Research papaer on tv or film industry not both. business of media

Objective - To provide a thorough profile and analysis of one media sector, with a summary of the standard business models during the age of ‘analog' media, and an analysis of the emerging trends among both established companies and new entrants in the age of digital media.

USE ATTACHED FILE AS EXAMPLE

Part 1 Key Economic Indicators

1) Identify the core economic variables in film or tv sector.. not both. These include but are not limited to:

a) Main sources of revenue (i.e.: advertising, direct sale, subscription, original content, physical products)

b) Key sales and revenue figures for past decade

c) Production, distribution and marketing costs

d) Relationship dynamics between key entities. Follow the flow of money from production to market and describe who/what are the most important influencers in this process.

2) Identify the top ten leading firms in terms of revenue and market-share.

3) Include one table identifying the most prominent corporate entities in your industry.

Tables, Figures, Charts, and Graphs

1) Please ensure that your written analysis highlights and comments on only the most relevant data.

2) Reference all charts and graphs directly within the text of your analysis and provide some justification as to why you included them.

3) Tables, charts and your narrative should highlight trends over the past decade, wherever possible.

4) Tables and Charts must be easy to read and referenced.

5) Make the numbers "tell a story" and highlight the main takeaways for each graphic within the body of your text.

6) Title all tables, figures, charts, and graphs and number them consecutively.

Please ensure that your written analysis highlights and comments on the most relevant data. Do not just cut and paste charts. Don't overwhelm us with data. Don't let the data speak for itself.

Resources

1) Data should be drawn from reliable sources, including the Standard and Poor's Industry Surveys, Vogel, Hoover's and trade publications. Consult the Business of Media Research Guide.

2) Clearly cite all resources used in your analysis with in-text citations and include a Works Cited page at the end. Hyperlinks should be used where appropriate, but do not take the place of works cited at the end.