Database & Directory Publishing in the US - Industry Market Research Report

Database & Directory Publishing in the US - Industry Market Research Report

Database & Directory Publishing in the US

The era of the phone book is dead. The catastrophic fall of the Database and Directory Publishing industry between 2018 and 2023 has been driven by the sustained migration from print to digital advertising, as publishers historically generated the majority of their revenue from the sale of advertisement space in printed publications. Forced to focus on digital presence, the industry has experienced immovable competition from online search engines and social media platforms, limiting the industry's digital advertisement sales. As a result, industry revenue has been eroding at a CAGR of 7.9% over the past five years, and is expected to total $6.5 billion in 2023, including a projected drop of 2.5% over the year, as directory publishing continues to struggle after the COVID-19 pandemic.

This industry includes companies that publish organized compilations of information or facts. These collections may be published in print or electronic form. Electronic versions can be provided directly to customers by the publisher or offered through online services or third-party vendors. However, businesses that publish solely on the internet are excluded from this industry.

This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.