2024 U.S. Radio Broadcasting Industry-Industry & Market Report

The 2024 U.S. Radio Broadcasting Industry-Industry & Market report

published annually by Barnes Reports, contains timely and accurate industry statistics, forecasts and demographics (NAICS 51511).

The report features 2024 current and 2025 forecast estimates on the size of the industry (sales, establishments, employment) nationally and for all 50 U.S. States and over 900 metro areas. Other data include financial ratios, number of firms, payroll, industry definition, 5-year historical trends on industry sales, establishments and employment, a breakdown of establishments, sales and employment by employee size of establishment (9 categories), and estimates on up to 10 sub-industries, including music and non-music radio station formats such as contemporary music, classical music, talk radio, and sports radio.

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in broadcasting audio signals. These establishments operate radio broadcasting studios and facilities for the transmission of aural programming to the public, to affiliates, or to subscribers. The radio programs may include entertainment, news, talk shows, business data, or religious services.

Barnes Reports' Industry & Market reports are an essential part of any GAP analysis, benchmarking project, SWOT analysis, business plan, risk analysis, or growth-share matrix.

NAICS 51511