Research
Book Industry Study Group
This site includes comprehensive and annotated statistical resources about the book industry.
European Audiovisual Observatory
This multilingual site offers free on-line national reports on the film and broadcasting industries in Europe.
Motion Picture Association of America
The MPAA's U.S. Economic Review provides historical theatrical, VCR, cable, television, computer, and Internet statistics.
National Association of Broadcasters
In the Research & Information section, you will find a number of reports authored by NAB staff about audience measurement, financing, and management of radio and television stations.
National Cable & Telecommunications Association
Cable Television Developments, the useful NCTA brochure about the U.S. cable industry, is available on line. The site also includes links to cable networks, cable operators, and regional and state cable associations.
Newspaper Association of America
The NAA site contains a wealth of historical data about the newspaper industry (e.g., ad expenditures, circulation).
The Information Economy
Professor Hal Varian's site focuses on the economics of the Internet, such as Internet traffic, E-commerce, and pricing on the Internet. It lists both scholarly research studies and popular press articles.
Veronis, Suhler & Associates
Veronis, Suhler & Associates, an investment bank specializing in the communications industry, publishes useful reports that forecast major market trends and compile data on the industry. It also offers links to communications industry sites.
Virtual Institute of Information
This site offers a comprehensive compilation about economic statistics, economic institutes, and the publishing business.
WebEc: WWW Resources in Economics
WebEc is an effort to categorize free information in economics on the web.
