Magazine and Directory Publishing in Australia - Industry Market Research Report
Magazine and Directory Publishing in Australia
The internet's increasing importance has been challenging for magazine and directory publishers. Revenue is expected to drop at an annualised 10.7% over the five years through 2022-23, to $722.6 million. This trend includes an 8.3% fall in 2022-23, as growth in online platforms, and the increasing popularity of smartphones and tablets have changed how consumers access content. Demand for telephone directories has plummeted as consumers have increasingly used search engines and online directories to find information. Competition from digital content providers, social media platforms and other online media has taken away advertising revenue from printed publications. The circulation numbers of Australia's most popular mastheads have fallen over the period, further encouraging downstream media buying agencies to purchase advertising space elsewhere.
Industry players primarily publish magazines, directories, mailing lists and periodicals. Magazine and periodical publishers are included in the industry if they generate most of their revenue by selling printed publications and the advertising space within them. The industry excludes publishers that operate exclusively online, but includes online revenue from publishers that print physical publications.
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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABOUT THIS INDUSTRY
Industry Definition Main Activities Similar Industries Additional Resources
INDUSTRY AT A GLANCE
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
Executive Summary Key External Drivers Current Performance Industry Outlook Industry Life Cycle
PRODUCTS & MARKETS
Supply Chain Products & Services Demand Determinants Major Markets International Trade Business Locations
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Market Share Concentration Key Success Factors Cost Structure Benchmarks Basis of Competition Barriers to Entry Industry Globalization
MAJOR COMPANIES
OPERATING CONDITIONS
Capital Intensity Technology & Systems Revenue Volatility Regulation & Policy Industry Assistance