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $738,100 1998 Profits: $-125,900 1997 Sales: $713,700 1997 Profits: $-55,600
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $ Second Exec. Salary: $ Filed for bankruptcy in mid 2001, with plans to reorganize.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
Y
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ANCHOR GAMING
www.anchorgaming.com
Industry Group Code: 713210 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 6 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Y Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 3
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Casinos Slot-Machine Manufacturer
Anchor Gaming is a diversified gaming company that seeks to capitalize on its experience as an operator and developer of gaming machines and casinos by developing gaming-oriented businesses. International Game Technology recently acquired Anchor Gaming, creating a company with annual revenues in excess of $2 billion. Anchor operates two casinos in Colorado, develops and distributes unique proprietary games and operates one of the largest and most profitable gaming machine routes in Nevada. The company’s casinos are Colorado Central Station Casino in Black Hawk and Colorado Grande Casino in Cripple Creek, as well as gaming machine route operations in Montana and Nevada, though it currently plans to sell the Montana assets. Anchor also has a majority interest in a development contract and seven-year management contract with the Pala Band of Mission Indians to develop and manage the Pala Casino in Northern San Diego County, California. Anchor’s gaming machine route operations involve the installation, operation and service of gaming machines (primarily poker machines) under space leases with retail chains and under participation arrangements with local taverns and other retailers, principally in the Las Vegas area. Subsidiary Automated Wagering International, Inc. is an online lottery company that designs, manufactures, installs and operates or sells online lottery systems and terminals. VLC, Inc., a video lottery subsidiary, designs, manufactures, installs and operates or sells central control systems and video gaming machines to governmentcontrolled gaming jurisdictions. Anchor’s pari-mutuel wagering system subsidiary, United Tote Co., manufactures, installs and operates or sells computerized pari-mutuel wagering systems and products. The company offers employees life, dental and medical plans, as well as a tuition reimbursement program.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: International Game Technology Colorado Grande Casino Colorado Central Station Casino Automated Wagering International Pala Casino VLC, Inc. United Tote Co.
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Thomas J. Matthews, CEO Joseph Murphy, COO-Gaming Oper. Thomas J. Matthews, Pres. Geoffery Sage, CFO Geoffery Sage, Corp. Sec. David D. Johnson, General Counsel Christer S.T. Roman, COO-Systems Div. Geoffery Sage, Treas.
Phone: 702-896-7568 Fax: 702-896-6992 Toll-Free: Address: 815 Pilor Rd., Ste. G, Las Vegas, NV, 89119
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $384,400 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-53,700 (12 months) Stock Ticker: Subsidiary 2000 Sales: $525,200 2000 Profits: $65,000 Employees: 2,350 1999 Sales: $248,900 1999 Profits: $47,500 Fiscal Year Ends: 6/30 1998 Sales: $231,900 1998 Profits: $68,400 1997 Sales: $153,749 1997 Profits: $35,676
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $476,580 Second Exec. Salary: $413,104 Very lucrative poker machine route/ Gaming licenses in Colorado.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $282,450 Bonus: $188,300
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International:
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ANHEUSER BUSCH COS INC
www.anheuser-busch.com
Industry Group Code: 312120 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 1 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
141 Profits: 1
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Brewery Theme Parks Packaging Real Estate Shipping Marketing Recycling
Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. (Busch) is the largest beer maker and brewer in the world, controlling about 48% of the market. The company makes more than 30 different beers including leading brands such as Budweiser, Bud Light, Michelob, Busch, ZiegenBock Amber, Red Wolf Lager and non-alcoholic O’Doul’s. The company sells its products in more than 80 countries and investments or licensing agreements in Asia, Europe and Latin America. Through its subsidiary, Busch Entertainment Corporation, it operates eight theme parks in the United States and has a minority interest in a park in Spain. Its U.S. parks include SeaWorld (in California, Florida and Texas), Busch Gardens, Water Country, Adventure Island, Sesame Place and Discovery Cove. In recent news, the company’s adventure parks are the first to offer print-your-own tickets. Consumers can purchase and print their own tickets online before ever leaving home. Also in early 2001, Anheuser-Busch sold its SeaWorld Cleveland theme park to Six Flags, Inc. Busch Employees enjoy up to eight weeks of paid vacation each year. The company also sponsors a diversity program aimed at aggressively hiring and retaining minority employees.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Budweiser Michelob O'Doul's Busch Media Group, Inc. Busch Properties, Inc. Busch Entertainment Corporation Metal Container Corporation Busch Agricultural Resources, Inc.
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. August A. Busch III, Pres. August A. Busch III, Pres. W. Randolph Baker, VP/CFO Mark T. Bobak, VP/Corp. Human Resources Gerhardt A. Kraemer, Sr. VP-World Brewing and Tech. William E. Hickman, VP/CIO John F. Kelly, VP/Controller Aloys H. Litteken, VP-Corp. Engineering JoBeth G. Brown, VP/Sec. Stephen K. Lambright, Group VP/General Counsel Michael S. Harding, VP-Oper. Thomas W. Santel, VP-Corp. Dev. John E. Jacob, Exec. VP/Chief Comm. Officer Jesus Rangel, VP-Corp. Rel. William J. Kimmins Jr., VP/Treas.
Phone: 314-577-2000 Fax: 314-577-2900 Toll-Free: 800-342-5283 Address: 1 Busch Place, St. Louis, MO, 63118-1852
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $12,911,500 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $1,704,500 (12 months) Stock Ticker: BUD 2000 Sales: $12,261,800 2000 Profits: $1,551,600 Employees: 23,725 1999 Sales: $11,703,700 1999 Profits: $1,402,200 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $11,245,800 1998 Profits: $1,233,300 1997 Sales: $11,066,200 1997 Profits: $1,169,200
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $1,152,600 Second Exec. Salary: $900,000
Bonus: $3,000,000 Bonus: $2,000,000
World's largest beer maker.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
Y
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ANSCHUTZ ENTERTAINMENT GROUP www.anschutzinvestments.com Industry Group Code: 711211 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits:
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Stadiums and Sports Teams Sports Team Franchises Movie Theaters Entertainment Complexes Entertainment Investments Live Entertainment Events
Anschutz Entertainment Group, Inc. (AEG), a subsidiary of the Anschutz Corporation, is a leading sports and entertainment investment, development and management company. The firm owns the STAPLES Center, the London Arena and the HEALTHSOUTH Training Center and operates the Kodak Theatre. The company also controls a number of domestic sports franchises, including the Los Angeles Kings, the Manchester Monarchs and the Colorado Rapids. Moreover, AEG has numerous sports holdings in Europe. The firm is overseeing the development of the L.A. Sports and Entertainment District, a proposed 4 million square foot development that features a 7,000-seat state-of-the-art live theatre. Furthermore, the company is spearheading the creation of a $100 million National Training Center in Carson, California. The firm has recently made significant investments in movie theater chains, buying up debt of distressed companies and converting that debt into major equity stakes. Anschutz Entertainment is a major shareholder in the Regal Entertainment Group, the nation's largest theater circuit. Regal Entertainment planned a May 2002 public stock offering. It owns the 299 unit Regal Cinemas, the 209 unit United Artists Theatre Circuit and the 52 unit Edwards Theatres, totaling nearly 6,000 screens. Also, AEG is rapidly becoming one of the major concert and entertainment events producers. This effort includes investments in AEG Marketing, Spring Communications, Concerts West and Goldenvoice. Other interests include large stakes in Crusader Entertainment and Walden Media, both film and television production companies. The parent Anschutz Corporation is an investment company established by famed entrepreneur Philip Anschutz who founded telecommunications giant Qwest and owns significant interests in oil, ranching, railroads and other businesses.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Regal Entertainment Group STAPLES Center Kodak Theatre Los Angeles Kings L.A. Sports and Entertainment District United Artists Theatre Circuit London Arena Manchester Monarchs
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Philip F. Anschutz, CEO, Anschutz Corporation Craig Slater, Pres., Anschutz Investment Company Douglas L. Polson, CFO, Anschutz Corporation Mariette Van Engelen, Human Resources, Anschutz Corporation Robert Swysgood, VP/Gen Counsel-Anschutz Investment Co Robert Wardrop, Managing Director Anschutz Investment Co-Europe James Christian, Managing Director, Anschutz Investment Co-Europe
Phone: 303-298-1000 Fax: 303-299-1333 Toll-Free: Address: 555 17th St., Ste. 2400, Denver, CO, 80202
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for months. 2001 Sales: $ ( months) 2001 Profits: $ ( months) Stock Ticker: Private 2000 Sales: $ 2000 Profits: $ Employees: 1999 Sales: $ 1999 Profits: $ Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $ 1998 Profits: $ 1997 Sales: $ 1997 Profits: $
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $ Bonus: $ Second Exec. Salary: $ Bonus: $ Investment expertise of founder Philip Anschutz/Owns a major stake in the nation's largest movie theater group.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest: Y
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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AOL TIME WARNER INC
www.aoltimewarner.com
Industry Group Code: 513210 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 2 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Y Books: Y Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Y Production-TV/Video: Y Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
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Profits: 1
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Cable TV Networks & Internet Service Access Television Production Theme Parks Magazine Publishing Music Production Film Production
AOL Time Warner, Inc. is the world’s leading media and entertainment company and is the result of the merger of America Online and Time Warner. Its principal business objective is to create and distribute branded information and entertainment throughout the world. AOL Time Warner’s business classifications consist of: Entertainment, including interests in recorded music and music publishing, filmed entertainment, television production, television broadcasting and theme parks; cable networks, including interests in cable television programming and sports franchises; publishing, including interests in magazine publishing, book publishing and direct marketing; and cable systems. The company owns the Looney Tunes, Flintstones and Batman trademarks; and Time, People and other leading magazines. With 12.7 million subscribers, AOL Time Warner is second-largest cable television provider in the nation, and through its cable systems, it is a major provider of cable modembased Internet access service. Time and EMI Music intend to combine their recorded music businesses in a joint venture that will approximately equal Universal Music Group in size. The company plans to increase market share by increasing its accessibility: under its AOL Anywhere strategy, America Online has taken steps to make the services, features and content of AOL service and other properties available through multiple connections and devices other than personal computers, such as televisions, wireless telephones, hand-held and pocket devices and specialized Internet appliances. AOL Time Warner represents the world's largest media holdings company and offers careers in virtually every facet of the media industry.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Time, Inc. Warner Bros. America Online (AOL) Home Box Office Turner Broadcasting System Cable News Network Six Flags EMI Music
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Richard D. Parsons, CEO Robert W. Pittman, COO Wayne H. Pace, Exec. VP/CFO William J. Raduchel, Exec. VP/Chief Tech. Officer Paul T. Cappuccio, Exec. VP/Corp. Sec. Paul T. Cappuccio, Exec. VP/General Counsel Patricia Fili-Krushel, Exec. VP-Admin. Dolf DiBiasio, Exec. VP-Strategy and Investments David M. Coburn, Exec. VP/Pres, Bus. Dev. For Subscription Services Edward I. Adler, Sr. VP-Corp. Communications John K. Martin, Jr., VP-Inv. Rel. Robert M. Kimmitt, Exec. VP-Global and Strategic Policy Michael J. Kelly, COO-America Online
Phone: 212-484-8000 Fax: 212-956-2847 Toll-Free: Address: 75 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY, 10019
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $38,234,000 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-4,921,000 (12 months) Stock Ticker: AOL 2000 Sales: $7,703,000 2000 Profits: $1,152,000 Employees: 88,500 1999 Sales: $4,804,000 1999 Profits: $754,000 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $3,114,000 1998 Profits: $-80,000 1997 Sales: $2,197,000 1997 Profits: $-485,000
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $1,000,000 Bonus: $10,000,000 Second Exec. Salary: $750,000 Bonus: $6,000,000 Owner of leading names in Internet access, e-mail, publishing and programming/Major cable and Internet assets.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 4 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Profit Sharing:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
Y
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ARGOSY GAMING CO
www.argosycasinos.com
Industry Group Code: 713210 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 3 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 5
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Riverboat Casinos Off-track Betting
Argosy Gaming Company is a leading multi-jurisdictional developer, owner and operator of riverboat casinos and related entertainment facilities in the midwestern and southern United States. Argosy owns five riverboat casinos and pioneered riverboat gaming in St. Louis, Kansas City, Baton Rouge and Sioux City. The riverboat casino in Lawrenceburg, Indiana is one of the largest revenue producing riverboats in the U.S. gaming industry, and the company recently purchased the remaining stock in the casino, though approval is still pending. The company provides additions to its casinos in their specific markets that set them apart from other area operations. The Alton Belle in St. Louis is the only gaming operator in the market that offers its customers off-track betting facilities. The Belle of Baton Rouge is complemented by the company’s adjacent, land-based entertainment development known as Catfish Town, a complex with a 50,000 square foot glass-enclosed atrium, an entertainment/sports lounge, buffet/coffee shop, conference facilities and retail space. Argosy recently purchased the Empress Casino and Hotel in Joliet, Illinois from Horseshoe Gaming Holding Corp. in a transaction valued at $465 million. The company plans to enhance the Empress Casino in the coming years through potential hotel expansion, a parking garage and other retail venues. Argosy offers a training school and orientation program for potential employees.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Alton Belle Casino Argosy Casino at Riverside Belle of Baton Rouge Casino Belle of Sioux City Casino Argosy Casino Lawrenceburg Catfish Town Empress Casino and Hotel
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. James B. Perry, CEO James B. Perry, Pres. Dale R. Black, CFO Virginia M. McDowell, VP-Sales & Mktg. R. Ronald. R. Burgess, VP-Human Resources Donald J. Malloy, Corp. Sec. Donald J. Malloy, General Counsel James A. Gulbrandsen, VP-Oper. G. Dan Marshall, Dir.-Investor Rel. G. Dan Marshall, Treas.
Phone: 618-474-7500 Fax: 618-474-7609 Toll-Free: Address: 219 Piasa St., Alton, IL, 62002-6232
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $779,600 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $66,100 (12 months) Stock Ticker: AGY 2000 Sales: $694,800 2000 Profits: $45,400 Employees: 5,276 1999 Sales: $594,600 1999 Profits: $11,500 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $506,700 1998 Profits: $6,600 1997 Sales: $344,100 1997 Profits: $-40,200
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $500,006 Second Exec. Salary: $220,769 Riverboat casino licenses in prime locations.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $393,101 Bonus: $391,381
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International:
Y
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ARISTOCRAT LEISURE LTD
www.aristocrat.com.au
Industry Group Code: 713290 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 4 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Y Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Information Systems:
145 Profits: 3
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Gaming Machines Manufacturing Gaming Consulting Gaming Services
Aristocrat Leisure, Ltd. is a major manufacturer of gaming machines. The industry pioneer of video technology, Aristocrat continues to lead the way in gaming innovation. The company plans to derive half its revenue from its systems and services lines. Aristocrat offers modular casino management systems that allow customers to choose which pieces of the system they need. Modules include player tracking, cash desk, credit control, casino security, system administration, membership control, marketing analysis and table management. The firm's Dacom Smartplay system provides smart card functionality to the casino floor. This system achieves added security and ease of credit transfer between machines. Computa Game is Aristocrat’s fully integrated gaming and promotional system designed to increase player loyalty, with tremendous player appeal through cost-effective promotions. Aristocrat also provides gaming services, including technical support, training and documentation, sales support and gaming analysis. In addition, Aristocrat offers consulting services that include venue analysis, commercialized project management and specialized gaming training. Finally, Aristocrat offers gaming accessories such as stools and signage. Recently, Aristocrat announced an agreement with Harrah’s to launch its Hyperlink jackpot systems in Harrah’s casinos. Harrah’s has agreed to install up to 25 Cash Express systems in various casinos. Aristocrat also recently acquired Las Vegas-based Casino Data Systems, which provides the company with access to the U.S. casino market.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Aristocrat Technologies, Inc. Dacom Smartplay Computa Game Cash Express Hyperlink Casino Data Systems
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. D.H. Randall, CEO L. Jeyaraj, CFO
Phone: 61-2-9413-6300 Fax: 61-2-9420-1354 Toll-Free: Address: 71 Longueville Rd., Lane Cove, New South Wales, , 2088
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for months. 2001 Sales: $ ( months) 2001 Profits: $ ( months) Stock Ticker: ALL 2000 Sales: $298,300 2000 Profits: $36,300 Employees: 1,886 1999 Sales: $343,500 1999 Profits: $38,600 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $304,700 1998 Profits: $25,200 1997 Sales: $ 1997 Profits: $
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $ Bonus: $ Second Exec. Salary: $ Bonus: $ Highly successful line of video gaming machines/Continued international expansion.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International: Y
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ATTORNEYS.COM
www.attorneys.com
Industry Group Code: 511130 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 13 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Y Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Y Information Systems:
Profits: 8
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Directory Publishing Internet Marketing
Attorneys.com, formerly Publishing Company of North America, is engaged in the publishing of directories for bar and medical associations, which it markets to associations throughout the continental U.S. The majority of its revenues come from sales of advertising within the directories. Its directories include member names, addresses, telephone numbers and other pertinent information. The company provides the directories free of charge to individuals or to associations for a fee and allows the associations the opportunity to sell them and keep the profit. Subsidiary PCNA Communications Corp. conducts Attorneys.com’s print directory operations and its Internet-based online vendor directory business. The company formed an alliance with Photobooks, Inc. to produce its portal and vendor directory, allowing Attorneys.com to enter the online publishing arena with minimal overhead or risk. One of the first sites created was Lawmiles.com, which featured an online shopping mall called America’s Legal Superstore. This site has since been discontinued. Another of the early operations is LawLinks.com, a site with a variety of legal information useful to lawyers as well as members of the general public. Subsidiary TheLegalSource.com features the online vendor directory. The firm is currently exploring numerous marketing strategies for its Internet presence at www.attorneys.com.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: College Directory Publishing, Inc. Attorneys Online TheLegalSource.com LawLinks.com Attorneys.com PCNA Communications Corporation Publishing Company of North America
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Peter S. Balise, CEO J. William Wrigley, COO Peter S. Balise, Pres. James M. Koller, CFO Dorothy Germain, VP-Mktg. Sharon A. Enzweiler, VP-IS Dorothy Germain, VP-Bus. Dev. James M. Koller, Treas. Bill Limato, National Sales Mgr.
Phone: 386-228-1000 Fax: 386-228-0290 Toll-Free: 800-644-3458 Address: 186 PCNA Pkwy., Lake Helen, FL, 32744-0280
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $4,600 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $-1,600 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: ATTY 2000 Sales: $5,000 2000 Profits: $3,300 Employees: 100 1999 Sales: $5,500 1999 Profits: $- 200 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $6,400 1998 Profits: $- 900 1997 Sales: $9,600 1997 Profits: $- 300
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $152,279 Second Exec. Salary: $134,083 Unique business of printing bar association directories.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 2 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International:
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AUDIBLE INC
www.audible.com
Industry Group Code: 451220E Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 1 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems: Y
Profits: 1
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Retail-Online Audio Book Store Distributor of Audiobooks and Lectures Public Radio Programs Audio Newspaper Broadcasts
Audible, Inc. is a leading provider of Internet-delivered premium spoken audio content for playback on personal computers and mobile devices. The company offers a variety of software systems and audio programming software designed to download, store and play between 2 and 28 hours of content from its online store, Audible.com. Audible sells a wide array of audio content, including educational materials, humor, periodicals, fiction, nonfiction and time-shifted radio programming. The company also has partnerships with more than 100 leading audiobook, magazine and newspaper publishers, broadcasters, business information providers, educational and cultural institutions. Audible.com features daily selected audio content from The Wall Street Journal and daily digests of The New York Times and Los Angeles Times, all available on a subscription basis in time for the morning drive to work each day. Other publications such as The Economist, The Industry Standard, Forbes, Harvard Business Review and Scientific American are also offered. In addition, the site offers a powerful collection of audiobook best sellers and classics by authors such as Stephen King, James Patterson, William Shakespeare, Emily Dickinson and Jane Austen, as well as speeches, lectures and on-demand radio programs. The firm has over 51,000 customers in 100 different countries. In recent news, Audible announced the first phase of compatibility for streaming and download using Macintosh computers. In another important development, Audible has reconfigured its exclusive strategic and marketing alliance with Amazon.com, in which the company serves as the exclusive provider of digital spoken word products for download or streaming to Amazon's 30 million customers. Audible also recently announced a co-marketing agreement with Britannica.com, Inc., a developer of leading consumer and educational web sites, which will bring Audible.com's downloadable audio content to Britannica.com.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: AudibleListener AudibleManagement AudibleReady Initiative Handspring Visor AudibleReady Devices Random House Britannica.com. Amazon.com
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Thomas G. Baxter, CEO Thomas G. Baxter, Pres. Andrew Kaplan, Exec. VP-Finance Chet Van Wert, Exec. VP-Mktg. Guy Story, Jr., Chief Scientist Brian M. Fielding, VP-Bus. and Legal Affairs Robert O. Kramer, Exec. VP-Oper. Guy Story, Jr., Sr. VP-Bus. Dev. Daniel C. Scheffey, VP-Comm. Matthew Fine, VP-Enterprise Sales Beth Anderson, VP/Publisher
Phone: 973-890-4070 Fax: 973-890-2442 Toll-Free: Address: 65 Willowbrook Blvd., Wayne, NJ, 07470
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $9,100 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-26,700 (12 months) Stock Ticker: ADBL 2000 Sales: $4,500 2000 Profits: $-32,300 Employees: 84 1999 Sales: $1,742 1999 Profits: $-13,476 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $ 400 1998 Profits: $-8,100 1997 Sales: $ 100 1997 Profits: $-8,000
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $250,000 Second Exec. Salary: $216,987 Special digital audio technology and a wide range of content.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $112,500 Bonus: $99,295
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
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AVENUE ENTERTAINMENT GRP INC Industry Group Code: 512110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 27 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Y Production-TV/Video: Y Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 16
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Movie and TV Production
Avenue Entertainment Group, Inc. (Avenue) is an independent entertainment company that produces feature films, television films, series for television, made-fortelevision/cable movies and one-hour-profiles of Hollywood stars, both domestically and internationally. Avenue produces its programs and films through three different production groups. Avenue Pictures makes feature films for theatrical release and has released films such as Drugstore Cowboy and The Player. It recently concluded a three year non-exclusive multiple co-financing agreement with Intermedia, and current operations from that alliance include the films Mindhunters, Original Sin and Phobic. Wombat Productions produces one-hour profiles of Hollywood celebrities and currently has about 30 biographies that can be seen on networks such as Lifetime, PBS and A&E. Wombat also produces different programs for Bravo that profile entertainment figures outside the motion-picture industry, such as a recent biography of Harry Connick, Jr. Avenue Pictures Television develops television series and creates TV and cable movies, such as Amelia Earhart: The Final Flight, for such networks as HBO, TNT and TBS. The company is completing production on a mini-series for CBS entitled American Country, based on the book by Bud Schaetzle, as well as another CBS movie called The Chimes of Christmas, based on Charles Dickens’ other Christmas tale.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Avenue Pictures Television Wombat Productions Avenue Pictures Intermedia Films
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Cary Brokaw, CEO Cary Brokaw, Pres. Sheri L. Halfon, CFO Michael Feldman, Exec. VP Gene Feldman, Pres., Wombat Productions
Phone: 212-315-2502 Fax: 212-473-4376 Toll-Free: Address: 1111 Santa Monica Blvd., Ste. 2110, Los Angeles, CA, 90025
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $ 700 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $- 800 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: PIX 2000 Sales: $1,000 2000 Profits: $-1,000 Employees: 7 1999 Sales: $4,700 1999 Profits: $-1,400 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $ 800 1998 Profits: $-2,100 1997 Sales: $2,400 1997 Profits: $-1,600
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $ Second Exec. Salary: $ Focus on unique productions and quality networks.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
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AZTAR CORP
www.aztar.com
Industry Group Code: 713210A Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 6 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 2
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Casino Hotels
Aztar Corporation operates casino hotels in Atlantic City, New Jersey; Las Vegas and Laughlin, Nevada; and riverboat casinos in Caruthersville, Missouri and Evansville, Indiana. Each of the company’s land-based casinos is designed and themed for the unique demographics of its particular market. The riverboat casinos share a common theme and brand. The company’s Tropicana Atlantic City recently announced plans to expand current operations, having already completed one expansion and renovation project designed to attract more high-end players and capitalize on the city’s growth. This resort encompasses approximately 14 acres and has oceanfront property along the Boardwalk in Atlantic City. Tropicana Las Vegas has a tropical island theme and boasts a large indoor/outdoor swimming pool, as well as a five-acre water park and tropical garden. The resort is home for the Folies Bergere, the longest-running production show in Las Vegas. The Ramada Express Hotel and Casino in Laughlin, Nevada is located on the Colorado River and features a Victorian-era railroad theme, which includes a train that carries guests between parking areas and the casino hotel. Aztar recently announced its intention to acquire the half-interest it does not own in Tropicana Enterprises, the partnership that controls the land and buildings related to the Tropicana Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Tropicana Casino and Resort-Atlantic City Tropicana Resort and Casino-Las Vegas Ramada Express Hotel and Casino-Laughlin Casino Aztar-Evansville Casino Aztar-Caruthersville
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Paul E. Rubeli, CEO Paul E. Rubeli, Pres. Robert M. Haddock, CFO Meredith P. Sipek, Controller Nelson W. Armstrong, Jr., Sec. Nelson W. Armstrong, Jr., VP-Admin. Joe C. Cole, VP-Corp. Comm. Neil A. Ciarfalia, Treas.
Phone: 602-381-4100 Fax: 602-381-4108 Toll-Free: Address: 2390 E. Camelback Rd., Ste. 400, Phoenix, AZ, 850163452
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $849,500 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $58,000 (12 months) Stock Ticker: AZR 2000 Sales: $848,100 2000 Profits: $53,100 Employees: 10,400 1999 Sales: $800,300 1999 Profits: $6,400 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $806,100 1998 Profits: $10,200 1997 Sales: $782,400 1997 Profits: $4,400
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Y Profit Sharing: Top Exec. Salary: $707,342 Stock Purch. Plan: Second Exec. Salary: $487,996 ADVANTAGE: Owns the well-known Tropicana Hotel name.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Bonus: $629,048 Bonus: $431,636
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest: Y
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
Y
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BALLY TOTAL FITNESS HOLDING CORPORATION www.ballyfitness.com Industry Group Code: 713940 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 1 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Y Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 1
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Health Club Operator Nutritional Supplements Portable Fitness Equipment
Bally Total Fitness Holding Corporation is a nationwide fitness center operator. It is one of the largest commercial operators in terms of revenues, number of members, number of facilities and square footage of facilities. Bally operates over 380 fitness centers, with a total of approximately 4 million members under the names of Bally Fitness, Bally Sports Club and Total Fitness. Bally offers value to its members by providing access to state-of-theart fitness facilities with affordable membership programs. The fitness centers feature a selection of cardiovascular, conditioning and strength equipment and offer extensive aerobic and other group fitness training programs. Many centers have pools, racquet courts and other athletic facilities. Bally’s most concentrated number of facilities lie in the metropolitan areas of New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Baltimore, Washington, D.C., Dallas, Houston, Detroit, Miami and Philadelphia. Bally markets itself to the 18-34-year old, middle income segment and offers a variety of membership options and payment plans. Bally also markets and sells its own brand of nutritional supplements and a 70-item line of portable fitness equipment. Gart’s, one of the largest national sporting goods chains in the U.S., and Zeller’s, a large department store chain in Canada, both act as distributors for Bally’s portable fitness equipment line. In recent news, Bally and Unilever entered into an agreement to help promote Unilever’s Dove brand by selling its products in about 400 Bally Total Fitness in-club retail locations and distributing samples to Bally members.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Gart's Zeller's Bally Sports Club Pinnacle Fitness
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Lee S. Hillman, CEO Paul A. Toback, COO Lee S. Hillman, Pres. John W. Dwyer, Exec. VP/CFO John H. Wildman, Sr. VP-Sales and Mktg. Harold Morgan, Sr. VP-Human Resources Geoffrey M. Scheitlin, VP/Controller Jason M. Conviser, VP-Clinical Services Cary A. Gaan, Sr. VP/Sec. Cary A. Gaan, Sr. VP/General Counsel Paul A. Toback, Sr. VP-Corp. Dev. David D. Southern, VP-Investor Relations John W. Dwyer, Treas. Michael A. Karoff, VP-New Product Mktg. Julie Adams, VP-Membership Services
Phone: 773-380-3000 Fax: 773-693-2982 Toll-Free: Address: 8700 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Chicago, IL, 60631
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $852,000 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $80,700 (12 months) Stock Ticker: BFT 2000 Sales: $1,007,100 2000 Profits: $78,600 Employees: 18,975 1999 Sales: $861,100 1999 Profits: $42,100 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $744,300 1998 Profits: $13,300 1997 Sales: $661,000 1997 Profits: $-44,900
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $550,000 Second Exec. Salary: $325,000 One of the best-known names in the fitness industry.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $450,000 Bonus: $325,000
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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BARNES & NOBLE INC
www.barnesandnobleinc.com
Industry Group Code: 451211 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 1 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Y Book Stores: Y Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
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Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 1
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Book Stores, Retail Retail Music In-store Cafes Mall Book Stores CD-ROM Retailer Book Publishing Internet-Based Retail Video Game and Entertainment Software-Retail
Barnes and Noble, Inc., the world’s largest bookseller, operates book superstores and mall-based bookstores in 45 states and the District of Columbia. The company’s superstore business operates under the Barnes and Noble Booksellers, Bookstop and Bookstar trade names. Barnes and Noble stores are designed to be reminiscent of old world libraries, with wood fixtures, antique-style chairs and tables, ample public space, a cafe and public restrooms. An in-store music department provides over 50,000 titles in classical music, opera, jazz, blues and pop rock, marketed to the company's core customers in the 35-45year age group. The stores principally sell trade books, mass-market paperbacks, children’s books, off-price bargain books and magazines. Barnes and Noble’s mallbased business operates under the B. Dalton Bookseller, Doubleday Book Shops and Scribner’s Bookstore trade names. The company previously owned GameStop, the largest operators of video game and entertainment software stores in the U.S., with over 520 stores in 47 states and Puerto Rico. GameStop had a highly successful public stock offering in 2002 and how operates as an independent company. The company is also the world’s largest supplier of books through direct-mail catalogs and publishes books under its own Barnes and Noble Books imprint for exclusive sale through its retail bookstores and mail-order catalogs. The company is the exclusive bookseller in America Online’s Marketplace and maintains its own e-commerce web site, Barnesandnoble.com, in a joint venture with Bertelsmann. Barnes and Noble is the only book retailer operating through all four channels of distribution: retail stores, the Internet, a toll-free number and mail order. The company is currently planning on expanding its store base into key target markets throughout the U.S. The company offers qualified employees full benefits including dental and vision care.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: B. Dalton Bookseller Babbage's Etc. Bookstop Bookstar Doubleday Book Shops GameStop BarnesandNoble.com Vendamerica, Inc.
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Leonard Riggio, CEO J. Alan Kahn, COO Maureen O'Connell, CFO Joseph Giamelli, VP/CIO Michael N. Rosen, Corp. Sec. Mitchell S. Klipper, Exec. VP/Pres, Barnes & Noble Dev. Mary Ellen Keating, Sr. VP-Corp. Comm. & Pub. Affairs Michael P. Barry, Pres, Barnes and Noble Booksellers David S. Deason, VP, Barnes and Noble Dev.
Phone: 212-633-3300 Fax: 212-675-0413 Toll-Free: 800-843-2665 Address: 122 Fifth Ave., New York, NY, 10011
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $4,375,800 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-52,000 (12 months) Stock Ticker: BKS 2000 Sales: $3,486,000 2000 Profits: $124,500 Employees: 39,000 1999 Sales: $3,005,600 1999 Profits: $92,400 Fiscal Year Ends: 1/31 1998 Sales: $2,796,900 1998 Profits: $53,200 1997 Sales: $2,448,100 1997 Profits: $51,200
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $600,000 Bonus: $360,000 Second Exec. Salary: $500,000 Bonus: $300,000 Leading operator of book superstores in the U.S./Over 1,000 stores nationwide/Excellent online retailing site.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 2 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Profit Sharing:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
Y
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BARNESANDNOBLE.COM INC
www.bn.com
Industry Group Code: 451211E Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 2 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Y Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 1
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Books, Online Retail Online Publishing Distance Learning
Barnesandnoble.com is an online retailer of books, magazines, software, videos, music and other items. The company is the result of a joint venture between Barnes and Noble, Inc., the world’s largest bookseller, and Bertelsmann, based in Europe and one of the world’s largest media companies. Barenesandnoble.com is approximately the fourth-largest e-commerce site and is among the 25 largest sites overall on the Internet. Barnesandnoble.com is also the exclusive bookseller on America Online. Its database offers books such as the latest bestsellers, diverse titles from small presses and university publishers and millions of out-of-print, used and rare books. Barnesandnoble.com boasts 750,000 titles that are ready for delivery. The web site also contains many extra features such as book descriptions, reviews, excerpts and recommendations from other readers. Other products offered on the site include CDs, DVDs, gifts, calendars and magazine subscriptions. The site also features an online radio with over 140 stations in 18 musical categories, in addition to Barnes and Noble University, a free online training service that offers classes in a variety of subjects such as history, business and life improvement. Barnesandnoble.com is currently expanding its web site into new market territories. The company announced the launch of its first list of books from its electronic publishing division, Barnes and Noble Digital. The firm premiered its first ePublishing venture with the release of The Book of Counted Sorrows, an original eBook by Dean Koontz, which quickly became Barnesandnoble.com's bestselling eBook of the year. In other recent news, the company opened a new superstore outside of Las Vegas, Nevada.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Barnes and Noble, Inc. Bertelsmann Cendant Corp. America Online Barnes and Noble Digital Fatbrain.com MightyWords Barnes & Noble University
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Marie J. Toulantis, CEO Marie J. Toulantis, COO Marie J. Toulantis, Pres. Kevin Frain, CFO Carl Rosendorf, Sr. VP-Mktg. and Sales Michael N. Rosen, Corp. Sec. Gary King, Exec. VP-Oper. Carl Rosendorf, Exec. VP-e-Commerce William F. Duffy, VP-Oper., Fulfillment & Cust. Svc.
Phone: 212-414-6000 Fax: 212-414-6140 Toll-Free: 877-275-2626 Address: 76 9th Ave., 11th Fl., New York, NY, 10011
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $289,500 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $-59,900 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: BNBN 2000 Sales: $320,115 2000 Profits: $-65,403 Employees: 1,752 1999 Sales: $193,730 1999 Profits: $-48,151 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $61,834 1998 Profits: $-83,148 1997 Sales: $11,900 1997 Profits: $-13,600
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Y Profit Sharing: Top Exec. Salary: $480,769 Bonus: $ Stock Purch. Plan: Second Exec. Salary: $350,000 Bonus: $100,000 ADVANTAGE: Alliance with AOL as sole book seller on that site/Major boost from relationship with the retail stores of Barnes & Noble.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
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BEASLEY BROADCASTING GROUP www.beasleybroadcasting.com Industry Group Code: 513111 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 12 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Y Information Systems:
Profits: 14
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Radio Station Owner/Operator Online Advertising
Beasley Broadcasting Group is the 16th largest radio broadcasting company in the United States based on revenues. Beasley owns and operates 44 stations, 28 FM and 16 AM, located in eleven large and mid-sized markets in the eastern United States. Nineteen of Beasley’s stations are located in seven of the top fifty U.S. radio markets: Atlanta, Philadelphia, Boston, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, Las Vegas, New Orleans and West Palm Beach. Subsidiary Beasley Interactive focuses on creating an Internet presence for the company that will complement its radio business. Beasley utilizes its Internet subsidiary to generate sales from e-commerce, advertising and web page development. It also invests in other web-based companies to accomplish these goals, such as FindWhat.com and eTour, Inc. In order to reduce debt, Beasley recently announced the sale of two New Orleans stations, WRNO-FM and KMEZ-FM. The company has also begun upgrading the signal strength of many of its FM stations, increasing the stations’ ability to participate in their respective markets.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Beasley Interactive FindWhat.com eTour, Inc.
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. George G. Beasley, CEO Bruce G. Beasley, COO Bruce G. Beasley, Pres. Caroline Beasley, CFO Patricia Trautman Russell, Human Resources Dir. Robert L. Demuth, VP-Tech. Oper. Caroline Beasley, Corp. Sec. Brian E. Beasley, VP-Oper. Denyse S. Mesnik, Dir.-Corp. Comm. Caroline Beasley, Treas. Allen B. Shaw, Co-COO Marie Tedesco, VP-Finance
Phone: 941-263-5000 Fax: 941-263-8191 Toll-Free: Address: 3033 Riviera Dr., Ste. 200, Naples, FL, 34103
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $115,200 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-21,800 (12 months) Stock Ticker: BBGI 2000 Sales: $106,200 2000 Profits: $-29,600 Employees: 622 1999 Sales: $93,600 1999 Profits: $-3,800 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $81,400 1998 Profits: $-5,300 1997 Sales: $73,700 1997 Profits: $69,300
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $490,081 Second Exec. Salary: $320,965
Bonus: $50,000 Bonus: $
Continued growth through acquisitions.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 4 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
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BELO CORP
www.belo.com
Industry Group Code: 511110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 11 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Y Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing: Y
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Y Production-TV/Video: Y Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 7
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Newspaper Publishing Broadcast Television Cable Television Movie/TV Production
Belo Corporation, formerly A. H. Belo Corp., is one of the largest media companies in the U.S., with a diversified group of television broadcasting, newspaper publishing and cable news operations. The company’s group of 17 television stations currently reaches 13.7% of U.S. television households. The firm also manages three television stations through local marketing agreements and owns six local or regional cable news channels. Six of Belo’s television stations are located in the top 17 television markets. The company has nine stations in the top 30 markets and 14 in the top 50 markets. Of its television stations, four are ABC affiliates, five are with CBS, four are with NBC, one is with WB, one is a FOX affiliate and two are independent stations. The firm’s publishing division is headed by The Dallas Morning News, which has the country’s ninth-largest daily circulation. Belo also publishes The Providence Journal, the leading newspaper in terms of both advertising and circulation in Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts, and The Press-Enterprise, a daily newspaper serving Riverside, California. The company also publishes the Denton Record-Chronicle in Denton, Texas. Belo owns Belo Interactive, Inc., an Internet subsidiary with 35 web sites, several interactive alliances and a broad range of Internet-based products and services. Subsidiaries Northwest Cable News and Texas Cable News provide regional news coverage in a comprehensive 24-hour a day format.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: The Dallas Morning News Providence Journal-Bulletin The Press-Enterprise Denton Record-Chronicle Belo Interactive Northwest Cable News Texas Cable News A. H. Belo Corp.
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Robert W. Decherd, CEO Robert W. Decherd, Pres. Dunia A. Shive, CFO Michael J. McCarthy, General Counsel Daniel J. Blizzard, VP-Oper. Colleen B. Brown, VP-Bus. Dev. Scott L. Baradell, VP-Corp. Comm. Carey P. Hendrickson, VP-Investor Rel. Brenda C. Maddox, Treas. Burl Osborne, Pres., Publishing Division Ward L. Huey, Jr., Pres., Broadcast Division
Phone: 214-977-6600 Fax: 214-977-7655 Toll-Free: Address: 400 S. Record St., Dallas, TX, 75202
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $1,364,600 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-2,700 (12 months) Stock Ticker: BLC 2000 Sales: $1,588,800 2000 Profits: $150,800 Employees: 7,245 1999 Sales: $1,434,000 1999 Profits: $178,300 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $1,391,700 1998 Profits: $64,900 1997 Sales: $1,234,200 1997 Profits: $83,000
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $863,200 Second Exec. Salary: $663,200 Dominant combination of newspapers and TV stations in many major markets.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 3 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $635,900 Bonus: $413,400
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
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BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC
www.berkshirehathaway.com
Industry Group Code: 524113 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 1 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Y Magazines: Books: Y Book Stores: Distribution/Printing: Y
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
155 Profits: 1
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Insurance Company-Underwriting Reinsurance Investments Candy Jewelry Flight Services Shoes Furniture
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. is a holding company that owns subsidiaries engaged in a number of diverse business activities, the most most important of which are insurance and reinsurance. The property and casualty insurance business is conducted on both a direct and reinsurance basis through the Berkshire Hathaway Insurance Group. General Re Corporation provides worldwide customers with life, accident and health reinsurers, as well as internationally-based property and casualty reinsurers. The company's subsidiary GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Co.) mainly provides auto insurance to low-risk demographic groups such as government and military employees and is the sixth largest auto insurer in the U.S. Berkshire Hathaway provides high technology training to operators of aircraft and ships through FlightSafety International, Inc. The company is also in the retail business with home furnishing stores (Nebraska Furniture Mart, R.C. Willey Home Furnishings, Star Furniture Company and Jordan’s Furniture, Inc.) and a jewelry store called Borsheim’s Jewelry Company. In addition, Berkshire Hathaway manufactures and distributes a wide variety of products for residential, industrial and institutional use. The company produces boxed chocolates and other confectionery products through See’s Candies, owns several shoe businesses including Dexter Shoe Company and Justin Brands and owns International Dairy Queen, which services a system of over 6,000 snack and drink food stores under the names Dairy Queen, Orange Julius and Karmelkorn. American Express Company, The Coca-Cola Company, The Gillette Company and The Washington Post Company are some of the companies in which Berkshire Hathaway has equity ownership. In recent news, Berkshire Hathaway acquired XTRA Corporation, which leases over-the-road trailers, marine containers and intermodal equipment, including intermodal trailers, chassis and domestic containers.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Berkshire Hathaway Insurance Group GEICO Direct Auto Insurance General Re Corporation See's Candies FlightSafety Internaional, Inc. Dexter Shoe Company Borsheim's Fine Jewelry XTRA Corporation
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Warren E. Buffet, CEO Marc D. Hamburg, VP/CFO Daniel J. Jaksich, Controller Forrest N. Krutter, Corp. Sec. Marc D. Hamburg, VP/Treas. Rebecca K. Amick, Dir.-Internal Auditing Mark D. Millard, Dir.-Financial Assets
Phone: 402-346-1400 Fax: 402-346-3375 Toll-Free: Address: 1440 Kiewit Plaza, Omaha, NE, 68131
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 6 months. 2001 Sales: $18,798,000 ( 6 months) 2001 Profits: $1,379,000 ( 6 months) Stock Ticker: BRKA 2000 Sales: $33,976,000 2000 Profits: $3,328,000 Employees: 45,000 1999 Sales: $24,028,000 1999 Profits: $1,557,000 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $13,832,000 1998 Profits: $2,830,000 1997 Sales: $10,430,000 1997 Profits: $1,902,000
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan:
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Y Profit Sharing: Top Exec. Salary: $365,500 Bonus: $ Stock Purch. Plan: Second Exec. Salary: $100,000 Bonus: $ One of the world's most successful investment companies/Leadership of highly respected CEO, Warren ADVANTAGE: Buffet.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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BEST BUY CO INC
www.bestbuy.com
Industry Group Code: 443110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 1 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution: Y
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems: Y
Profits: 2
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Electronics Stores, Retail Retail Music Sales Computers Office Supplies Retail Video Sales Appliances Cameras Appliance/Electronics Installation and Service
Best Buy Co., Inc. is the nation's largest volume specialty retailer of name brand consumer electronics, home office equipment, entertainment software and appliances. The company also sells cameras, other photographic equipment and ready-to-assemble furniture designed for use with computer and audio/video equipment. In addition to selling products, Best Buy offers product service and repair, which differentiates it from other discount stores and Internet retailers. Computer upgrades, car audio installation and car security system installation are also offered. The company also provides PC sales kiosks that allow consumers to select and personalize computers and have them delivered within a week. Best Buy operates retail stores and commercial web sites under the following names: Magnolia Hi-Fi, Media Play, On Cue, Sam Goody and Suncoast. The company reaches consumers through more than 1,700 retail stores in the U.S., Puerto Rico and in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Best Buy expects to have more than 550 stores nationwide by the year 2004. The firm's expansion strategy generally has been to enter major metropolitan areas with the simultaneous opening of several stores and then to expand into smaller markets. Growth drivers are expected to be an increased market presence in the U.S., including new store openings in the coming year, as well as the benefits of remerchandising many of the Company's Sam Goody stores. With steady growth, Best Buy has boosted sales by 50% from 19982000, and increased profits 350% during the same period. Over 70% of the firm's customers are Internet users, giving Best Buy great potential to create online sales. Best Buy sponsors a Children’s Foundation that awards grants and supports programs that develop life skills in children. The company has partnered with SkillsUSAVICA, a non-profit educational association, to sponsor a program called the Best Buy SkillsUSA Technical Workforce Development Program to help technical students find work after graduation.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Magnolia Hi-Fi Media Play On Cue Best Buy Stores, L.P. Sam Goody Suncoast Micron Electronics MusicLand
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Bradbury H. Anderson, CEO Allen U. Lenzmeier, COO Allen U. Lenzmeier, Pres. Darren Jackson, CFO/Sr. VP-Finance Clark Becker, Chief Tech. Officer Marc D. Gordon, CIO/Exec. VP Michael London, Exec. VP/Gen. Merch. Mgr. Elliot S. Kaplan, Corp. Sec. Joseph M. Joyce, Sr. VP/General Counsel Ray Aboyan, VP-Retail Oper. Wade R. Fenn, Pres.-Strategic Bus. Dev. Paula Prahl, VP-Industry and Pub. Affairs Darren Jackson, Treas. Michael P. Keskey, Pres., Best Buy Stores John C. Walden, Pres., BestBuy.com, Inc.
Phone: 952-947-2000 Fax: 952-947-2422 Toll-Free: 888-237-8289 Address: 7075 Flying Cloud Dr., Eden Prairie, MN, 55344
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $15,326,600 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $395,800 (12 months) Stock Ticker: BBY 2000 Sales: $12,494,023 2000 Profits: $347,070 Employees: 75,000 1999 Sales: $10,064,600 1999 Profits: $216,300 Fiscal Year Ends: 2/28 1998 Sales: $8,337,762 1998 Profits: $81,938 1997 Sales: $7,770,700 1997 Profits: $1,700
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $1,050,000 Bonus: $1,117,789 Second Exec. Salary: $766,500 Bonus: $489,591 Offers a self-service, non-commissioned, discount-style sales environment in a superstore setting/ Wellknown for everyday low prices on music CDs.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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BIG CITY RADIO INC
www.bigcityradio.com
Industry Group Code: 513111 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 16 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 15
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Radio Station Owner/Operator Internet Operations
Big City Radio, Inc. (Big City) specializes in acquiring radio stations in or adjacent to major metropolitan markets and developing them into larger-market metropolitan stations. As part of that plan, the company utilizes various engineering techniques and low-cost, ratings-driven operating strategies. Big City will acquire two or more stations broadcasting on the same frequency and simulcasts their signals to achieve broad coverage of a targeted metropolitan market. The company will also acquire either smaller suburban radio stations or highpower stations adjacent to major markets and move the broadcast antennas closer to that market. These strategies enable Big City to provide near seamless coverage of the larger markets at a significantly lower acquisition cost than is required to acquire a major market station. The company currently owns and operates one simulcast station combination in New York, Los Angeles and Phoenix, and two simulcast station combinations in Chicago. It also owns and operates one stand-alone radio station in Phoenix. Big City recently acquired United Publishers of Florida, Inc., a transaction that included the Hispanic music trade magazine Disco, a graphic design business and the website LatinMusicTrends.com. It also formed the subsidiary Independent Radio Reps, LLC, an in-house agency formed to compete for advertising business in the Hispanic markets.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: United Publishers of Florida, Inc. Disco LatinMusicTrends.com Independent Radio Reps, LLC
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Charles Fernandez, CEO Charles Fernandez, Pres. Paul R. Thomson, CFO Byron Kwan, Controller Alan D. Kirschner, VP-Engineering David A. Persing, Sec. David A. Persing, General Counsel Bryan Subotnick, Exec. VP-Corp. Dev. Paul R. Thomson, Treas. Silvia Kessel, Exec. VP
Phone: 914-592-1071 Fax: 914-592-7451 Toll-Free: Address: 11 Skyline Dr., Hawthorne, NY, 10532
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $16,000 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $-23,500 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: YFM 2000 Sales: $23,800 2000 Profits: $-31,200 Employees: 270 1999 Sales: $20,600 1999 Profits: $-25,800 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $14,200 1998 Profits: $-17,500 1997 Sales: $10,500 1997 Profits: $-16,900
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $450,000 Second Exec. Salary: $237,500 Focus on acquiring properties near, but not in, major metro areas.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $30,000 Bonus: $25,000
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest: Y
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
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BLACK HAWK GAMING & DEVELOPMENT CO INC www.bhwk.com Industry Group Code: 713210 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 13 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 11
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Casinos
Black Hawk Gaming and Development Company, Inc. currently operates the Gilpin Hotel Casino in Black Hawk, Colorado, owns a 75% stake in The Lodge Casino at Black Hawk and the Gold Dust West Casino in Reno, Nevada. The company is the largest gaming operator in Black Hawk, Colorado with approximately 1,300 slot machines and 30 table games. Since the purchase of Gold Dust West, Black Hawk has become the largest employer in Gilpin County. To make its second casino facility, The Lodge, into a reality, Black Hawk Gaming partnered with Jacobs Entertainment, Inc., which maintains 25% ownership of the property. The goal when creating the new casino, was to offer something dramatically different from other facilities in the area. Though the company currently faces increased competition from larger gaming companies from other parts of the country, it still is able to maintain a loyal clientele in its areas of operation. As of late, Black Hawk has had a series of offers to sell its company. It received an offer whereby the CEO, Jeffrey Jacobs, offered to buy the remaining shares of the company. Additionally, the company is seriously looking into an offer by Gameco, Inc., a firm also controlled by Jacobs, which has agreed to a more substantial offer.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Gilpin Hotel Casino The Lodge Casino Jacobs Entertainment, Inc. Gold Dust West Casino Cloverleaf Kennel Club
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Jeffrey P. Jacobs, CEO Stephen R. Roark, Pres. Stephen R. Roark, CFO Richard S. Superstien, VP-Mktg. Stanley Politano, Treas./VP Frank B. Day, VP
Phone: 303-582-1117 Fax: 303-582-0239 Toll-Free: Address: 240 Main St., Black Hawk, CO, 80422
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $73,600 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $3,000 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: BHWK 2000 Sales: $92,900 2000 Profits: $5,500 Employees: 975 1999 Sales: $86,700 1999 Profits: $5,400 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $54,000 1998 Profits: $3,200 1997 Sales: $1,100 1997 Profits: $1,700
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $305,000 Second Exec. Salary: $240,000
Bonus: $ Bonus: $60,000
Steady expansion.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International:
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BLOCKBUSTER INC
www.blockbuster.com
Industry Group Code: 532230 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 1 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Y Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 4
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Video Rental Stores
Blockbuster, Inc., a subsidiary of Viacom, is the world’s leading retailer of home video rental tapes. Blockbuster also rents DVDs, DVD players, VCRs, video game consoles and video games. The company operates approximately 4,600 company-owned and franchise stores in the U.S. and roughly 2,300 stores located in 25 other countries. Blockbuster’s name brand achieves almost 100% recognition among active movie renters, according to The Gallup Organization. The company has entered into domestic revenue-sharing agreements with all of the major Hollywood studios. This allows the company to increase the number of newly released videos in stores and increases revenues from rental transactions. Blockbuster has also entered into marketing agreements with AOL Time Warner and DirecTV. Growth plans include re-allocating store space toward DVD and away from VHS. Revenues are higher in the DVD rental market, and this should fuel growth for Blockbuster. In addition, the firm recently announced plans to expand its electronics offerings in its retail stores. An experiment with RadioShack allowed the company, at relatively low cost, to determine the desirability of gaining revenue through electronics sales in its retail stores. Blockbuster offers its employees tuition reimbursement, free video rentals and a discount on items sold in stores.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Viacom Freebie, Inc. Smart Offers Food.com Retail Services, Inc. RadioShack
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. John F. Antioco, CEO Nigel Travis, COO Nigel Travis, Pres. Larry J. Zine, Exec. VP/CFO James Notarnicola, Exec. VP/Chief Mktg. Officer Dean M. Wilson, Exec. VP-Merch. Edward B. Stead, Corp. Sec. Edward B. Stead, Exec. VP/General Counsel Michael K. Roemer, Exec. VP/Domestic Video Oper. Mark T. Gilman, Exec. VP/New Bus. Dev. Michael K. Roemer, Exec. VP/COO-North America Oper. Mark T. Gilman, Exec. VP/Pres., New Media Division
Phone: 214-854-3000 Fax: 214-854-4848 Toll-Free: 800-224-2677 Address: 1201 Elm St., Dallas, TX, 75270
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $5,156,700 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-240,300 (12 months) Stock Ticker: BBI 2000 Sales: $4,960,100 2000 Profits: $-75,900 Employees: 95,800 1999 Sales: $4,463,500 1999 Profits: $-69,200 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $3,893,400 1998 Profits: $-336,600 1997 Sales: $3,313,600 1997 Profits: $-318,200
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $1,355,000 Bonus: $2,250,000 Second Exec. Salary: $405,001 Bonus: $237,400 The worldwide leader in video rental stores/Significant revenues from merchandise sales, as well as rentals.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
Y
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BOCA RESORTS INC
www.bocaresortsinc.com
Industry Group Code: 711211 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 1 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 1
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Hotel Resorts Golf Courses
Boca Resorts, formerly Florida Panthers Holdings, Inc. owns and operates five luxury resorts in Florida with hotels, conference facilities, golf courses, spas, marinas and private clubs. The resort holdings consist of the Boca Raton Resort and Club, the Registry Resort at Pelican Bay, the Edgewater Beach Hotel, the Hyatt Regency Pier 66 Hotel and Marina and the Radisson Bahia Mar Resort and Yachting Center. The company also maintains two championship golf courses located in Florida: the Grande Oaks Golf Club and the Naples Grande Golf Club. Boca Resorts also operates the Premier Club, a membership group that allows access to aspects of the resorts that are restricted to other guests. The company recently exited the entertainment and sports business, which included the operations of the Florida Panthers Hockey Club, a National Hockey League franchise. Another recent sale was the Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa, a transaction that centralized Boca’s property holdings in the Florida area.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Boca Raton Resort and Club Registry Resort at Pelican Bay Edgewater Beach Hotel Hyatt Regency Pier 66 Hotel and Marina Premier Club Grande Oaks Golf Club Naples Grande Golf Club
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Richard C. Rochon, Pres. William M. Pierce, CFO Steven M. Dauria, Corp. Controller Richard L. Handley, Corp. Sec. Richard L. Handley, General Counsel Michael F. Glennie, Sr. VP-Resort Oper. William M. Pierce, Treas.
Phone: 561-447-5302 Fax: 954-835-7600 Toll-Free: Address: 501 E. Camino Real, Boca Raton, FL, 33432
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $329,200 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $3,700 (12 months) Stock Ticker: RST 2000 Sales: $421,500 2000 Profits: $13,500 Employees: 3,741 1999 Sales: $386,700 1999 Profits: $5,400 Fiscal Year Ends: 6/30 1998 Sales: $293,200 1998 Profits: $1,300 1997 Sales: $54,262 1997 Profits: $-10,260
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $475,000 Second Exec. Salary: $250,000 Focus on hockey and skating/ Excellent hotel and marina properties.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $100,000 Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International:
Y Y
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BOOKS A MILLION INC
www.booksamillioninc.com
Industry Group Code: 451211 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 3 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Y Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
161 Profits: 3
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Book Stores, Retail Greeting Cards Coffee Bars Books, Wholesale Internet Development and Services
Books-A-Million, Inc. is one of the dominant book retailers in the southeastern United States. Books-A-Million currently operates about 204 stores in 18 states and the District of Columbia. The company has developed three distinct store formats to address the various market areas it serves. The firm has superstores that average approximately 20,000 square feet and operate under the name Books-A-Million. Another store format features a combination of a bookstore and a greeting card store. The company targets these stores under the Bookland name to smaller markets that do not readily sustain stand-alone book and greeting card stores. Books-A-Million also operates traditional Bookland bookstores that are primarily mall-based stores located in small markets. All store formats offer an extensive selection of best sellers and other hardcover and paperback books, magazines, newspapers, cards and gifts. Many of the stores feature a coffee shop with various original blends and a selection of merchandise under the Joe Muggs brand name. In addition to retail store formats, Books-A-Million offers its products over the Internet on its booksamillion.com web site. The company also has a book wholesale and distribution subsidiary, American Wholesale Book Company, which markets primarily to other bookstores, wholesale clubs, supermarkets, department stores and mass merchandisers. In addition, Books-A-Million owns an Internet development and services company called NetCentral based in Nashville, Tennessee. The company recently announced the installation of new point-of-sale systems in its stores, which provided the company with faster credit card authorization, the ability to handle debit cards, automatic check handling and enhanced capabilities to handle gift cards at the point of sale.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: NetCentral Read & Save Rebate Bookland Books & Co. Book$mart American Wholesale Book Company, Inc. Joe Muggs Kids-A-Million
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Clyde B. Anderson, CEO Sandra B. Cochran, Pres. Richard S. Wallington, CFO Tom Sherk, Dir.-Human Resources Sandra B. Cochran, Corp. Sec. Samie Manzella, Exec. VP-Store Oper. Terrance G. Finley, Pres., Booksamillion.com
Phone: 205-942-3737 Fax: 205-942-6601 Toll-Free: Address: 402 Industrial Ln., Birmingham, AL, 35211
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $418,600 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $3,100 (12 months) Stock Ticker: BAMM 2000 Sales: $404,057 2000 Profits: $5,942 Employees: 5,000 1999 Sales: $347,877 1999 Profits: $4,514 Fiscal Year Ends: 1/31 1998 Sales: $324,762 1998 Profits: $6,969 1997 Sales: $278,613 1997 Profits: $5,792
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Profit Sharing: Top Exec. Salary: $400,000 Stock Purch. Plan: Y Second Exec. Salary: $300,000 ADVANTAGE: A leading book retailer in the southeast/Discount prices.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Bonus: $65,000 Bonus: $37,500
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
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BORDERS GROUP INC
www.bordersgroupinc.com
Industry Group Code: 451211 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 2 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Y Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 2
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Book Stores, Retail Music Retailing Specialty Coffee Greeting Cards-Retail
Borders Group, Inc. is the second largest operator of book superstores and the largest operator of mall-based bookstores in the world, based on sales and number of stores. The company operates more than 360 superstores under the Borders name, including overseas stores in Singapore, Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Borders superstores carry an average of 150,000 books, including many hard-to-find titles. The company also owns and operates 825 mall-based bookstores primarily under the Waldenbooks name and 36 stores in the United Kingdom under the Books, etc. name. Borders is also one of the nation’s largest specialty coffee retailers with café operations in nearly all of its superstores. Borders stores offer music and videos and feature an extensive selection of CDs, with an emphasis on hard-to-find recordings and categories such as jazz, classical and foreign music. Each book and music superstore carries over 50,000 music titles, 5,500 videotape titles and 1,400 DVD titles. The stores also feature promotions such as literary events and computer kiosks to assist with product location and special order placement. Recently, the company’s Borders.com online shopping site partnered with Amazon.com. Customers order products through Amazon.com instead of the Borders.com website. Amazon provides links to information about Borders stores and Borders gift cards.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Borders, Inc. Walden Book Company, Inc. Planet Music, Inc. Books, etc. Borders Online, Inc. Borders.com Border Explorers Program Amazon.com
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Gregory P. Josefowicz, CEO Gregory P. Josefowicz, Pres. Edward W. Wilheim, Sr. VP-Finance/CFO Michael Spinozzi, Exec. VP/Chief Mktg. Officer Thomas D. Carney, VP/Corp. Sec. Thomas D. Carney, VP/General Counsel Karen Tyree, VP-Internet Services Kenneth E. Scheve, Treas. Vincent E. Altruda, Pres.-Int'l Ronald S. Staffieri, Pres., Waldenbooks Stores
Phone: 734-477-1100 Fax: 734-477-4538 Toll-Free: Address: 100 Phoenix Dr., Ann Arbor, MI, 48108
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $3,271,200 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $43,600 (12 months) Stock Ticker: BGP 2000 Sales: $2,968,400 2000 Profits: $90,300 Employees: 30,000 1999 Sales: $2,595,000 1999 Profits: $92,100 Fiscal Year Ends: 1/31 1998 Sales: $2,266,000 1998 Profits: $80,200 1997 Sales: $1,958,800 1997 Profits: $57,900
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Profit Sharing: Top Exec. Salary: $650,000 Stock Purch. Plan: Y Second Exec. Salary: $432,000 ADVANTAGE: Largest operator of mall-based bookstores.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 2 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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BOSTON CELTICS LP
www.nba.com/celtics
Industry Group Code: 711211 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 4 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 3
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Basketball Team Owner/Operator Sports Broadcasting
The Boston Celtics Limited Partnership owns a 48% stake in Celtic Basketball, which is the primary owner of the Boston Celtics basketball team. The company derives its revenues principally from the sale of tickets to Celtic home games, the licensing of television, cable network and radio rights and promotional and novelty revenues. With the team’s FleetCenter seating capacity of more than 19,000 fans, the Boston Celtics sell more than 11,000 season tickets annually, with the rest reserved for purchase on a per-game basis. The company receives all ticket sales revenues, subject to a 6% NBA gate assessment. The Boston Celtics have licensed air rights to broadcast home games under an agreement with Boston University Communications, while cable rights have been licensed under an agreement with Sportschannel New England and radio rights under an agreement with Vulcan Print Media, Inc. The firm receives royalties from NBA Properties for the use of the Boston Celtics insignia on official NBA items, including sneakers, basketballs, warm-up jackets and sweatshirts. The Celtics recently hired legendary coach Arnold Auerbach as President of the organization. Mr. Auerbach’s history with the team included nine NBA titles, a record eight of which were consecutive.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: NBA
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Paul E. Gaston, CEO Richard G. Pond, COO Arnold Auerbach, Pres. Richard G. Pond, CFO Richard G. Pond, Corp. Sec. Richard G. Pond, Treas. Jim O'Brien, Head Coach Chris Wallace, General Manager
Phone: 617-523-6050 Fax: 617-523-5949 Toll-Free: Address: 151 Merrimac St., Boston, MA, 02114
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $ 100 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-4,100 (12 months) Stock Ticker: BOS 2000 Sales: $ 100 2000 Profits: $-3,300 Employees: 47 1999 Sales: $ 200 1999 Profits: $-9,800 Fiscal Year Ends: 6/30 1998 Sales: $ 1998 Profits: $ 1997 Sales: $ 1997 Profits: $
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $ Second Exec. Salary: $ Owns a leading team in a top metropolitan market.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
Y Y
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BOUNCEBACKTECHNOLOGIES www.bouncebacktechnologies.com Industry Group Code: 541810A Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 6 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Y Information Systems:
Profits: 2
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Marketing-Internet Focused Casino Gaming
BounceBackTechnologies.com specializes in providing marketing, sales and business solutions to the Internet and e-commerce industries through the development of custom-made CDs. Through its BounceBackMedia.com subsidiary, the firm is emerging as a leader in the mini-CD market with its BounceBackCard CDs, which companies mail to potential clients to advertise their products and services through CD-ROM. The firm’s major advertising customers include AT&T, Mississippi Power and Light, Monster.com and USWeb. BounceBackTechnologies.com, formerly Casino Resource Corporation, has been continuing its transition in its operations from casino entertainment to Internet and ecommerce as it is working to sell its Casino Caraibe in Tunisia. The Casino, run by subsidiary CRC of Tunisia, S.A., also has a 500 seat theater, a gourmet restaurant, gift shop and additional food and bar service. The company recently sold its Country Tonite theaters in Tennessee and Missouri as part of the shift towards ecommerce. Subsidiary BounceBackMedia develops multi-media and cd-cards, and was created through the acquisitions of RawData, Inc. and Go2Technologies.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: RawData, Inc. Casino Resource Corporation BounceBackMedia.com Go2Technologies, Inc. BounceBackCard
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. John J. Pilger, CEO John J. Pilger, Pres. John J. Pilger, CFO Dennis Evans, VP-Mktg. Noreen Pollman, Corp. Sec.
Phone: 228-872-5558 Fax: 228-872-4456 Toll-Free: Address: 707 Bienville Blvd., Ocean Springs, MS, 39564
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $3,360 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $3,474 (12 months) Stock Ticker: BBTC 2000 Sales: $3,800 2000 Profits: $- 400 Employees: 110 1999 Sales: $8,228 1999 Profits: $-5,500 Fiscal Year Ends: 9/30 1998 Sales: $11,500 1998 Profits: $-5,000 1997 Sales: $ 1997 Profits: $
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $ Second Exec. Salary: $
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
Focus on unique CD-ROM technology.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International: Y
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BOWL AMERICA INC Industry Group Code: 713950 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 2 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 1
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Bowling Centers
Bowl America, Inc. operates a number of bowling centers in the greater metropolitan areas of Baltimore and Washington, D.C., as well as several in Florida and Virginia, coming to a total of over 800 lanes. The bowling centers feature food and beverage services, game rooms, rental lockers and playroom facilities. To attract younger crowds of bowlers, Bowl America offers promotions such as Extreme Bowling, which features stereo sound and a laser light show, and Rolling Rewards, offering students free games in exchange for A’s on final report cards. These promotions have brought about an increase in teenage patrons. Bowl America is also attempting to increase revenues by buying, instead of leasing, the majority of amusement games in the bowling centers. The company has been able to triple gross game play at the converted locations while negating the need to pay commissions to game rental companies. As a result of this streamlining, the company hopes to increase profitability in the future.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES:
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Leslie Goldberg, CEO Leslie Goldberg, Pres. Dale R. Black, CFO Virginia McDowell, VP-Sales & Mktg. R. Ronald Burgess, VP-Human Resources Cheryl A. Dragoo, Controller Donald Malloy, Corp. Sec. Donald Malloy, General Counsel James A. Gulbrandsen, VP-Oper. Roger L. Archibald, VP-Planning & Dev. G. Dan Marshall, VP-Investor Relations Ruth Macklin, Treas. Cheryl A. Dragoo, Asst. Treas. A. Jospeh Levy, Sr. VP
Phone: 703-941-6300 Fax: 703-256-2430 Toll-Free: Address: 6446 Edsall Rd., Alexandria, VA, 22312
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $29,400 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $3,900 (12 months) Stock Ticker: BWL.A 2000 Sales: $28,900 2000 Profits: $4,200 Employees: 750 1999 Sales: $27,500 1999 Profits: $3,300 Fiscal Year Ends: 6/30 1998 Sales: $27,100 1998 Profits: $3,100 1997 Sales: $27,000 1997 Profits: $2,500
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Y Profit Sharing: Y Top Exec. Salary: $166,000 Stock Purch. Plan: Second Exec. Salary: $ ADVANTAGE: Established owner of 25 bowling centers with no company debt
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 3 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
Y
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BOYD GAMING CORP
www.boydgaming.com
Industry Group Code: 713210 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 1 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 4
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Casinos
Boyd Gaming Corp. is a multi-jurisdictional gaming company and one of the country’s leading casino operators. The company currently owns and operates 12 casino entertainment facilities located in Nevada, Mississippi, Missouri, Louisiana and Illinois. Of these facilities, seven are operated in three distinct markets in Las Vegas. Boyd Gaming’s casinos, among them the Stardust Resort and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip, usually feature multiple restaurants, lounges and showrooms in addition to traditional slot machines and table games. Boyd Gaming is committed to providing high quality entertainment to its primarily middle-income customers at an affordable price, focusing on slot play. The firm is currently, in conjunction with MGM Mirage, building a billion-dollar, 2000-room resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey. In other recent news, Boyd Gaming has recently received approval from the Louisiana Gaming Control Board to operate approximately 1500 slot machines at its Delta Downs Racetrack and Casino.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: California Hotel and Casino Boyd Tunica, Inc. Boyd Kenner, Inc. Boyd Mississippi, Inc. Boyd Kansas City, Inc. Par-A-Dice Gaming Corp. East Peoria Hotel, Inc. Sam's Town
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. William S. Boyd, CEO Robert L. Bougher, Sr. Exec. VP/COO Donald D. Snyder, Pres. Ellis Landau, Exec. VP/CFO Catherine A. Shanklin, VP-Human Resources Dennis J. Frey, VP-Info. Systems Keith Smith, Exec. VP-Oper. Robert D. Stillwell, VP-Corp. Comm. Ellis Landau, Treas. Marianne Boyd Johnson, VP
Phone: 702-792-7200 Fax: 702-792-7313 Toll-Free: Address: 2950 Industrial Rd., Las Vegas, NV, 89109-1100
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $835,100 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $18,600 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: BYD 2000 Sales: $1,153,900 2000 Profits: $62,800 Employees: 14,000 1999 Sales: $987,000 1999 Profits: $38,300 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $975,100 1998 Profits: $28,600 1997 Sales: $455,800 1997 Profits: $4,900
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing: Y
Top Exec. Salary: $1,100,000 Second Exec. Salary: $550,000
Bonus: $709,880 Bonus: $70,000
Growing base of casinos.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 2 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
Y
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BRITISH SKY BROADCASTING
www.sky.com
Industry Group Code: 513220 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 9 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 19
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Satellite TV Broadcasting Pay-Per-View TV Online Portal
British Sky Broadcasting Group (BSkyB), the U.K.’s premier pay-TV provider and most popular 24-hour news broadcaster, is a distributor of entertainment, news and sports programming to over 10 million subscribers in the U.K. and Ireland, over half of whom subscribe to the company’s digital direct-to-home satellite service. BSkyB also provides interactive TV services via mobile phones, personal digital assistants and portals, including Sky.com, and holds the broadcasting rights to the top soccer leagues in England and Scotland. BSkyB no longer offers analog satellite service. Recently, the company signed a contract for a morning news program, broadcasting Sky News for the first time on terrestrial television. In other recent news, the firm’s division Sky Travel, Britain’s leading travel entertainment channel, has introduced interactive shopping services, allowing viewers to book flights and reservations to featured destinations with exclusive offers. Another division, Sky News Radio, has expanded to become the second biggest provider of national and international news to commercial radio stations in the U.K., reaching 30 stations.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Sky Television British Satellite Broadcasting Sky Global Networks Sky Travel Sky News Radio Sky News
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Tony Ball, CEO Martin Stewart, CFO C. Guthrie, Human Resources Elisabeth Murdoch, Managing Dir.-Sky Networks Vic Wakeling, Managing Dir.-Sky Sports
Phone: 44-171-705-3000 Fax: 44-171-705-3030 Toll-Free: Address: 6 Centaurs Business Park, Grant Way, Isleworth, Middlesex, , TW7 5QD
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $3,259,800 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-761,400 (12 months) Stock Ticker: BSY 2000 Sales: $2,800,600 2000 Profits: $-411,700 Employees: 9,948 1999 Sales: $2,438,800 1999 Profits: $-450,000 Fiscal Year Ends: 6/30 1998 Sales: $2,390,200 1998 Profits: $415,300 1997 Sales: $2,114,200 1997 Profits: $479,500
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $ Second Exec. Salary: $
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
Growing customer base/140 channels.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International: Y
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BROADVIEW MEDIA INC
www.broadviewmedia.com
Industry Group Code: 512191 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 4 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Y Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Y Information Systems:
Profits: 3
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Teleproduction Services Infomercials Commercials Industrial Programs Governmental Programs Educational Programs
Broadview Media, Inc., based in Minnesota, is a video and film production company, planning, producing and editing productions for corporations, ad agencies and the government. These productions include commercials; industrial, governmental and educational programs; programming for cable broadcast and fee-for-service electronic retailing for infomercials. The firm provides services in all phases of production, including production planning in the pre-production phase, recording in the production phase, editing in the post-production phase and duplication. Broadview Media operates five studios with a total stage area of about 12,000 square feet and has 15 post-production sites that offer editing services. The company’s facilities in Chicago and Minneapolis include editing and duplicating facilities and recording studios. In addition to studio recording facilities, the firm has portable recording units used for location production. Broadview Media sells its services to advertising agencies, advertisers, broadcast networks, cable television operators and other users of production services for educational and broadcast programs, with the majority of its clients in the north-central and south-central portions of the U.S. Among the company’s product line are recognized videos for youth education, vocational training, businesses and consumers, such as Building Better Homes and America in the 20th Century. Formerly largely employed by the U.S. Department of Defense, the company has recently reduced its reliance on government contracts. In the future, Broadview Media hopes to expand through alliances.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Northwest Teleproductions U.S. Department of Defense
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Dean Bachelor, CEO Ken Ritterspach, Pres. Nancy L. Reid, VP-Mktg. & Sales David S. Johnson, VP-Production Services Michael D. Smith, VP-TV Programming Becky Sorenson, Comptroller
Phone: 952-835-4455 Fax: 952-835-0971 Toll-Free: Address: 4455 West 77th St., Minneapolis, MN, 55435
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $8,100 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $- 500 (12 months) Stock Ticker: BDVM 2000 Sales: $9,900 2000 Profits: $ 400 Employees: 45 1999 Sales: $10,700 1999 Profits: $- 200 Fiscal Year Ends: 3/31 1998 Sales: $11,200 1998 Profits: $-1,400 1997 Sales: $11,900 1997 Profits: $-1,500
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $144,714 Second Exec. Salary: $126,207 Significant contracts with the U.S. Government.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 2 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $21,716 Bonus: $23,123
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest: Y
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International:
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BULL RUN CORP
www.bullruncorp.com
Industry Group Code: 541810 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 7 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 6
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Marketing/Management Services Sports Marketing
Bull Run Corporation is a sports and affinity marketing company. It produces more than 700 publications per year for a variety of clients, including the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), college football conferences and universities. Bull Run’s Host Communications, Inc. subsidiary offers sports associations a number of affinity management services, including recruitment, conference planning, web site management and sales representation. Host Communications also provides marketing services for many NCAA Division I universities and conferences. These services include the production of radio and television broadcasts of certain athletic events and coaches’ shows, the sale of official sponsorship rights to corporations and the creation and vending of game-day programs. The subsidiary’s Emerging Markets division targets African-Americans, Hispanic Americans and women through various oncampus marketing campaigns, tournaments, special events and media properties. Bull Run’s partially-owned iHigh, Inc. subsidiary customizes fully integrated marketing solutions for companies that target teenagers. The subsidiary’s iHigh magazine features material that is exclusively created by teenagers and, through a partnership with the National Federation of State High School Associations, can be found in a number of high schools. iHigh's School Toolz template system allows schools to create web sites and enter scores, statistics and stories concerning all aspects of their sporting programs.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Host Communications, Inc. iHigh, Inc. School Toolz Gray Communications Systems Rawlings Sporting Goods
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Robert S. Prather, Jr., CEO Robert S. Prather, Jr., Pres. Frederick J. Erickson, CFO/VP-Finance Hilton H. Howell, Jr., Corp. Sec. Frederick J. Erickson, Treas.
Phone: 404-266-8333 Fax: 404-261-9607 Toll-Free: Address: 4370 Peachtree Rd., NE, Atlanta, GA, 30319
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $120,300 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-18,700 (12 months) Stock Ticker: BULL 2000 Sales: $72,000 2000 Profits: $-27,800 Employees: 500 1999 Sales: $ 600 1999 Profits: $-2,200 Fiscal Year Ends: 6/30 1998 Sales: $1,600 1998 Profits: $3,100 1997 Sales: $ 1997 Profits: $
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $428,062 Second Exec. Salary: $151,615
Bonus: $150,000 Bonus: $50,000
Capitalizes on sports affinity markets.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International:
Y
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BUY.COM INC
www.buy.com
Industry Group Code: 443110E Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 1 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 1
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Consumer Electronics, Online Retail Book Sales Recorded Music Sales Computer Sales Software Sales Office Supplies Wireless Products
Buy.com, Inc. is an online retailer that sells a wide variety of items, including computer hardware, computer accessories, software, books, videos, computer games, music, clearance products and consumer electronics. The company offers over 1 million products through different online channels listed on the main Buy.com web site. Buy.com offers over 29,000 computer products, including computers, printers, monitors, modems and peripherals, and markets over 9,000 computer software titles from leading manufacturers such as Microsoft, Adobe and Corel. The firm also offers over 490,000 hardback, paperback and audio book titles, enabling customers to read the first chapter of many books, submit their own book reviews, read professional reviews and read customer reviews. In addition, Buy.com retails approximately 55,000 DVD and VHS titles from multiple categories, including comedy, action, drama, documentary and foreign films. The company offers over 1,700 games for the Nintendo64, PlayStation, Sega Saturn, Dreamcast, Game Boy, PC and Mac. It also sells strategy guides and gaming hardware. The Buy.com site lists over 260,000 music titles. Buy.com markets brand name close-out inventory, mainly home electronics and computer hardware, from popular manufacturers. Finally, the company offers brand name consumer electronic products, including cameras, DVD players, telephones and televisions. Buy.com is currently shifting its corporate strategy to focus more on its core product categories, computers and electronics. Recently, the company announced the release of the first Buy.com magazine, which started with a circulation of 5 million. The magazine lists products for sale and contains editorial columns that help customers with the products offered. The company is privately owned by SB Acqusition, Inc., which has one shareholder: the founder of Buy.com, Scott A. Blum.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: SB Acquisition, Inc.
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Robert Price, Pres. Robert Price, CFO
Phone: 949-389-2000 Fax: 949-389-2800 Toll-Free: 888-880-1030 Address: 85 Enterprise, Ste 100, Aliso Viejo, CA, 92656
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 3 months. 2001 Sales: $124,600 ( 3 months) 2001 Profits: $-45,200 ( 3 months) Stock Ticker: Private 2000 Sales: $787,670 2000 Profits: $-133,022 Employees: 258 1999 Sales: $596,848 1999 Profits: $-130,168 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $125,290 1998 Profits: $-17,844 1997 Sales: $ 878 1997 Profits: $- 390
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Profit Sharing: Stock Purch. Plan: Y ADVANTAGE: Extremely competitive prices.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Top Exec. Salary: $217,755 Second Exec. Salary: $184,462
Bonus: $ Bonus: $10,000
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International: Y
Y
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CABLEVISION SYSTEMS CORP
www.cablevision.com
Industry Group Code: 513220 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 3 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 4
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Cable TV Service Professional Sports Teams Television Programming Consumer Electronics Retailing Sports Arena Operation Music Hall Operation
Cablevision Systems Corp. owns and operates cable television systems for over 3 million subscribers in the New York City area. Subsidiary Rainbow Media Holdings operates national cable networks, like Bravo and American Movie Classics, as well as regional sports channels. The company's cable television system, OptimumTV, includes broadcast network affiliates and independent television stations, satellite-delivered superstations and other news, information and entertainment channels such as CNN, CNBC, ESPN and MTV. For additional charges, the company's cable television systems provide certain premium services such as HBO, Showtime, The Movie Channel and Cinemax. OptimumTV also includes additional pay-per-view channels that offer movies and sporting events on a transactional basis. The firm is the sole owner of Madison Square Garden, the New York Knicks and the New York Rangers. The company also has a 25-year lease on Radio City Music Hall and produces the Radio City Music Hall Rockettes. In the cable business, Cablevision Systems plans to focus more on operations, while slowing down its acquisitions. The company also owns the assets of The Wiz, a major consumer electronics retailer in New York City, using the retailer to help market new services such as cable modems to cable subscribers. In recent news, Cablevision Systems launched a powerful new broadband portal, OptOnline.net, providing subscribers of Optimum Online high-speed cable modem service with multimedia programming and localized broadband content on the Internet.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Rainbow Media Holdings Clearview Cinemas Lightpath Interactive Optimum The Wiz Radio City Entertainment Optimum Online OptimumTV
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. James L. Dolan, CEO Robert P. May, COO James L. Dolan, Pres. Andrew B. Rosengard, Exec. VP-Finance Michael Bair, Pres.-Product Mgmt. & Mktg. Harrey Benenson, VP-Human Resources Thomas C. Dolan, CIO Andrew B. Rosengard, Controller Wilt Hildenbrand, Exec. VP-Eng. & Tech. Robert S. Lemle, Exec. VP/General Counsel Margaret A. Albergo, Exec.VP- Oper. Margaret A. Albergo, Exec. VP-Planning Sheila A. Mahony, Exec. VP-Comm. Joseph Azzanara, Pres.-Telecommunications Services Sheila A. Mahony, VP-Gov't and Public Affairs
Phone: 516-803-2300 Fax: 516-803-2273 Toll-Free: Address: 1111 Stewart Ave., Bethpage, NY, 11714
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $3,115,300 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $1,007,733 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: CVC 2000 Sales: $4,411,048 2000 Profits: $229,253 Employees: 24,463 1999 Sales: $3,942,985 1999 Profits: $-800,607 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $3,265,143 1998 Profits: $-448,504 1997 Sales: $1,949,358 1997 Profits: $-12,104
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan: Y
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Profit Sharing: Top Exec. Salary: $975,000 Bonus: $2,000,000 Stock Purch. Plan: Y Second Exec. Salary: $950,000 Bonus: $2,000,000 ADVANTAGE: Major regional cable provider/Owner of Madison Square Garden/Diversified entertainment assets.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 2 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
Y
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CALIBER LEARNING NETWORK INC www.caliberlearning.com Industry Group Code: 611410 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 1 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems: Y
Profits: 1
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Corporate Training Programs
Caliber Learning Network, Inc. develops and distributes Internet-based training and business solutions. Through its WebCORE e-Learning software, the company acts as a telecommunications and education consultant to various corporations. Caliber’s WebCORE inClass, the company’s flagship solution, lets clients broadcast live presentations to participants in WebCORE classrooms and at Internet-connected desktops. WebCore liveCast, an advanced form of video conferencing, gives clients the option of instantaneous broadcasting from designated studios to Internet stations. WebCore onDemand enables clients to create libraries of training content that can be accessed by participants all over the world. For its educational product and service offerings, the company works with a number of prestigious higher education institutions to provide content, including Georgetown University, Johns Hopkins University, the University of Southern California and Teachers College of Columbia University. Recently, Caliber Learning has entered a spate of alliances to strengthen its offerings. The firm announced a partnership with Enron Broadband that would reinforce its communications infrastructure by improving transmission quality and speed. Caliber also signed an agreement with business publisher John Wiley & Sons to create a series of on-line business foundation courses, which would be broadcast via WebCORE technology. At the same time, the company formed an alliance with Saba, whose Internet-based learning management system will complement Caliber’s distance learning solution. The company is laying off 65 people, or 35% of its workforce.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: WebCORE inClass WebCORE liveCast WebCORE onDemand John Wiley & Sons Saba Georgetown University Johns Hopkins University Enron Broadband
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Chris L. Nguyen, Pres./CEO R. Brady Locher, Jr., VP-Mktg. Services Sharon Hollander, Dir.-Human Resources Douglas L. Becker, Sec. Richard F. Peterson, VP-Oper. G. Bryan Polivka, Sr. VP-Programming & Production David R. Dobkin, Sr. VP-Corp. Services
Phone: 410-843-1000 Fax: 410-843-1200 Toll-Free: 800-580-9385 Address: 509 S. Exeter St., Ste. 400, Baltimore, MD, 21202
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for months. 2001 Sales: $ ( months) 2001 Profits: $ ( months) Stock Ticker: Subsidiary 2000 Sales: $20,900 2000 Profits: $-34,000 Employees: 297 1999 Sales: $26,000 1999 Profits: $-22,200 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $15,400 1998 Profits: $-28,800 1997 Sales: $1,200 1997 Profits: $-13,600
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $ Second Exec. Salary: $
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
Unique business model.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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CALL NOW INC Industry Group Code: 551110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 3 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 2
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Race Track Management Land Development Nursing Homes
The primary business of Call Now, Inc. is the management of Retama Park Racetrack in Selma, Texas, for which Call Now receives reimbursement for operating expenses through generated revenues. The company was formed to acquire the assets or securities of another business through an acquisition or merger (it was formerly involved in long distance phone service but exited the business due to a lack of profitability). Since then Call Now has operated in the real estate development sector. The company recently purchased five nursing home properties for $13.5 million. Call Now also owns 118 acres of development property in Williamson County, Texas, acquired through its wholly owned subsidiary Andice Development Co. In addition, the company recently signed a contract with Georgetown Independent School District for 14 acres of the property to be marketed for commercial development. Call Now’s recent financial improvement is credited to higher racetrack attendance numbers, better betting facilities and lower operating expenses overall.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Retama Entertainment Group, Inc. Andice Development Co. ARN Communications Corp. National Communication Inc.
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Thomas R. Johnson, CEO Thomas R. Johnson, Pres. James D. Grainger, VP-Finance Susan Lurvey, Sec.
Phone: 210-349-4141 Fax: 210-751-5366 Toll-Free: Address: 10803 Gulfdale, Ste. 222, San Antonio, TX, 78216
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $5,000 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $- 300 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: CNOW 2000 Sales: $6,200 2000 Profits: $- 500 Employees: 210 1999 Sales: $5,900 1999 Profits: $- 900 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $5,400 1998 Profits: $-3,300 1997 Sales: $ 1997 Profits: $
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Profit Sharing: Top Exec. Salary: $150,000 Stock Purch. Plan: Y Second Exec. Salary: $ ADVANTAGE: Currently diversifying into new opportunities.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Bonus: $30,000 Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest:
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International:
Y Y
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CANTERBURY PARK HOLDING CORP www.canterburypark.com Industry Group Code: 713210 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 15 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Y Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 15
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Horse Racing Simulcasting of Races Held Out-of-State
Canterbury Park Holding Corp. (Canterbury Park) hosts seasonal pari-mutuel wagering (in which betters wage against each other in a pool) on live thoroughbred and quarter horse racing at its facilities in Shakopee, Minnesota. Canterbury Park also hosts year-round wagering on out-of-state races that are simultaneously televised (simulcasted) at the racetrack. The company derives further revenues from related services and activities such as concessions, parking, admissions and programs and from other entertainment events held at the racetrack. When not conducting horse races, the company hosts other events such as snowmobile racing, arts and crafts shows, fundraisers, automobile shows and competitions and some private parties. Canterbury Park also runs the Canterbury Card Club, in which patrons compete against each other in various unbanked card games. The card club is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and offers both poker and table games on over 50 tables. Company revenues are principally derived from pari-mutuel wagering and card club operations. Canterbury Park offers employees an employment package including competitive wages, flexible schedules, a referral bonus program and employee discounts.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Canterbury Park Concessions, Inc. Canterbury Card Club
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Randall D. Sampson, CEO Randall D. Sampson, Pres. Dave Hansen, CFO John Harty, VP-Mktg. Mary Fleming, Human Resources Mike Hau, Dir.-Info. Tech. Richard A. Primuth, Sec. Deborah D. Giardina, VP-Card Club Oper. Joe Anderson, Dir.-Media Relations Eric Halstrom, Exec. Dir.-Teleracing Oper.
Phone: 952-445-7223 Fax: 952-496-6400 Toll-Free: 800-340-6361 Address: 1100 Canterbury Rd., Shakopee, MN, 55379
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $30,900 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $1,200 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: TRAK 2000 Sales: $32,500 2000 Profits: $ 800 Employees: 810 1999 Sales: $20,300 1999 Profits: $ 400 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $19,200 1998 Profits: $ 400 1997 Sales: $18,200 1997 Profits: $ 100
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Profit Sharing: Stock Purch. Plan: Y ADVANTAGE: Active in simulcasting.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 2 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Top Exec. Salary: $110,354 Second Exec. Salary: $100,000
Bonus: $23,000 Bonus: $13,000
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest: Y
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International:
Y
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CANWEST GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS www.canwestglobal.com Industry Group Code: 513120 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 8 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Y Magazines: Y Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Y Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Y Information Systems:
Profits: 4
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y Y Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Television Broadcasting Newspapers Magazines Online Information Cable TV Web Site Development
CanWest Global Communications is the largest television broadcasting and diversified media company in Canada, reaching more than 90% of the country’s English-speaking population with its Global Television Network, film and TV production operation and media business CanWest Interactive. The TV network offers a line-up of popular television shows, such as The X-Files, Friends, Frasier and The Simpsons. The company’s Global Prime subsidiary is a major player in the cable broadcast industry as a 24-hour national cable network catering to mature audiences. Through its entertainment subsidiary, CanWest finances and produces television programming. The firm also has an extensive international presence, with operations in the U.S., the U.K., Australia and New Zealand. In particular, CanWest has a foothold in the rapidly expanding American telecommunications industry, with a major stake in Minnesota-based Internet Broadcasting Systems, which develops websites for local television stations. CanWest also owns RadioWorks NZ, Limited, New Zealand’s second-largest radio group. The company has been concentrating on improving its Canadian operations. It acquired Western International Communications and its nine television stations, establishing a stronger CanWest presence in the western provinces and improving the company’s coast-to-coast coverage. In recent news, CanWest relaunched its canada.com TV network, merging local television and newspaper sites across the country into one super site, featuring news, sports, business and entertainment information. CanWest has also acquired Hollinger’s 50% interest in the National Post, giving the company full ownership of the partnership, including the National Post newspaper, Saturday Night magazine, National Post Business magazine, NP Online and Infomart.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: CanWest Interactive Internet Broadcasting Systems Canada.com Western International Communications Network TEN Radioworks NZ, Ltd. Global Television Network National Post
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Leonard J. Asper, CEO Tom Strike, COO Leonard J. Asper, Pres. John E. Maguire, VP-Finance/CFO Kim P.J. Miller, VP-Human Resources Kathy Gardner, VP-Integrated Media Research Gail S. Asper, Corp. Sec. Richard M. Leipsic, VP/General Counsel Kenneth J. Goldstein, Exec. VP/Chief Strategy Officer Geoffrey Elliot, VP-Corp. Affairs Jay Firestone, CEO-CanWest Entertainment, Inc. Gerry Noble, CEO-Global Communications, Ltd.
Phone: 204-956-2025 Fax: 204-947-9841 Toll-Free: Address: 3100 TD Centre, 201 Portage Ave., Winnepeg, Manitoba, , R3B 3L7
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $1,255,000 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $30,100 (12 months) Stock Ticker: CWG 2000 Sales: $497,300 2000 Profits: $110,500 Employees: 11,400 1999 Sales: $403,600 1999 Profits: $97,900 Fiscal Year Ends: 8/31 1998 Sales: $347,300 1998 Profits: $127,500 1997 Sales: $331,600 1997 Profits: $102,200
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $ Second Exec. Salary: $
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
Largest broadcast TV firm in Canada.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 2 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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CAPITAL MEDIA GROUP LTD Industry Group Code: 513120 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 17 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems: Y
Profits: 14
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y Y Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Music Video TV Broadcasting Software
Capital Media Group, Ltd. (CMG), based in France, is primarily engaged in the broadcasting operation of Onyx Television, which operates an advertiser-supported music television station in Germany. Onyx Television is currently received in approximately 11 million cable homes and another 28 million homes across Europe by means of the Astra satellite system. Onyx develops, acquires and exhibits on its network a variety of music videos, interviews and topical specials that focus on a distinctive mix of jazz, blues, current and recurrent pop rock, classical and popular German music. In the past, CMG has also had interests in Pixel Ltd., TopCard SA and Unimedia SA. Pixel specializes in computer graphics and 3D animation for TV packaging, digital broadcasting and special effects. TopCard is a software development firm that is engaged in the development of applications based on smart-card technology (remote security Internet access and infra-red contact free smart-card technology). Unimedia acts as the holding company for Pixel and TopCard. CMG recently sold its technology activities, consisting mainly of Unimedia and TopCard, for nominal consideration and a share of proceeds from the sale of these activities. The French media firm AB Groupe, which broadcasts Onyx, owns more than half of CMG.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Onyx Television Blink TV Unimedia Pixel TopCard AB Groupe
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Alain Krzentowski, CEO Alain Krzentowski, Pres. Jean-Francois Klein, CFO
Phone: 33-1-43-53-6999 Fax: 33-1-43-75-1237 Toll-Free: Address: 2 Rue du Nouveau Bercy, Charenton, , 94220
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 3 months. 2001 Sales: $ 900 ( 3 months) 2001 Profits: $-2,300 ( 3 months) Stock Ticker: CPMG 2000 Sales: $2,800 2000 Profits: $-13,100 Employees: 62 1999 Sales: $2,700 1999 Profits: $-14,600 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $2,500 1998 Profits: $-10,800 1997 Sales: $2,600 1997 Profits: $-15,800
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $200,000 Second Exec. Salary: $ Unique technologies/Focus on music videos.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $250,000 Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International: Y
Y
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CARLTON COMMUNICATIONS
www.carltonplc.co.uk
Industry Group Code: 513220 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 6 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Y Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 18
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Cable TV Channel Interactive Commercials Sports Programming Independent Television Programming
Carlton Communications is a leading operator of Independent Television, the United Kingdom’s most watched television channel. The company’s Carlton Cinema, London News Network, GMTV and ITN broadcasts collectively reach 26 million viewers. Moreover, the firm is one of the United Kingdom’s leading sports producers. Carlton covers a number of soccer matches, including the Worthington Cup and games from the Champions League and the Nationwide League. The firm’s Carlton Active subsidiary is pioneering interactive advertising in the United Kingdom. The subsidiary creates and sells interactive commercials and content to be used across terrestrial, satellite and cable television platforms. Such commercials allow viewers to access more information about a program or product by using their respective remote controls. Furthermore, the company is a partial owner of ITV Digital, a digital service that offers Internet and e-mail access via television. Recently, Carlton sold its Technicolor subsidiary to THOMSON Multimedia for $2 billion.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Carlton Cinema London News Network GMTV ITN Carlton Active ITV Digital Independent Television
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Gerry Murphy, CEO Paul Murray, Dir.-Finance Tony Williams, Human Resources Richard Cross, Chief Tech. Officer David Abdoo, Corp. Sec. Matthew Kearney, Bus. Dev. Shaun Williams, Corp. Affairs Cliff Hide, Investor Rel. Charles van der Welle, Treas. Piers Caldecote, Planning Nick Markham, Strategy
Phone: +44-20-7663-6363 Fax: +44-20-7663-6300 Toll-Free: Address: 25 Knightsbridge, London, , SW1X 7RZ
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $2,292,800 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-413,500 (12 months) Stock Ticker: CCTVY 2000 Sales: $2,953,200 2000 Profits: $-171,400 Employees: 3,257 1999 Sales: $2,774,700 1999 Profits: $-189,300 Fiscal Year Ends: 9/30 1998 Sales: $2,637,200 1998 Profits: $197,300 1997 Sales: $2,504,900 1997 Profits: $201,900
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $949,323 Second Exec. Salary: $708,450 Massive audience base/Diversified Programming.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $60,926 Bonus: $494,498
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International: Y
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CARMIKE CINEMAS INC
www.carmike.com
Industry Group Code: 512131 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 4 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Y Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 7
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Movie Theaters, Entertainment
Carmike Cinemas is a major cinema supply chain in the U.S. The company operates 352 theatres and 2,438 screens in 35 states, primarily located in the Southeast, Northeast and Midwest regions of the U.S. Carmike targets small to mid-sized communities with populations ranging from 50,000 to 250,000. The company focuses on becoming the sole or premiere exhibitor of movies in these communities. Carmike recently developed a prototype for its new theater design called the Econoplex. The new prototype has stadium seating and digital sound for every screen, and is being tested at targeted markets across the U.S. The Econoplex is intended for markets with populations from 50,000 to 100,000 that are too small to host a megaplex. Recently, Carmike has established megaplexes in larger competitive locations. The firm’s typical new multiplex has nine to twenty screens (with 14 screens being typical), and features digital stereo surround sound, oversized screens, plush seating with cup holders and a spacious lobby. Carmike's growth strategy primarily involves the development of new theatres and the addition of screens and other improvements to existing theatres, as well as selective acquisitions of theatres as available. Stadium seating as well as digital sound will be included in or added to certain theatres located in Carmike's larger markets. Due to recent setbacks in the motion picture exhibition industry, Carmike plans to either close unprofitable theatres at certain locations or turn them into discount theatres that feature films that have been previously shown on a first run basis. Currently, over 70 of the company’s theatres are discount-oriented. Recently, Carmike set an effective date for the emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Carmike closed unprofitable theaters and plans for future inreased profitability.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Econoplex
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Michael W. Patrick, CEO Michael W. Patrick, Pres. Martin A. Durant, Sr. VP-Finance/CFO Philip A. Smitley, Asst. VP/Controller F. Lee Champion III, Sr. VP/Sec. F. Lee Champion III, General Counsel Fred W. Van Noy, Sr. VP-Oper. Martin A. Durant, Treas. P. Lamar Fields, Sr. VP-Real Estate Marilyn B. Grant, VP-Advertising
Phone: 706-576-3400 Fax: 706-576-2812 Toll-Free: Address: 1301 1st Ave., Columbus, GA, 31901
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $339,000 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $12,200 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: CMKC 2000 Sales: $462,300 2000 Profits: $-73,563 Employees: 9,097 1999 Sales: $486,900 1999 Profits: $-18,876 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $481,600 1998 Profits: $-30,647 1997 Sales: $458,600 1997 Profits: $20,186
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $589,719 Second Exec. Salary: $200,000 Large losses forced the company to close several theaters.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $14,000 Bonus: $267,500
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
Y
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CARNIVAL CORPORATION
www.carnival.com
Industry Group Code: 721110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 2 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 1
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Cruise Lines On-board Casinos Tours Operator Resort Hotels
Carnival Corporation is the world's largest and most profitable cruise company. It owns six cruise brands: Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America Line, Windstar Cruises, Cunard Line, Seabourn Cruise Line and Costa Crociere. Combined, these lines operate a fleet of 43 cruise ships. Through Holland America Westours, the company operates a tour business that markets sightseeing tours and cruise packages to Alaska. In addition to marketing its cruises in North America, the company is expanding its market to Europe and Asia. The company’s ships currently provide trips to the Caribbean, the Bahamas, the Mexican Riviera, Alaska, Europe and the South Pacific. The company recently announced the debut of three new cruise ships which have departure points in Port Canaveral, Florida; New Orleans, Louisiana and various European cities, starting with London. The ships have an approximate average capacity of 1,900 passengers. The cruises are offered in various lengths, including four-day cruises, seven-day cruises and 10-day cruises. Carnival has five ships under construction that will debut over the next three years. These ships have a capacity larger than that of the average ship in the current fleet.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Carnival Cruise Lines Holland America Line Windstar Cruises Seabourn Cruise Line Airtours plc Costa Cruise Lines Cunard Cruise Lines Grey Line of Seattle
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Micky Arison, CEO Howard S. Frank, COO Gerald R. Cahill, CFO/Chief Acc. Officer Kenneth D. Dubbin, VP-Corp. Dev. Lowell Zemnick, VP/Treas. Robert H. Dickenson, Pres./COO, Carnival Cruise Lines Ian Gaunt, Sr. VP-Int'l
Phone: 305-599-2600 Fax: 305-471-4700 Toll-Free: Address: 3655 NW 87th Ave., Miami, FL, 33178-2428
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $4,535,800 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $926,200 (12 months) Stock Ticker: CCL 2000 Sales: $3,778,500 2000 Profits: $965,500 Employees: 27,000 1999 Sales: $3,497,500 1999 Profits: $1,027,200 Fiscal Year Ends: 11/30 1998 Sales: $3,009,300 1998 Profits: $835,900 1997 Sales: $2,447,500 1997 Profits: $666,000
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $501,000 Bonus: $1,675,000 Second Exec. Salary: $410,000 Bonus: $1,327,000 Major operator of on-board casinos/Noted for its aggressive growth, marketing and acquisitions.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
Y
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CBS TELEVISION
www.cbs.com
Industry Group Code: 513120 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Y Information Systems:
Profits:
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y Y Y Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Broadcast Television Internet News Portals Outdoor Advertising Radio Network Television Production Cable TV Networks
CBS Television, a subsidiary of Viacom, is one of the largest radio and television broadcasters in the U.S. The firm’s CBS MarketWatch.com subsidiary is a leading interactive financial media company that provides fast, relevant information via the Internet, television, radio and print to help people make and save money. Recently, CBS MarketWatch.com partnered with VH1.com to launch up-to-the-minute financial markets coverage on VH1 atWork Internet Radio. VH1’s atWork Internet Radio airs live updates from MarketWatch.com providing the latest in market news and events. Moreover, VH1.com features a MarketWatch.com stock chart on the VH1 atWork home page, which allows users to access stock quotes and financial data. The company’s CBS SportsLine.com subsidiary offers more than 1 million pages of multimedia sports information, entertainment and merchandise. In January 2001, CBS SportsLine.com reached an agreement with USA Networks to receive online retail services. Under the terms of the agreement, the Electronic Commerce Solutions division of USA Networks has rebuilt SportsLine.com’s commerce site, and the two companies split the revenues on merchandise sold through SportsLine.com stores. Moreover, CBS SportsLine.com recently announced a multi-year global partnership with the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) that involves an interactive NBA talk show, the production of a fantasy game for NBA.com and various crosspromotional opportunities. In addition to the custom NBA video highlight packages provided to SportsLine.com users by the NBA, the subsidiary has acquired the rights to make Audio League Pass, NBA.com’s exclusive home and away radio feeds of every NBA game, available to its users. CBS was the top-rated network in the 2000-2001 season.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Viacom CBS MarketWatch.com VH1.com iWon.com CBS SportsLine.com USA Networks Microsoft
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Leslie Moonves, CEO Leslie Moonves, Pres. Bruce Taub, CFO Anthony Ambrosio, Human Resources Louis J. Briskman, General Counsel Gil Shwartz, Exec. VP-Comm. Harry Isaacs, Sr. VP-Industrial Rel. Harold Brook, Exec. VP-Bus. Affairs & Admin., CBS Entertainment
Phone: 212-975-4321 Fax: 212-975-4516 Toll-Free: Address: 51 W. 52nd St., New York, NY, 10019
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for months. 2001 Sales: $ ( months) 2001 Profits: $ ( months) Stock Ticker: Subsidiary 2000 Sales: $ 2000 Profits: $ Employees: 28,900 1999 Sales: $7,373,000 1999 Profits: $780,000 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $6,805,000 1998 Profits: $-21,000 1997 Sales: $5,367,000 1997 Profits: $549,000
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $2,750,000 Second Exec. Salary: $1,000,000 Merger with Viacom/Strong Internet presence.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 3 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $4,500,000 Bonus: $12,000,000
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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CD WAREHOUSE INC
www.cdwi.com
Industry Group Code: 451220 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 4 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 4
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Music Stores, Retail Pre-owned CDs Sales Franchising
CD Warehouse, Inc. operates and franchises music stores specializing in used compact discs. The company also sells DVDs, t-shirts and related music memorabilia. The firm operates two similar but distinct franchise systems, CD Warehouse and Disc Go Round. The company does business through more than 300 stores, which offer between 10,000 and 16,000 CDs. CD Warehouse operates in 38 states and the District of Columbia and internationally in Canada, England, France, Guatemala and Venezuela. CD Warehouse stores, generally located in strip shopping centers, generate about 52% of revenues from used CD sales. Customers can trade for other CDs or sell them for cash or for store credit. Franchise managers are given CD Warehouse proprietary software that helps decide whether the customer’s used CDs should be accepted or rejected. The software also indicates how much money the CD is worth and how many units the store should have in its inventory. The firm has recently increased its DVD product offerings.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: CDWarehouse.com CD Management, Inc. Compact Discs International, Ltd. ZDTMAC Disc Go Round Music Trader
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Christopher Salyer, CEO Christopher Salyer, Pres. Doyle E. Motley, Sr. VP/CFO Shelly Hodges, Human Resources Michael E. Chionopoulos, Sr. VP/General Counsel Patrick S. DiFazio, VP-Store Oper. Matt Allen, VP-Franchising
Phone: 405-949-2422 Fax: 405-949-2566 Toll-Free: 800-641-9394 Address: 900 N. Broadway, Oklahoma City, OK, 73102
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $20,100 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $-7,800 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: CDWI 2000 Sales: $31,485 2000 Profits: $-8,671 Employees: 305 1999 Sales: $31,912 1999 Profits: $-1,141 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $15,300 1998 Profits: $ 800 1997 Sales: $9,100 1997 Profits: $ 400
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $120,577 Bonus: $25,000 Second Exec. Salary: $101,776 Bonus: $25,000 One of the few national chains that specialize in reselling used CDs as well as new CDs.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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CEDAR FAIR LP
www.cedarfair.com
Industry Group Code: 713110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 4 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 2
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Amusement Parks
Cedar Fair, L.P., managed by Cedar Fair Management Company, and its affiliated companies own and operate five amusement parks: Cedar Point, located on Lake Erie between Cleveland and Toledo in Sandusky, Ohio; Knott’s Berry Farm, located near Los Angeles in Buena Park, California; Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom, located near Allentown in South Whitehall Township, Pennsylvania; Valleyfair, located near Minneapolis-St. Paul in Shakopee, Minnesota; and Worlds of Fun/Oceans of Fun, located in Kansas City, Missouri. The parks are family-oriented, with recreational facilities for people of all ages. The main amusement areas of Cedar Point feature over 65 rides and attractions, including record-breaking roller coasters, bathing beach facilities and an IMAX projection system. Cedar Point also owns and operates four hotel facilities and a full-service marina. Knott’s Berry Farm features six areas with different themes and Soak City U.S.A., a seasonal water park. Cedar Fair also operates Knott’s Camp Snoopy, a 7-acre indoor amusement park at the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota and White Water Canyon, a 33-acre water park with more than 20 separate water rides and attractions near San Diego, California. The firm recently acquired Michigan’s Adventure Amusement Park located near Muskegon. Cedar Fair’s amusement parks have been named the best in the world, and the company has recently reported record earnings and attendance.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Cedar Point Valleyfair Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom VisionLand Worlds of Fun Knott's Berry Farm Knott's Camp Snoopy White Water Canyon
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Richard L. Kinzel, CEO Richard L. Kinzel, Pres. Bruce A. Jackson, Corp. VP/CFO Carolyn Kehler, VP-Mktg. and Sales, Knott's Berry Farms Katja Rall-Koepke, Dir.-Human Resources Charles M. Paul, Corp. Controller Richard J. Collingwood, Corp. VP-Admin. Lee C. Jewett, Corp. VP-Planning Thomas W. Salamone, Treas. Jacob T. Falfas, VP/Man.-Knott's Berry Farm James L. Miears, Exec. VP/Man.-Cedar Point
Phone: 419-627-2233 Fax: 419-627-2260 Toll-Free: Address: One Cedar Point Dr., Sandusky, OH, 44870-5259
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $477,300 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $57,900 (12 months) Stock Ticker: FUN 2000 Sales: $472,900 2000 Profits: $77,800 Employees: 14,300 1999 Sales: $438,000 1999 Profits: $85,800 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $419,500 1998 Profits: $83,400 1997 Sales: $264,100 1997 Profits: $68,500
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $2,803,248 Second Exec. Salary: $1,197,477 Steady growth/Owns excellent brands and properties.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 2 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Profit Sharing: Y
Bonus: $16,450 Bonus: $16,450
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
Y
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CENTRAL EUROPEAN MEDIA Industry Group Code: 512110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 15 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Y Information Systems:
Profits: 31
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Television Broadcasting
Central European Media Enterprises Ltd. (CME), along with its subsidiaries, invests in, develops and operates a group of national and regional commercial television stations and networks across central and eastern Europe, reaching over 70 million people. With operations in areas including the Ukraine, the Slovak Republic, Romania and Slovenia, the company annually produces over 10,000 hours of original programming to support its broadcasting operations. Most of the stations affiliated with CEM air a variety of programs designed to appeal to a wide audience, including sporting events, news shows, game shows and locally produced programs. Romanian station Acasa specifically targets a female audience, with programming including soap operas, drama films and telenovelas. Advertising is the primary source of revenue for these stations, with Procter & Gamble, Wrigley, Unilever and Coca-Cola among the largest of the advertisers. CEM has a number of exclusive broadcast rights granted by American and Western European corporations to air foreign news programs and popular films from abroad. CME recently sought $526.9 million plus interest for damages caused by the Czech Republic due to a violation of binding obligations. The firm continues to explore possibilities for future growth, which include the potential for expansion to other European countries. CEM also aggressively pursues marketing opportunities from abroad as it seeks to boost advertising revenues.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: PRO TV POP TV Markiza TV Studio 1+1 Nova TV Acasa Gajba TV CNTS
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Frederic T. Klinkhammer, CEO Robert E. Burke, COO Frederic T. Klinkhammer, Pres. Mark Wyllie, VP-Finance Mary O'Dowd, Dir.-Human Resources Nicholas G. Trollope, VP/Sec.
Phone: 441-296-1431 Fax: 212-986-8302 Toll-Free: Address: Clarendon House, Church St. HMCX, Hamilton London W1V 3FP, ,
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $50,200 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $-18,700 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: CETVF 2000 Sales: $76,800 2000 Profits: $-37,500 Employees: 1,929 1999 Sales: $129,300 1999 Profits: $-89,900 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $174,300 1998 Profits: $-125,300 1997 Sales: $146,200 1997 Profits: $-85,100
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Profit Sharing: Stock Purch. Plan: Y ADVANTAGE: A pioneer in its markets.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Top Exec. Salary: $363,192 Second Exec. Salary: $210,167
Bonus: $367,500 Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International: Y
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CENTURY CASINOS INC
www.cnty.com
Industry Group Code: 713210 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 16 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 12
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Casinos Cruise Ship Casino
Century Casinos, Inc. and its subsidiaries own and operate U.S. and international casinos, including a limitedstakes gaming casino, Womacks/Legends Casino, in Cripple Creek, Colorado; the Millennium Casino in Prague, Czech Republic, located in the Marriott Hotel; and a hotel and casino resort in Caledon, South Africa. Century Casinos also acts as a concessionaire of small casinos on luxury cruise ships, such as Silversea Cruises and The World of ResidenSea, and is pursuing a number of additional gaming opportunities in the U.S. and abroad. The firm generally seeks to enter into gaming operations in areas with attractive demographic attributes, high population density, local tourism and/or predictable traffic patterns with a long-term objective of maintaining a policy of geographic diversification of its projects. Womacks/Legends Casino has over 600 slot machines in addition to 8 gaming tables and also features a 500-seat events center for meetings, conventions, shows and other special events. The Caledon Casino, Hotel & Spa, located near Cape Town, features a mineral hot-springs facility, two restaurants, two bars, a gift shop, an outdoor amphitheater and a corporate team-building facility in addition to the casino and hotel. The company is currently in the beginning stages of the development and operation of a resort, convention center and casino in the internationally recognized Uruguayan beach resort Punta del Este. Century Casinos has also received a casino license for another casino hotel development in Johannesburg, South Africa.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Womacks/Legends Casino Gold Creek Associates Silverstar Development, Ltd. The Caledon Casino, Hotel & Spa Casino Millennium Silversea Cruises The World of ResidenSea Alpine Gaming
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Erwin Haitzmann, CEO Peter Hoetzinger, Pres. Lori Gray, Human Resources Larry J. Hannappel, Chief Acc. Officer Chris Wrolstad, VP-Corp. Comm. James D. Forbes, Asst. Treas.
Phone: 719-689-9100 Fax: 719-689-3282 Toll-Free: Address: 2
