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Market Size (industry trends)
Market Forecast (5-year projection)
Products/Services Breakdown
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Financial Metrics
Salary & Compensation Statistics
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2024 U.S. Industry Statistics & Market Forecast - Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries

Published: December 2024

Market Size & Industry Statistics

The total U.S. industry market size for Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries: Industry statistics cover all companies in the United States, both public and private, ranging in size from small businesses to market leaders. In addition to revenue, the industry market analysis shows information on employees, companies, and average firm size.

Investors, banks, and business executives use growth rates and industry trends to understand the market outlook and opportunity.

Charts and graphs can be copied to Microsoft Word and Powerpoint presentations.

Statistics	2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
Market Size (Total Sales/Revenue)		Order at top of page
Total Firms
Total Employees
Average Revenue Per Firm
Average Employees Per Firm
Average Revenue Per Employee

Statistics Source: U.S. Census, AnythingResearch Analysis of Federal Data

Market Forecast

Market forecasts show the long term industry outlook and future growth trends. The following extended five-year forecast projects both short-term and long-term trends.

Forecast / Industry Outlook	2024	2025	2026	2027	2028
Market Forecast ($ millions)
Projected Industry Growth Rate (%)

Source: AnythingResearch Economic Analysis

Industry Insights

Major trends affect the Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries industry include:

Rise in streaming platforms
Shift towards diverse and inclusive content
Advancements in VR and AR technologies
Increased demand for high-quality, original content
Growth of global markets, particularly Asia
Influence of social media on marketing and distribution
Rise of subscription-based revenue models
Growing importance of soundtracks and music in storytelling
Impact of AI on content creation and editing
Environmental concerns impacting production practices

Product & Services Breakdown

Research products and services in the Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries industry generating sales. Note that products are broken into categories with different levels of classification.

Product Description	Number of Companies	Sales ($ millions)	Percent of Total Sales
Industry Total
Advertising Revenues
Admissions To Feature Film Exhibitions (Exclude State And Local Taxes.)
Licensing Of Domestic Rights To Distribute Audiovisual Works
Licensing Of Domestic Rights To Exhibit, Broadcast, Or Rent Feature Films (Include ""Revenue-Sharing"" Agreements.)
Licensing Of Domestic Rights To Broadcast Or Rent Television And Cable Programming (Include ""Revenue-Sharing"" Agreements.)
Licensing Of International Rights To Distribute Audiovisual Works
Licensing Of International Rights To Exhibit, Broadcast, Or Rent Audiovisual Works (Include ""Revenue-Sharing"" Agreements.)
Contract Production Services For Audiovisual Works
Outright Sale Of Audiovisual Works
Sale Of Copies Of Audiovisual Works To The Wholesale, Retail, And Rental Markets
Production Support Services For Audiovisual Works
Postproduction Services For Audiovisual Works
Postproduction Services For Audiovisual Works - Linear Editing
Postproduction Services For Audiovisual Works - Nonlinear Editing
Postproduction Services For Audiovisual Works - Compression And Digital Encoding
Postproduction Services For Audiovisual Works - Color Correction Services
Postproduction Services For Audiovisual Works - Visual Effects
Postproduction Services For Audiovisual Works - Animation
Licensing Of Rights To Use Musical Compositions
Licensing Of Rights To Use Musical Recordings
Musical Phonorecords
Print Music
Administration Of Copyrights For Others
Studio Recording Services For Music Clients
Studio Recording Services For Radio Material
Audiovisual Works Sold Directly To The Consumer
Merchandise Licensing - Domestic And International
Postproduction Services For Audiovisual Works - Sound Editing And Design
Other Postproduction Services For Audiovisual Works
Motion Picture Film Laboratory Services
Duplication And Copying Services For Audiovisual Works
Meals And Beverages, Prepared And Served Or Dispensed, For Immediate Consumption
Rental Or Lease Of Goods And/Or Equipment
Resale Of Merchandise
All Other Receipts

U.S. Geographic Distribution: Revenue Statistics by State

Market Size by State ($ millions) indicates how the industry's competition is distributed throughout the country. State-level information can identify areas with higher and lower industry market share than average.

U.S. map by state

Income Statement (Average Financial Metrics)

Financial metrics provide a snapshot view of a benchmark "average" company. Key business metrics show revenue and operating costs. The data collected covers both public and private companies.

	Industry Average	Percent of Sales (Industry Benchmark)
Total Revenue	Order at top of page
Operating Revenue
Cost of Goods Sold
Gross Profit
Operating Expenses
Pension, profit sharing plans, stock, annuity
Repairs
Rent paid on business property
Charitable Contributions
Depletion
Domestic production activities deduction
Advertising
Compensation of officers
Salaries and wages
Employee benefit programs
Taxes and Licenses
Bad Debts
Depreciation
Amortization
Other Operating Expenses
Total Operating Expenses
Operating Income
Non-Operating Income
EBIT (Earnings Before Interest and Taxes)
Interest Expense
Earnings Before Taxes
Income Tax
Net Profit Net Income

Source: AnythingResearch Analysis of U.S. federal statistics

Financial Ratio Analysis

Financial ratio information can be used to benchmark how a Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries company compares to its peers. Accounting statistics are calculated from the industry-average for income statements and balance sheets.

Profitability & Valuation Ratios	Industry Average
Company valuation can be measured based on the firm's own performance, as well as in comparison against its industry competitors. These metrics show how the average company in the Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries industry is performing.
Profit Margin Gross Profit Margin, Operating Profit Margin, and Net Profit Margin. Show company earnings relative to revenues.
Return on Equity (ROE) Return on Equity (ROE) is net income as a percentage of shareholders' equity. Shareholders' Equity is defined as the company's total assets minus total liabilities. ROE shows how much profits a company generates with the money shareholders invested (or with retained earnings).
Return on Assets (ROA) Return on Assets (ROA) is net income relative to total assets. The market research on Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries measures how efficiently the company leverages its assets to generate profit. ROA is calculated as Net Income divided by Total Assets.

Liquidity Ratios	Industry Average
Bankers and suppliers use liquidity to determine creditworthiness and identify potential threats to a company's financial viability.
Current Ratio Measures a firm's ability to pay its debts over the next 12 months.
Quick Ratio (Acid Test) Calculates liquid assets relative to liabilities, excluding inventories.

Efficiency Ratios - Key Performance Indicators	Industry Average
Measure how quickly products and services sell, and effectively collections policies are implemented.
Receivables Turnover Ratio If this number is low in your business when compared to the industry average in the research report, it may mean your payment terms are too lenient or that you are not doing a good enough job on collections.
Average Collection Period Based on the Receivables Turnover, this estimates the collection period in days. Calculated as 365 divided by the Receivables Turnover
Inventory Turnover A low turnover rate may point to overstocking, obsolescence, or deficiencies in the product line or marketing effort.
Fixed-Asset Turnover Generally, higher is better, since it indicates the business has less money tied up in fixed assets for each dollar of sales revenue.

Compensation & Salary Surveys for Employees

Compensation statistics provides an accurate assessment of industry-specific jobs and national salary averages. This information can be used to identify which positions are most common, and high, low, and average annual wages.

Title	Percent of Workforce	Bottom Quartile
Management Occupations	7%	Order at top of page
Top Executives	8%
Chief Executives	0%
General and Operations Managers	6%
General and Operations Managers	4%
Business and Financial Operations Occupations	6%
Business Operations Specialists	12%
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations	47%
Art and Design Workers	7%
Artists and Related Workers	5%
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers	19%
Actors, Producers, and Directors	18%
Producers and Directors	14%
Media and Communication Workers	6%
Media and Communication Equipment Workers	14%
Broadcast, Sound, and Lighting Technicians	6%
Sound Engineering Technicians	13%
Television, Video, and Film Camera Operators and Editors	7%
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations	7%
Food and Beverage Serving Workers	6%
Fast Food and Counter Workers	17%
Fast Food and Counter Workers	17%
Personal Care and Service Occupations	15%
Supervisors of Personal Care and Service Workers	8%
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers	6%
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services	6%
Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers	13%
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers	11%
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers	11%
Sales and Related Occupations	8%
Retail Sales Workers	6%
Cashiers	6%
Cashiers	6%
Sales Representatives, Services	6%
Miscellaneous Sales Representatives, Services	6%
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel	6%
Office and Administrative Support Occupations	7%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries Competitor Landscape & Key Companies [PREMIUM]

The most influential companies in the Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries industry and adjacent industries either have large market share or are developing new business models and methods that could disrupt the status quo. We look at leading and emerging companies in the Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries industry and adjacent sectors:

Market Leaders: Direct Competitors Companies with the largest market share, focused in this industry	Market leaders: Diversified Competitors Largest companies that have diversified operations in this and other industries
Innovators: Direct Competitors Innovative, Emerging, and Disruptive Companies that may influence the future direction of the industry.	Innovators: Diversified Competitors Innovators and Disruptors in adjacent industries that may also affect the Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries industry.

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Innovation News

Recent Federal Contracts for Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries

Apr 02, 2024: NATIONAL CAPITOL CONTRACTING, LLC (Mclean, VA) awarded $12,650
Apr 01, 2024: VENTANA PRODUCTIONS, INC. (Washington, DC) awarded $128,957
Mar 29, 2024: METROSTAR SYSTEMS LLC (Reston, VA) awarded $7,462,248
Mar 28, 2024: MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN AWARDEES (Washington, DC) awarded $45,793
Mar 27, 2024: CYNERGY PROFESSIONAL SYSTEMS LLC (Laguna Hills, CA) awarded $48,880
Mar 27, 2024: AT&T CORP. (Oakton, VA) awarded $6,459