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PLUNKETT'S ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA INDUSTRY ALMANAC 2002-2003 The only complete guide to the trends, technologies and companies changing the way the world uses entertainment and information
Jack W. Plunkett Published by: Plunkett Research, Ltd., Houston, Texas www.plunkettresearch.com
PLUNKETT’S ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA INDUSTRY ALMANAC 2002-2003 Editor and Publisher: Jack W. Plunkett
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PLUNKETT'S ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA INDUSTRY ALMANAC 2002-2003 TABLE OF CONTENTS Glossary: A Short List of Entertainment & Media Terms Introduction How to use this book
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Chapter 1: Major Trends Affecting the Entertainment & Media Industry Chapter 2: An Overview of the Entertainment & Media Industry (Trends and Statistics) Chapter 3: Important Entertainment & Media Industry Contacts A Selected List of Entertainment & Media Associations, Government Agencies, Resources and Sites on the World Wide Web Chapter 4: Production Budgeting Examples Chapter 5: The Entertainment & Media 350: Who they are and how they were chosen Industry Codes Index of Rankings Within Industry Group (the Entertainment & Media 350, grouped by industry, and ranked for sales and profits) Alphabetical Index Index of Headquarters Location, by State Index by Regions of the U.S. Where the Entertainment & Media 350 Have Locations Index by Firms with International Locations Individual profiles on each of the Entertainment & Media 350
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Additional Indexes Index of Firms Noted as "Hot Spots for Advancement for Women & Minorities" Index by Subsidiaries, Brand Names and Selected Affiliations
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LIST OF MAJOR TABLES & FIGURES Estimated Average U.S. Consumer Spending per Person, 2002 Companies Involved in New TV Technologies Advertising—Estimated Expenditures, 1980-2002 Book Publishing Industry Net Sales, 2001 Some Recent Top Dollar Movies Selected Animated Films Major Theme Park 2001 Attendance Leading U.S. Internet Service Providers (ISPs), as of late 2001 Newspaper Organizations with Major Internet Assets Largest U.S. Radio Station Owners U.S. Broadcast Network Estimated Operating Income 2001-2002 Largest U.S. Cable Companies (Estimated), as of April 1, 2002 2001 U.S. Theaters by Number of Screens Top Audit Bureau of Circulation Surveyed Magazines: 2000 (average circulation revenue) (Continued on the following page.)
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Top Audit Bureau of Circulation Surveyed Magazines: 2000 (total circulation revenue) U.S. Daily Newspaper Circulation, Selected Years Recording Industry Consumer Profile: 1991 to 2000 Recording Media-Manufacturers' Shipments and Value: 1993 to 2001 Cable and Pay TV-Revenue and Expenses: 1998 to 2000 U.S. Entertainment & Media Employment by Sector: 2001 Radio and Television Broadcasting Services-Finances: 1998 to 2000 Top Global Entertainment Companies: 2000 to 2001 Recent Movie Development and Production Costs Typical Movie Budget Budget for One-Hour TV Pilot
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802.11a: A faster wireless network standard than 802.11b, 802.11a operates in the 5-GHz band at speeds of 50 Mbps or more. This standard may be affected by weather and is not as suitable for outdoor use. 802.11b: A short-range wireless connection standard created by the IEEE. It operates at 11 Mbps and can be used to connect computer devices to each other. It competes with the Bluetooth standard. 802.16: This very fast wireless network standard includes 802.16 and its extension of 802.16a. 802.16a operates in the 2 to 66 GHz band with speeds as high as 166 Mbps. This standard may eventually enable wireless to compete with T1 lines. Affiliate: A broadcast radio or television station may become an “affiliate” of a national network, such as NBC or CBS. The affiliate contracts with the national network, which provides programming to the affiliate for all or part of each day. In return, the affiliate provides the network with an agreed-upon number of minutes of advertising time, which the network then resells to advertisers.
reached by the same local radio or television stations. For example, advertising on radio stations in Boston will reach listeners far outside of Boston within the surrounding ADI. ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode): A digital switching and transmission technology based on high speed. ATM allows voice, video and data signals to be sent over a single telephone line at speeds from 25 million to 1 billion bits per second (bps). This digital ATM speed is much faster than traditional analog phone lines, which allow no more than 2 million bps. (See "Broadband" below.) Bandwidth: The data transmission capacity of a network, measured in the amount of data (in bits and bauds) it can transport in one second. Bluetooth: An industry standard for a technology that will enable wireless, short-distance infrared connections between such devices as PCs, Palm Pilot or PDA devices, laptops, cell phones and Internet appliances. It competes with 802.11b. Bridge (Networking): A device that links two local area networks together so they can share files and email.
AM (Amplitude Modulation): Radio broadcasts over 535 khz to 1705 khz.
Broadband: The high-speed transmission range for telecommunications and computer data. Broadband refers to any transmission at 2 million bps (bits per second) or higher (higher than analog speed). A broadband network is so advanced and so fast that it can carry voice, video and data all at the same time.
American Research Bureau (ARB): One of several national firms that conduct audience research. ARB is the founder of Arbitron ratings.
Broadcast: Electronic transmission of media by radio or television; generally refers to wireless methods.
Analog: A form of transmitting information characterized by continuously variable quantities. Digital transmission, on the other hand, is characterized by discrete bits of information in numerical steps. An analog signal responds to changes in light, sound, heat and pressure.
Browser: A program that allows a user to read Internet text or graphics and to navigate from one page to another. The most popular browsers are Microsoft Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator.
Appliance: See "Internet Appliance" below.
Cable TV: A television system comprised of a local television station that is equipped with an antenna or satellite dish. The antenna or dish receives signals from distant, central network stations and retransmits those signals via TV cable to the local subscriber.
Area of Dominant Influence (ADI): Similar to Nielsen company’s “Designated Market Area,” ADI is a market area established by Arbitron that places cities and/or parts of counties into groupings that are
Cable Modem: See "Set-Top Box" below.
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Caching: Storing data in a temporary location closer to the user so that it can be retrieved quickly when requested. Call Letters: Letters that identify a station, i.e. KTRU. Call letters are established by the Federal Communications Commission. Each broadcast station has unique letters. The letters may denote whether the station is in the eastern or western U.S. CDF (Channel Definition Format): Used in Internet-based broadcasting. With this format, a channel serves as a web site that also sends an information file about that specific site. Users subscribe to a channel by downloading the file. Circulation: The numerical distribution of print media such as magazines or newspapers. “Controlled Circulation” refers to magazines that are generally sent to a defined subscriber base free-of-charge. “Audited Circulation” refers to a subscription base that has been verified as to its size by an independent agency. Click Through: In advertising on the Internet, click through refers to how often viewers respond to an ad by clicking on it. Also known as click rate. Closed Circuit TV (CCTV): Programs or other material that limit the target audience to a specific group instead of the general public. For example, major retailers use such private TV systems, distributed via satellite, to provide training to employees at remote store locations. Codec: Hardware or software that converts analog to digital and digital to analog (in both audio and video formats). Codecs can be found in digital telephones, set-top boxes, computers and videoconferencing equipment. The term is also used to refer to the compression of digital information into a smaller format. Community Antenna Television: A community television system that is served through cable and is connected to a common set of antennae. Controlled Circulation: See “Circulation” above. Cookie: A piece of information sent to a web browser from a web server that the browser software saves and then sends back to the server upon request.
Cookies are used by web site operators to track the actions of users returning to the site. Cost Per Click (CPC): In advertising on the Internet, an ad rate charged only if a viewer responds to a displayed ad. Cost Per Thousand (CPM): A standard measure of media cost-efficiency. The measure relates the cost of a medium to its audience delivery. For example, an ad placement cost of $4,000 in a 100,000 circulation magazine yields a cost of $40 per thousand. CPC (Cost Per Click): See "Cost Per Click" above. CPM (Cost Per Thousand): See "Cost Per Thousand" above. Cyberspace: This term refers to the entire realm of information available through computer networks. DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite): A high-powered satellite authorized to broadcast television programming directly to homes. Home subscribers use a dish and a converter to receive and translate the TV signal. Demographics: The breakdown of the population into statistical categories such as age, income, education and se. Dial-Up Access: The connection of a computer or other device to a network through a modem and a public telephone network. The only difference between dial-up access and a telephone connection is that computers are at each end of the connection rather than people. Dial-up access is slower than DSL, ISDN and other advanced connections. Digital: Transmission of a signal reducing all of its information to ones and zeros and then regrouping them at the reception end. Digital transmission vastly improves the carrying capacity of the spectrum while reducing noise and distortion of the transmission. Digital Subscriber Line (DSL): A broadband (highspeed) Internet connection provided via telecommunications systems. Rapidly gaining in popularity, these lines are a cost effective means of enabling homes and small businesses to have fast Internet access. Common variations also include ADSL and SDSL.
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Direct-Marketing: A form of non-store retailing in which customers are exposed to merchandise through catalogs, mailers or television and then purchase the merchandise by telephone or mail (e.g., Horchow catalogs). Direct-Selling: A form of non-store retailing which involves selling merchandise through salespeople who contact consumers directly or by telephone at home or place of work (e.g., Mary Kay cosmetics). DOCSIS (Data over Cable Service Interface Specification): Standards for transferring data over cable television.
E-Commerce: The use of online, Internet-based sales methods. The phrase is used to describe both business-to-consumer and business-to-business sales. Electronic Book (e-Book): An electronic method of storing and accessing books online or in portable eBook viewing machines (readers), so that consumers can purchase and read a digital copy of a book instead of a traditional print copy. Advantages may include the ability to search by key word and the ability to store dozens of books in digital form on one portable device.
Domain: A domain name (see below) that has server records associated with it.
Extranet: A computer network that is accessible in part to authorized outside persons instead of operating like an intranet, which uses a firewall to limit accessibility.
Domain (Top-Level): Either an ISO country code or a common domain name such as .com, .org or .net.
FCC (Federal Communications Commission): See "Federal Communications Commission" below.
Domain Name: This name identifies an individual site on the Internet and is always comprised of at least two parts, separated by dots, such as IBM.com.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC): The government agency that regulates broadcast television and radio, as well as telephony.
DS-1: A digital transmission format that transmits and receives information at a rate of 1,544,000 bits per second.
Fiber Optics: Fiber optic is a type of telephone cable, made from glass, that can handle vast amounts of voice, data and video at once by carrying them along on beams of light.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line): A set of technologies that increases the rate at which information can be delivered across a copper subscriber line. DSS (Digital Satellite System): Hughes Electronics’ brand of DBS (see above) system. Dub: A recorded copy of a TV or radio appearance on video or audiotape. DVD (Digital Video Disc): DVDs look a lot like music CDs, but they can store more than seven times as much data. (DVDs store 4.7 gigabytes of data, compared to 650 megabytes on a CD.) They are commonly used to store full-length motion pictures. Dynamic HTML: Web content that changes with each individual viewing. The same site, for example, could appear different to the viewer depending on conditions such as the geographic location of the reader, the time of day, previous pages viewed by the reader and the user’s profile.
FM (Frequency Modulation): Radio broadcasts over 88 mhz to108 mhz. Frequency: The number of times that an alternating current goes through its complete cycle in one second. One cycle per second is also referred to as one hertz; 1000 cycles per second, one kilohertz; 1,000,000 cycles per second, one megahertz and 1,000,000,000 cycles per second, one gigahertz. Frequency Band: A term for designating a range of frequencies in the electromagnetic spectrum. Gatekeepers: A person or persons controlling the flow of information. Individuals who allow information to pass through them to be disseminated to the public are referred to as gatekeepers. These include newspaper publishers, editors, reporters, television and radio producers, station owners and executives.
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General Magazines: Consumer magazines that are not aimed at special-interest audiences.
can exchange information with the site—for example, by ordering a product.
GIF (Graphic Interchange Format): A widely used format for image files.
Interactive TV: A combination of television and the Internet that allows the viewer to engage the entertainment through more personalized TV programming and content choices, corresponding Internet links, shopping and gaming ability or the opportunity to find information on various aspects of the programming.
Graphic Interchange Format (GIF): A widely used format for image files. Gross Rating Points (GRPs): Measures the audience share of a television program’s audience delivery. GRPs are the sum of individual ratings for all programs in a particular time slot. (See “Ratings” below.) Hertz: A measure of frequency equal to one cycle per second. Most radio signals operate in ranges of megahertz or gigahertz. High Definition Television (HDTV): A type of television broadcasting that increases the resolution of the visual field contained by the image, making for a clearer and more movie-like viewing experience. HDTV requires advanced digital broadcasting and receiving equipment. Hit: A single request from a web browser for something from a web server (i.e. a request for text or graphics). Hyperlink: An element in an electronic document that links to another document or to another place in the same document. Generally, the user clicks on the hyperlink in order to follow it. Impressions: In Internet advertising, the total number of times an ad is displayed on a web page. Impressions are not the same as "hits," which count the number of times each page or element in a page is retrieved. Since a single complicated page on a web site could consist of five or more individual elements, including graphics and text, one viewer calling up that page would register multiple hits but just a single impression. Information Services: This term can describe any of a full range of audio, video and data transmission services that are transmitted over the air or by cable. Interactive: Allowing two-way data flow. For example, the Internet is interactive because a viewer
Internet: The Internet (the "Net") is a global computer network that provides a unique (and currently cost-free) way for millions of users to access each other by e-mail. Additionally, users may access thousands of databases at sites that are open to the Internet. Access is generally through HTMLenabled sites on the World Wide Web. Internet Appliance: A non-PC device that connects users to the Internet for specific or general purposes. A good example is a cellular telephone with a small screen and Internet capabilities. Internet Sharing Programs: Internet networks that allow users to share files and programs, in spite of possible copyright restrictions (e.g. Napster). Intranet: A network protected by a firewall for sharing data and e-mail within an organization or company. Usually, intranets are used by organizations for internal communication. IP Number/IP Address: A number or address with four parts that are separated by dots. Each machine on the Internet has its own IP number, which serves as an identifier. ("IP" stands for "Internet Protocol.") ISP (Internet Service Provider): A company that sells access to the Internet to individual subscribers. iTV: See “Interactive TV” above. Java: A programming language developed by Sun Microsystems that allows web pages to display interactive graphics. Java can be read by people using any type of computer or operating system. JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group): A widely used format for image files.
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LMDS (Local Multipoint Distribution System): Similar to a wireless fiber optic system, it has tremendous high-quality and high-capacity transmission ability. Consumers who subscribe to the service will be able to get such features as telephone, television and high-speed Internet access bundled together. Local Area Network (LAN): A computer network that is generally within one office or building. The LAN can be very inexpensive and efficient to set up when small numbers of computers are involved. It may require a network administrator and a serious investment if hundreds of computers are hooked up. A LAN enables all computers within the office to share files and printers, to access common databases and to send e-mail to others on the network. Location-Based Entertainment: The use of entertainment themes and attractions to draw consumers to specific locations, such as shopping malls, casinos and restaurants. Mass Media: Refers to the total of the several mediums that disseminate information throughout the world, including television, radio, film, print, photography and electronic media. M-Commerce: Mobile e-commerce over wireless devices. Media: Used loosely to refer to the entire communications system of reporters, editors, producers, print publications, broadcast programs, magazines and online publications. Media Literacy: Refers to an individual’s ability to read, analyze and evaluate media. If one is media literate, that person can recognize the rhetorical arguments and techniques used by the media to persuade audiences. Media Outlet: A broadcast or publication that brings news and features to the public through a distribution channel. Mega-Theater: A movie theater with as many as 30 screens and more frequent showtimes. Some also offer luxury seating, with amenities such as restaurant-style food, a waitstaff and reservations.
Metropolitan Area Network (MAN): A network designed to provide broadband access to a limited urban area, such as an office building complex. Modem: This device allows a computer to be connected to a phone line, which in turn enables the computer to receive and exchange data with other machines. Moxi Digital, Inc.: A provider of enhanced entertainment equipment that integrates digital content from television, the Internet and DVD/CD media, acquired by rival Digeo in early 2002. MP3: A subsystem of MPEG (see below) used to compress sound into computer files. Now the most commonly used format for downloading music. MP3 compresses music 10 to 14 times while still retaining CD quality. MPEG, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-3: The Moving Picture Experts Group digital standards for the compression of motion or still video for transmission or storage. Multimedia: A presentation via several different media at once. For example, an encyclopedia in CDROM format is generally multimedia because it features written text, video and sound in one package. Network: A network is created when two or more computers are connected. Network Numbers: The first portion of an IP address that identifies the network to which hosts in the rest of the address are connected. New Media: A wide array of digital communication technologies, including Internet development tools and services, desktop and portable personal computers, workstations, servers, audio/video compression and editing equipment, graphics hardware and software, high-density storage services and video conferencing systems. Newspaper Syndicate: A firm selling features, photos, columns, comic strips or other special material for publication in a large number of newspapers. For example, a typical fee charged by a syndicate to a daily newspaper for a popular comic strip is $10 per day. Generally, the syndicate splits the fee with the author.
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Nielsen: The ACNielsen company is engaged in television ratings and other marketing research. Nielsen Station Index (NSI): Rates individual television stations. Nielsen Television Index (NTI): Rates national television network programming. Out-of-Home Advertising: Advertising in public places through billboards, signs on buses, etc. Also referred to as “Outdoor Advertising.” P2P (Peer-to-Peer): Form of cooperative processing in which either of the programs involved can initiate communication with the other. In a peer network, every station can function as both a client and a server. Napster is a peer-to-peer system.
referred to as “percent coverage.” A television show with a 22% share has 22 points, or 22% of the total TV audience within its market. Reach: The geographic area inhabited by a potential audience. Also the number of readers, listeners or viewers that are able to access a given medium. A prime time television show on a national network such as ABC has nationwide reach. Real Time: A real-time system or software is one specially designed to acquire, process, store and display large amounts of rapidly changing information almost instantaneously, with microsecond responses as changes occur. Satellite Broadcasting: The use of Earth-orbiting satellites to transmit, over a wide area, TV, radio, telephony, video and other data in digitized format.
Peer-to-Peer: See "P2P" above. SDSL: See "Digital Subscriber Line" above. Periodical: A publication that changes on a regular publishing schedule, such as weekly or monthly. (In contrast, a book that does not change on a regular basis is referred to as a “monograph.”)
Server: A computer that performs and manages specific duties for a central network. It may include storage devices.
Personal Television (PTV): TV appliances, usually set-top boxes, which allow television viewers to pause live programs (in addition to VCR-type controls such as fast-forward and rewind). Some of the appliances have the ability to recognize viewing patterns and suggest programs based on user profiles. Companies such as Replay TV, TiVo and WebTV offer PTV technology.
Set-Top Box: Typically a cable modem, a set-top box sits on top of a TV set and is an enhancement to cable TV or other television reception. For example, a cable modem is a set-top box that enables Internet access via TV cable.
Portal: A comprehensive web site that is designed to be the first site seen when a computer logs on to the web. Portal sites often have links to e-mail usage, a search engine or other features. Yahoo! and MSN.com are portals. Portals are aimed at broad audiences with common interests. (Also see "Hub.")
Specialty Publication: A trade or professional publication that is industry- or audience-specific (e.g. Shopping Center World magazine).
PTV (Personal Television): See "Personal Television" above. Publication: Printed magazines or newspapers containing information, news or feature stories. Ratings/Rating Points/Ratings Share: The rating of a medium is its audience size expressed as a percent of the measured universe, where one rating point is equivalent to 1% of the base. Ratings are often
Spam: A term used to refer to generally unwanted, solicitous, bulk-sent e-mail.
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smaller format readable by screens on cellular phones.
Syndicated: A report, story or graphic that is sold to multiple media outlets simultaneously.
Web Page: A document on the World Wide Web that is identified by a URL.
T1: A standard for broadband digital transmission over phone lines. Generally, it can transmit at least 24 voice channels at once over copper wires, at a high speed of 1.5 million bps.
Web Site: A specific domain name location on the World Wide Web. Each site, which contains a home page, usually consists of additional documents.
T3: This type of transmission over phone lines supports data rates of 43 Mbps. T3 lines consist of 672 channels, and such lines are generally used by Internet service providers. These lines are also referred to as DS3 lines. (Also see “OC3.”) Telecommunications: Systems of hardware and software used to carry voice, video and/or data between locations. This includes telephone wires, satellite signals, cellular links, coaxial cable and related devices.
Webcasting: The act of using the Internet (the World Wide Web, usually) to broadcast information or entertainment. Webmaster: Any individual who runs a web site. Webmasters generally perform maintenance and upkeep. Wi-Fi: A popular phrase that means 802.11b. See “802.11b” above. Wi-Fi5: A popular phrase that means 802.11a. See “802.11a” above.
Telemarketing: See “Non-Store Retailing” above. TiVo: A digital recorder that allows customers to record television shows through a hard disk and computer schedule instead of a videotape or manual recording set-up. UHF (Ultra High Frequency Band): 300 mhz to 3,000 mhz, which includes TV channels 14 through 83. VHF (Very High Frequencies): 30 mhz to 300 mhz, which include TV channels 2 through 13 and FM radio. Video-On-Demand: This technology gives viewers access to services such as home shopping, games, movies and other content at their will via the Internet. The biggest potential application is for home viewing of movies that are selected and accessed online. VSAT (Very Small Aperture Terminal): A small Earth station terminal, generally between 0.6 and 2.4 meters in size, which is often portable and primarily designed to handle data transmission and private-line voice and video communications. WAP (Wireless Access Protocol): A technology that enables the delivery of World Wide Web pages in a
Wire Service: News stories, features and other types of information sent by direct line to subscribing or member newspapers, radio stations and television stations. The Associated Press (AP) is a well-known wire service. Wireless Cable: A pay television service that delivers multiple programming services to subscribers who are equipped with special antennas and tuners. It is an alternative to traditional, wired cable TV systems. World Wide Web: A computer system that provides enhanced access to various sites on the Internet through the use of hyperlinks. Clicking on a link displayed in one document will take you to a related document. The World Wide Web is governed by the World Wide Consortium, located at www.w3.org. Also known as the "web." XML (Extensible Markup Language): This programming language enables designers to add extra functionality to documents that could not otherwise be utilized with standard HTML coding. XML was developed by the World Wide Web Consortium. It can communicate to various software programs the actual meanings contained in HTML documents. For example, it can enable the gathering and use of
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INTRODUCTION
PLUNKETT'S ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA INDUSTRY ALMANAC 2002-2003 is the third edition of our guide to the entertainment and media field and is designed to be used as a general source for researchers of all types. The data and areas of interest covered are intentionally broad, ranging from the various aspects of the entertainment and media industry, to emerging technology, to an in-depth look at the 350+ major firms within the many industries that make up the entertainment and media industry. This reference book is designed to be a general source for researchers. It is especially intended to assist with market research, strategic planning, employment searches, contact or prospect list creation (be sure to see the export capabilities of the accompanying CD-ROM that is available to book and eBook buyers) and financial research, and as a data resource for executives and students of all types. PLUNKETT'S ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA INDUSTRY ALMANAC 2002-2003 takes a rounded approach for the general reader. This book presents a complete overview of the entire entertainment and media business (see “How To Use This Book”). For example, business growth trends are provided in exacting detail, along with easy-to-use tables on many facets of entertainment and media in general. THE ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA 350 is our unique grouping of the biggest, most successful
corporations in all segments of the entertainment and media industry. Tens of thousands of pieces of information, gathered from a wide variety of sources, have been researched and are presented in a unique form that can be easily understood. This section includes indexes to THE ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA 350, by geography, industry, brand names, subsidiary names and other topics. Especially helpful is the way in which PLUNKETT'S ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA INDUSTRY ALMANAC 2002-2003 readily enables readers who have no business background to compare the financial records and growth plans of large entertainment and media companies and major industry groups. You will see the mid-term financial record of each firm, along with the impact of earnings, sales and strategic plans on each company’s potential to fuel growth, create new technologies and provide investment and employment opportunities. No other source provides this book’s easy-tounderstand comparisons of growth, expenditures, technologies, imports/exports, corporations, research and many other items of great importance to people of all types who may be studying entertainment and media, one of the most exciting industries in the world today. By scanning the data groups and the unique indexes, you can find the best information to fit your personal research needs. The major growth companies in entertainment and media are ranked using different
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groups of specific criteria. Which companies have the highest revenues? Which are the biggest employers? Which companies earn the highest profits? All of these things and more are easy for the reader to find. In addition to individual company profiles, an overview and analysis of entertainment and media trends is provided. This book’s job is to help you sort through easy-to-understand summaries of today’s entertainment and media products, services and trends in a quick and effective manner. Whatever your purpose for researching the entertainment and media field, you will find this book to be a valuable guide. Nonetheless, as is true with all resources, this volume has limitations that the reader should be aware of: •
Financial data and other corporate information can change quickly. A book of this type can be no more current than the data that was available as of the time of editing. Consequently, the financial picture, management and ownership of the firm(s) you are studying may have changed since the date of this book. For example, this almanac includes the most up-to-date sales figures and profits available to the editors as of early 2002. That means that we have typically used financial data for December 31, 2001, or for a fiscal year that ended during 2001.
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HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
The two primary sections of this book are devoted first to the entertainment and media industry as a whole and then to the “Individual Data Listings” for THE ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA 350. If time permits, you should begin your research in the front chapters of this book. Also, you will find lengthy indexes in Chapter 5 and in the back of the book. THE ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA INDUSTRY Chapter 1: Major Trends Affecting the Entertainment & Media Industry. This chapter presents an encapsulated view of the major trends that are creating rapid changes in the entertainment and media industry today. These trends range from growing international demand for U.S. entertainment products, to new technologies, to mergers and consolidation. Chapter 2: An Overview of the U.S. Entertainment & Media Industry. This chapter presents in-depth descriptions and statistics for the various segments of the entertainment and media industry. Chapter 3: Important Entertainment & Media Industry Contacts. This chapter covers contacts for important government agencies, entertainment and media organizations and trade groups. Included are several useful World Wide Web sites.
Chapter 4: Production Budgeting Examples. This chapter contains actual budgets from television and miniseries projects. THE ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA 350 Chapter 5: The Entertainment & Media 350: Who They Are and How They Were Chosen. The companies compared in this book were carefully selected from all entertainment and media industries on a nationwide basis. (The actual count is 366 firms.) Individual Data Listings: Look at one of the companies in THE ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA 350’s Individual Data Listings. You’ll find the following information fields: Company Name: The company profiles are in alphabetical order by company name. If you do not find the company you are seeking, it may be a subsidiary or division of one of the firms covered in this book. Try looking it up in the Index by Subsidiaries, Brand Names and Selected Affiliations in the back of the book.
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Ranks: Industry Group Code: An NAIC code used to group companies within like segments. (See Chapter 6 for a list of codes.) Ranks Within THE ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA 350: The companies are ranked, among firms in their industry group codes, for annual sales and annual profits, with 1 being the highest rank. Types of Business: A listing of the types of business specialties conducted by the firm. Brands/Divisions/Affiliations: Major brand names, operating divisions or subsidiaries of the firm, as well as major corporate affiliations – such as another firm that owns a significant portion of the company’s stock. A complete Index by Subsidiaries, Brand Names and Selected Affiliations is in the back of the book. Contacts: The names and titles of up to 24 top officers of the company are listed, including human resources contacts. Address: The firm’s full headquarters address, the headquarters telephone, plus toll-free and fax numbers where available. Also provided is the World Wide Web site address. Financials: Annual Sales (2001 or the latest fiscal year available to the editors, plus up to four previous years): These are stated in thousands of dollars (add three zeros if you want the full number). This figure represents consolidated worldwide sales from all operations. 2001 figures may be estimates or may be for only part of the year—partial year figures are appropriately footnoted. Annual Profits (2001 or the latest fiscal year available to the editors, plus up to four previous years): These are stated in thousands of dollars (add three zeros if you want the full number). This figure represents consolidated, after-tax net profit from all operations. 2001 figures may be estimates or may be for only part of the year—partial year figures are appropriately footnoted. Total Number of Employees: The approximate total number of employees, worldwide, as of 2001 (or the latest data available to the editors).
Apparent Salaries/Benefits: A “Y” in appropriate fields indicates “Yes.” Due to wide variations in the manner in which corporations report benefits to the U.S. Government’s regulatory bodies, not all plans will have been uncovered during our effort to research this data. Also, the availability of such plans to employees will vary according to the qualifications that employees must meet to become eligible. For example, some benefit plans may be available only to salaried workers—others only to employees who work more than 1,000 hours yearly. Benefits that are available to employees of the main or parent company may not be available to employees of the subsidiaries. NOTE: Generally, employees covered by wealthbuilding benefit plans do not fully own (“vest in”) funds contributed on their behalf by the employer until as many as five years of service with that employer have passed. Pension Plan: The firm offers a pension plan to qualified employees. The type and generosity of these plans vary widely from firm to firm. Caution: Some employers refer to plans as “pension” or “retirement” plans when they are actually 401(k) savings plans that require a contribution by the employee. True pension plans are rarely offered. ESOP Stock Plan (Employees’ Stock Ownership Plan): This type of plan is in wide use. Typically, the plan borrows money from a bank and uses those funds to purchase a large block of the corporation’s stock. The corporation makes contributions to the plan over a period of time, and the stock purchase loan is eventually paid off. The value of the plan grows significantly as long as the market price of the stock holds up. Qualified employees are allocated a share of the plan based on their length of service and their level of salary. Savings Plan, 401(k): Under this type of plan, employees make a tax-deferred deposit into an account. In the best plans, the company makes annual matching donations to the employees’ accounts, typically in some proportion to deposits made by the employees themselves. A good plan will match one-half of employee deposits of up to 6% of wages. For example, an employee earning $30,000 yearly might deposit $1,800 (6%) into the plan. The company will match one-half of the employee’s deposit, or $900. The plan grows on a tax-deferred basis, similar to an IRA. A very generous plan will match 100% of employee deposits. However, some plans do not call for the employer to make a matching deposit at all. Other
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plans call for a matching contribution to be made at the discretion of the firm’s board of directors. Actual terms of these plans vary widely from firm to firm. Generally, these savings plans allow employees to deposit as much as 15% of salary into the plan on a tax-deferred basis. However, the portion that the company uses to calculate its matching deposit is generally limited to a maximum of 6%. Stock Purchase Plan: Qualified employees may purchase the company’s common stock at a price below its market value under a specific plan. Typically, the employee is limited to investing a small percentage of wages in this plan. These plans usually offer a 15% discount, but the discount may range from 5 to 15%. Some of these plans allow for deposits to be made through regular monthly payroll deductions. Profit Sharing: Qualified employees are awarded an annual amount equal to some portion of a company’s profits. In a very generous plan, the pool of money awarded to employees would be 15% of profits. Typically, this money is deposited into a long-term retirement account. Caution: Some employers refer to plans as “profit sharing” when they are actually 401(k) savings plans. True profit sharing plans are rarely offered. Highest Executive Salary: The highest executive salary paid, typically a 2001 amount (or the latest year available to the editors) and typically paid to the Chief Executive Officer. Highest Executive Bonus: The apparent bonus, if any, paid to the above person. Second Highest Executive Salary: The nexthighest executive salary paid, typically a 2001 amount (or the latest year available to the editors) and typically paid to the President or Chief Operating Officer. Second Highest Executive Bonus: The apparent bonus, if any, paid to the above person.
Competitive Advantage: A brief statement regarding an outstanding feature that gives the firm an edge in the marketplace. Other Thoughts: A “Y” in appropriate fields indicates “Yes.” Stock Ticker: When available, the unique stock market symbol used to identify this firm’s common stock for trading and tracking purposes. Apparent Women Officers or Directors: It is difficult to obtain this information on an exact basis, and employers generally do not disclose the data in a public way. However, we have indicated what our best efforts reveal to be the apparent number of women who either are in the posts of corporate officers or sit on the board of directors. There is a wide variance from company to company. Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/ Minorities: These are firms that either have posted a far above-average number of women and/or minorities to high posts or that have a good record of going out of their way to recruit, train, promote and retain women or minorities. (See the Index of Hot Spots For Women and Minorities in the back of the book.) Growth Plans/ Special Features: Listed here are observations regarding the firm’s strategy, hiring plans, plans for growth and product development, along with general information regarding a company’s business and prospects. Locations: A “Y” in the appropriate field indicates “Yes.” Primary locations outside of the headquarters, categorized by regions of the United States and by international locations. A complete index by locations is in this chapter.
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Chapter 1 MAJOR TRENDS AFFECTING THE ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA INDUSTRY As in practically every other industry, demographic changes, new technology, evolving financial structures, legal wrangling and globalization are creating chaos and forging new trends in the entertainment and media business. In fact, some of these forces have a much more far-reaching effect on entertainment and media than on other industries because of one development of virtually unlimited potential: The Internet. For example, studies show that people who have Internet access at home now spend much less time watching television. The big question is, how will the combination of television programming and Internet access (via modems, cable TV systems and satellite) change the face of entertainment in the home? As FORTUNE magazine once asked, “What happens to NBC or CNN when the 60 or 70 channels currently available on cable morph into a million or more on the World Wide Web?” The average American spends, on a typical day, over nine hours watching television, listening to music or the radio, going to movies, reading magazines, viewing videos, surfing the Internet or otherwise enjoying some form of entertainment. That same average American will spend $814.11 on entertainment yearly by 2003.
Because of the InfoTech Revolution, the entertainment industry has turned into one of the largest creators of new jobs in the nation. The total number of U.S. jobs in the entertainment field, including the rapidly growing gambling industry, has grown from 1.5 million in 1988 to over 3 million today. Estimated Average U.S. Consumer Spending per Person, 2002 Basic cable TV Books Home video Recorded music Daily newspapers Magazines Online/Internet access services Movies in theaters Electronic games
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player, DVD and the CD-ROM each created explosive growth in the size of the market, new distribution channels and overall revenues and profits for entertainment firms. Now entertainment companies are positioning to cash in on such new developments as high-definition TV (HDTV), interactive TV, Internet appliances and video-ondemand to enhance sales and profits. Meanwhile, entertainment and media companies have consolidated rapidly in order to cross-market their entertainment assets. For in-depth discussions and tables on entertainment and media sectors, also see Chapter 2. The following is a list of trends that are altering the course of entertainment and media of all types: Important Entertainment and Media Industry Trends: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9)
Online distribution of content/Interactive TV Wireless access/Internet appliances Online retailing Other advanced communication technologies Globalization of the entertainment market The superstore/The mega-theater Mergers and consolidation Digitization and other new media technologies Integration of entertainment, telecommunications and computing 10) The spread of entertainment into new areas of day-to-day life 11) Deregulation 12) Copyright and copying protection for digital content Source: Plunkett Research, Ltd. www.plunkettresearch.com
1) Online distribution of content/Interactive TV Broadband (high-speed/high throughput) access to the Internet is rapidly becoming inexpensive. This means that such high-volume entertainment as music and video are rapidly increasing their use of online methods for distribution. Radio, television, films, animation, online chat, magazine-style content and more will continue to migrate to the Internet. Watch for significant convergence of broadcast radio and television with the Internet in digital form by 2010. Today’s typical Internet user can’t fully utilize entertainment content, because he or she accesses the Internet via slow dial-up methods at
home. There are currently only about 12 million U.S. homes with broadband Internet connections. Watch for that number to grow to 20 million by 2003-2004 and as many as 100 million by 2010. The result will be a true mass market for video-on-demand, streaming audio and other digital entertainment products and services. Advanced caching technology will enable broadcasters to create and feed on-demand, personalized broadcast channels by the millions, all via the Internet. (For a discussion of video-ondemand projects, see Chapter 2, An Overview of the Entertainment & Media Industry.) Meanwhile, Microsoft, AOL and other major players in entertainment technology are building television set-top box technology that enables TV viewers to become interactive in several different ways. For example, AOL is selling a set-top box that enables viewers to enjoy instant messaging and online chat while they watch TV. In addition, Microsoft, TiVo, Digeo (which recently acquired rival Moxi) and others provide viewers with the ability to digitally record television for playback later, or to edit (pause, replay or fast forward) programming as it airs. Interactive TV (“iTV”) is delivered via cable TV systems. It is rapidly spreading in the U.S., with about 8% of households having interactive TV at the beginning of 2002, and is already widely used in the U.K. where about 31% of households enjoy these services. Forrester Research estimates that 15% of the 105 million television-viewing households in the U.S. will have interactive television by the beginning of 2003. In American systems, iTV services are comparatively limited, and may include access to several dozen movies as video-on-demand and localized content on such cable channels as ESPN and the Weather Channel. Unfortunately, U.S. systems generally lack the two-way interactivity enjoyed by viewers in the U.K. However, hybrid systems that combine cable TV with the Internet, such as AOLTV and MSN TV, offer some interactivity.
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Companies Involved in New TV Technologies Company Microsoft AOL DirecTV Phillips OpenTV TiVo SONICblue Digeo/Moxi
Product MSN TV, Xbox AOLTV satellite receiver satellite receiver operating middleware TiVo DVRs ReplayTV 4000 Digital media management and recording centers
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As broadband Internet access, such as the use of cable modem and DSL lines, increases, more and more Internet users are shifting to an “always on” mode. Old-fashioned dial-up access via standard phone lines and modems requires waiting, logging on and waiting some more. Broadband access is more likely to be always there, always connected, always on. This encourages more casual and instantaneous use. For example, using broadband can make it faster and easier to look up a movie theater schedule online than by scanning a printed newspaper. Constant use of the always-on Internet for all entertainment needs, whether it is for listening to music or viewing a feature-length movie, is the natural progression of Internet use. Whether the final output to the desktop computer or TV set is via DSL line, wireless network, satellite download or cable modem, the Internet offers the potential to deliver advertising, entertainment, news, reference material, educational data and even fulllength movies directly to the end user. As the Internet becomes completely portable (for example, via webenabled cell phones), its dominance in the delivery of entertainment continues to grow. Most important of all, however, and a factor that will make the Internet continue to soar as a delivery method, is the fact that the nature of the content to be delivered is largely customizable by the Internet user. Do you want the latest New York Times bestseller list and this weekend's professional sports lineup, or a review of the latest movie directed by Ron Howard? Making the proper requests over the World Wide Web can give you exactly that data—nothing less, nothing more, except for a handful of advertisements
that you can readily ignore. Once you’re happy with the data you’ve received, you can set up portals to deliver it to you on a regular basis. Meanwhile, you can have an exact copy of that data sent via e-mail to your spouse on the other side of town, or across the globe for that matter. The possibilities of delivering entertainment and information via the Internet are endless, and publishers of entertainment and content in all categories, along with advertisers of all types, are attempting to take full advantage of the system. In fact, expenditures for advertising on the Internet reached $4.1 billion in 2001. The total number of Americans cruising the Internet on a regular basis has increased to nearly 149 million, thus giving companies more potential to reach consumers via online advertising. These numbers are turning the Internet into a medium of significant size and scope. This isn’t to say that people will stop buying printed books, newspapers and other traditional forms of data or entertainment simply because they are now available in electronic form on the Internet, in the same way that consumers haven’t stopped going out to movies simply because they are available on video or cable TV. Instead, the widespread use and acceptance of the Internet means that there is a phenomenal new mode of competition in the marketplace. Traditional publishers and distributors of content and entertainment must adapt, compete harder and use the Internet aggressively to complement existing distribution methods and develop new products. Otherwise, firms sticking to traditional, pre-Internet modes of business are in danger of losing market share, losing profitability and/or failing to remain viable as going concerns.. Small-time producers of books, music and other entertainment have found the Internet to be a great leveler of opportunity. For example, there are many self-styled “radio stations” online, offering, in many cases, types of music that might not have enough of a following to make it via traditional means of distribution. Novelists who can’t find publishers are placing their books on the Internet for all to read. Little-known songsters are building their followings through audio web sites. We have only barely begun to see a metamorphosis of the entertainment and publishing field that will be a direct result of online means of distribution.
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2) Wireless access/Internet appliances One of the biggest trends to watch is wireless access to the Internet. Wireless devices that are webenabled are becoming widespread, including the latest cell phones as well as Palm Pilots and other PDAs (personal digital assistants). For access to information about travel and entertainment, many consumers will benefit from the fact that web-enabled cell phones allow them to access schedules, buy tickets and book reservations while on the go. As usual, the United States is far behind Japan and Western Europe in cell phone technology. For example, look at what is already happening in Japan, where 30 million subscribers to web-enabled cell phones from NTT DoCoMo can use their phones for booking entertainment and travel, reading e-mail, online shopping, managing investments and accessing news or information services of vast variety. While European and Japanese cell phone users are enjoying the broadest range of Internet services on their mobile phones, a growing number of U.S. cell phone subscribers are also using Internet-enabled equipment. Among leaders in the field are Sprint PCS, Verizon and AT&T, all of which offer limited Internet portals, services and e-mail to special cell phone accounts. As many as 1 billion Internetenabled cellular phones will be used by subscribers worldwide by 2006-2007, and 80 million of those will be in use in the U.S. As a result, by 2006, a significant portion of e-commerce transactions by consumers will be made via wireless methods. An enormous fight will arise to see which portals rule the wireless Internet. Will cell phone users log onto Yahoo!, MSN or AOL first, or will they prefer to rely on other portals? Both wireless access and increased availability of broadband will lead to a growing number of new “Internet appliances” such as enhanced game stations. Many of these new appliances will be used for entertainment purposes. 3) Online retailing The potential for continued growth in online retailing is substantial, especially as savvy merchants learn to combine “bricks and clicks,” enabling consumers to receive store-front support, returns and exchanges for merchandise bought online. Among the largest-selling categories of merchandise online are books, event tickets and music (as well as travel and computer products).
What is the effect of this rocketing growth in online retailing on the media and entertainment industry? Let’s start with the retail sale of music. Traditional retail stores focused on music have been suffering for years. Meanwhile, new e-commerce companies have been selling vast quantities of music through online stores. For a good demonstration of Internet-based entertainment retailing, spend a few minutes at Amazon.com. While there, pay attention to the convenience and user-friendly approach: Your access to the site will be at the time and location of your choice—your desk, your home, any time of the day or night. It will be almost instantaneous. You can totally customize your shopping experience to suit your particular needs. Using Amazon’s search capability, you will be able to search by titles, artists or other categories among the millions of books and hundreds of thousands of CDs and videos that the firm carries. You can enter the names of recording artists that interest you and then see complete lists of all the music by those artists. After choosing exactly the recordings that you want to know more about, you will be able to peruse, for each recording, a table of contents, the names of the musicians and singers involved, sample audio clips, cover art and critical reviews. In a matter of minutes, you will be able to order your selections, scheduled to arrive promptly by mail or even more quickly via overnight service. Digital products such as those for MP3 players are purchased and downloaded in a few minutes. Naturally, Amazon’s success has spawned many online competitors. Do you want to buy a book? Log onto Amazon.com and you’ll enjoy an equally fast and satisfying shopping experience. Amazon established itself, simply enough, by taking advantage of what the Library of Congress makes available: An electronic listing of all of the 3 million books ever registered for a standard ISBN book serial number. Using the Library of Congress data, Amazon was able to build a completely user-friendly system that allows the shopper to search by book title, author or subject. Adding graphics and text for greater usability and interest, Amazon has made book covers, book reviews and full descriptions available for the most popular book titles. It has even developed a fully interactive mode of operation where readers can leave their comments about the quality and content of a book, and the author and publisher can leave their own comments. Shopping at Amazon.com is like belonging to a book-reading club, but you don’t have to leave the house to enjoy chatting with your fellow
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club members. The company goes a step further with recommendations based on your prior purchases. From out of nowhere, Amazon has become a major publicly held company, with sales growing from about $150 million in 1997 to about $3.12 billion in 2001. Either in a state of panic over the loss of market share or in a frenzy of excitement over the possibilities of online selling, major bookstore operators have started their own online services. For example, see the excellent Barnesandnoble.com. The relative ease of setting up a web site has drawn large numbers of traditional book retailers to establish book-selling locations on the Internet. Those who remain skeptical about the power of online selling might think there will be no effect on segments of entertainment and music other than books and recorded songs. In fact, e-commerce is broadly affecting entertainment products and services of all types. Sheet music is selling on the Internet. Video tapes and DVDs are sold. Dozens of other segments are already participating in a big way. Online gambling is enormous, taking games of chance directly into homes in states where gambling is illegal. Meanwhile, one of the most successful sites of all is Ticketmaster.com, www.ticketmaster.com, where consumers who want to attend concerts and plays can choose their seats online. 4) Other advanced communication technologies HDTV, DSB, cellular, cable TV, enhanced MP3, digital film distribution, video-on-demand—there will be no end to the new technologies shaping the entertainment of the very near future. Content providers that are able to determine which technologies will catch on, and then be early leaders in the use of those technologies, will be big winners. 5) Globalization of the entertainment market Do you ever wonder why movie stars can command staggering sums of money to appear in a movie, or why producers of new films like Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone can afford to invest over $100 million in a movie? Part of the answer lies in the fact that a large portion of total revenues earned by entertainment produced in the U.S. actually comes from foreign consumers. This is true in movies shown in theaters or on video cassettes. It is also true in recorded music, books, a significant portion of television programming, many major sporting events and other areas. In fact, the average movie produced in America earns more gross revenue overseas than it does at home. Entertainment delivered via the
Internet or satellite can be instantly accessed by a worldwide audience. The global market is of vast importance to U.S. producers of content and will continue to generate an increasing share of entertainment profits for U.S. firms. Consumer electronics, such as high-quality color televisions, have become so inexpensive that they are common even in very remote areas of the Third World. Transmission via satellite now makes television broadcasting to those areas a very efficient process. As living standards continue to rise around the planet, so will the market for American television, movies, music and more. However, an important caveat to the U.S. dominance in world entertainment is the lesson learned by Disney when it opened EuroDisney outside Paris. The park opened to critical pans and poor revenues in 1992, largely due to the fact that the park was strictly all-American in style and did not cater to French tastes. In the decade since then, the re-christened Disneyland Paris has become Europe's biggest attraction, thanks to changes in menu selections and hospitality style (see Chapter 2, An Overview of the Entertainment & Media Industry, for more about location-based entertainment). Likewise, the phenomenal success of Viacom's MTV Networks, which reach 1 billion people in 18 languages in 164 countries, is largely due to the company's programming philosophy of 70% local content. 6) The superstore/The mega-theater American consumers have grown to expect great depth of inventory from the retailers that they frequent. Whether it’s deep selection at a specialty store like Best Buy or at a discount store like WalMart, the “superstore” format is where the action is, and, therefore, where the profits are. This trend is wreaking havoc on the book and music publishing segments. Over 1,000 book superstores have opened since 1990. Aggressive growth at retailers like Barnes & Noble has pushed mom and pop bookstores out of business. Also, a substantial portion of all hard cover best-selling books are now sold through Wal-Mart and Costco at significant discounts to the suggested retail price. Meanwhile, the superstore retailing paradigm has turned the book publishing business upside down. This is due to two factors: 1) Those superstores require vast quantities of books to fill their shelves, and 2) Consumer demand for books is not growing as rapidly as the number of books on the shelves.
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The number of stores operated by the dominant book selling chains is immense: Barnes & Noble, with about 1,000 bookstores total, has 570 superstores. Borders Group has about 360 superstores and 850 Waldenbooks mall locations. Books-AMillion, with about 200 superstores, has been adding 20 new stores yearly. The shift of book sales from the smaller stores of the past to book superstores and discounters today has profound effects on the book publishing business. For example, a book superstore may stock 170,000 different book titles. New books that will hopefully become big sellers may be stocked by the hundreds per title in each store. Publishers supply those books to the stores on faith—on consignment. If the books don’t sell, the stores have the right to return them, and return them is exactly what they do. In fact, typically about 35% to 40% of adult hardcover books are now returned to the publishers, up from only 20% to 25% in the late 1980s. Publishers must throw away or bargain-sell those returned books. At the same time, the amount of square footage devoted to book selling in the U.S. has been growing much faster than the dollar volume of books sold through such stores. In 2001, book sales in the U.S. totaled more than $25.36 billion, a rise of only 0.1% over 2000. Meanwhile, publishers are spending immense amounts on rights acquisitions, advertising allowances and public relations in an attempt to create bestsellers. The bottom line is that traditional publishers are having extreme difficulty earning a profit. The superstore paradigm is also creating chaos in music retailing. Efforts to lure consumers into chains of music superstores have been disappointing at best. Even Blockbuster, the champion of video rental superstores, had difficulty earning consistent profits at its very consumer-friendly Blockbuster Music stores and eventually exited the business. In fact, at least seven chains of music stores have filed for bankruptcy in recent years, including Camelot, which once had 365 stores. Much of the problem has been caused by competition from Wal-Mart and from consumer electronics superstores like Best Buy that use very low prices on CDs to lure shoppers into their stores—shoppers who will hopefully make big electronics purchases while they are there. Likewise, Circuit City, Costco and other chains have become famous for offering very low prices on CDs. However, overall demand for recorded music has been disappointing. Mega-theaters are changing the face of film screening in much the same way that superstores are
changing the book and music business. Today’s theater-goers want a wide selection of films and starting times that can only be delivered by massive theater complexes with as many as 30 screens. However, these mega-theaters have had difficulty earning profits, and many theater companies have gone broke as a result. Several bankrupt theater chains have been acquired by Regal Entertainment Group, which now owns more theater screens than any firm in the U.S. 7) Mergers and consolidation Three major factors are at work to create massive mergers between entertainment and media giants. The first factor is the desire of companies to own both content and the means to distribute that content on a global scale. Excellent examples are Disney’s purchase of the ABC network and AOL’s acquisition of Time Warner. The second factor is the desire of corporations to achieve economies of scale by building massive entertainment and media groups. One of the best examples is the astonishing consolidation of the movie theater business, where a large portion of the nation’s screens is suddenly owned by a handful of companies. The third factor is evolving technology in nearly all facets of entertainment which will combine some or all of the elements of home entertainment. Corporations hope to dominate the blending of television, movies, games, music and the Internet, and are acquiring emerging technology companies in order to do so. The merger of Comcast and AT&T Broadband is an excellent example. Media and entertainment giants are counting on cross-marketing and cross-distribution to ensure future profits. For example, if Disney or Time Warner loses money on a new movie at the box office, they have the opportunity to earn eventual profits from that same movie through their divisions that operate in DVD, cable television and product licensing. Timer Warner has built up an incredible entertainment asset list comprising 26,000 TV programs, 6,000 movies, several of the world’s bestknown magazines, outstanding lines of books, deep investments in new technology and several television outlets, including some of the most popular cable TV channels. The potential to combine this massive inventory of content with AOL’s ability to deliver to its 34 million+ subscribers was a factor in the decision to merge AOL and Time Warner. The trend continues with the aforementioned $45 billion merger of Comcast and AT&T Broadband and
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the $25.8 billion merger of EchoStar with Hughes Electronics' DirecTV. However, don't assume that the entertainment industry as a whole is dominated by megacorporations. It remains relatively fragmented, with more than 100 media companies in businesses that do at least $1 billion annually in worldwide revenue. While mergers continue, spin-offs and the sale of under-performing or strategically incompatible divisions are occurring as well. Take, for example, the sale of Telemundo (formerly owned by Sony and Liberty Media) to NBC, or News Corp.'s sale of Fox Family to Disney. 8) Digitization and other new media technologies become standard in most forms of delivery/New HDTV formats based on digitization In the early ‘70s, all video entertainment was delivered by broadcast television or on the movie screen. Entertainment was flat in nature: There was no interactive way to respond to entertainment, and electronic games were the simplest of devices (remember Pong or PacMan?). A lucky television viewer in a major market might have had a half dozen channels to choose from and a handful of movie screens within driving distance. Video tapes hadn’t even been established for consumer use. Today, old entertainment assets are endlessly being enhanced and repackaged while new media forms are evolving with the technology that bubbles out of the InfoTech Revolution. Computer-related “appliance” devices will become more of an accepted and assimilated part of daily life and culture. For example, nearly 40% of American households own a video game console. Sony's PlayStation 2 is equipped with more computing capability than some PCs. The PlayStation 2, which sold more than 26 million units worldwide by the end of 2001, costs around $400 and plays DVDs and CDs, connects to the Internet, performs e-mail and video e-mail tasks, acts as a word processor and serves as a cable television settop box. This combination of tasks makes the device more than a mere supplement to personal computing. In fact, it performs many of the most popular computer applications for a lot less money than your average PC or iMac. Forrester Research reports that of those who buy a home PC, 58% use it for playing video games, in addition to such uses as Internet browsing and word processing. Increasingly, music and movies are being digitized and delivered via new media. Of course, digitization led to the development of the CD-ROM,
which has virtually replaced all earlier media as a method of delivering recorded music. Likewise, the DVD, because of its tremendous technical advantages, may yet replace the video cassette as the preferred medium for movies for home consumption. Digitization is also touted as the new thing for distribution of films to theaters. Digitized movies transmitted to theaters via satellite or fiber-optic cable provide the benefits of crystal clear picture and sound and are not subject to decay like their celluloid counterparts. This kind of distribution could also save studios hundreds of millions of dollars spent annually on celluloid film reproduction and shipping. The stumbling block is the new and expensive equipment required on the theater end with which to receive, store and project the digitized files. (See Chapter 2, An Overview of the Entertainment & Media Industry.) Another radical shift is the use of the Internet to deliver digitized content. Millions of Internet surfers downloaded free music from Napster.com, until the site was shut down by the court system for copyright violation. The ruling did not curtail the bootleg traffic of music and video files which continue to proliferate in cyberspace, and Internet sharing programs such as StreamCast Networks' Morpheus enable users to share files whether legal or not. Unlike music files, which are relatively small and easy to download, video files are extremely large in size and poor in video quality when viewed on most PCs. However, as faster broadband, home systems with greater storage capacity and better computer monitors become available, online video traffic is expected to increase dramatically. Movielink.com, www.movielink.com, a joint venture between five major film studios, plans to offer a library of legitimate movie titles via the Internet. Digital formats have greatly expanded the entertainment distribution chain. Printed books become electronic or audio books and then become television specials, which are repackaged for the broadcast and videotape/DVD market. These programs are replayed on cable TV and satellite TV networks, which can be recorded on home VHS machines or TiVo for replay later. The story from a book is repackaged and trickles down as a video game for Nintendo and an interactive educational CD-ROM for kids to use on the home computer. The story’s characters end up on t-shirts, coffee mugs and as children’s toys. Successful sales in U.S. markets push the entertainment media overseas. The ability to accumulate, repackage and distribute entertainment is now of greater importance, in terms of strategic
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corporate assets, than the ability to artistically create top-quality productions. You can buy talent, but it’s hard to either build or buy an efficient distribution system. Deregulation is also sweeping through the entertainment business, creating even greater demand for enhanced electronic media. Under bills passed by Congress, the major networks (such as ABC, NBC and CBS) are allowed to own more local stations. With HDTV, networks will enjoy the possibility of several new digital channels beamed from each of the stations that they own. (See item 11, Deregulation, below.) Television viewers benefit from the ease with which we can now move hundreds of channels of voice and video through the air with wireless networks or underground via cable TV. Meanwhile, television entertainment is going global on a scale never seen before. Years ago, Turner Broadcasting validated the possibility of gaining an international television audience by making its CNN news network very popular overseas. Satellite transmission of television signals means that major television firms have increasing outlets for overseas audiences for current and repackaged entertainment. 9) Integration of entertainment, telecommunications and computing Computer software and hardware companies have growing stakes in entertainment. Microsoft is spending billions on the development of its eHome division, designing PCs as the electronic hub of the digital home by routing music, movies, TV programming, e-mail and news between the web and PCs, television set-top boxes, gadgets and stereo speakers. Sony, Seagate Technology and Apple Computer, Inc. are also leaders in the home entertainment revolution, along with Digeo, Inc. (which is purchasing newcomer Moxi Digital, Inc.). There is a rapidly blurring line between the business segments once claimed exclusively by entertainment, publishing, computing and telephony. Inexpensive home computers are not only logical gateways to the Internet; they also deliver entertainment via built-in DVD and CD-ROM players, allowing the display of movies and the playing of games. In one integrated unit, PCs can also act as very sophisticated telephones, complete with capabilities of voice mail, call screening and other advanced services.
10) The spread of entertainment into new areas of day-to-day life Peddlers of advertising-supported entertainment are taking advantage of new technology to reach captive audiences in surprising places. Satellite TV networks are popping up in the food court areas of shopping malls, in public schools, on college campuses and even in elevators and doctors’ offices. Major restaurant chains, such as Hard Rock Café, are going global based on entertainment themes. Multichannel entertainment is now available for on-board viewing on airliners. Gambling, whether done via lotteries, racetracks or casinos, is now a pervasive presence throughout America, and it has entered the home in a big way via the Internet. Vocational training has become entertaining, thanks to multimedia, while entertainment parks such as Epcot Center have become educational. To an ever-growing extent, entertainment venues will continue to emerge in seemingly mundane places, from the supermarket to truck stops to the mall. 11) Deregulation The Telecommunications Act of 1996 is one of the most important influences in entertainment and media today. As the name implies, the act covers telecommunications and telephony. At the same time, however, much of the act has to do with the regulation (or deregulation) of the radio, broadcast television and cable television businesses. In fact, it is a serious rewriting of radio and TV law. Among other things, the act provides for: • Greater concentration of ownership of radio stations. Previously, operators had been allowed to own no more than seven FM and seven AM stations, total. That limit was raised to some extent before the Act of 1996 became law and then was lifted completely by the act. The radio industry wasted no time in taking advantage of the elimination of ownership limits. Of the nation’s 10,000 or so radio stations, 4,000 changed hands from 1996 to 1998 in deals totaling about $32 billion. Radio companies have been able to acquire huge regional chains of stations, offering massive advertising packages to major firms that may not have even considered advertising on the radio before. • Similar easing of restrictions in the broadcast television business was put into effect. Television stations have been trading hands faster than used
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cars, fetching enormous prices. (For a good example, look at the growth of A. H. Belo.) The act gave cable television much greater flexibility in setting subscriber prices. As a result, the price of getting cable service on a monthly basis has been growing steadily, at a pace far exceeding the rate of inflation. Proposed amendments to the act have been many. Watch for more attempts at legislative change as owners of large numbers of stations jockey for market share and advertising revenues. In February 2002, a federal court decision to remove the block on media companies owning cable systems and local broadcasters in the same market was reached. Watch for even greater merger activity in entertainment as a result.
12) Copyright and copying protection for digital content Call it Hollywood vs. high tech. An ongoing debate between the makers of films and music and the technology companies that make PCs, DVDs and music players of all types is underway on the responsibility of copyright protection. Movie studios and record companies are lobbying federal legislators to require the development of built-in copyright protection security by the companies that manufacture computers, stereo systems and other hardware. They, in turn, are crying foul because such measures may slow product performance, increase costs or even fail altogether, since no security system has yet been found that cannot be cracked. Several proposals have been suggested by parties on all sides. One calls for a watermark of sorts to be imbedded in the music or video file. The device playing the file would scan for the watermark, undetectable by the human eye or ear, and play the file only when such a mark is present. Another is a Mission Impossible-style self-destruct code which renders a file useless after a set period of time. Watch for further debate and further innovations.
New Media to Watch: (See Chapter 2 for in-depth discussion) HDTV iTV (Interactive Television) DVD-Explosive Growth Satellite Radio Digitized Broadcast Radio Digitized Motion Pictures Internet-Based, Fee-Based Music Internet-Based Motion Pictures/Video-on-Demand Wireless Access to Content Source: Plunkett Research, Ltd. For additional data about entertainment and media trends, including detailed tables, see Chapter 2, An Overview of the Entertainment & Media Industry.
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Chapter 2 AN OVERVIEW OF THE ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA INDUSTRY Trends and Statistics
This chapter is organized into the following sections: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 11) 12) 13) 14) 15) 16)
Advertising Book Publishing/Book Retailing Film Production Gambling Games The Internet Location-Based Entertainment Multimedia/Video/DVD Music Newspapers Radio Television—Broadcast Television—Cable Television—Satellite Television—Interactive Theaters—Movie
1) Advertising Three important trends are sweeping through advertising today. The first trend goes hand-in-hand with America’s economic downturn of 2000-2001. The recession of the U.S. economy devastated advertising expenditures to an extent not seen since World War II. Ad expenditures in 2001 fell 4.1% from the previous year, a drop certainly exacerbated by the terrorist attacks in September. Projections for 2002 are not much rosier, with numbers ranging from a small decline to a very slight rise from 2001 figures. The second trend is the proliferation of media through which advertisers can market their products. In addition to the development of the Internet into a true mass medium, television channels are multiplying almost exponentially. Currently, the average household in the U.S. receives more than 80 television channels. By 2005, the average household is projected to receive 180. This trend puts advertisers, rather than media companies, in the driver’s seat with regard to advertising rates and purchasing trends. If one media outlet’s rates are excessive, then there are a growing number of alternatives for advertisers to turn to.
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The third trend is the continuing but slowing amount of merger and consolidation of major advertising agencies on a global scale. In the late 1990s and into 2000, the largest and most successful ad agencies were acquiring worldwide networks of offices. Their goal was to enable multinational client companies to build unified brand images and customer bases throughout all major global markets. This trend continues, but at a greatly reduced rate due to the current economic hardships facing the advertising industry. These agencies hope to (and in many cases do) offer the capability to deliver a seamless flow of creative energy and media buying that enables companies like Nike, IBM and CocaCola the ability to influence massive audiences everywhere. Direct marketing (mail-order, etc.) is faring a bit better than other ad media. Telemarketing continues to grow. Approximately 8 billion telemarketing calls are made in the U.S. annually. However, public outcry against the practice may curtail any further growth. Many agencies offer telemarketing blocks or protection services such as the Direct Marketing Association's (DMA) Telephone Preference Service. In addition, federal law stipulates that certain types of telemarketers maintain and honor "do not call" lists, compiled from customer requests and complaints. Technological advances may also slow telemarketing growth due to the release of small, inexpensive boxes which scan incoming calls for computer generated telemarketing sources. When detected, the device transmits a "number disconnected" signal back. The telemarketing computer then removes the supposedly disconnected number from its files. The billboard industry generates about $2 billion in yearly ad revenue from 400,000 billboards around the nation. The tobacco industry previously accounted for 10% of those ad dollars, but it is being forced by federal regulation to drop billboards as a method of advertising. Entertainment and amusement advertising account for about 25% of billboard ad dollars. Direct marketing expenditures are only partially included in the following table. For example, while telemarketing is not a traditional advertising medium, it is nonetheless a significant factor in direct marketing.
Advertising—Estimated Expenditures, 1980-2002 (does not include telemarketing) Year 1980 1985 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994
$ in billions 54 95 130 129 126 131 138 150
Year 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
$ in billions 161 173 188 205 224 244 234 236
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2) Book Publishing/Book Retailing While many sectors of media and entertainment are enjoying terrific sales and profits, book publishing is another story. The problem lies in the limited growth of total book sales, intense competition among book publishers to create titles that qualify as bestsellers and the buying and merchandising methods used by book superstores, which have virtually taken over the book market during the past few years. Book Publishing Industry Net Sales, 2001 (in millions) Total Sales $25,356.50 Trade Books $6,369.90 Professional $4,739.10 Religious $1,305.10 Source: Association of American Publishers, www.publishers.org
Much of consumers’ entertainment and information budgets are going for multimedia and new media, such as online information and subscription television services. During the fall of 2001, book publishers raised prices substantially in an effort to boost sagging profits. At the same time, agents for best-selling authors are using their writers’ superstar status in the same way that agents for major sports stars use the popularity of basketball players to demand more money and more favorable treatment. A highly popular author’s contract with a publisher may demand a multi-million-dollar up-front payment and a guaranteed first printing of one million copies. (Very few books, even bestsellers, sell anywhere near that amount.)
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Publishers are receiving staggering quantities of returned books, which bookstores are not obligated to keep if they don’t sell. In fact, return rates are in the 35% to 40% range for much of adult hardcover fiction. Buyers at massive superstores may order huge quantities of books to fill up their miles and miles of shelves. However, if the books don’t sell, stores simply return them to the publishers. Profits among traditional book publishers are disappointing. Many major book publishers have been sold or downscaled. Meanwhile, the operators of book superstores continue their march across the nation, now opening their stores in many mid-sized markets in addition to large cities. Barnes & Noble has 570 superstores in its 1,000 store count. Borders Group has about 360 superstores plus 900 Waldenbooks mall locations. Books-A-Million, with about 200 superstores, has been adding 20 yearly. To compete with electronic forms of information and entertainment, book publishers are offering new ways to distribute the written word. Arthur C. Clarke, Stephen King and others have published some of their recent works exclusively online. For people who enjoy books on tape, companies such as Audible, Inc. (www.audible.com) are using technology to sell books downloaded from the Internet for about $7 to $10 dollars each, half the price of traditional books on tape. Gemstar (www.gemstar-ebook.com) is selling e-book "readers," devices that range from hand-held to notebook in size. The “pages” are displayed on screens, with much the same layout they would have in a traditional book. Gemstar offers thousands of books, magazines and newspapers in formats that can be downloaded into its readers. 3) Film Production Film production costs fell in 2001, with the average Hollywood movie production budget dropping to $47.7 million (a 13% drop from 2000). Conversely, the cost to market an average film rose 14% to $31 million, largely because of rising network television advertising costs. Put the shifts in production and marketing costs together, and you still have a total cost decline of 4%, a boon for film producers.
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Internet Research Tip—Film Industry Log on to the Motion Picture Association of America's site, www.mpaa.org, for information on many aspects of the industry including industry news, statistics, legislation and more. For a new film to simply break even, it needs to earn a box office gross in an amount that is about double its development and production costs. Only two out of three big-budget films break even at the box office. The real profit for producers may be earned in the post-theater markets, including home video, pay TV, broadcast TV, international television and video sales and merchandising, such as licensing rights for toys, books and t-shirts. For example, the movie Independence Day brought in only $100 million at the box office but has grossed more than $700 million in all worldwide distribution channels. An estimated 82% of film revenues now come from non-box office sources. Some Recent Top Dollar Movies Title Year Budget Domestic (in mil.) box office gross as of 4/1/02 Lord of the Rings 2001 $60 $297.5 Harry Potter 2001 $150 $315.6 Mission Impossible 2 2000 $100 $215.4 Gladiator 2000 $107 $186.8 The Perfect Storm 2000 $120 $181.5 Star Wars: Episode I 1999 $120 $431.0 Saving Private Ryan 1999 $70 $216.1 Titanic 1997 $200 $600.7 Sources: Daily Variety, Wall Street Journal, industry estimates
Selected Animated Films Title Monsters, Inc. Shrek Road to El Dorado Toy Story 2 Stuart Little
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Budgeted cost (in mil.) N/A $60 $95
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Animated productions are growing in popularity. Lower production costs for animated films over major live films are sometimes a great incentive. Likewise, the tremendous, long-term revenues earned by animated film classics like those created by
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Disney provide even greater reason to consider animation as a means of production. Animation is also an extremely popular format on Internet sites and may be widely used in Internet-delivered entertainment. For the first time, the Academy Awards honored animated films with an award category in 2001. Because films and their accompanying advertising are becoming so expensive, studios are producing fewer movies. Studios are getting rid of expensive stunts and effects, and, if they can’t afford the big-name star they have in mind for a film, they may hire an up-and-coming actor or actress instead. (See Chapter 4, Production Budgeting Examples.) In 1998, Universal Studios produced 35 movies. That number fell to less than 20 in 2001. Walt Disney’s numbers fell from over 30 to under 20 in the same time period. Disney’s studio entertainment segment is cutting back on the production of bigbudget movies, choosing instead to focus on theme parks and television to elevate profits. One segment of the film industry that is enjoying rapid growth is the IMAX format. Once found only in museums, IMAX has moved into the mainstream by licensing its projection and sound systems to commercial operators. Movies such as T-Rex are meant to attract the average moviegoer who is looking for big-time action rather than a school class field trip. Imax currently operates in more than 200 theaters and has scheduled the opening of another 80 theaters over the next few years. At one time, movies ruled the nation as the most popular and profitable form of entertainment. In 1928, long before the television era, approximately one-half of the U.S. population attended a movie every week. Today, it is approximately one-tenth. In 1946, nearly 4 billion tickets were sold by U.S. movie theaters. In contrast, in 2001, only 1.5 billion units were sold. However, box office receipts for 2001 hit $8.41 billion. This isn’t to say that films don’t make money— entertainment is simply becoming more competitive and more expensive to produce and market. In addition, entertainment companies of all types have learned that re-packaging and cross-marketing are the real keys to profits. This is especially true for movies. For example, Disney’s The Lion King, released in 1994, cost about $55 million to produce. By 1999, it had grossed $313 million in U.S. theaters and over $450 million in foreign theaters. Disney had also sold $500 million worth of Lion King videos, while consumers bought $3 billion in Lion King merchandise. Meanwhile, The Lion King was a great
hit on Disney’s cable TV channel. Disney’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame brought in only $100 million at the box office, but earned a total of $500 million, counting peripheral income such as videos and theme merchandise. It’s this sort of re-use that holds the real profit potential in movies. Such repackaging can also be the key for making money from popular American TV shows when they are syndicated as re-runs and shown on foreign stations. 4) Gambling Americans seem to have a never-ending desire to be entertained by games of chance. Gambling is still one of today’s major growth industries, grossing more than $50 billion per year, as casino/hotels, riverboat casinos, Native American reservation casinos and bingo halls and slot machine parlors continue to attract visitors in the millions. Meanwhile, tens of millions of Americans buy lottery tickets from state-sponsored games each week. In fact, gambling has become an extremely competitive business. Consumers now have a wealth of choices in when, where and how to gamble. Gamblers may think twice about flying to Las Vegas for a weekend when they can easily drive to a riverboat casino near Dallas, Chicago or whatever town they call home. The business has become even more competitive since the September 11 attacks. Las Vegas, the gambling capital of the United States, was hit especially hard, laying off an estimated 15,000 hotel and casino workers. Comdex, the nation's largest technology trade show, attracted only 150,000 visitors to the city in November 2001, down from 200,000 the previous year. Casino-like gambling on the Internet is another significant force for casino operators to deal with. Online gambling will pull in an estimated $7 billion in 2002. Even though cyberspace gambling may not be legal in some markets, companies circumvent the no-gambling laws in many parts of the U.S. by basing their operations in foreign nations. The web-based casinos hook up with their customers online and take payments via credit cards. More than 1,000 gambling web sites are in existence now, with new ones going online constantly. However, much controversy is in the air over Internet gambling, and U.S. lawmakers are considering many new regulations. In 1996, Congress created the National Gambling Impact Study Commission to examine just how the gambling industry affects the nation. The study found that gambling, which is legal in some form in 47 states and Washington, D.C., provides entertainment and
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creates jobs in depressed regions. However, legalized gambling may have adverse effects. For example, players with yearly household incomes under $10,000 spend three times more on lottery tickets than those who make over $50,000, thus the lottery nickname of “poor man’s tax.” The Commission recommended bans on Internet gambling and college and amateur sports betting, as well as the removal of credit card access machines in casinos. However, the study also suggested that destination gambling, such as riverboat casinos, remain in place because such activities create jobs and help local economies. After much debate, Congress did not pass the Internet Gambling Prohibition Act of 2000, which would have banned almost all forms of non-casino gambling except betting on horse and dog races, state lotteries and fantasy sports. It boils down to the economic impact of organized gambling, which has created more than 700,000 jobs and generates $21 billion in annual wages. 5) Games After a rocky year in 2000, electronic games are booming. Sales of videogame hardware, software and accessories grew to $9.4 billion in 2001, a whopping increase of 43%. The big news is the release of ever more complex technology that not only combines games with CD and DVD players, but will soon offer full Internet access and interactive TV as well. Game players can find online opponents, check e-mail, shop online and download music and video entertainment with a single system. Sony’s Play Station 2, released in the fall of 2001, was the first unit to play DVDs and audio CDs while offering top-of-the-line high-tech gaming. By the end of 2001, Play Station 2 had sold 26 million units worldwide, further positioning Sony as the number one video game company in the world. Microsoft is hoping to break Sony's dominance in the market with its Xbox, which was released in November 2001 (with a $500 million marketing budget). Xbox is a major step in the company's attempt to revolutionize the home in the same way that PCs revolutionized the office. The unit is a combination of a high-end PC, complete with highspeed Internet port and a top-of-the-line graphics chip; a video game console; and ultimately a head-set that will allow players to talk to other players down the street or in another country via the Internet. Microsoft has signed on many of the top 20 game publishers in order to offer cutting-edge software for the Xbox.
Nintendo, the third key player in video game sets, offers the GameCube console, which works with its Game Boy Advance system. Minimal in size, the cube packs a three-inch-wide, 1.5 Gb game disk in addition to offering long-time game favorites including Pokémon, Mario Bros. and The Legend of Zelda. Competition and technical innovation is so powerful among these top three players that rival Sega exited the game console business in 2001 after the failure of its Dreamcast system. Despite its position as the maker of the first console to offer online game playing, Sega is now concentrating solely on developing game software. Subscription-based or advertising-supported games played via the Internet are rapidly growing in popularity. Internet game-playing offers users the ability to concurrently compete with each other from multiple locations. Microsoft and America Online are among the major companies selling Internet-based game playing. Microsoft’s Internet Gaming Zone, http://zone.msn.com, offers 30 free games and over 75 popular CD-ROM retail games that can be played online against other players. The site has up to 450,000 visitors a day. Sony Online Entertainment boasts 11 million registered users of multi-player games such as Jeopardy! Online and the popular 3-D EverQuest, while Pogo.com www.pogo.com, formerly The Total Entertainment Network, has new member registration of nearly 100,000 people per week and 7.5 million hours of usage per month. America Online’s millions of subscribers have the option of playing in a virtual, three-dimensional theme park filled with games. Forrester Research reports that of those who buy a home PC, 58% use it for playing video games, in addition to such uses as Internet browsing and word processing. 6) The Internet The Internet is the leading edge of delivery for entertainment of virtually all types. Books, magazines, streaming video, radio-like programming, high-quality recorded music, high-resolution art, reference information, news, games, weather, advertising and films are among the categories of entertainment and information that can be efficiently disseminated over the Net. The Internet now claims about 160 million U.S. users of various levels of frequency. As more high-speed wired and wireless methods of Internet access become widespread (such as DSL and T1 lines, satellite downlink and TV set-
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top cable modems), the use of the Internet as a means of delivery and interactivity will grow further. The Internet has another interesting effect on our lives by creating efficiencies and eliminating wasted time. According to Veronis, Suhler & Associates, the more time people spend on the Internet shopping, getting directions, searching for information and communicating with others, the more their time is freed up to do other things, such as enjoying leisure activities, working or spending time with family. The number of computer-related consumer devices (such as Internet access appliances) sold in the United States may eventually surpass the number of home PCs in use. The public's perception of the PC has changed. As the number of computer-related consumer devices in the average American home rises, the public is coming to view the PC as an everyday piece of machinery. The current PC generation has neared the end of its evolutionary journey. Although the machine has done wonders for the business world and is definitely a device capable of extensive multitasking, the range of its ability to diversify jobs is limited. Computerrelated devices or "appliances" often outshine the PC itself when it comes to performing mundane tasks. Additionally, the size of a regular desktop PC places constraints on its usage away from a desk. Even video game-playing consoles are classified as computer-like devices. Indeed, modems, processors, memory chips and other computer-like features grace the latest game consoles. Their setup even mimics that of the PC. The design is no accident; video game device manufacturers will offer more and more computer-like features to the consumer. Computer-related "appliance" devices are becoming more of an accepted and assimilated part of daily life and culture. Once again, game machines are a relevant example. Nearly 42% of American households own a video game console. Intel plans an extensive line of non-PC Internet appliances that will use Linux software. Furthermore, Panasonic will create a wireless home telephone appliance with a special button that will hook-up to Net2Phone, Inc.'s Internet-based long distance phone call service. Extremely successful Internet appliances include the wireless versions of Palm Pilots and other PDAs.
Leading U.S. Internet Service Providers (ISPs), as of late 2001 Company: Subscribers: American Online (AOL) 34.0 million* Microsoft 7.7 million United Online 5.6 million BlueLight 5.0 million EarthLink 5.0 million Prodigy 3.2 million RoadRunner 1.9 million *AOL subscriber count includes 2 million CompuServe customers Source: Plunkett Research, Ltd. www.plunkettresearch.com
7) Location-Based Entertainment This phrase has been coined to describe the use of entertainment as a vehicle to attract crowds of people to specific locations, such as shopping malls, restaurants or casinos. The general idea is to convert entertainment-drawn consumers into shoppers, diners and gamblers. For example, Caesars Palace has proven that an entertainment-themed shopping mall can be a phenomenal success next door to a Las Vegas casino. Hard Rock Café uses entertainment as a lure to its global chain of restaurants. Viacom, Sony and others are building state-ofthe-art video game centers as destination entertainment buildings in prominent locations. Viacom has built Star Trek: The Experience, an entertainment center in the Las Vegas Hilton. GameWorks is a joint venture of DreamWorks, Universal Studios and Sega. The venture operates 15 flagship locations worldwide in the U.S., Guam, Brazil and Austria. In addition, Sony opened its $85million Metreon entertainment center in San Francisco with theaters, rides, stores, restaurants and electronic play zones. From its opening in 1998 through 2001, Metreon visitors total more than 14 million.
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Popular Location-Based Entertainment Components: Cinemas Educational Attractions and Museums IMAX Theaters Nightclubs Theme Parks Themed Restaurants Virtual Reality Rides/Games Shopping mall operators across the nation are realizing that, in order to prosper, the mall has to become as much an entertainment center as a shopping center. In fact, entertainment providers and retailers are now teaming up to create crowdgenerating synergy when developing new sites. For example, the Mall of America, the largest shopping mall in the U.S., offers the Camp Snoopy indoor theme park, the Underwater Adventures aquarium, the LEGO Imagination Center, the NASCAR Silicon Motor Speedway, a 14-theater cineplex and a host of themed restaurants. Las Vegas is a hotbed of exotic projects that combine entertainment with retail and hospitality properties. For example, the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas features the Grand Canal Shoppes, a Venetianstyle, singing gondolier-sailing waterway that runs along myriad shopping sites and cafés. Because summertime in the desert is not always conducive to outdoor vacation activity, a 70-foot dome covers the entire project. The property is not completely Venetian-themed, however. On the same property are Madame Tussaud’s Celebrity Encounter wax museum and a WB Soundstage 16 entertainment center from Warner Bros. However, many location-based entertainment sites, especially Las Vegas, were hard hit by the attacks of September 11. Destinations requiring travel by air saw major drops in attendance as visitors chose to stay closer to home for their entertainment. Major theme parks, such as Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Epcot and Universal Studios Hollywood all reported losses in attendance for 2001, and in many cases showed double-digit percentage drops in attendance from 2000 figures.
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Major Theme Park 2001 Attendance Park The Magic Kingdom Walt Disney World Disneyland Epcot Walt Disney World Disney-MGM Studios Disney's Animal Kingdom Universal Studios at Universal Orlando Islands of Adventure at Universal Orlando SeaWorld Orlando Disney's California Adventure* Universal Studios Hollywood *Opened February 2000 Source: The New York Times
2001 (mil.) 14.8
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Conversely, regional theme parks, to which most visitors drive rather than fly, showed improvement from 2000 to 2001. For example, King's Island in Ohio showed a 4% increase and Six Flags Over Texas was up 8%. These parks reaped the benefits of people’s reluctance to fly. These visitors, in many cases, had more money to spend at the parks since airfare and hotel stays were unnecessary. Disney plans serious global expansion of its theme parks. In addition to Disneyland Paris and two parks in the Tokyo area, it is opening an entirely new park in Hong Kong in 2005 and is considering future expansion in such densely-populated areas as Shanghai and Delhi. In the U.S., Disney has capitalized on its ownership of the ESPN cable sports network to build several ESPN sports-theme restaurants that are filled with exciting video games and games of skill. 8) Multimedia/Video/DVD Several new technologies are rapidly changing the face of the entertainment business, particularly in recorded music, television and the use of the home computer as an entertainment device. The race is on between Sony and Microsoft to realize a system to link all home entertainment products, including PCs that are networked throughout the home, the Internet, set-top boxes, televisions, VCR or DVD players, stereos and CD players. People could then play downloaded movies on any television in the house while turning down the stereo and arming the burglar alarm at the same time.
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This platform competition will become reminiscent of the competition between VHS and BetaMax as videocassette standards. Products such as ReplayTV and TiVo allow viewers to download satellite television and broadband programs for later viewing. Viewers are able to store between 35 and 320 hours of programming for playback at their discretion. Live programming can also be viewed and manipulated to skip commercials, playback key moments or watch in slow motion. DVD recorders for TVs are in wide release. These recorders allow instant access to any scene at any point in a program and offer a picture and sound equivalent to professionally produced DVDs. DVDs are rapidly gaining on the VHS market. Not only are DVD sound and video far superior to VHS tape, most DVDs contain extra features such as movie trailers, production notes, trivia games and interviews with film casts and crews. In 2001, consumers spent over $6 billion buying or renting films on DVD. Each unit costs less than $1 to produce, creating an impressive margin of profit since DVDs typically retail for anywhere between $5 and $30. DVD sales are expected to increase 33% in 2002 (Adams Media Research), while the number of U.S. households owning DVD players is expected to rise from 23% to 34%. The obstacle in the path of DVD growth is the difficulty consumers encounter in recording content. VHS players have always had that capability and will remain firmly entrenched in U.S. homes and offices until the ability for DVD to do the same is efficient and cost effective. 9) Music Recorded music is a $40-billion industry that is shrinking fast. Overall music sales were down 5% in 2001. Beleaguered music executives are fighting an increasingly tough battle due to several factors. A major influence is the radio industry’s consolidation of station ownership into several major conglomerates. Many stations feel compelled to play songs that are major (and usually instantaneous) hits. New and independent recording artists are finding it increasingly difficult to get all-important play on the airwaves, while the big music companies are duking it out for that same precious airtime. The fastest growing segment in music retailing is the superstore (such as Wal-Mart). These stores stock fewer titles than traditional music stores, forcing record companies to compete for far less shelf space.
It's estimated that in order to simply break even, a record must sell 500,000 copies. In 2001, 6,455 major record label releases hit the market, with only 112 of those reaching the half-million mark. In an effort to improve the odds of success, major labels have historically required top-selling artists to sign multi-album contracts. Efforts are currently underway by several recording stars to bring about legislation that will limit recording contracts to seven years. Record company executives claim that they must have the income from established artists' sales in order to finance the development of new performers. Watch for more on this debate, which is reminiscent of the legislation that brought about the demise of the old Hollywood studio system. Technology continues to make big changes in the recorded music business. MPEG is the digital standard set by the Moving Pictures Expert Group for video, CD, DVD and multimedia for the fixed and mobile web. MP3 is a subsystem of MPEG used to compress sound into computer files and is now the most commonly used format for downloading music. MP3 compresses music 10 to 14 times while still retaining CD quality. Music files are then played on computers or portable MP3 players or burnt onto CDs. Initially, MP3 web sites were places where unsigned musicians could get their music out to the masses for free. Download site Napster bucked the system by offering any and all music, regardless of copyright infringement, and was shut down in mid 2001. Today, multiple MP3 sites from Amazon to Vivendi Universal's MP3.com compete to distribute a broad range of music that stays within the letter of the law. It is legal to download and play free MP3 files when the song's copyright holder has granted permission. It is illegal to distribute or trade MP3s without specified permission. These sites still offer a viable alternative for "undiscovered" artists who are unable to break into the music market through traditional channels. Record companies are watchful, hoping to find a viable channel through which to capitalize on MP3's dynamic market opportunities. New projects include MusicNet, a joint venture of RealNetworks, AOL Time Warner, Bertelsmann AG and EMI Group. It offers the first digital music subscription platform featuring on-demand downloads and streams from three of the five major recording labels. Likewise, PressPlay, backed by Sony Music Entertainment and Universal Music Group, offers music through partner affiliates including MSN Music and Yahoo. Also, look for Napster to possibly rise from the ashes in the
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form of a new (and hopefully legal) online music service. Although MP3 is currently the most popular format, it will likely be replaced in the next few years. Not only is the issue of copyright infringement a major one, but faster technology is in the works. Eventually, free or not, people will tire of the time it takes to download just one MP3-formatted song. Innovative Music Companies Sony, Warner, Vivendi Universal, EMI, BMG MP3.com Launch.yahoo.com MyPlay, MP3.com
Spinner.com, Live365 Myplay, Launch.com, Sonicnet.com Listen.com, Epitonic, Insound RealNetworks, Liquid Audio, MusicMatch Sirius, XM Satellite Radio
Selected Features Recorded music firms sell digital files of music. Free downloads. May be promotions by record companies. Free. Allow people to store (on the Internet) copies of CDs to be accessed at any PC connected to Internet. Streaming radio programming on web channels. Genre or user-classified music selections. May require monthly subscriptions. Digital recordings and recommendations. Free software acts as players for PCs. Subscription allows in-vehicle access to 100 channels of news, entertainment and music.
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10) Newspapers As in many other industry segments, the big question in newspapers today is what long-term effect the Internet will have on business. The Wall Street Journal has met the problem head-on by establishing one of the most successful fee-based sites on the Internet, www.WSJ.com, where over 400,000 subscribers pay from $29 to $59 yearly (depending on whether or not they have a print subscription as well) to have excellent access to the daily news in its business newspaper. However, the trends striking the most fear into the hearts of newspaper executives are: 1) The growing use of the web to distribute classified ads. 2) The rapid spread of web-based guides to a city’s entertainment and
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news. Ticketmaster Online-City Search has web sites covering 128 cities worldwide. Users can access regionalized information about news, weather, entertainment and tickets. 3) Monster.com is taking over in the employment ads arena. Newspaper Organizations with Major Internet Assets Newspaper Tribune Co. Dow Jones Gannett
New York Times Knight Ridder Washington Post
Assets 23 television stations, 11 daily newspapers, 18 specialty web sites WSJ.com 22 television stations, 97 newspapers, 60 websites. USAToday.com receives major traffic Very popular NYTimes.com Realcities.com, plus many niche sites Very popular WashingtonPost.com
Another trend worrying traditional newspaper operators is the growing popularity of alternative newspapers. Ever since most major cities became one-newspaper towns, consumers and advertisers have been turning in record numbers to the weekly alternative newspapers that are typically distributed free of charge, covering entertainment, politics and her news with a candid, non-mainstream slant. The New York Times, Washington Post and Tribune Co. were among early leaders in developing successful web formats based on their print publications. This is grown to the extent that almost every major newspaper (and a surprising number of minor ones) has an excellent, continually updated web site. 11) Radio Two significant factors continue to be at work here. The first is the effect of the sweeping changes in the Telecommunications Act of 1996. This act enabled radio companies to own a virtually unlimited number of stations. Over 40% of the nation’s stations have changed hands since the passage of this act. Big companies are building enormous chains of radio stations—some are already able to offer advertising buys that reach several major markets at once. (See “Deregulation” in Chapter 1.) The second interesting development in radio is the growth of satellite broadcast radio. Sirius,
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formerly known as CD Radio, transmits its 100 channels of news, information, entertainment and music from three satellites to any vehicle equipped with a Sirius receiver. The company has partnerships with Ford, DaimlerChrysler and BMW to allow the car companies to equip their vehicles with the receivers. Sirius' top competitor, XM Satellite Radio, broadcasts 71 music channels and 29 information and entertainment channels through two satellites. GM plans to offer XM radios on many of its models in late 2002. Satellite radio is beginning to move into homes and portable radios as well. The special receivers cost around $300 dollars, with additional monthly fees of $10 to $40. Higher-priced services include Internet access. This new competition in the radio arena is analogous to the beginning of the cable TV age, when local broadcasters had to learn how to compete against dozens of cable channels. In regulatory areas, the radio industry has a significant advantage over television station operators: TV broadcasters are converting to digital signals under a schedule set by the FCC. Radio station owners, however, are able to move towards digitization at any pace they choose. As an industry, radio is slowly adapting new technology that will involve the simulcasting of digital and analog signals over the same wavelength. This means that radio listeners will be able to receive CD-quality, zero interference signals. Radio consumers will feasibly be able to receive digital signals of data that can be printed out—news, weather maps and advertising coupons, for example. Of the nation’s 10,000 or so radio stations, more than 4,000 have changed hands since the Telecommunications Act of 1996. Radio companies have been able to buy up huge regional chains of stations, offering massive advertising packages to major firms that may not have even considered advertising on the radio before. One of the biggest players is Clear Channel Communications. Recent acquisitions of Jacor and AMFM made the company the number one radio station owner in the U.S. with interests in 1,200 stations. Number two Cumulus Media is far behind with more than 400 stations. Largest U.S. Radio Station Owners Clear Channel Communications Cumulus Media Citadel Communications
1,200 stations 425 stations 200 stations
12) Television—Broadcast Analysts have been forecasting the eventual demise of broadcast television for a decade, and the climate did indeed look bleak. Non-network competition from dozens of cable and satellite channels, the advent of digital video recorders, increasing Internet activity and broadband access were all harbingers of doom for the big four networks: NBC, CBS, ABC and Fox. And yet, they are still here. The big four, plus the other English-speaking networks (UPN, the WB and Pax), collectively account for a 58% share of U.S. television viewing. Broadcast programs and the personalities on them still attract millions of viewers and create a culture that is central to many Americans' daily lives. NBC continues as the prime time ratings winner, as it has for six of the past seven years, with a 15% share of prime-time viewing. It boasts the most popular shows (such as Friends, Frasier, Today and Tonight), including the country's top national news program, Nightly News. CBS is next in the ratings, followed by Fox and Disney's ailing ABC. U.S. Broadcast Network Estimated Operating Income 2001-2002 Network NBC CBS Fox ABC Source: Morgan Stanley
Operating Income (in mil.) $636 $251 -$140 -$383
NBC's dominance is the result of several factors. The aforementioned top shows are key, since the ultimate success of television lies in its programming. The network also adopted an "if you can't beat 'em, join 'em" attitude when it created Internet properties CNBC and MSNBC, as well as acquiring interests in several cable channels including A&E and Bravo. Further cable synergies are assured since three of the four broadcast networks are owned by highly diversified media companies which include cable interests: CBS, owned by Viacom; Fox, owned by News Corporation; and ABC, owned by Disney. Major league sports, a long time broadcast favorite, have become too expensive for the networks to air profitably, creating large losses for the big networks. Look for regular season major league sports to move almost entirely to cable channels, which can better afford the spiraling costs associated
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with TV sports due to the combination of advertising and subscriber revenues. Although the continued popularity of broadcast television is surprising, it still faces major challenges by the proliferation of cable channels. Broadcast network ratings have been steadily declining overall since 1952. Meanwhile, the average number of minutes of primetime advertising per hour on broadcast television soared from 9.5 minutes in 1997 to more than 15 minutes today. There is no reason to think this climate is going to change. Meanwhile, the networks are paying more and more for programming in an effort to prop up their viewer bases. For example, NBC pays $7 million per episode for Friends. It only cost about 10% as much when it first went on the air. The big names are paid ever larger salaries. David Letterman's new deal with CBS is reported to be worth $31 million per year. Networks are beginning to enter into other arenas to make money, such as selling merchandise related to specific programs and sponsoring concert tours and sporting events to attract viewers. (TV program publishers like TV Guide are also getting together with the Internet, creating interactive web sites that often provide extended program information, archives and chat rooms.) Another money-making practice is the "repurposing" of programming, which means that shows airing on network TV one night will appear the next on cable or a smaller independent network. What about the much-hyped HDTV (highdefinition television)? The licenses were granted only to organizations that agreed to broadcast in the new digital format. HDTV (also known as DTV) sets have a minimum of 720 progressive scanning lines, a 16:9 ratio wide screen, similar to the shape of a movie theater screen, and Dolby digital audio or an equivalent sound system. Strategy Analytics predicts that only 9% of U.S. households will be HDTV-compatible by 2006. That same year, analog stations will be required by the FCC to broadcast their programs only in digital formats, provided that 85% of the local viewing population has digital televisions. An estimated 220 million analog television sets are in the U.S., with 99.5% household penetration. In 2001, 1.4 million digital sets were sold. However, only a small percentage of those sets included the tuners that receive and display digital feed. Because demand for digital televisions has remained relatively low, the prices have stayed out of the reach of most consumers. When the sets were
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first introduced in late 1998, prices ranged from $7,000 to $15,000. Prices have dropped a bit (to around $3,000), but still remain out of many viewers' price ranges. Once customer demand for the TVs increases, the price will drop accordingly. The cost for television stations to carry the digital signal is enormous. It costs around $2 million just to carry a network-provided digital signal. In addition to that, the stations have to invest in new studios and equipment to continue the production of locally produced programs and advertising. For those who do not opt to buy the expensive digital televisions that are currently on the market, converter boxes will be available to convert the digital signal back to analog. The set you currently watch will not become obsolete, but it may require such an accessory. Currently, 270 stations are airing at least some digital programming. 13) Television—Cable Cable television is a hot growth industry again. Of homes with televisions, over two-thirds have cable connections. Two factors have created newfound fire here. First is the passage of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, which gave cable companies much greater leeway to raise their prices. The second factor is the Internet. Millions of cable modems have been built that bring Internet access and a broad range of new services to cable TV subscribers. (See “Deregulation” in Chapter 1.) In 2002, Comcast is expected to complete the purchase of AT&T Broadband, forming the largest U.S. cable TV operator with approximately 22 million subscribers. Watch for more mergers and acquisitions, particularly purchases of Adelphia Communications and Cablevision Systems. Largest U.S. Cable Companies (Estimated), as of April 1, 2002 Company AT&T Comcast* Time Warner Cable Charter Communications Cox Communications Adelphia Communications Cablevision Systems Mediacom Communications Insight Communications Cable One
Subscribers 22,858,300 12,800,000 6,942,000 6,166,600 5,672,200 2,999,100 1,400,000 1,355,900 754,000
*Total number after the proposed merger of AT&T’s cable unit with Comcast Source: Plunkett Research, Ltd.
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Look for an even greater number of cable channels that are ever more narrow in focus. Since the terrific success of Ted Turner's Turner Classic Movies and Cartoon Networks (now part of AOL Time Warner), niche channels are quickly finding air space and audiences. Channels such as The History Channel, Court TV and the Food Network are already successes, and a new venture called MagRack is in the works. MagRack is a video-on-demand service offering original programming on topics as varied as Shakespeare, vegetarian cooking, bird watching and wedding planning. The programming is stored on video servers and currently available to 550,000 Cablevision subscribers. Cable TV’s Share Cable TV’s penetration of U.S. Homes Cable TV’s share of the subscription TV market
68% 80%
Cable companies have also joined the broadband access business in a big way. According to research company Kinetic Strategies, more than 70% of broadband users in North America access the Internet through a cable provider. The cable companies have spent over $20 billion to make their cables capable of handling Internet access, interactive video, phone service and other digital technologies. With a cable modem, you can access the Internet at lightning speed, and cable already lies in or near 90% of American homes, making it the perfect gateway to the Internet. Since only a small percentage of residential Internet users currently have broadband access, the market for expansion is huge. 14) Television—Satellite Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS) provides cablelike programming from satellites. Twenty percent of the U.S. pay television market is held by satellite dish users. This number is on the rise. Because the signals are digitally compressed, the small dishes (usually 18-24 inches) have the ability to receive up to 500 channels. Hughes Electronics' DIRECTV currently has over 10 million subscribers and offers over 225 channels. EchoStar has over 6.8 million subscribers and currently offers over 500 channels. EchoStar has agreed to buy Hughes Electronics, which will form the largest DBS TV provider in the U.S.
15) Television—Interactive Imagine sitting comfortably in your living room and enjoying your favorite films and television programming combined with must-have Internet information and connectivity. Call up your favorite movie in seconds (no going to the video store). While the movie is on, you can check your e-mail or scan the latest headlines, pay some bills and plan your schedule for next week. After that, you might want to shop for a new pair of jeans or some CDs, or maybe play an online Jeopardy! game against two other players. Or how about watching your favorite sporting event and calling up player stats, or ordering a team logo shirt, while you follow particular players or select different camera angles? After the game, you might have a chance to vote on your favorite for the most valuable player. That's interactive TV, or iTV, and it's well on its way to becoming a reality. The concept is already in play on PCs with the advent of RealOne, a hybrid media player from RealNetworks, Inc. RealOne displays streaming media from partners such as ABCNews.com, NBA.com and E! Entertainment alongside windows containing contextual links to the content playing, a web browser and a play list of other available programs. Click a link or new program to open additional windows. The price? About $9.95 a month. The downside to RealOne is the discomfort of sitting at a desk to use it, and the current limitations to PC video quality. However, with 500,000 subscribers, the player has debuted with a bang. More importantly, the RealOne player is a glimpse of what iTV will look like once it reaches your TV set. Major players such as Microsoft and Vivendi Universal are making powerful corporate acquisitions in order to buy iTV access into as many homes as possible. Microsoft backed Comcast's acquisition of AT&T's cable unit, which is expected to win access to 23 million households. Vivendi Universal invested $1.5 billion into EchoStar Communications, which should afford Vivendi access to 17 million households once the EchoStar Hughes Electronics deal goes through. The technology is available through set-top boxes designed by companies such as Microsoft, Philips Electronics and Sony, while other companies such as AOL Time Warner, DirecTV, Hughes Network Systems and Liberate Technologies (formerly Network Computer, Inc.) are providing content and connectivity. And yet, despite the billions spent and the enormous efforts exerted, iTV has been very slow to catch on the in U.S.
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Only 8% of the pay television households in the U.S. have iTV, compared to 31% in the U.K. The difference seems to hinge on the use of PCs in the home. PCs proliferate in American households, where users are accustomed to logging on for tasks such as e-mail, online shopping and interactive chat. In Britain, only 32% of all households are online via PCs, making people more likely to look to their TV sets for online activity. Despite its position in the rear, the U.S. market is likely to catch up and then pull ahead since much of the iTV technology and some of the financial backing in Western Europe are largely American. British Sky Broadcasting, the leading iTV provider in the U.K., is 36% owned by News Corp. Chairman and CEO Rupert Murdoch. France's CanalSatellite is 66% owned by Vivendi Universal's Canal+ Group. Some analysts project that iTV in the U.S. will become mainstream by 2006. Forrester Research estimates that 15% of U.S. television-owning households will have iTV by the beginning of 2003. However, iTV in the United States currently tends to be one-way, rather than the true two-way interactivity enjoyed by viewers in Europe. In the U.K., for example, 10% of the QVC shopping channel’s sales are made through two-way interactive TV when viewers click the “buy now” button on their TV screens. In the U.S., AOLTV and MSN TV have experimented with two-way systems for their limited customer bases. However, in America, iTV tends to focus on providing value-added services in the form of localized content, such as in-depth local community news and weather, movie theater schedules, local restaurant listings and other items of a more personal meaning than standard TV programming. Users typically pay $20 monthly for this enhanced service. Video-on-demand programming is growing in the U.S., slowly but surely. Time Warner has been testing video-ondemand services on its cable systems in such cities as Austin and Cincinnati. A subsidiary of Cablevision has also developed a niche programming iTV service called Mag Rack. 16) Theaters—Movie The movie theater business continues to weather a state of flux. To begin with, theater companies in recent years have been building mega-theaters, giant, freestanding boxes that contain up to 30 or more screens each. Many of these complexes feature such amenities as oversized seats that rise in stadium-like tiers so that patrons always have a clear view of the
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screen, digital sound systems, cappuccino bars and pizzerias. 2001 U.S. Theaters by Number of Screens Single Screen Miniplex (2 to 7 screens) Multiplex (8 to 15 screens) Megaplex (16 or more) Source: MPAA
2001
2000
2,280 2,901 1,458 431
2,368 3,170 1,478 405
Yearly Change -3.7% -8.5% -1.4% 6.4%
Since large numbers of screens are involved, the most popular movies are shown on several screens at once, with starting times conveniently spaced about 30 minutes apart. Food courts, virtual reality rides, dozens of electronic games and other enticements are offered to draw the huge crowds necessary to fill all these seats. The mega-theaters cost around $30 million to build (about a million dollars per screen), nearly five times more than the six-screen multiplexes that were built previously. As the number of screens increases, the number of viewers per screening decreases. Although ticket prices and viewer spending are up from 1998, the larger number of screens and the multitude of multiplexes have caused attendance numbers, on a screen-by-screen basis, to drop. Unfortunately, movie theater chains expanded very aggressively, building more of these very expensive theaters than most markets could support. Many firms were devastated financially. While the design of theater buildings is changing, so is the nature of their owners. Investor Philip Anschutz is the leader of the pack. His Regal Entertainment Group, which planned a May 2002 initial public offering of stock, owns Regal Cinemas, Edwards Theatres and 85% of United Artists Theatre Company for a total of about 5,900 screens at 560 theaters. The second largest chain, AMC Entertainment, owns 3,500 screens in 250 theaters. Top Movie Theater Chains Company Screens Locations Regal Cinemas* 3,600 300 AMC Entertainment 3,500 250 Cinemark USA 3,000 280 Carmike 2,400 350 Loews Cineplex 2,400 260 United Artists* 1,600 200 *Controlled by Regal Entertainment Group Source: Plunkett Research, Ltd.
Consolidation was the key to the survival of many movie theaters. All three of the companies
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acquired by Anschutz were in bankruptcy. Number three Loews Cineplex Entertainment emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection due to its acquisition by financial services firm Onex Corporation. Theater chains under pressure are attempting to boost profits through higher prices. The Houston Chronicle reports that theater goers in the Houston market are paying as much as $8.50 for general admission tickets, compared to only $5.50 in 1996. Add two cokes and a popcorn, and an evening at the movies for two people is about $30.00. Just like music and television, films are moving in the digital direction. Rather than showing movies printed on spools of film, some theaters are downloading movies via satellite or dedicated landlines. Not only are movies easy to access digitally, but live events may be shown as well. Video and sound quality is improved, since digital files are not subject to film decay, and technicians working to show the movie in theaters have all the benefits of working with digital files. One of movie digitalization’s biggest problems is that of security. Moviemakers don’t want to spend massive amounts of time and money-making movies, only to have those movies hacked and bootlegged by Napster-like peer-to-peer data sharing Internet platforms. Money is another issue. Right now, the cost of a digital movie projector runs about $150,000. Even though the prices are expected to drop to near $50,000, if you applied that cost to all movie screens in America, the total would be over $1.6 billion, according to FORTUNE magazine. The first three films to use digital projection were Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, A Bug’s Life and Tarzan. More recently, Ocean's 11 was the first major studio film to be delivered digitally to those theaters equipped with digital receivers and projection systems. George Lucas remains a staunch supporter of the technology and is digitally releasing Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones in 2002.
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Top Audit Bureau of Circulation Surveyed Magazines: 2000 (based on average circulation)
Rank
Publication Name
Average Circulation
1
NRTA/AARP Bulletin
20,936,279
2
Modern Maturity
20,894,343
3
Reader's Digest
12,589,919
4
TV Guide
10,388,083
5
National Geographic Magazine
7,892,852
6
Better Homes and Gardens
7,622,981
7
Family Circle
5,002,223
8
Good Housekeeping
4,532,915
9
Woman's Day
4,195,200
10
Ladies' Home Journal
4,137,423
Total Top 10
98,192,218
Source: Magazine Publishers of America, www.magazine.org
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Top 25 Audit Bureau Circulation Surveyed Magazines: 2000 (based on total circulation revenue)
Rank
Publication Name
Total Circulation Revenues
1
TV Guide
$659,032,494
2
People Weekly
$434,513,721
3
Reader's Digest
$315,530,012
4
Time-The Weekly NewsMagazine
$288,945,445
5
Sports Illustrated
$271,006,299
6
National Geographic Magazine
$233,564,496
7
National Enquirer
$173,176,407
8
Better Homes and Gardens
$150,243,868
9
Newsweek
$150,062,032
10
Star
$138,350,397
11
Playboy
$110,289,739
12
Soap Opera Digest
$107,631,637
13
Family Circle
$106,082,690
14
Woman's World
$103,122,408
15
Cosmopolitan
$101,648,287
16
Endless Vacation
$101,396,862
17
Good Housekeeping
$101,087,505
18
U.S. News & World Report
$100,049,900
19
Woman's Day
$91,211,430
20
Entertainment Weekly
$87,364,674
21
Southern Living
$82,643,122
22
Money
$78,421,854
23
Ladies' Home Journal
$75,471,807
24
Martha Stewart Living
$71,302,455
25
Maxim
$70,938,872 Source: Magazine Publishers of America, www.magazine.org
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U.S. Daily Newspaper Circulation, Selected Years
Year
Total Daily Newspaper Circulation (000)
Percent of U.S. Households Penetration
1965
60,358
100%
1970
62,108
100%
1975
60,655
86%
1980
62,202
80%
1985
62,766
73%
1990
62,328
66%
1995
58,193
60%
2000
55,773
54%
Source: Television Bureau of Advertising; www.tvb.org/Plunkett Research, Ltd.
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Recording Industry Consumer Profile: 1991 to 2000 (percent) Method/Place of Purchase
1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 62.1
60.0
56.2
53.3
52.0
49.9
51.8
50.8
44.5
42.4
Other Store
23.4
24.9
26.1
26.7
28.2
31.5
31.9
34.4
38.3
40.8
Tape/Record Club
11.1
11.4
12.9
15.1
14.3
14.3
11.6
9.0
7.9
7.6
Internet
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
0.3
1.1
2.4
3.2
TV, Newspaper, Magazine Ad or 800 Number
3.0
3.2
3.8
3.4
4.0
2.9
2.7
2.9
2.5
2.4
Record Store
Source: Recording Industry Association of America, Washington, DC.; www.riaa.com
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Recording Media-Manufacturers' Shipments and Value: 1993 to 2001 MEDIUM
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
1,160.6
1,079.2
968.50
3.3
7.9 0.3 5.5 2.3 881.9 17.3 17.7 45 -1.5
UNIT SHIPMENTS (millions) Total
955.6 1
DVD Video DVD Audio Vinyl singles Albums-LPs and EPs CDs CD singles Music video Cassettes Cassette singles
1,122.7
1,112.7
1,137.2
1,063.4
1,123.9
x x
x x
x x
x x
x x
x
0.5 x
2.5 x
15.1 1.2 495.4 7.8 11 339.5 85.6
11.7 1.9 662.1 9.3 11.2 345.4 81.1
10.2 2.2 722.9 21.5 12.6 272.6 70.7
10.1 2.9 778.9 43.2 16.9 225.3 59.9
7.5 2.7 753.1 66.7 18.6 172.6 42.2
5.4 3.4 847 56 27.2 158.5 26.4
5.3 2.9 938.9 55.9 19.8 123.6 14.2
4.8 2.2 942.5 34.2 18.2 76 1.3
MANUFACTURED VALUE ($ millions) Total DVD Video 1 DVD Audio Vinyl singles Albums-LPs and EPs CDs CD singles Music video Cassettes Cassette singles
10,046.60 12,068.00 12,320.30 12,533.80 12,236.80 13,723.50 14,584.70 14,323.70 13,740.90 x x 51.2 10.6 6,511.4 45.8 213.3 2,915.8 298.5
x x 47.2 17.8 8,464.5 56.1 231.1 2,976.4 274.9
x x 46.7 25.1 9,377.4 110.9 220.3 2,303.6 236.3
x x 47.5 36.8 9,934.7 184.1 236.1 1,905.3 189.3
x x 35.6 33.3 9,915.1 272.7 323.9 1,522.7 133.5
12.2 x 25.7 34 11,416.0 213.2 508.0 1,418.9 94.4
66.3 x 27.9 31.8 12,816.3 222.4 376.7 1,061.6 48.0
80.3 x 26.3 27.7 13,214.5 142.7 281.9 626.0 4.6
190.7 6.0 31.4 27.4 12,909.4 79.4 329.2 363.4 -5.3
X Not applicable. 1
Though separately identified for this chart, DVD Video products are also included in the Music Video totals. Source: Recording Industry Association of America, Washington, DC.;www.riaa.com.
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Cable and Pay TV-Revenue and Expenses: 1998 to 2000 Millions of Dollars Total Operating Revenue Advertising Program revenue Basic service Pay-per-view and other premium service Other premium services Installation, startup and reconnect fees Other cable and pay TV revenue Internet access fees Local telephone service Long-distance telephone service Other communication service revenue Other operating revenue Total Operating Expenses Annual payroll Contributions to Social Security/other benefits Program and production costs Depreciation Lease and rental payments Purchased repairs Purchased communications & utilities Purchased advertising Other operating expenses 1
1998
1999
2000
$52,310 8,034 9,454 23,541 1,445 4,624 740 2,021 138 144
$59,895 9,767 10,301 26,890 1,676 4,769 765 2,428 274 220
$67,930 12,009 10,970 29,509 1,746 5,053 714 3,064 903 451
1
1
228 1,915
522 2,237
63 454 2,995
$45,231 7,138
$52,952 8,388
$62,039 9,696
1,443 14,601 9,425 760 662 736 1,590 8,876
1,666 16,525 11,498 878 721 840 1,836 10,600
1,929 19,077 13,965 1,005 684 921 2,251 12,510
Data do not meet Annual Survey standards because of high sampling variability or poor response quality. Note: Estimates cover taxable and tax-exempt firms and are not adjusted for price changes. [Estimates are based on data from the U.S. Census Bureau's 2000 Service Annual Survey and administrative data. Estimates have not been adjusted using the results of the 1997 Economic Census.] Source: U.S. Bureau of the Census, Annual Survey of Communication Services/Plunkett Research, Ltd.
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U.S. Entertainment & Media Employment by Sector: 2001 Industry Information
# of # of Establishments Employees
Annual Payroll ($1,000)
124,500
3,234,530
183,050,000
32,000
1,004,697
58,604,700
23,500
293,369
11,320,825
Broadcasting & Telecommunications
49,000
1,504,242
81,710,750
Information & Data Processing Services
20,000
432,222
31,414,725
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
119,334
2,067,620
58,932,850
Performing Arts, Spectator Sports & Related
32,906
350,000
19,000,000
Performing Arts Companies
9,342
121,970
3,100,000
Spectator Sports
4,372
91,043
9,382,850
Museums, Historical Sites & Similar Institutions
5,714
104,607
2,450,000
67,000
1,400,000
25,000,000
Publishing Motion Picture & Sound Recording Industries
Amusement, Gambling & Recreation Industries
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Radio and Television Broadcasting Services-Finances: 1998 to 2000 (in millions of dollars) ITEM
TOTAL 1998
Operating Revenue Station time sales
RADIO
1999
2000
1998
1999
TV 2000
1998
1999
2000
$43,791 $47,292 $52,668 $11,587 $13,030 $14,811 $32,203 $34,262 $37,858 27,419
29,771
33,126
10,029
11,258
12,726
17,389
18,513
20,400
631
657
606
82
97
109
549
561
498
9,672
10,277
11,762
2,385
2,658
3,013
7,286
7,618
8,749
Local advertising
17,116
18,837
20,757
7,562
8,503
9,604
9,554
10,334
11,153
Network time sales
12,603
13,514
15,732
872
996
1,195
11,732
12,518
14,537
3,769
4,007
3,811
686
776
890
3,082
3,231
2,921
33,760
37,551
40,366
8,939
10,308
11,406
24,821
27,243
28,960
Annual payroll
9,625
10,814
11,280
3,583
4,165
4,458
6,042
6,649
6,821
Social Security & other benefits
1,450
1,427
1,535
450
503
590
1,000
924
945
Broadcast rights & Music license fees
10,249
11,438
12,754
563
626
713
9,686
10,811
12,041
2,765
3,411
3,648
1,227
1,579
1,638
1,539
1,832
2,010
Lease and rental
623
616
655
255
268
294
368
349
362
Purchased repairs
282
266
276
82
86
91
200
180
185
Purchased communications & utilities
589
601
634
228
258
273
361
343
361
Purchased advertising
1,290
1,458
1,534
361
393
455
929
1,066
1,079
Other (including network compensation fees)
6,886
7,521
8,052
2,190
2,431
2,896
4,696
5,090
5,157
Network compensation National/regional advertising
Other Operating Expenses
Depreciation
[Estimates are based on data from the U.S. Census Bureau's 2000 Service Annual Survey and administrative data. Estimates have been adjusted using the results of the 1997 Economic Census.] Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of Communication Services.
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Top Global Entertainment Companies: 2000 to 2001 (based on revenue) Rank
Company
Headquarters
2000-2001 Revenue (millions)
2000-2001 Profit/(Loss) (millions)
1
AOL-Time Warner
New York, NY
36,200
(4,400)
2
Walt Disney
Burbank, CA
25,400
832
3
Viacom
New York
23,400
(364)
4
Vivendi-Universal
Paris/New York
22,100
1,000 1
5
Bertelsmann
Guetersloh, Germany
19,100
3,260
6
News Corp.
New York/Los Angeles
13,800
(445)
7
Sony
Tokyo/New York
9,300
199 2
8
Comcast
Philadelphia, PA
8,400
2,528 1
9
AT&T Broadband
Englewood, CO
8,200
1,700 1
10
Cox Enterprises
Atlanta, GA
7,800
N/A
11
NBC
New York
6,800
1,797 2
12
Gannett
Arlington, VA
6,200
1,700
13
Tribune
Chicago, IL
5,700
224
14
Clear Channel
San Antonio, TX
5,300
249
15
DirecTV
El Segundo, CA
5,200
(25) 1
16
Kirch Group
Munich, Germany
5,100 (est.)
N/A
17
USA Networks
New York
4,600
(56)
18
Cablevision
Bethpage, NY
4,100
943 1
19
NTL
Hook, U.K.
3,980
(4,543)
20
Fuji Television
Tokyo, Japan
3,960
159
21
RTL Group
Luxembourg
3,700
61
22
EMI
London
3,340
210
23
Charter Communications
St. Louis, MO
3,300
1,564 1
24
BSkyB
Isleworth, U.K.
3,230
(775)
25
Globo
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
3,200
906 1
Notes: All profits are net, unless specified otherwise; figures are rounded. For companies reporting in foreign currencies, U.S. dollar calculation were based on average exchange rates. Due to rally of the dollar against most foreign currencies within the last year, results were affected accordingly. 1
EBITDA/cash flow
2
Operating. Source: Variety, www.variety.com.
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Chapter 3 IMPORTANT ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA INDUSTRY CONTACTS
CONTENTS I. Advertising/Marketing Associations p. 41 II. Books, Writers & Publishers Associations p. 45 III. Broadcasting Associations p. 56 IV. Corporate Information p. 58 V. Engineering Associations p. 59 VI. Entertainment & Amusement Associationsp. 59 VII. Film & Media Schools p. 61 VIII. Film & Television Associations p. 62 IX. Industry Research/Market Research p. 67 X. Internet Business/Technology p. 68 XI. Media Associations p. 68 XII. Media Information p. 69 XIII. Publications p. 70 XIV. Radio p. 73 XV. Recording Associations p. 73 XVI. Retail Associations p. 74 XVII. Screen Actors Guild p. 74 XVIII. Television Networks & Channels p. 76 XIX. U.S. Government Agencies p. 77
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Advertising/Marketing Associations Ad Track Web Address: www.usatoday.com/money/index/ad001.htm Ad Track offers a glimpse into consumers' opinions of major advertising campaigns through weekly polls. Advertising & Marketing International Network 700 N. 2nd St., Ste. 600 St. Louis, MO 63102 Phone: 314-436-5477 Fax: 314-436-0359 Web Address: www.glennon.com Glennon is a St. Louis-based advertising agency, focusing on the automotive aftermarket, fast food, beverages, construction/development and consumer products. Advertising Club of New York 235 Park Ave. S., 6th Fl. New York, NY 10003 Phone: 212-533-8080 Fax: 212-533-1929 Web Address: www.adclubny.org The Advertising Club is a leading association that strives to elevate the understanding of marketing and advertising communications by providing a common forum for members of the industry to address mutual interests.
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Advertising Research Foundation 641 Lexington Ave. New York, NY 10022 Phone: 212-751-5656 Web Address: www.arfsite.org The ARF is a nonprofit corporate-membership association which is today the preeminent professional organization in the field of advertising, marketing and media research. Advertising Women of New York 25 W. 45th St., Ste. 1001 New York, NY 10036 Phone: 212-221-7969 Fax: 212-221-8296 Web Address: www.awny.org The AWNY provides a forum for personal and professional growth, serves as a catalyst for the advancement of women in the communications field and promotes and supports philanthropic endeavors through the AWNY Foundation. American Advertising Federation, Inc. 1101 Vermont Ave. NW, Ste. 500 Washington, DC 20005-6306 Phone: 202-898-0089 Fax: 202-898-0159 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.aaf.org The AAF protects and promotes the well-being of advertising, through a nationally coordinated network of advertisers, agencies, media companies, local advertising clubs and college chapters. American Association of Advertising Agencies 405 Lexington Ave., 18th Fl. New York, NY 10174 Phone: 212-682-2500 Fax: 212-682-8391 Web Address: www.aaaa.org The AAAA is the national trade association representing the advertising agency business in the United States. American Institute of Graphic Arts 164 Fifth Ave. New York, NY 10010 Phone: 212-807-1990 Fax: 212-807-1799 Web Address: www.aiga.org The purpose of AIGA is to further excellence in communication design as a broadly defined discipline, a strategic tool for business and a cultural force. American Marketing Association 311 S. Wacker Dr., Ste. 5800 Chicago, IL 60606 Phone: 312-542-9000 Fax: 312-542-9001 Toll Free: 800-262-1150
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[email protected] Web Address: www.MarketingPower.com The AMA provides direct benefits to marketing professionals in both business and education and serves all levels of marketing practitioners, educators and students. American Marketing Association/New York 60 E. 42nd St., Ste. 1765 New York, NY 10165 Phone: 212-687-3280 Fax: 212-557-9242 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.nyama.org The New York AMA exists to advance the practice and understanding of effective marketing through international directories, awards, publications, conferences, websites and career development resources. APMA Worldwide 750 Summer St., 2nd Fl. Stamford, CT 06901 Phone: 203-325-3911 Fax: 203-969-1499 Web Address: www.apmaw.org The APMA exists to help clients select, manage and evaluate promotion marketing agencies; and to provide its members with professional support, management development, research and an open forum for the exchange of ideas that will build their businesses profitably. Art Directors Club, Inc. (The) 106 W. 29th St. New York, NY 10001 Phone: 212-643-1440 Fax: 212-643-4293 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.adcny.org The ADC is an international not-for-profit organization of leading creatives in advertising, graphic design, interactive media, broadcast design, typography, packaging, environmental design, photography, illustration and related disciplines. Association of Canadian Advertisers, Inc. 175 Bloor St. E., S. Tower, Ste. 307 Toronto, ON M4W 3R8 Canada Phone: 416-964-3805 Fax: 416-964-0771 Toll Free: 800-565-0109 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.aca-online.com The ACA is the only organization in Canada expressly dedicated to representing solely the interests of companies that market and advertise their products in Canada.
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[email protected] Web Address: www.admworks.com The ADM exists to grow advertiser's businesses and, in turn, industry revenues by maximizing the value of directory advertising. Association of Independent Commercial Editors 300 E. 40th St., Ste. 16T New York, NY 10016 Phone: 212-972-3556 Fax: 212-681-9481 Web Address: www.aice.org The AICE is a national association serving the needs and interests of independent creative editorial companies. Association of Independent Commercial Producers 11 E. 22nd St., 4th Fl. New York, NY 10010 Phone: 212-475-2600 Fax: 212-475-3910 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.aicp.com The AICP represents the interests of U.S. companies that specialize in producing commercials on various media for advertisers and agencies. Association of National Advertisers, Inc. 708 3rd Ave. New York, NY 10017-4270 Phone: 212-697-5950 Fax: 212-661-8057 Web Address: www.ana.net The ANA is the industry's premier trade association dedicated exclusively to marketing and brand building. Audit Bureau of Circulations 900 N. Meacham Rd. Schaumburg, IL 60173-4968 Phone: 847-605-0909 Fax: 847-605-0483 Web Address: www.accessabc.com The ABC is the leading third party auditing organization in the U.S. and strives to conduct audits that set the industry standard for integrity, objectivity and accuracy. BPA International 2 Corporate Dr., Ste. 900 Shelton, CT 06484 Phone: 203-447-2800 Fax: 203-447-2900 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.bpai.com
BPA International is a global provider of audited data to the marketing, media and information industries. Business Marketing Association 400 N. Michigan Ave., 15th Fl. Chicago, IL 60611 Phone: 312-409-4262 Fax: 312-409-4266 Toll Free: 800-664-4262 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.marketing.org The BMA serves the professional, educational and career development needs of business-to-business marketers and their partner suppliers. Cabletelevision Advertising Bureau 830 3rd Ave. New York, NY 10022 Phone: 212-508-1200 Fax: 212-832-3268 Web Address: www.cabletvadbureau.com The CAB provides information and resources to the advertising community to support marketing and media planning, assists its industry members in maximizing advertising revenues and promotes the use of cable as an advertising medium locally, regionally and nationally. Direct Marketing Association 1120 Ave. of the Americas New York, NY 10036-6700 Phone: 212-768-7277 Fax: 212-302-6714 Web Address: www.the-dma.org The DMA is the oldest and largest trade association for users and suppliers in the direct, database and interactive marketing fields. Intermarket Association of Advertising Agencies 1605 N. Main St. Dayton, OH 45405 Phone: 937-278-0681 Fax: 937-277-1723 Web Address: www.iaaa.net The IAAA is a network of independent, full-service advertising agencies. International Advertising Association 521 Fifth Ave., Ste. 1807 New York, NY 10175 Phone: 212-557-1133 Fax: 212-983-0455 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.iaaglobal.org The IAA is a strategic partnership that champions the common interests of all disciplines across the full spectrum of the marketing communications industry.
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International Association of Business Communicators One Hallidie Plaza, Ste. 600 San Francisco, CA 94102 Phone: 415-544-4700 Fax: 415-544-4747 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.iabc.com The IABC is the leading resource for effective communication practice. International Public Relations Association P.O. Box 12723 London, England SW1E GLB United Kingdom Phone: 0181-481-7634 Fax: 0181-481-7648 Web Address: www.ipranet.org The IPRA is an international grouping of public relations practitioners worldwide that promotes the exchange of information and co-operation in the profession and creates development opportunities aimed at enhancing the role of public relations in management and international affairs. League of Advertising Agencies, Inc. 65 Read St., Ste. 3-A New York, NY 10007 Phone: 212-528-0364 The League is an organization of agency leaders that provides networking opportunities for its members. Mailing Fulfillment Service Association 1421 Prince St. Alexandria, VA 22314-2806 Phone: 703-836-9200 Fax: 703-548-8204 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.masa.org MFSA is the national trade association for the mailing and fulfillment services industry. It works to improve the business environment for mailing and fulfillment companies and to provide opportunities for the learning and professional development of the managers of these companies. Media Credit Association 919 3rd Ave., 22nd Fl. New York, NY 10022 Phone: 212-872-3700 Fax: 212-888-4623 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.magazine.org/mca The MCA is the credit information gathering service of the Magazine Publishers of America. It assists credit professionals in the assessment of risk associated with selling ad pages to advertising agencies and direct accounts.
National Advertising Division of the Council of Better Business Bureaus, Inc. 845 3rd Ave., 17th Fl. New York, NY 10022 Phone: 212-754-1320 Fax: 212-832-1296 Toll Free: 866-334-6272 Web Address: www.nadreview.org The NAD provides the advertising community with a system of self-regulation, minimizes government intervention and fosters public confidence in the credibility of advertising. National Agri-Marketing Association 11020 King St., Ste. 205 Overland Park, KS 66210 Phone: 913-491-6500 Fax: 913-491-6502 Web Address: www.nama.org The NAMA unites persons involved in marketing communications, public relations, products management and sales in the agribusiness industry. Outdoor Advertising Association of America, Inc. 1850 M St. NW, Ste. 1040 Washington, DC 20036 Phone: 202-833-5566 Fax: 202-833-1522 Web Address: www.oaaa.org The OAAA is the lead trade association representing the outdoor advertising industry. Point-of-Purchase Advertising Institute 1660 L St. NW, 10th Fl. Washington, DC 20036 Phone: 202-530-3000 Fax: 202-530-3030 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.popai.com The POPAI is an international nonprofit trade association dedicated to serving the interests of advertisers, retailers, producers and suppliers of point-of-purchase products and services. Promotion Marketing Association of America, Inc. 257 Park Ave. S., 11th Fl. New York, NY 10010 Phone: 212-420-1100 Fax: 212-533-7622 Web Address: www.pmalink.org The PMA is the leading nonprofit trade association that represents the promotion marketing profession. Television Bureau of Advertising 3 E. 54th St. New York, NY 10022 Phone: 212-486-1111 Fax: 212-935-5631
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[email protected] Web Address: www.tvb.org The TVB is the not-for-profit trade association of America's broadcast television industry. Traffic Audit Bureau for Media Measurement 420 Lexington Ave., Ste. 2520 New York, NY 10170-0110 Phone: 212-972-8075 Fax: 212-972-8928 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.tabonline.org TAB seeks to inform and educate the advertising community regarding the quantitative and qualitative value of Out-of-Home media, accommodating new forms as they develop without compromising standards of integrity. Women Executives in Public Relations, Inc. P.O. Box 7657 New York, NY 10150-7657 Phone: 212-750-7373 Fax: 212-750-7375 Web Address: www.wepr.org WEPR is the premier public relations organization for senior women in the field, and it works to support career advancement of female practitioners and to foster the use of public relations to benefit the goals of business and society. Women in Advertising and Marketing 4200 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Ste. 106-238 Washington, D.C. 20016 Phone: 301-369-7400 Web Address: www.wamdc.org WA&M provides leadership opportunities, fosters business relationships and provides a forum in which professional women can share information, resources and opportunites for both personal and professional advancement. Women In Communications 780 Ritchie Highway, Ste. 28-S Severna Park, MD 21146 Phone: 410-544-7442 Fax: 410-544-4640 Web Address: www.womcom.org The AWC is a professional organization that champions the advancement of women across all communications disciplines by recognizing excellence, promoting leadership and positioning its members at the forefront of the communications industry. Women in Direct Marketing Int’l – New York Chapter 224 7th St. Garden City, NY 11530-5771 Phone: 516-746-6700
Web Address: www.wdmi.org WMDI is a network of direct marketers that includes some of the most prominent people in the field working to promote excellence in direct marketing.
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Acqweb's Internet Directory of Specialty Publishers and Vendors E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: http://acqweb.library.vanderbilt.edu/acqweb/pubr.html This portion of AcqWeb is an international directory of publishers and vendors used by libraries. Agricultural Publishers Association P.O. Box 410260 St. Louis, MO 63141 Phone: 314-576-7957 Fax: 314-576-7989 Web Address: www.agmedia.org American Association of Sunday and Feature Editors c/o Penny Bender Fuchs, College of Journalism 1117 Journalism Bldg., Univ. of Maryland College Park, MD 20742-7111 Phone: 301-314-2631 Web Address: www.aasfe.org The AASFE is an international organization dedicated to the quality of features in newspapers and a network of creative editors whose members are dedicated to the craft of feature writing. American Book Producers Association 156 Fifth Ave. New York, NY 10010 Phone: 212-645-2368 Fax: 212-645-8769 Toll Free: 800-209-4575 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.abpaonline.org The ABPA is the trade association for independent book producers in the U.S. and Canada. American Booksellers Association, Inc. 828 S. Broadway Tarrytown, NY 10591 Phone: 914-591-2665 Fax: 914-591-2720 Toll Free: 800-637-0037 Web Address: www.bookweb.org The ABA is a nonprofit association representing independent bookstores in the United States. American Business Media 675 Third Ave. New York City, NY 10017
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Phone: 212-661-6360 Fax: 212-370-0736 Web Address: www.americanbusinessmedia.com ABM is the industry association for business-to-business information providers, including producers of magazines, CD-ROMS, web sites, trade shows and other ancillary products that build upon the printed product. American Medical Writers Association 40 W.Gude Dr. Rockville, MD 20850 Phone: 301-294-5303 Fax: 301-294-9006 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.amwa.org AMWA's mission is to promote excellence in writing, editing and producing printed and electronic biomedical communications. American Society of Journalists and Authors, Inc. 1501 Broadway, Ste. 302 New York, NY 10036 Phone: 212-997-0947 Fax: 212-768-7414 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.asja.org The ASJA is the nation's leading organization of independent nonfiction writers. American Society of Magazine Editors 919 3rd Ave., 22nd Fl. New York, NY 10022 Phone: 21-872-3737 Fax: 212-906-0128 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: http://asme.magazine.org The ASME is the professional organization for editors of print and online magazines. American Society of Media Photographers 150 N. 2nd St. Philadelphia, PA 19106 Phone: 215-451-2767 Fax: 215-451-0880 Web Address: www.asmp.org The ASMP is a trade organization which promotes photographers' rights, educates photographers in better business practices and produces business publications for photographers. American Society of Newspaper Editors 11609B Sunrise Valley Dr. Reston, VA 20191-1409 Phone: 703-453-1122 Fax: 703-453-1133 Web Address: www.asne.org
The ASNE is an association that brings together editors of daily newspapers and people directly involved with developing content for daily newspapers. Associated Collegiate Press 2221 University Ave. S.E., Ste. 121 Minneapolis, MN 55414 Phone: 612-625-8335 Fax: 612-626-0720 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.studentpress.org/acp The ACP is an organization of college media outlets, offering a forum for discussion, networking and awards for publications through different categories. Associated Writing Programs George Mason University Tallwood House, MSN 1E3 Fairfax, VA 22030 Phone: 703-993-4301 Fax: 703-993-4302 Web Address: www.awpwriter.org The AWP exists to foster literary talent and achievement, to advance the art of writing as essential to a good education and to serve the makers, teachers, students and readers of contemporary writing. Association of Alternative Newsweeklies 1020 16th St. NW, 4th Fl. Washington, DC 20036-5702 Phone: 202-822-1955 Fax: 202-822-0929 Web Address: www.aan.org The AAN is the trade organization for the alternative newspaper business. Association of American Publishers, Inc. 71 Fifth Ave. New York, NY 10003-3004 Phone: 212-255-0200 Fax: 212-255-7007 E-mail:
[email protected]. Web Address: www.publishers.org The AAP is the principal trade association of the book publishing industry. Association of American University Presses, Inc. 71 W. 23rd St., Ste. 901 New York, NY 10010 Phone: 212-989-1010 Fax: 212-989-0275 Web Address: http://aaupnet.org/ The AAUP is the largest and oldest association of nonprofit scholarly publishers in the world. Association of Canadian University Presses 35 Spadina Rd. Toronto, ON M5R 2S9
www.plunkettresearch.com Canada Phone: 416-978-2239, ext. 237 Fax: 416-975-1839 Association of Desk-Top Publishers 3401-A Adams Ave., St. 800 San Diego, CA 92116-2429 Phone: 619-563-9714 Fax: 619-280-3778 Publications: Desk-Top News, Desk-Top Resources, Desk-Top Glossary Association of Education Publishers (The) (Edpress) 510 Heron Dr., Ste. 309 Logan Township, NJ 08085 Phone: 856-241-7772 Fax: 856-241-0709 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.edpress.org The AEP supports the growth of educational publishing and its positive impact on learning and teaching. It tracks education and industry information and trends, provides professional development and promotes quality supplemental materials as essential learning resources. Association of Free Community Papers 1634 Miner St., Box 1989 Idaho Springs, CO 80452 Fax: 781-459-7770 Toll Free: 877-203-2327 Web Address: www.afcp.org The AFCP represents publishers of more than 2,000 freecirculation community papers, reaching nearly 40 million homes weekly. Association of Jewish Book Publishers c/o Avotaynu, Inc. P.O. Box 99 Bergenfield, NJ 07621 Phone: 201-387-7200 Fax: 201-387-2855 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.avotaynu.com/ajbp.html The AJBP is a non-profit organization which promotes the sale and use of Jewish books through educational programs and activities such as exhibits, discussions, cooperative promotion and the interchange of information among members. Audit Bureau of Circulations, Canadian Office 151 Bloor St. W, Ste. 850 Toronto, ON M5S 1S4 Canada Phone: 416-962-5840 Fax: 416-962-5844 Web Address: www.accessabc.com ABC is the leading third party auditing organization in the U.S., and its publication audits are conducted in
accordance with rules established by its Board of Directors. Authors Guild 31 E. 28th St. New York, NY 10016 Phone: 212-563-5904 Fax: 212-564-5363 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.authorsguild.org The AG is the nation's largest society of published authors and a leading advocate for fair compensation, free speech and copyright protection. Authors Registry, Inc. (The) 31 E. 28th St., 10th Fl. New York, NY 10016 Phone: 212-563-6920 Fax: 212-564-5363 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.authorsregistry.org The Authors Registry is a non-profit organization formed to help expedite the flow of royalty payments and small re-use fees to authors, particularly for new-media uses. Book & Periodical Council 192 Spadina Ave., Ste. 107 Toronto, ON M5T 2C2 Canada Phone: 416-975-9366 Fax: 416-975-1839 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.freedomtoread.ca/bpc/index.htm The council is the umbrella organization for associations involved in the writing and editing, publishing and manufacturing, distribution, selling and lending of books and periodicals in Canada. Book Industry Study Group, Inc. 750 Rte. 34, Ste. 1 Matawan, NJ 07747 Phone: 732-583-0066 Fax: 732-583-3652 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.bisg.org The BISG is a non-profit corporation examining the business of print and electronic media. Book Manufacturers’ Institute, Inc. 65 William St., Ste. 300 Wellesley, MA 02481 Phone: 781-239-0103 Fax: 781-239-0106 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.bmibook.com The BMI is the leading nationally recognized trade association of the book manufacturing industry.
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BookWire Web Address: www.bookwire.com BookWire provides information on thousands of titles, authors and publishers, as well as offering news and bestseller lists. Center for Book Arts, Inc. 28 W. 27th St. New York, NY 10001 Phone: 212-481-0295 Fax: 212-481-9853 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.centerforbookarts.org The Center for Book Arts is dedicated to preserving the traditional crafts of book-making, as well as exploring and encouraging contemporary interpretations of the book as an art object. Center for the Book in the Library of Congress (The) The Library of Congress 101 Independence Ave. SE Washington, D.C. 20540-4920 Phone: 202-707-5221 Fax: 202-707-0269 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: http://lcweb.loc.gov/loc/cfbook The Center exists to stimulate public interest in books, reading, and libraries and to encourage the study of books and print culture. Christian Booksellers Association PO Box 62000 Colorado Springs, CO 80962 Phone: 719-265-9895 Fax: 719-272-3510 Toll Free: 800-252-1950 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: http://www.cbaonline.org/ CBA is the international trade association of Christian product suppliers and retailers. City & Regional Magazine Association 4929 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 428 Los Angeles, CA 90010 Phone: 323-937-5514 Fax: 323-937-0959 Web Address: http://www.citymag.org/ The CRMA is dedicated exclusively to the problems and concerns of city and regional magazines. Comics Magazine Association of America, Inc. 355 Lexington Ave., 17th Fl. New York, NY 10017 Phone: 212-297-2122 Publication: Comics Code Council of Literary Magazines & Presses 154 Christopher St., Ste. 3C
New York, NY 10014 Phone: 212-741-9110 Fax: 212-741-9112 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.clmp.org The Council serves the independent publishers of fiction, poetry and prose. Editorial Freelancers Association 71 W. 23rd St., Ste. 1910 New York, NY 10010 Phone: 212-929-5400 Fax: 212-929-5439 Toll Free: 866-929-5400 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.the-efa.org The EFA is a national, nonprofit, professional organization of self-employed workers in the publishing and communications industries. Education Writers Association 2122 P St. NW, Ste. 201 Washington, D.C. 20037 Phone: 202-452-9830 Fax: 202-452-9837 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.ewa.org The EWA is the national professional organization of education reporters, offering seminars, fellowships, publications and contests. Electronic Publishing Special Interest Group Web Address: http://xml.coverpages.org/epsig.html The EPSIG promotes the adoption and proliferation of the Electronic Manuscript Standard, organizes and presents tutorials and technical programs and provides an information clearinghouse for documents pertaining to electronic publishing. Evangelical Christian Publishers Association 1969 E. Broadway Rd., Ste. 2 Tempe, AZ 85282 Phone: 480-966-3998 Fax: 480-966-1944 Toll Free: 800-600-4592 Web Address: www.ecpa.org The ECPA is an international, not-for-profit trade organization serving its industry by promoting excellence and professionalism, sharing relevant data, raising the effectiveness of member houses and equipping them to meet the needs of the changing marketplace. Evangelical Press Association 694 Berkmar Cir. Charlottesville, VA 22901 Phone: 434-973-5941 Fax: 434-978-0118 E-mail:
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[email protected] Web Address: www.missouri.edu/~foiwww The FIC is a reference and research library that serves the general public and the media on questions regarding access to government documents and information. Friends of Libraries, USA 1420 Walnut St., Ste. 450 Philadephia, PA 19102 Phone: 215-790-1674 Fax: 215-545-3821 Toll Free: 800-936-5872 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.folusa.com The FOLUSA is a membership organization of more than 2,000 local Library Friends groups seeking to motivate and support Friends groups across the country in their efforts to preserve and strengthen libraries. Garden Writers Association of America 10210 Leatherleaf Court Manassas , VA 20111 Phone: 703-257-1032 Fax: 703-257-0213 Web Address: www.gwaa.org The GWAA is an organization of over 1,800 professional communicators in the lawn and garden industry.
Phone: 412-741-6860 Fax: 412-741-2311 Toll Free: 800-910-4283 Web Address: www.gain.org GATF seeks to reposition the print media as an integral part of the information technology sector. Horror Writers Association P.O. Box 50577 Palo Alto, CA 94303 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.horror.org The HAS is a worldwide organization of writers and publishing professionals dedicated to promoting the interests of writers of horror and dark fantasy. Independent Travel Publishers Association 96 Ingham Hill Essex, CT 6426 Phone: 203-767-7662 Fax: 203-767-7662 Toll Free: 800-555-8524 International Association of Crime Writers, Inc. N. America Branch JAF Box 1500 New York, NY 10116-8674 Phone: 212-757-3915 International Digital Enterprise Alliance 100 Daingerfield Rd., Fourth Fl. Alexandria, VA 22314-2888 Phone: 703-837-1070 Fax: 703-837-1072 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.idealliance.org The IDEAlliance is a not-for-profit membership organization striving to advance user-driven, crossindustry solutions for all publishing and content-related processes by developing standards, fostering business alliances and identifying best practices.
Graphic Artists Guild 90 John St., Ste. 403 New York, NY 10038 Phone: 212-791-3400 Fax: 212-791-0333 Toll Free: 800-500-2672 Web Address: www.gag.org The GAG is a national union of illustrators, designers, web creators, production artists, surface designers and other creatives pursuing common goals, sharing their experience, raising industry standards and improving the ability of visual creators to achieve satisfying and rewarding careers.
International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association P.O. Box 8249 Calabasas, CA 91372 Phone: 818-999-9959 Fax: 818-347-7545 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.ifwtwa.org The IFWTWA is a professional organization of food and wine travel writers, photographers, radio and TV broadcasters and hospitality professionals.
Graphic Arts Technical Foundation Affiliate of Printing Industries of America 200 Deer Run Rd. Sewickley, PA 15143-2600
International Journalists' Network International Center for Journalists 1616 H St. NW, 3rd Fl. Washington, DC 20006
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Phone: 202-737-3700 Fax: 202-737-0530 Web Address: www.ijnet.org The IJNet is the online source for media assistance news, journalism training opportunities, reports on the state of media around the world and media directories. International Newspaper Financial Executives 21525 Ridgetop Circle, Ste. 200 Sterling, VA 20166 Phone: 703-421-4060 Fax: 703-421-4068 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.infe.org The INFE is a professional association serving the newspaper financial management community. International Newspaper Marketing Association 10300 N. Central Expy., Ste. 467 Dallas, TX 75231 Phone: 214-373-9111 Fax: 214-373-9112 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.inma.org The INMA is dedicated to strengthening the marketing of newspaper companies' products and approaching all activities with a global perspective. International Prepress Association 7200 France Ave. S, Ste. 223 Edina, MN 55435 Phone: 952-896-1908 Fax: 952-896-0181 Web Address: www.ipa.org The IPA is a trade association consisting of the world's leading graphic communications and graphic arts supplier companies. International Publishers Association Av. Sarriá 130-132 Barcelona, 08017 Spain Phone: +34-93-252-3701 Fax: +34-93-252-3710 Web Address: www.ipa-uie.org The IPA represents the publishing industry world-wide through 78 national, regional and specialised publishers associations in 65 countries. International Publishing Management Association 1205 W. College Ave. Liberty, MO 64068-3733 Phone: 816-781-1111 Fax: 816-781-2790 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.ipma.org
The IPMA is an exclusive not-for-profit organization dedicated to assisting in-house corporate publishing and distribution professionals. International Regional Magazine Association, Inc. P.O. Box 125 Annapolis, MD 21404-0125 Web Address: www.regionalmagazines.org The IRMA exists to provide free and open communication among the publishers of North American regional publications. International Standard Book Numbering US Agency 630 Central Ave. New Providence, NJ 07974 Phone: 888-269-5372 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.bowker.com Bowker is a leading source for book, serial and publishing data, serving library, publishing, bookselling professionals and their patrons worldwide. International Women’s Writing Guild (The) Box 810, Gracie Station New York, NY 10028 Phone: 212-737-7536 Fax: 212-737-9469 Web Address: www.iwwg.com The IWWG is a network for the personal and professional empowerment of women through writing. Investigative Reporters & Editors 138 Neff Annex, UMC School of Journalism Columbia, MO 65211 Web Address: www.ire.org IRE provides educational services to reporters, editors and others interested in investigative journalism. Jewish Book Council 15 E. 26th St. New York, NY 10010 Web Address: www.jewishbookcouncil.org The JBC publishes reviews on books covering various topics of Jewish religion and culture. Many reviews are available online. Magazine Publishers of America, Inc. 919 3rd Ave., 22nd Fl. New York, NY 10022 Phone: 212-872-3700 Fax: 212-888-4217 Web Address: www.magazine.org The MPA is the industry association for consumer magazines. Media Coalition, Inc. 139 Fulton St., Ste. 302 New York, NY 10038
www.plunkettresearch.com Phone: 212-587-4025 Fax: 212-587-2436 Web Address: www.mediacoalition.org The Media Coalition is an association that defends the First Amendment right to produce and sell books, magazines, recordings, videotapes and videogames, as well as the American public's First Amendment right to have access to the broadest possible range of opinion and entertainment. Mystery Writers of America, Inc. 17 E. 47 St., 6th Fl. New York, NY 10017 Phone: 212-888-8171 Fax: 212-888-8107 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.mysterywriters.org The MWA is the premier organization for mystery writers and other professionals in the mystery field. National Association of Agricultural Journalists 2604 Cumberland Ct. College Station, TX 77845 Phone: 979-845-2872 Fax: 979-845-2414 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: http://naaj.tamu.edu/ The NAAJ is a professional, international group of agricultural editors and writers with a membership spanning the United States and Canada. National Association of College Stores 500 E. Lorain St. Oberlin, OH 44074 Phone: 440-775-7777 Fax: 440-775-4769 Toll Free: 800-622-7498 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.nacs.org The NACS is the professional trade association representing collegiate retailers and associate members who supply books and other products to college stores. National Association of Independent Publishers P.O. Box 430 Highland City, FL 33846-0430 Phone: 863-648-4420 Fax: 863-648-4420 Toll Free: E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.publishersreport.com The NAIP is an informal, for-profit organization of book publishers, authors and publishing vendors. National Association of Independent Publishers Representatives 111 E. 14th St., PMB 157 Zeckendorf Towers
New York, NY 10003 Fax: 800-416-2586 Toll Free: 888-624-7779 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.naipr.org The NAIPR is a trade association of book publishers' commission reps, book publishers and other associate members. National Association of Printers & Lithographers 75 W Century Rd. Paramus, NJ 07652 Phone: 201-634-9600 Fax: 201-692-1862 Toll Free: 800-642-6275 Web Address: www.napl.org The NAPL focuses on helping graphic arts professionals increase their expertise. National Association of Science Writers, Inc. P.O. Box 294 Greenlawn, NY 11740 Phone: 631-757-5664 Fax: 631-757-0069 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.nasw.org The NASW exists to foster the dissemination of accurate information regarding science through all media normally devoted to informing the public. National Conference of Editorial Writers 6223 Executive Blvd. Rockville, MD 20852 Phone: 301-984-3015 Fax: 301-231-0026 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.ncew.org The NCEW strives to stimulate the conscience and quality of the editorial. National Directory Publishing Association P.O. Box 19107, George Mason Sta. Alexandria, VA 22320 Phone: 202-342-0250 Fax: 202-686-9822 National Federation of Abstracting & Information Services 1518 Walnut St., Ste. 307 Philadelphia, PA 19102-3403 Phone: 215-893-1561 Fax: 215-893-1564 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.nfais.org The NFAIS serves groups that aggregate, organize and facilitate access to information and provides a forum for its members to address common interests through education and advocacy.
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National Federation of Press Women, Inc. P.O. Box 5556 Arlington, VA 22205 Fax: 703-534-5751 Toll Free: 800-780-2715 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.nfpw.org The NFPW is an organization of professional journalists and communicators. National League of American Pen Women Pen Arts Building, 1300 17th St. NW Washington, D.C. 20036 Phone: 202-785-1997 Fax: 202-785-1997 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: http://members.aol.com/penwomen/pen.htm The NLAPW promotes the development of the creative talents of professional women in the arts. National Newspaper Association 1010 N. Glebe Rd., Ste. 450 Arlington , VA 22201 Phone: 703-907-7900 Fax: 703-907-7901 Toll Free: 800-829-4662 Web Address: www.nna.org The NNA is the national voice of community newspapers and represents the owners, publishers and editors of America's community newspapers. National Press Club 529 14th St. NW, 13th Fl. Washington, D.C. 20045 Phone: 202-662-7500 Fax: 202-662-7569 Web Address: http://npc.press.org The NPC provides people who gather and disseminate news a center for the advancement of their professional standards and skills, the promotion of free expression, mutual support and social fellowship. National Press Club of Canada 150 Wellington St. Ottawa, ON K1A 0A8 Canada Phone: 613-233-5641 Fax: 613-233-3511 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.pressclub.on.ca The NPC provides a location for growth and discussion and a social home for reporters, editors and others involved in the news industry. National Press Foundation (The) 1211 Connecticut Ave. NW, Ste. 310 Washington, D.C. 20036
Phone: 202-721-9100 Fax: 202-530-2855 Web Address: www.natpress.org The NPF is an organization offering issue-oriented professional development programs and awards for journalists. National Press Photographers Association, Inc. 3200 Croasdaile Drive, Ste. 306 Durham, NC 27705 Phone: 919-383-7246 Fax: 919-383-7261 Web Address: www.nppa.org The NPPA is dedicated to the advancement of photojournalism, its creation, editing and distribution, in all news media. National Scholastic Press Association 2221 University Ave. S.E., Ste. 121 Minneapolis, MN 55414 Phone: 612-625-8335 Fax: 612-626-0720 Web Address: http://studentpress.journ.umn.edu/nspa/ The NSPA is an organization of student media outlets, offering a forum for discussion, networking and awards for publications through different categories National Society of Newspaper Columnists (The) 107 N. Main St. Farmville, VA 23901 Phone: 502-582-4646 Fax: 502-582-4665 Web Address: www.columnists.com The NSNC provides a forum for newspaper columnists to discuss the industry and socialize. National Writers Union 113 University Pl., 6th Fl. New York, NY 10003-4527 Phone: 212-254-0279 Fax: 212-254-0673 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.nwu.org The NWU is the only labor union that represents freelance writers in all genres, formats and media. New Alternatives for Publishers, Retailers & Artists Box 9, 6 Eastsound Sq. Eastsound, WA 98245-0009 Phone: 360-376-2702 Fax: 360-376-2704 Web Address: www.napr.com The NAPR is a membership organization for physician recruiting firms, hospitals, medical groups, individuals and vendor organizations. Newspaper Association of America 1921 Gallows Rd., Ste. 600
www.plunkettresearch.com Vienna, VA 22182 Phone: 703-902-1600 Fax: 703-917-0636 Web Address: www.naa.org The NAA is a nonprofit organization representing the newspaper industry. Newspaper Guild (The) 501 3rd St. NW, Ste. 250 Washington, D.C. 20001 Phone: 202-434-7177 Fax: 202-434-1472 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.newsguild.org The Newspaper Guild exists to advance the economic interests and to improve the working conditions of its members, raise the standards of journalism and ethics of the industry and promote industrial unity. North American Bookdealers Exchange P.O. Box 606 Cottage Grove , OR 97424 Phone: 541-942-7455 Fax: 561-258-2625 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.bookmarketingprofits.com The NABE is an international book marketing organization to help independent publishers promote and market their books. NPES The Association for Suppliers of Printing & Publishing Technologies 1899 Preston White Dr. Reston, VA 20191-4367 Phone: 703-264-7200 Fax: 703-620-0994 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.npes.org The NPES is a trade association for companies that manufacture and distribute equipment, systems, software and supplies used in printing, publishing and converting. Outdoor Writers Association of America 121 Hickory St., Ste. 1 Missoula, MT 59801 Phone: 406-728-7434 Fax: 406-728-7445 Web Address: www.owaa.org The OWAA exists to improve the professional skills of its members, set the highest ethical and communications standards, encourage public enjoyment and conservation of natural resources and be mentors for the next generation of professional outdoor communicators. Overseas Press Club of America 40 W. 45th St. New York, NY 10036 Phone: 212-626-9220
Fax: 212-626-9210 Web Address: www.opcofamerica.org The OPCA is an international association of journalists working in the United States and abroad. Periodical & Book Association of America, Inc. 120 E. 34th St., Ste. 7-K New York, NY 10016 Phone: 212-563-6502 Fax: 212-563-4098 Web Address: www.pbaa.net The PBA is an organization that represents all newsstand publications to the retail community. Poetry Society of America 15 Gramercy Park New York, NY 10003 Phone: 212-254-9628 Fax: 212-673-2352 Web Address: www.poetrysociety.org The Poetry Society provides a local meeting place for poets and a center from which a national poetry renaissance can emerge. Protestant Church-Owned Publishers Association 70 Corporate Hills Dr., Ste. 101 St. Charles, MO 63301 Phone: 636-441-0880 Fax: 636-724-3443 Toll Free: 866-608-0598 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.ltlb.com/pcpa The PCPA is an association of publishers directly connected to their respective church denominations and is devoted to the welfare of the official church-owned publishing houses. Public Relations Society of America, Inc. 33 Irving Place New York, NY 10003-2376 Phone: 212-995-2230 Fax: 212-995-0757 Web Address: www.prsa.org The PRSA exists to unify, strengthen and advance the profession of public relations. Publishers Marketing Association 627 Aviation Way Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 Phone: 310-372-2732 Fax: 310-374-3342 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.pma-online.org The PMA is a trade association of independent publishers. Reporters Committee For Freedom of the Press 1815 N. Ft. Myer Dr., Ste. 900 Arlington, VA 22209
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[email protected] Web Address: www.rcfp.org The RCFP is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free legal help to journalists and news organizations. Romance Writers of America 3707 FM 1960 W., Ste. 555 Houston, TX 77068 Phone: 281-440-6885 Fax: 281-440-7510 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.rwanational.com Romance Writers of America is the professional association for published and aspiring romance writers. Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America, Inc. P.O. Box 877 Chestertown, MD 21620 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.sfwa.org The SWFA is an organization for writers of the science fiction and fantasy genres. It promotes dialogue and furthers the rights of its memebers. Small Press Center 20 W. 44th St. New York, NY 10036 Phone: 212-764-7021 Fax: 212-354-5365 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.smallpress.org The SPC provides information and draws public awareness to the offerings of smaller, independent publishers. Society for Scholarly Publishing 10200 W. 44th Ave., Ste. 304 Wheat Ridge, CO 80033-2840 Phone: 303-422-3914 Fax: 303-422-8894 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.sspnet.org The SSP's mission is to facilitate learning, communication and the advancement of appropriate technologies among all those who are involved with scholarly communication. Society for Technical Communication STC Headquarters 901 N. Stuart St., Ste. 904 Arlington, VA 22203-1822 Phone: 703-522-4114 Fax: 703-522-2075 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.stc.org
STC is an individual membership organization dedicated to advancing the arts and sciences of technical communication. Society of American Business Editors & Writers Missouri School of Journalism 76 Gannet Hall Columbia, MO 65211 Phone: 573-882-7862 Fax: 573-884-1372 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.sabew.org The SABEW is a not-for-profit organization made up of business journalists in North America that promotes business journalism through education. Society of American Travel Writers 4101 Lake Boone Trail, Ste. 201 Raleigh, NC 27607 Phone: 919-787-5181 Fax: 919-787-4916 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.satw.org The SATW promotes responsible journalism, provides professional support and development for members and encourages the conservation and preservation of travel resources worldwide. Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators 8271 Beverly Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90048 Phone: 323-782-1010 Fax: 323-782-1892 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.scbwi.org The SCBWI serves the people who write, illustrate or share a vital interest in children’s literature. Society of Environmental Journalists P.O. Box 2492 Jenkintown, PA 19046 Phone: 215-884-8174 Fax: 215-884-8175 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.sej.org The SEJ seeks to advance public understanding of environmental issues by improving the quality, accuracy and visibility of environmental reporting. Society of Illustrators 128 E. 63rd St. New York, NY 10021-7303 Phone: 212-838-2560 Fax: 212-838-2561 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.societyillustrators.org The Society espouses a complete concern for the illustrators and the well-being of the illustration industry.
www.plunkettresearch.com Society of Professional Journalists (The) 3909 N. Meridian St. Indianapolis, IN 46208 Phone: 317-927-8000 Fax: 317-920-4789 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.spj.org The Society of Professional Journalists is dedicated to the perpetuation of a free press. South-Central Booksellers Association Mepmhis State Universtiy Bookstore University Center Memphis, TN 38152 Phone: 901-678-2011 Fax: 901-678-2665 This store is a member of the association and can offer information. Southeast Booksellers Association 2730 Divine St. Columbia, SC 29205 Phone: 803-252-7755 Fax: 803-252-8589 Toll Free: 800-331-9617 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.publishersweekly.com/rbag/sba.html Publication: SEBA Holiday Catalog Southern Newspaper Publishers Association P.O. Box 28875 Atlanta, GA 30358 Phone: 404-256-0444 Fax: 404-252-9135 Web Address: www.spna.org The SPNA is a regional trade association representing daily newspaper owners and publishers. Upper Midwest Booksellers Association 5520 Park Place Edina, MN 55424 Phone: 612-926-5868 Fax: 612-926-6657 Toll Free: 800-784-7522 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.publishersweekly.com/rbag/umba.html Publication: Christmas Catalog Western Writers of America, Inc. 1012 Fair St. Franklin, TN 37064 Phone: 615-791-1444 Fax: 615-791-1444 Web Address: www.westernwriters.org The WWA exists to promote the literature of the American West.
Women’s National Book Association, Inc. 160 5th Ave. New York, NY 10010 Phone: 212-675-7805 Fax: 212-989-7542 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.he.net/~susannah/wnba.htm The WNBA is the only organization in the book world open to women and men in all occupations allied to the publishing industry. World Association of Newspapers 25 Rue d'Astorg Paris, 75008 France Phone: +33-1-47-42-85-00 Fax: +33-1-47-42-49-48 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.fiej.org The WAN groups 71 national newspaper associations, individual newspaper executives in 100 nations, 13 national and international news agencies, a media foundation and seven affiliated regional and worldwide press organizations. Writers Guild of America East, Inc. 555 W. 57th St., Ste. 1230 New York, NY 10019 Phone: 212-767-7800 Fax: 212-582-1909 Web Address: www.wgaeast.org The Writers Guild is a labor union that protects and defends the rights of televsion and film writers. Writers Guild of America West, Inc. 7000 W. 3rd Los Angeles, CA 90048 Phone: 213-951-4000 Fax: 310-550-8185 Toll Free: 800-548-4532 Web Address: www.wga.org The Writers Guild is a labor union that protects and defends the rights of televsion and film writers. Yellow Pages Publishers Association Two Connell Dr., First Fl. Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922-2747 Phone: 908-286-2380 Fax: 908-286-0620 Web Address: www.yppa.com The YPPA leads, serves and helps to grow the global print and electronic media industry.
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American Sportscasters Association 5 Beekman St., Ste. 814 New York, NY 10038 Phone: 212-227-8080 Fax: 212-571-0556 Web Address: www.americansportscasters.com American Women in Radio and Television, Inc. 1595 Spring Hill Rd., Ste. 330 Vienna, VA 22182 Phone: 703-506-3290 Fax: 703-506-3266 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.awrt.org The AWRT is a national, non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the impact of women in electronic media and related fields. Associated Press Broadcasters, Inc. 1825 K St. NW, Ste. 615 Washington, D.C. 20006-1253 Phone: 202-736-1100 Fax: 202-736-1199 Association for International Broadcasting (The) P.O. Box 990 London, SE3 9XL UK Phone: +44-7802-936-786 Fax: +44-20-8852-0853 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.aibcast.demon.co.uk The AIB aims to increase the scope and effectiveness of international broadcasting, working on a global, cooperative basis. Broadcast Cable Credit Association, Inc. 701 Lee St., Ste. 640 Des Plaines, IL 60016 Phone: 847-827-9330 Fax: 847-827-1653 Web Address: www.bccacredit.com The BCCA exists to provide tools and services that will allow its members to perform their functions to the best of their abilities and help them achieve a profitable bottomline. Broadcast Cable Financial Management Association 701 Lee St., Ste. 640 Des Plaines, IL 60016 Phone: 847-296-0200 Fax: 847-296-7510 Web Address: www.bcfm.com The BCFM exists to provide and maintain open, intellectual exchange and create opportunities to help our members grow professionally and personally.
Broadcast Designers’ Association, Inc. BDA International 2029 Century Park E., Ste. 555 Los Angeles, CA 90067-2906 Phone: 310-712-0040 Fax: 310-712-0039 Web Address: www.bdaweb.org The BDA is the world's foremost organization working on behalf of those involved in the promotion, marketing, and design of all electronic media. Broadcast Pioneers Library of American Broadcasting Hornbake Library College Park, MD 20742 Phone: 301-405-9160 Fax: 301-314-2634 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.lib.umd.edu/UMCP/LAB The Library holds a wide-ranging collection of audio and video recordings, books, pamphlets, periodicals, personal collections, oral histories, photographs, scripts and vertical files devoted exclusively to the history of broadcasting. Broadcasters’ Foundation, Inc. 7 Lincoln Ave. Greenwich, CT 06830 Phone: 203-862-8577 Fax: 203-629-5739 Web Address: www.broadcastersfoundation.org The Foundation is the only organization in radio and television that provides anonymous financial assistance to fellow broadcasters who are in acute need. Canadian Association of Broadcasters (The) P.O. Box 627 Station B Ottawa, ON K1P 5S2 Canada Phone: 613-233-4035 Fax: 613-233-6961 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.cab-acr.ca The CAB is the collective voice of the majority of Canada's private radio and television stations, networks and specialty services. Caribbean Broadcasting Union Wilkins Lodge, Two Mile Hill St. Michael, Barbados West Indies Phone: 246-430-1000 Fax: 246-429-2171 Web Address: www.caribunion.com The CBU exists to contribute to the regional integration process through stimulating the flow of broadcast material among the radio and television systems in the Caribbean Region.
www.plunkettresearch.com Community Broadcasters Association P.O. Box 9556 Panama City, FL 32417 Phone: 904-233-5575 Fax: 904-234-1179 Web Address: www.communitybroadcasters.com The CBA is a national organization dedicated to enhancing and representing the diversity, vitality, localism, service to their communities and economic survival of Class A and low power television stations in the U.S. Hollywood Radio & Television Society 13701 Riverside Dr., Ste. 205 Sherman Oaks , CA 91423 Phone: 818-789-1182 Fax: 818-789-1210 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.hrts-iba.org The HRTS is an organization of West Coast executives from the networks, stations, studios, production companies, advertisers, ad agencies, cable companies, media companies, legal firms, publicity agencies, talent and management agencies, performers, services, suppliers and allied fields. IBS – Intercollegiate Broadcasting System, Inc. 367 Windsor Hwy. New Windsor, NY 12553-7900 Phone: 845-565-0003 Fax: 845-565-7446 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.ibsradio.org The IBS serves the interests of college and educational radio. International Radio & Television Society Foundation, Inc. International Radio & Television Society Foundation 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 1714 New York, NY 10170 Phone: 212-867-6650 Web Address: www.irts.org International Radio and Television Society Foundation, Inc. 420 Lexington Ave., Ste. 1714 New York, NY 10170 Phone: 212-867-6650 Fax: 212-867-6653 Web Address: www.irts.org The IRTS Foundation provides a common forum for all segments of the communication industry. Museum of Broadcast Communications (The) 78 E. Washington St. Chicago, IL 60602-4801 Phone: 312-629-6000
Fax: 312-629-6009 Web Address: www.mbcnet.org The MBC is one of only two broadcast museums in America and offers visitors interactive exhibits depicitng the history of radio and television. National Association of Black Journalists 8701 A Adelphi Rd. Adelphi, MD 20783-1716 Phone: 301-445-7100 Fax: 301-445-7101 Web Address: www.nabj.org The NABJ is an organization of journalists, students and media-related professionals that provides quality programs and services to and advocates on behalf of black journalists worldwide. National Association of Broadcasters 1771 N St. NW Washington, D.C. 20036 Phone: 202-429-5300 Fax: 202-429-4199 Web Address: www.nab.org The NAB represents broadcasters for radio and television. National Association of College Broadcasters 71 George St. Providence, RI 02912-1824 Phone: 401-863-2225 Fax: 401-863-2221 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.hofstra.edu/nacb The NACB is the non-profit trade organization for student electronic media. National Broadcasting Society (The) NBS Business Office, Box 915 St. Charles, MO 63302 Fax: 636-916-3770 Toll Free: 866-272-3746 The NBS exists to enhance the development of college and university students involved in broadcasting, cable, telecommunications and other electronic media. National Religious Broadcasters 9510 Technology Dr. Manassas , VA 20110 Phone: 703-330-7000 Fax: 703-330-7100 Web Address: www.nrb.org The NRB is an association representing evangelical Christian radio and television stations, program producers, multimedia developers and related organizations around the world. National Telemedia Council, Inc. 1922 University Ave. Madison, WI 53705
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[email protected] Web Address: www.nationaltelemediacouncil.org The NTC is the oldest professional media literacy organization in the U.S. Radio & Television News Directors Foundation 1600 K St. NW, St. 700 Washington, D.C. 20036-2838 Phone: 202-659-6510 Fax: 202-223-4007 Toll Free: 800-807-8632 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.rtndf.org The RTNDF represents local and network news executives in broadcasting, cable and other electronic media in more than 30 countries. Radio Television News Directors Association (Canada) 2175 Sheppard Ave. E., Ste. 310 Toronto, ON M2J 1W8 Canada Phone: 416-756-2213 Fax: 416-491-1670 Toll Free: 877-257-8632 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.rtndacanada.com The RTNDA Canada is an organization offering a forum for open discussion and action in the broadcast news industry. Satellite Broadcasting & Communications Association of America 225 Reinekers Lane, Ste. 600 Alexandria, VA 22314 Phone: 703-549-6990 Fax: 703-549-7640 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.sbca.com The SBCA is the national trade organization representing all segments of the satellite consumer services industry. Society of Broadcast Engineers, Inc. 9247 N. Meridian St., Ste. 305 Indianapolis, IN 46260 Phone: 317-846-9000 Fax: 317-846-9120 Web Address: www.sbe.org The SBE exists to increase knowledge about the industry and promote its interests, as well as continue the education of the persons engaged in the professions surrounding broadcast engineering. UNDA-USA National Catholic Association for Communicators 901 Irving Ave. Dayton, OH 45409-2316
Phone: 937-229-2303 Fax: 937-229-2300 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.undausa.org The Unda-USA brings together media professionals who use the airwaves to communicate the message of the Gospel.
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bizjournals.com 120 W. Morehead St., Ste. 200 Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: 704-973-1000 Fax: 704-973-1001 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.bizjournals.com Operated by the American Business Journals firm, the publishers of dozens of leading city business journals nationwide, this site can be used for research into the latest news regarding companies small and large. Business Wire Web Address: www.businesswire.com Business Wire strives to deliver news in an appropriate and innovative manner. Smart News releases, industryspecific and company-specific news, today's headlines, conference calls, IPOs on the Internet, media services, Tradeshownews.com and BW Connect On-line are all accessible through this informative and constantly updated site. CNNfn Home Page Web Address: www.money.cnn.com The same in-depth financial information that this cable television financial news unit provides to television viewers can be found on this web site. Disclosure Web Address: www.disclosure-investor.com An integrated site offering financial information from Disclosure, Inc., Datastream International, Vestek Systems, and I/B/E/S. Each of these Primark subsidiaries are leaders in the financial information field. Edgar Online Web Address: www.edgar-online.com EDGAR provides subscribers with alerts when the SEC receives filings from companies of interest. Hoover's Online Phone: 512-374-4500 Fax: 512-374-4505 Toll Free: 800-486-8666 Web Address: www.hoovers.com Austin, Texas-based Hoover's provides business information online through its superior web site. This
www.plunkettresearch.com comprehensive site features links to news, lists, stock quotes and other products such as Hoover's Industry Snapshots. This site offers over 50,000 company capsules (brief company descriptions and financials), and thousands of in-depth company profiles (company histories, strategies, market positions, major events and other information). The profiles cover U.S. and foreign public and nonpublic companies and are written in an engaging style. These snapshots are provided free-ofcharge. PRNewswire 810 7th Ave., 35th Floor New York, NY 10019 Phone: 212-596-1500 Toll Free: 800-832-5522 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.prnewswire.com PR Newswire provides comprehensive communications services for public relations and investor relations professionals ranging from information distribution and market intelligence to the creation of online multimedia content and investor relations web sites.
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Engineering Associations
Adams Media Research 40 W. Carmel Valley Rd. Carmel Valley, CA 93924 Phone: 831-659-3070 Fax: 831-659-4330 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.adamsmediaresearch.com AMR is a media industry source of market data and financial analysis on the filmed entertainment and interactive media markets. Association of Federal Communications Consulting Engineers P.O. Box 19333, 20th St. Station Washington, D.C. 20036-0333 Phone: 703-591-0110 Fax: 202-898-0895 Web Address: www.afcce.org The AFCCE is a professional organization of individuals who regularly assist clients on technical issues before the Federal Communications Commission. Audio Engineering Society, Inc. (The) 60 E. 42nd St., Room 2520 New York, NY 10165-2520 Phone: 212-661-8528 Fax: 212-682-0477 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.aes.org Information on educational and career opportunities in audio engineering.
Broadcast Technological Society of the Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Inc. 445 Hoes Ln. Piscataway, NJ 08855 Phone: 732-562-3846 Fax: 732-981-1769 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.ieee.org/organizations/society/bt/index.html The BTS is the arm of the IEEE devoted to devices, equipment, techniques and systems related to broadcast technology. Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers, Inc. 140 Philips Rd. Exton, PA 19341 Phone: 610-363-6888 Fax: 610-363-5898 Toll Free: 800-542-5040 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.scte.org The SCTE is a nonprofit professional association dedicated to advancing the careers and serving the industry of telecommunications professionals by providing technical training, certification and standards. Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers 595 W. Harsdale Ave. White Plains, NY 10607 Phone: 914-761-1100 Fax: 914-761-3115 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.smpte.org The SMPTE is the leading technical society for the motion imaging industry.
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American Amusement Machine Association 450 E. Higgins, Ste. 201 Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 Phone: 847-290-9088 Fax: 847-290-9121 Web Address: www.coin-op.org The AAMA is an international non-profit trade organization representing the manufacturers, distributors and suppliers of the coin-operated amusement industry. Amusement and Music Operators Association 1145 N. Arlington Heights Rd., Ste. 300 Itasca, IL 60143 Phone: 630-250-1430 Fax: 630-250-3533 Toll Free: 800-937-2662 E-mail:
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The AMOA serves the global amusement, music, entertainment and vending industries.
The ILDA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the use of laser displays in art, entertainment and education.
Amusement Industry Manufacturers and Suppliers, International 1250 SE Port St. Lucie Blvd., Ste. C Port St. Lucie, FL 34952 Phone: 561-398-6701 Fax: 561-398-6702 E-mail:
[email protected] AIMS is a nonprofit organization that represents amusement industry manufacturers and suppliers worldwide.
International Recreational Go-Kart Association 5108 Broadway, Ste. 232 San Antonio, TX 78209 Phone: 210-824-1923 Fax: 210-824-5186 Web Address: www.irgaonline.org The IRGA is a nonprofit trade organization for go-karting businesses.
Entertainment Technology Center 734 W. Adams Blvd., 3rd Fl. Los Angeles, CA 90089-7725 Phone: 213-743-1600 Fax: 213-743-1803 Web Address: www.etcenter.org The ETC exists To discover, research, develop and accelerate entertainment technology.
International Special Events Society 401 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60611 Phone: 312-321-6853 Fax: 312-673-6953 Toll Free: 800-688-4737 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.ises.com The ISES is a society of special events professionals representing the industry's diverse disciplines.
Game Manufacturers Association P.O. Box 1210 Scottsdale, AZ 85252 Phone: 480-675-0205 Fax: 480-994-1170 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.gama.org The GAMA is an international non-profit trade association serving the adventure games industry. International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions 1448 Duke St. Alexandria, VA 22314 Phone: 703-836-4800 Fax: 703-836-9678 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.iaapa.org The IAAPA is dedicated to the preservation and prosperity of the amusement industry. International Federation of Festival Organizations 4230 Stansbury Ave., Ste. 105 Sherman Oaks , CA 91423 Phone: 818-789-7596 Fax: 818-784-9141 Publication: FIDOF Monthly Bulletin International Laser Display Association 4301 32nd St. W., Ste. B-23 Bradenton, FL 34205 Phone: 941-758-6881 Fax: 941-758-1605 E-mail:
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International Ticketing Association (The) 250 W 57th St., Ste. 722 New York, NY 10107 Phone: 212-581-0600 Fax: 212-581-0885 E-mail:
[email protected] The ITA advances the success of the admission service industry and its membership. National Association of Theatre Owners 4605 Lankershim Blvd., Ste. 340 North Hollywood, CA 91602 Phone: 818-506-1778 Fax: 818-506-0269 Web Address: www.natoonline.org The NATO is the largest exhibition trade organization in the world. World Waterpark Association P.O. Box 14826 Lenexa, KS 66285 Phone: 913-599-0300 Fax: 913-599-0520 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.waterparks.org The WWA is an international not-for-profit partnership of private/public water leisure facility owners, managers, suppliers and developers.
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Film & Media Schools
American Film Institute 2021 North Western Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90027 Phone: 323-856-7600 Fax: 323-467-4578 Web Address: www.afionline.org Australian Film Television and Radio School P.O.Box 126 North Ryde, NSW 1670 Phone: 1300 13 14 61 Fax: 02-9887-1030 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.aftrs.edu.au Brown University – Dept. of Modern Culture and Media Brown University Providence, Rhode Island 02912 Phone: 401-863-1000 Web Address: www.modcult.brown.edu California Institute of the Arts – School of Film/Video Web Address: http://emsh.calarts.edu/fv/index.html Johns Hopkins University – Dept. of Film and Media Studies Department of English, Johns Hopkins University Gilman 146 3400 North Charles Street Baltimore, MD 21218 Phone: 410-516-4313 Fax: 410-516-4757 Web Address: www.jhu.edu/~english/film_media/index.html London International Film School The Administrator, Dept: er85, The London International Film School 24 Shelton Street London, WC2H 9UB UK Phone: +44 (0)20 7836 9642 Fax: +44 (0)20 7497 3718 Web Address: www.lifs.org.uk New York University – Cinema Studies 721 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY 10003 Phone: 212-998-1600 Fax: 212-995-4061 Web Address: www.nyu.edu/gsas/dept/cinema Northwestern University – Dept. of Radio/TV/Film 633 Clark Street Evanston, IL 60208 Phone: 847-491-3741
Web Address: www.rtvf.nwu.edu/shockhome.html Queen’s University – Film Studies Department of Film Studies Queen's University Kingston, ON K7L 3N6 Phone: 613-533-2178 Fax: 613-533-2063 Web Address: www.film.queensu.ca Radio & Television Institute – Finland Radiokatu 5 Helsinki, Box 76, 00024 YLEISRADIO Phone: 09/14801 Fax: 09/1482612 Web Address: www.yle.fi/rti/rtiengl/rtihome.htm San Francisco State University – Cinema Department 1600 Holloway Avenue Fine Arts Building, Room 245 San Francisco, CA 94132-4157 Web Address: www.cinema.sfsu.edu University of Copenhagen – Dept. of Film and Media Universitesparken 5 DK-2100 Copenhagen O Denmark Phone: +45-35320675 Fax: +45-35320678 Web Address: www.media.ku.dk University of Iowa – Film Studies University of Iowa 425 English-Philosophy Building Iowa City, Iowa 52242 Phone: 319-335-0330 Web Address: www.uiowa.edu/%7Ecomplit “Iris,” a journal of film and sound, is published here. University of Toronto – Cinema Studies Room 123 Innis College 2 Sussex Avenue Toronto, Ontario M5S 1J5 Phone: 416-978-7271 Web Address: www.utoronto.ca/cinema Vancouver Film School 198 West Hastings Street Vancouver, BC V68 1H2 Phone: 604-685-5808 Fax: 604-585-5830 Web Address: www.multimedia.edu
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Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences 9343 Culver Blvd. Culver City, CA 90232 Phone: 310-883-3190 Fax: 310-883-3196 Web Address: www.interactive.org The AIAS is a non-for-profit membership organization serving the interactive entertainment development community. Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences 8949 Wilshire Blvd. Beverly Hills, CA 90211-1972 Phone: 310-247-3000 Fax: 310-859-9619 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.oscars.org The Academy is a professional honorary organization of motion picture professionals, founded to advance the arts and sciences of motion pictures. Academy of Television Arts and Sciences 5220 Lankershim Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91601 Phone: 818-754-2800 Web Address: www.emmys.org The Academy is a non-profit corporation devoted to the advancement of telecommunications arts and sciences and to fostering creative leadership in the telecommunications industry. Advanced Television Systems Committee 1750 K St. NW, Ste. 1200 Washington, D.C. 20006 Phone: 202-828-3130 Fax: 202-828-3131 Web Address: www.atsc.org The ATSC is an international, non-profit membership organization developing voluntary standards for the entire spectrum of advanced television systems. Advertiser Syndicated Television Association 1756 Broadway, Ste. J New York, NY 10019 Phone: 212-245-0840 Fax: 212-245-0842 Web Address: www.astatv.com The ASTA is an organization comprised of prominent barter syndicators that promotes the barter syndication industry. Alliance for Community Media 666 11th St. NW, Ste. 740 Washington, D.C. 20001-4542 Phone: 202-393-2650 Fax: 202-393-2653
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[email protected] The ACM is a group committed to assuring everyone's access to electronic media. Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers 15503 Ventura Blvd. Encino, CA 91436-6306 Phone: 818-995-3600 Fax: 818-382-1793 Web Address: www.amptp.org The AMPTP is the primary trade association with respect to labor issues in the motion picture and television industry. American Center for Children’s Television 1400 E. Touhy Ave., Ste. 260 Des Plaines, IL 60018-3305 Phone: 847-390-8700 Fax: 847-390-9435 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www2.tcom.ohiou.edu/hetc/cen.html The ACCT helps to build programming for young people that is both beneficial and popular. American Cinema Editors 100 Universal City Plaza, Bldg. 2282, Room 234 Universal City, CA 91608 Phone: 818-777-2900 Fax: 818-733-5023 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.ace-filmeditors.org The ACE is an honorary society of motion picture editors that seeks to advance the art and science of the editing profession. American Federation of Television and Radio Artists 260 Madison Ave. New York, NY 10016 Phone: 212-532-0800 Fax: 212-532-2242 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.aftra.org AFTRA represents actors and other professional performers, broadcasters in television, radio, sound recordings, non-broadcast/industrial programming and new technologies such as interactive programming and CD-ROMs. American Film Marketing Association 10850 Wilshire Blvd., 9th Fl. Los Angeles, CA 90024 Phone: 310-446-1000 Fax: 310-446-1600 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.afma.com The AFMA is a non-profit association whose mission is to provide the independent film and television industry
www.plunkettresearch.com with high-quality market-oriented services and worldwide representation. American Society of Cinematographers P.O. Box 2230 Hollywood, CA 90078 Phone: 213-969-4333 Fax: 213-876-4973 Web Address: www.cinematographer.com The ASC is a trade association for filmmakers in the motion picture industry. Art Directors Guild 11969 Ventura Blvd., Ste. 200 Studio City, CA 91604 Phone: 818-762-9995 Fax: 818-762-9997 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.artdirectors.org The ADG represents the creative talents that conceive and manage the background and settings for most films and television projects. Association for Maximum Service Television, Inc. 1776 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Ste. 310 Washington, D.C. 20036 Phone: 202-861-0344 Fax: 202-861-0342 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.mstv.org The AMSTV is a national association of local television stations dedicated to preserving and improving the technical quality of free, universal, community-based television service to the American public. Association of America's Public Television (The) 666 11th St. NW Washington, D.C. 20001 Phone: 202-654-4200 Fax: 202-654-4236 Web Address: www.apts.org The APTS is a nonprofit membership organization that supports the growth and development of a strong and financially sound noncommercial television service for the American public. Association of Cinema and Video Laboratories c/o Rob Monaco, Monaco Labs and Video 234 9th St. San Francisco, CA 94103 Phone: 415-864-5350 Fax: 415-864-5682 E-mail:
[email protected] The ACVL is an international organization whose members are pledged to the highest possible standards of service to the film and video industries.
Association of Film Commissioners International Phone: 406-495-8040 Web Address: www.afci.org An association of government film contacts worldwide. Baseline, Inc. 30 Irving Pl., Fifth Fl. New York, NY 10003 Phone: 212-254-8235 Fax: 212-529-3330 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.baseline.hollywood.com Baseline.Hollywood.com is an entertainment industry B2B informational tool, serving and supporting those in the film, television, media and financial sectors. Broadcast Education Association Dept. 6014 Washington, D.C. 20042-6014 Toll Free: 888-380-7222 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.beaweb.org The BEA is the professional association for professors, industry professionals and graduate students who are interested in teaching and research related to electronic media and multimedia enterprises. Cable & Telecommunications Association for Marketing 201 N. Union St., Ste. 440 Alexandria, VA 22314 Phone: 703-549-4200 Fax: 703-684-1167 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.ctam.com CTAM is dedicated to the discipline and development of consumer marketing excellence in cable television, new media and telecommunications services Cable in the Classroom 1800 N. Beauregard St., Ste. 100 Alexandria, VA 22311 Phone: 703-845-1400 Fax: 703-845-1409 Toll Free: 800-743-5355 Web Address: www.ciconline.com The Cable in the Classroom program provides schools across the U.S. with free cable service and over 540 hours per month of commercial-free educational programming. Cable Television Laboratories, Inc. (CableLabs) 400 Centennial Pkwy. Louisville, CO 80027-1266 Phone: 303-661-9100 Fax: 303-661-9199 E-mail:
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CTL is a nonprofit research and development consortium that is dedicated to pursuing new cable telecommunications technologies and to helping its cable operator members integrate those technical advancements into their business objectives. Cable TV Public Affairs Association P.O. Box 33697 Washington, D.C. 20033 Phone: 202-775-1081 Fax: 202-955-1134 Toll Free: 800-210-3396 Web Address: www.ctpaa.org The CTPAA is the only national, professional organization specifically addressing the issues, needs and interests of the cable industry's public affairs professionals. Canadian Film and Television Production Association 20 Toronto St., Ste. 830 Toronto, ON M5C 2B8 Canada Phone: 416-304-0280 Fax: 416-304-0499 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.cftpa.ca The CFTPA's mission is to create the most favorable national and international environment for our industry and culture to prosper. Casting Society of America 606 N. Larchmont Blvd., Ste. 4-B Los Angeles, CA 90004 Phone: 323-463-1925 Fax: 323-463-5753 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.castingsociety.com Directors Guild of America, Inc. (Chicago) 400 N. Michigan Ave., Ste. 307 Chicago, IL 60611 Phone: 312-644-5050 Fax: 312-644-5776 The Guild seeks to protect directorial teams' legal and artistic rights, contend for their creative freedom and strengthen their ability to develop meaningful and credible careers. Directors Guild of America, Inc. (Los Angeles) 7920 Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90046 Phone: 310-289-2000 Fax: 310-289-2029 Toll Free: 800-421-4173 Web Address: www.dga.org The Guild seeks to protect directorial teams' legal and artistic rights, contend for their creative freedom and
strengthen their ability to develop meaningful and credible careers. Directors Guild of America, Inc. (New York) 110 W. 57th St. New York, NY 10019 Phone: 212-581-0370 Fax: 212-581-1441 The Guild seeks to protect directorial teams' legal and artistic rights, contend for their creative freedom and strengthen their ability to develop meaningful and credible careers. Directors Net.com Phone: 818-782-3304 Web Address: www.directorsnet.com DirectorsNet is the home of creative professionals focused on motion picture, television, music videos, corporate video and commercial production. Directors World 5700 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 600 Los Angeles, CA 90036 Phone: 323-634-3400 Fax: 323-634-3500 Web Address: www.directorsworld.com DirectorsWorld.com is the Internet community for film and video directing professionals providing daily information on the art, technology and business of directing. Film Arts Foundation 346 9th St., 2nd Fl. San Francisco, CA 94103 Phone: 415-552-8760 Fax: 415-552-0882 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.filmarts.org The FAF is a non-profit leader in the media arts field, providing comprehensive training, equipment, information, consultations and exhibition opportunities to independent filmmakers. Hollywood Post Alliance Phone: 626-799-1733 Fax: 626-799-1247 The HPA is a new organization dedicated serving the entertainment technology industry by bringing together the post production community. IFILM 1024 N. Orange Dr. Hollywood, CA 90038 Phone: 323-308-3456 Web Address: www.ifilm.com IFILM is a leading broadband entertainment content network for consumers and marketers.
www.plunkettresearch.com Independent Feature Project 104 W. 29th St., 12th Fl. New York, NY 10001-5310 Phone: 212-465-8200 Fax: 212-465-8525 Web Address: www.ifp.org The IFP exists to facilitate the professional development and exhibition of new work from a diverse community of American filmmakers. International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees 1430 Broadway, 20th Fl. New York, NY 10018 Phone: 212-730-1770 Fax: 212-730-7809 Web Address: www.iatse.lm.com The IATSE is the labor union representing technicians, artisans and craftspersons in the entertainment industry, including live theatre, film and television production and trade shows. International Animated Film Society (Hollywood) 721 S. Victory Blvd. Burbank, CA 91502 Phone: 818-842-8330 Fax: 818-842-5645 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.asifa-hollywood.org/index.html The IAFS is a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of the art of animation. International Council of NATAS (The) (International Emmy Awards) 142 W. 57th St., 16th Fl. New York, NY 10019 Phone: 212-489-6969 Fax: 212-489-6557 Web Address: www.intlemmyawards.com/home.html The International Council is the organization that awards International Emmys to the best television programs produced outside the U.S. International Documentary Association 1201 W. 5th St., Ste. M320 Los Angeles, CA 90017 Phone: 213-534-3600 Fax: 213-534-3610 Web Address: www.documentary.org The IDA is a non-profit member service organization, providing publications, benefits and a public forum to its membership for issues regarding nonfiction film, video and multi-media. International Federation of Television Archives Web Address: www.fiatifta.org International Quorum of Film and Video Producers c/o Denny Ranson, Exec. Director
36 BRd.view Crescent St. Albert, AB T8N 0B2 Canada Phone: 403-459-0720 Fax: 403-459-9264 Web Address: www.iqfilm.org The IQ is a select group of filmmakers and video producers, representing 36 countries on six continents. Media Communications Association International 9202 N. Menidian St., Ste. 200 Indianapolis, IN 46260-1810 Phone: 317-816-6269 Fax: 800-801-8926 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.itva.org The MCAI is the leading global community for media communications professionals seeking to drive the convergence of communications and technology for the growth of the profession. Media Watchdog Web Address: http://theory.lcs.mit.edu/~mernst/media/ Media criticism. Motion Picture Association of America 15503 Ventura Blvd. Encino, CA 91436 Phone: 818-995-6600 Web Address: www.mpaa.org The MPAA serves as the voice and advocate of the American motion picture, home video and television industries domestically. Motion Picture Editors Guild (The) 7715 Sunset Blvd., Ste. 200 Hollywood, CA 90046 Phone: 323-876-4770 Fax: 323-876-0861 Web Address: www.editorsguild.com Motion Picture Export Association of America 15503 Ventura Blvd. Encino, CA 91436 Phone: 818-995-6600 Fax: 818-382-1784 Web Address: www.mpaa.org The MPAA serves as the voice and advocate of the American motion picture, home video and television industries. Movieweb Millenium Internet Corporation 9841 Airport Blvd Suite 1200 Los Angeles, CA 90045 Web Address: www.movieweb.com Links to studio Web sites and tracks box office results.
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Museum of Television & Radio (The) 25 W. 52nd St. New York, NY 10019-6101 Phone: 212-621-6600 Fax: 212-621-6700 Web Address: www.mtr.org The museum offers exhibits, screenings and listening seminars focused on topics of social, historic and artistic interest within televison and radio history. National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (The) 111 W. 57th St.. Ste. 1020 New York, NY 10019 Phone: 212-586-8424 Fax: 212-586-8129 Web Address: www.emmyonline.org The Academy is dedicated to the advancement of the arts and sciences of television and the promotion of creative leadership for artistic, educational and technical achievements within the television industry. National Academy of Television Journalists (The) P.O. Box 31 Salisbury, MD 21803 Phone: 410-548-5343 Fax: 410-543-0658 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.angelfire.com/md/NATJ The NATJ was established to assist journalism gradutes as they enter the world of television news. National Association of Television Program Executives 2425 Olympic Blvd., Ste. 600 E Santa Monica, CA 90404 Phone: 310-453-4440 Fax: 310-453-5258 Web Address: www.natpe.org NATPE is the leading association for content professionals in the global television industry. National Cable and Telecommunications Association 1724 Massachusetts Ave. NW Washington, D.C. 20036 Phone: 202-775-3550 Web Address: www.ncta.com The NCTA is the principal trade association of the cable television industry in the United States. National Cable Television Center and Museum (The) 2000 Buchtel Blvd. Denver, CO 80210 Phone: 303-871-4885 Fax: 303-971-4514 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.cablecenter.org The NCTC communicates the buiness, technology and programming of cable telecommunications and provides
education, training and research for all aspects of the industry. National Cable Television Institute 801 W. Mineral Ave. Littleton, CO 80120-4501 Phone: 303-797-9393 Fax: 303-797-0829 Web Address: www.ncti.com The NCTI is the largest independent provider of broadband communications training in the world. National Council for Families & Television 20 Nassau St., Ste. 200 Princeton, NJ 08542 Phone: 310-443-2000 Fax: 310-208-5984 National Film Board of Canada 360 Albert St., Ste. 1560 Ottawa, ON K1A 0M9 Canada Phone: 613-992-3615 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.nfb.ca The NFB is a public agency that produces and distributes films and other audiovisual works that reflect Canada to Canadians and the rest of the world. National Film Preservation Board 101 Independence Ave. SE Washington, D.C. 20540 Phone: 202-707-5912 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: http://lcweb.loc.gov/film National Film Preservation Foundation 870 Market St., Ste. 1113 San Francisco, CA 94102 Phone: 415-392-7291 Fax: 415-392-7293 Web Address: www.filmpreservation.org The NPFF is the nonprofit organization created by the U.S. Congress to save America's film heritage. Producers Guild of America 8530 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 450 Beverly Hills, CA 90211 Phone: 310-358-9020 Fax: 310-358-9520 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.producersguild.org The PGA is a non-profit organization for career professionals who initiate, create, coordinate, supervise and control all aspects of the motion picture and/or television production process
www.plunkettresearch.com Samuel French Theater and Film Bookshops 7623 West Sunset Blvd., Dept. W Hollywood, CA 90046 Phone: 323-876-0570 Fax: 323-876-6822 Web Address: www.samuelfrench.com Samuel French seeks out the world's best plays and makes them available to the widest range of producing groups. SCREENSite Web Address: www.tcf.ua.edu/screensite Resource center for film and TV scholarship with an archive of course syllabi, e-mail listings of media scholars, conference information, school listings and the SCS job list. Studios Web Address: www.sony.com, www.miramax.com, www.warnerbros.com Nearly every movie studio has its own site, which can often be found by typing: www.studioname.com. For example: www.miramax.com. Stuntmen’s Association of Motion Pictures 10660 Riverside Dr., 2nd Fl., Ste. E Toluca Lake, CA 91602 Phone: 818-766-4334 Fax: 818-766-5943 Web Address: www.stuntmen.com/Main.html The SAMP is a non-profit organization of top stuntmen in the motion picture and television industries. Sundance Institute P.O. Box 3630 Salt Lake City, UT 84110 Phone: 801-328-3456 Fax: 801-575-5175 Web Address: www.sundance.org The Sundance Institute is dedicated to the development of artists of independent vision and the exhibition of their new work. Television Bureau of Canada 160 Bloor St., Ste. 1005 Toronto, ON M4W 1B9 Canada Phone: 416-923-8813 Fax: 416-923-8739 Web Address: www.tvb.ca The TVB is a resource center for television stations, networks and their sales representatives. Television Critics Association Toll Free: 818-754-4757 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.tvcritics.org The TCA is composed of reporters and columnists in the print media from the U.S. and Canada.
Women In Film 8857 W. Olympic Blvd., Ste. 201 Beverly Hills, CA 90211 Phone: 310-657-5144 Fax: 310-657-5154 Web Address: www.wif.org The WIF's purpose is to empower, promote and mentor women in the entertainment, communication and media industries through a network of contacts, educational programs and events. Writers Computer Store (The) 2040 Westwood Blvd. West Los Angeles, CA 90025 Toll Free: 866-229-7483 The Writers Store is the home of screenwriting, scriptwriting and creative writing software, books, supplies and contests.
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Industry Research/Market Research
ACNielsen 177 Broad St. Stamford, CT 06901 Phone: 203-961-3000 Fax: 203-961-3190 Web Address: http://acnielsen.com ACNielsen provides market research, information and analysis for a number of industries. ACNielsen EDI 6255 Sunset Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90028 Phone: 323-860-4600 Fax: 323-860-4610 Web Address: www.entdata.com ACNielsen EDI provides the film industry with instantaneous and comprehensive box office results. Debbie Flanagan’s Industry Information E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: http://home.sprintmail.com/~debflanagan/industry.html This site provides a wealth of information about where and how to get industry-specific information. The links prove useful for job seekers and researchers of all types. Marketresearch.com 11810 Parklawn Dr. Rockville, MD 20852 Phone: 301-468-3650 Fax: 301-468-3651 Web Address: www.marketresearch.com This firm is a leading broker for market research and industry analysis written by professionals. On its site users can search the company's database of market research publications.
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Mindbranch 160 Water St. Williamstown, MA 01267 Phone: 413-458-7600 Fax: 413-458-1706 Toll Free: 800-774-4410 Web Address: www.mindbranch.com This firm is a broker for industry research prepared by market research professionals. Users can browse the research separated by different industries. Multex Investor Web Address: www.multexinvestor.com This site is a good source for access to industry and company reports written by professional stock and business analysts. It also offers news and advice on stocks, funds and personal finance. Plunkett Research, Ltd. P.O. Drawer 541737 Houston, TX 77254-1737 Phone: 713-932-0000 Fax: 713-932-7080 Web Address: www.plunkettresearch.com Plunkett Research, Ltd. is a leading provider of market research, industry trends analysis and business statistics. Since 1985, it has served clients worldwide, including corporations, universities, libraries, consultants and government agencies. At the plunkettresearch.com website, visitors can view product information and pricing. Also, visitors can access a great deal of basic market information on 15 business fields, such as financial services, infotech, e-commerce, health care and biotech.
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Association for Interactive Media 1430 Broadway, 8th Fl. New York, N.Y. 10018 Fax: 212-391-9233 Toll Free: 888-337-0008 Web Address: www.imarketing.org This non-profit association is geared toward persons using the Internet for business purposes. World Teleport Association 55 Broad St., 14th Fl. New York, NY 10004 Phone: 212-825-0218 Fax: 212-825-0075 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.worldteleport.org The WTA is a nonprofit trade association representing the key commercial players in broadband.
World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) MIT Laboratory for Computer Science 200 Technology Square Cambridge, MA 02139 Phone: 617-253-2613 Fax: 617-258-5999 Web Address: www.w3.org This organization, housed at the Laboratory for Computer Science on the MIT campus, develops technologies and standards to enhance the performance and utility of the World Wide Web. It also has offices worldwide.
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Association of America’s Public Television Stations 666 11th St., NW Washington, D.C. 20001 Phone: 202-654-4200 Fax: 202-654-4236 Web Address: www.apts.org The APTS is a nonprofit membership organization to support the continued growth and development of a strong and financially sound noncommercial television service for the American public. Center for Communication, Inc. 271 Madison Ave., Ste. 700 New York, NY 10016 Phone: 212-686-5005 Fax: 212-686-6393 Web Address: www.cencom.org The Center for Communication is a nonprofit organization that encourages university students to meet professionals in communications industries Country Music Association, Inc. One Music Cir. S. Nashville, TN 37203 Phone: 615-244-2840 Fax: 615-726-0314 Web Address: www.cmaworld.com The CMA is dedicated to bringing country music to the world. Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. 819 18th Ave. S. Nashville, TN 37203 Phone: 615-327-4487 Fax: 615-329-4492 E-mail: at
[email protected] Web Address: www.crb.org The CRB brings country radio broadcasters from around the world together with the country music industry for the purpose of assuring the continued vitality of the country radio format.
www.plunkettresearch.com Inside.com Powerful Media 601 W. 26th St., 13th Fl. New York, NY 10001 Phone: 212-937-0100 Fax: 212-937-0101 Toll Free: 877-517-1794 Web Address: www.inside.com Inside.com provides news and information about media outlets such as radio, television and the Internet.
The NABOB seeks to improve and increase the opportunities for success for black and minority owners in the broadcast industry. National Association for Media Brokers, Inc. 3062 Robb Cir. Denver, CO 80215 Phone: 303-239-6670 Fax: 303-231-9562
International Association of Information Services 1430 Confederate Ave. Columbia, SC 29209-1914 Toll Free: 800-280-5325 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.iaais.org The IAAIS is an organization of services that provide audio access to information for people who are print disabled.
National Association of Hispanic Journalists 1000 National Press Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20045-2100 Phone: 202-662-7145 Fax: 202-662-7144 Toll Free: 800-346-6245 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.nahj.org The NAHJ is dedicated to the recognition and professional advancement of Hispanics in the news industry.
International Recording Media Association 182 Nassau St., Ste. 204 Princeton, NJ 8542-7005 Phone: 609-279-1700 Fax: 609-279-1999 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.recordingmedia.org The IRMA is a worldwide trade association encompassing organizations involved in every facet of recording media.
National Black Media Coalition 1738 Elton Rd., Ste. 314 Silver Spring, MD 20903 Phone: 301-445-2600 Fax: 301-445-1693 The NMBC offers training and technical support for Blacks and represents their views before the Federal Communication Commission.
Journalism & Mass Communications College of Journalism and Mass Communciations University of South Carolina Columbia, SC 29202 Phone: 803-777-4104 Fax: 803-777-4103 Web Address: www.jour.sc.edu Media Institute (The) 1000 Potomac St. NW, Ste. 301 Washington, D.C. 20007 Phone: 202-298-7512 Fax: 202-337-7092 Web Address: www.mediainst.org The Media Institute is a nonprofit research foundation specializing in communications policy and the First Amendment. National Assoc. of Black Owned Broadcasters, Inc. 1155 Connecticut Ave., Ste. 600 Washington, D.C. 20036 Phone: 202-463-8970 Fax: 202-429-0657 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.nabob.org
National Captioning Institute 1900 Gallows Rd., Ste. 3000 Vienna, VA 22182 Phone: 703-917-7600 Fax: 703-917-9853 Web Address: www.ncicap.org The NCI was established as a nonprofit corporation to promote and provide closed captioning technology and services to make television programming accessible to people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Women in Cable & Telecommunications 230 W. Monroe, Ste. 2630 Chicago, IL 60606 Phone: 312-634-2330 Fax: 312-634-2345 Web Address: www.wict.org The WICT exists to advance the position and influence of women through leadership programs and services at both the national and local level. XII.
Media Information
BIA Financial Network, Inc. 15120 Enterprise Ct., Ste. 100 Chantilly, VA 20151
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Phone: 703-818-2425 Fax: 703-803-3299 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.bia.com BIA offers merchant banking and financial and strategic advisory services for media, telecommunications and related industries. Simba Information P.O. Box 4234 11 River Bend Dr. Stamford, CT 06907-0234 Phone: 203-358-4100 Fax: 203-358-5824 Toll Free: 800-307-2529 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.simbanet.com Simba Information, Inc. is a leading authority for market intelligence and forecasts in all aspects of the media industry. SRDS Media Solutions 1700 Higgins Rd. Des Plaines, IL 60018-5605 Phone: 847-375-5000 Fax: 847-375-5001 Toll Free: 800-851-7737 Web Address: www.srds.com SRDS creates publications and directories that unite the buyers and sellers of media coverage throughout the nation. Veronis Suhler Stevenson 350 Park Ave. New York, NY 10022 Phone: 212-935-4990 Web Address: www.veronissuhler.com Veronis Suhler Stevenson is a leading independent merchant bank solely dedicated to the media, communications and information industries. Its site offers a wealth of information about the media industry.
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Publications
Advertising Age Group 711 Third Ave. New York, NY 10017 Phone: 212-210-0100 Web Address: www.adage.com The Group offers marketing and advertising news and information through five leading publications. Adweek.com 770 Broadway, 7th Fl. New York, NY 10003 Phone: 646-654-5105 Fax: 646-654-5351
Toll Free: 800-641-2030 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.adweek.com Adweek provides information to retail advertising, marketing and media professions. Billboard Billboard Publications One Astor Plaza, 1515 Broadway New York, NY 10036 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.billboard.com Billboard provides news and reviews of the music and recording industries. Boxoffice Magazine 155 S. El Molino Ave., Ste. 100 Pasadena, CA 91101 Phone: 626-396-0250 Fax: 626-396-0248 Web Address: www.boxoff.com Boxoffice Magazine is the most widely read tradepaper in the motion picture field. Broadcast Engineering: Journal of Broadcast Technology Intertec Publishing 9800 Metcalf Overland Park, KS 66212 Web Address: www.broadcastengineering.com Broadcast Engineering provides industry information to corporate management, engineers and technicians and other management personnel at TV stations, postproduction and recording studios, broadcast networks, cable, telephone and satellite production centers and networks. Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook R.R. Bowker 630 Central Ave. New Providence, NJ 07974 Toll Free: 888-269-5372 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.bowker.com The yearbook offers the latest and most comprehensive information on the radio, TV and cable industries. Broadcasting and the Law Broadcasting and the Law, Inc. One SE Third Ave., Suite 1450 Miami, FL 33131 Phone: 305-503-9416 Fax: 305-530-9417 Broadcasting and the Law, Inc. offers current info about changing rules and regulations on the day-to-day concerns of broadcasters.
www.plunkettresearch.com Cablevision Cahners Business Information 245 W. 17th St., 3rd Fl. New York, NY 10011 Phone: 212-645-0067 Web Address: www.tvinsite.com/cablevision Cablevision offers information on the important people, companies and events in cable television. Columbia Journalism Review Columbia University 704 Journalism Bldg. New York, NY 10027 Phone: 212-854-1881 Fax: 212-854-8580 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.cjr.org The CJR is America's premiere media monitor of the press in all its forms, from newspapers and magazines to radio, television and cable to the wire services and the Web. Current Current Publishing 1612 K St. NW Washington, D.C. 20006 Phone: 202-463-7055 Web Address: www.current.org Current is the newspaper that covers public TV and public radio in the United States. DM News 100 Ave. of the Americas New York, NY 10013 Phone: 212-925-7300 Fax: 212-925-8752 Web Address: www.dmnews.com DM News is the newspaper of record for direct marketers. Editor & Publisher 770 Broadway New York, NY 10003-9595 Toll Free: 800-722-6658 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.editorandpublisher.com Editor & Publisher is the authoritative weekly magazine covering the newspaper industry in North America. Electronic Publishing P.O. Box 3296 Northbrook, IL 60065 Phone: 847-559-7500 Fax: 847-291-4816 Web Address: http://ep.pennnet.com Electronic Publishing offers news and reviews for the electronics industry.
Entertainment Awards This publication by Don Franks lists winners of 12 major awards for music, film, theater and TV programming. Entertainment Employment Journal 5632 Van Nuys Blvd., Ste. 320 Van Nuys, CA 91401-4600 Toll Free: 800-335-4335 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.eej.com The EEJ, published by Studiolot Publishing, is a biweekly national career magazine focusing exclusively on careers in the creative, professional, production and technical areas of the entertainment industry. Graphic Arts Monthly 345 Hudson St., 4th Fl. New York, NY 10014 Phone: 212-519-7232 Web Address: www.gammag.com Graphic Arts Monthly offers articles on the commercial printing industry. Hollywood Reporter (The) 55 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90036 Phone: 323-525-2000 Fax: 323-525-2377 Web Address: www.hollywoodreporter.com The website is the online version of the trade newspaper for the filmed entertainment industry. indieWIRE 253 5th Ave. New York, NY 10016 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.indiewire.com indieWIRE is the leading publication for the independent film community. Innes Publishing Company Innes Publishing Co. P.O. Box 7280 Libertyville, IL 60048 Phone: 847-816-7900 Fax: 847-247-8855 Toll Free: 800-247-3306 Web Address: www.innespub.com The Innes Printing Network is a group of four printingindustry publications, each targeted at a specific segment of the industry. Media & Methods Media & Methods Magazine 1429 Walnut St. Philadelphia, PA 19102 Fax: 215-587-9706 Toll Free: 800-555-5657
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Web Address: www.media-methods.com Articles feature applications of educational technology in K-12 classrooms and libraries. Movie-Making.net Michael Wiese Productions 11288 Ventura Blvd., Ste. 621 Studio City, CA 91604 Phone: 818-379-8799 Fax: 818 986-3408 Web Address: www.mwp.com Michael Wiese Productions is a communications company with expertise in film and video production and book publishing. Multichannel News Cahners Business Information 245 W. 17th St., 3rd Fl. New York, NY 10011 Phone: 212-645-0067 Web Address: www.tvinsite.com/multichannelnews Multichannel News reports on breaking news relevant to the Cable TV and telecommunications industries. North American Publishing Company 401 N. Broad St. Philadelphia, PA 19108 Phone: 215-238-5300 Fax: 215-238-5457 Web Address: www.napco.com NAPCO offers more than 15 information-based print, digital and Internet products and leading trade expositions, servicing existing and new markets in printing, graphic arts, direct marketing, publishing, electronics and broadcasting. Print: America’s Graphic Design Magazine PRINT Magazine 3200 Tower Oaks Blvd. Rockville, MD 20852 Fax: 301-984-3203 Toll Free: 800-222-2654 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.printmag.com PRINT Magazine covers the field of graphic design and includes profiles on the profession, a competition and a European design issue. Publishers Weekly P.O. Box 16178 North Hollywood, CA 91615-6178 Phone: 212-463-6758 Fax: 212-463-6631 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.publishersweekly.com Publishers Weekly is the international news magazine of the book industry, reaching every major publisher worldwide.
Radio and Records Radio and Records 10100 Santa Monica Blvd., Third Fl. Los Angeles, CA 90067 Phone: 310-553-4330 Fax: 310-203-9763 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.rronline.com RR provides the radio and recording industries with the latest in news, sales, marketing innovations and airplay data in the radio industry. Standard Directory of Advertising Agencies National Register Publishing 121 Chanlon Rd. New Providence, NJ 7974 Toll Free: 800-521-8110 The directory provides a llisting of advertising agencies. Variety Variety, Inc. 5700 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 120 Los Angeles, CA 90036 Phone: 323-857-6600 Fax: 323-857-0494 Web Address: www.variety.com Variety is a popular source for entertainment news, offering subscription-based content on its website. Writer (The) Kalmbach Publishing Co. 21027 Crossroads Cir. Waukesha, WI 53187-1612 Phone: 262-796-8776 Fax: 262-796-1615 Toll Free: 800-533-6644 Web Address: www.writermag.com The Writer is dedicated to helping and inspiring writers at all levels. Writer’s Digest F & W Publications, Inc. 1507 Dana Ave. Cincinnati , OH 45207 Phone: 513-531-2222 Fax: 513-531-1843 Web Address: www.writersdigest.com Writer's Digest is the world's largest magazine for writers. Yahoo! Entertainment News 701 First Ave. Sunnyvale, CA 94089 Phone: 408-349-3300 Fax: 408-349-3301 Web Address: http://biz.yahoo.com/news/entertainment.html This section of Yahoo's site contains a list of the latest entertainment news.
www.plunkettresearch.com Yahoo! Magazines 701 First Ave. Sunnyvale, CA 94089 Phone: 408-349-3300 Fax: 408-349-3301 Web Address: http://dir.yahoo.com/News_and_Media/Magazines This section of Yahoo offers a list of Internet sites for magazines. Yahoo! Newspapers 701 First Ave. Sunnyvale, CA 94089 Phone: 408-349-3300 Fax: 408-349-3301 Web Address: http://dir.yahoo.com/News_and_Media/Newspapers This section of Yahoo offers a list of Internet sites for newspapers.
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Radio
New York Market Radio Broadcasters Association 51 E. 42nd St., Ste. 416 New York, NY 10017 Phone: 212-808-4330 Fax: 212-986-3242 Public Radio News Directors, Inc. c/o Peter Iglinski, WXXI Radio P.O. Box 21, 280 State St. Rochester, NY 14601 Phone: 716-258-0246 Fax: 716-258-0339 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.prndi.org The PRNDI is a non-profit, national service organization that encourages the professional development and training of public radio journalists. Radio Advertising Bureau 1320 Greenway Dr., Ste. 500 Irving, TX 75038 Toll Free: 800-232-3131 Web Address: www.rab.com The RAB's mission is to increase awareness, credibility and salability of radio by designing, developing and implementing appropriate programs, research, tools and activities for member stations. Radio Marketing Bureau 146 Yorkville Ave. Toronto, ON M5R 1C2 Canada Phone: 416-922-5757 Fax: 416-922-6542 Toll Free: 800-667-2346
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[email protected] Web Address: www.rmb.ca The RMB is a Canadian marketing source for radio advertising in Canada, representing stations generating over 80% of all Canadian radio revenue.
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Recording Associations
American Composers Alliance 73 Spring St., Ste. 505 New York, NY 10012 Phone: 212-362-8900 Fax: 212-925-6798 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.composers.com The ACA is a membership organization serving professional American composers of concert music. American Federation of Musicians 7080 Hollywood Blvd, Ste. 1020 Hollywood, CA 90028 Phone: 213-251-4510 Web Address: www.afm.org The AFM is the largest union in the world, representing the interests of the professional musician. American Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers 1 Lincoln Plaza New York, NY 10023 Phone: 212-621-6000 Fax: 212-595-3276 Web Address: www.ascap.com The ASCAP is a membership association of U.S. composers, songwriters and publishers of every kind of music and hundreds of thousands of members worldwide. Association for Independent Music 1158 26th St., Ste. 505 Santa Monica, CA 90403 Phone: 310-453-6932 Fax: 310-586-1862 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.afim.org The AFIM exists to bring the independent music community together through shared information and education. Broadcast Music Inc. 320 W. 57th St. New York, NY 10019-3790 Phone: 212-586-2000 Fax: 212-582-5972 Web Address: www.bmi.com BMI is an American performing rights organization that represents songwriters, composers and music publishers in all genres of music.
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Music Publisher’s Association of the United States 1562 1st. Ave. New York, NY 10028 Phone: 212-327-4044 Fax: 212-327-4044 Web Address: www.mpa.org The MPA serves as a forum for publishers to deal with the music industry’s vital issues and is actively involved in supporting and advancing compliance with the copyright law, combatting copyright infringement and exploring the need for further reform. National Association of Recording Merchandisers 9 Eves Dr., Ste. 120 Marlton, NJ 08053 Phone: 856-596-2221 Fax: 856-596-3268 Web Address: www.narm.com The NARM is the not-for-profit trade association whose member companies represent the retailers, wholesalers and distributors of prerecorded music in the U.S. National Music Publisher’s Association 475 Park Ave. S., 29th Fl. New York, NY 10017 Phone: 646-742-1651 Fax: 646-742-1779 Web Address: www.nmpa.org The NMPA works to interpret copyright law, educate the public about licensing and safeguard the interests of its members. Recording Academy (The) 3402 Pico Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90405 Phone: 310-392-3777 Web Address: www.grammy.com The Recording Academy is the premier outlet for honoring achievements in the recording arts and supporting the music community. Recording Industry Association of America 1330 Connecticut Ave. NW, Ste. 300 Washington, D.C. 20036 Phone: 202-775-0101 Fax: 202-775-7253 Web Address: www.riaa.com The RIAA is the trade group that represents the U.S. recording industry. Society of Professional Audio Recording Services 364 Clove Dr. Memphis, TN 38117-4009 Phone: 901-821-9111 Fax: 901-682-9177 Toll Free: 800-771-7727 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.spars.com
SPARS is an organization for members of the recording industry to share practical business information about audio and multimedia facility ownership, management and operations. Songwriters Guild of America (The) 1222 16th Ave. S., Ste. 25 Nashville, TN 37212 Phone: 615-329-1782 Fax: 617-329-2623 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.songwriters.org The SGA is the nation's largest and oldest songwriters organization, serving its members with information and programs to further their careers and understanding of the music industry.
XVI. Retail Associations Video Software Dealer Association 16530 Ventura Blvd., Ste. 400 Encino, CA 91436 Toll Free: 800-955-8732 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.vsda.org The VSDA is the trade organization that represents the home video entertainment industry.
XVII. Screen Actors Guild SAG – Arizona 1616 E. Indian School Rd., Ste. 330 Phoenix, AZ 85016 Phone: 602-265-2712 Fax: 602-264-7571 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.sag.org/branches/arizona/index.html SAG – Boston 11 Beacon St., Ste. 512 Boston, MA 2108 Phone: 617-742-2688 Fax: 617-742-4904 Web Address: www.sag.org SAG – Central Florida 646 W. Colonial Dr. Orlando, FL 32804-7342 Phone: 407-649-3100 Fax: 407-649-7222 Web Address: www.sag.org/branches/florida.html SAG – Chicago 1 E. Erie, Ste. 650 Chicago, IL 60611 Phone: 312-573-8081
www.plunkettresearch.com Fax: 312-573-0318 Web Address: www.sag.org/branches/chicago SAG – Cleveland 1030 Euclid Ave., Ste. 429 Cleveland, OH 44115 Phone: 216-579-9305 Fax: 216-781-2257 Web Address: www.sag.org SAG – Dallas-Fort Worth 6060 N. Central Expressway, Ste. 302, LB 604 Dallas, TX 75206 Phone: 214-363-8300 Fax: 214-363-5386 Web Address: www.sag.org SAG – Denver, New Mexico, Utah 950 S. Cherry St., Ste. 502 Denver, CO 80222 Phone: 303-757-6226 Fax: 303-757-1769 Toll Free: 800-527-7517 Web Address: http://members.aol.com/sagaftra/ SAG – Detroit 27770 Franklin Rd. Southfield, MI 48034-2352 Phone: 248-355-3105 Fax: 248-355-2879 Web Address: www.sag.org SAG – Florida (Miami) 7300 N. Kendall Dr., Ste. 620 Miami, FL 33156-7840 Phone: 305-670-7677 Fax: 305-670-1813 Web Address: www.sag.org/branches/florida.html SAG – Georgia 455 E. Paces Ferry Rd. NE, Ste. 334 Atlanta, GA 30305 Phone: 404-239-0131 Fax: 404-239-0137 Web Address: www.sag.org SAG – Hawaii 949 Kapiolani Blvd., Ste. 105 Honolulu, HI 96814 Phone: 808-538-0388 Fax: 808-593-2636 Web Address: www.sag.org SAG – Houston 2400 Augusta Dr. #264 Houston, TX 77057 Phone: 713-972-1806 Fax: 713-780-0261
Web Address: www.sag.org/branches/houston SAG – Minneapolis/St. Paul 708 N. First St., Ste. 333 Minneapolis , MN 55401 Phone: 612-371-9120 Fax: 612-371-9119 Web Address: www.sag.org SAG – Nashville P.O. Box 121087 Nashville, TN 37212 Phone: 615-327-2944 Fax: 615-329-2803 Web Address: www.sag.org SAG – Nevada 3900 Paradise Rd., Ste. 162 Las Vegas, NV 89109 Phone: 702-737-8818 Fax: 702-737-8851 Web Address: www.sag.org/branches/nevada SAG – New York 1515 Broadway, 44th Fl. New York, NY 10036 Phone: 212-944-1030 Fax: 212-944-6774 Web Address: www.sag.org/branches/newyork SAG – North Carolina 311 N. Second St., Ste. 2 Wilmington, NC 28401 Phone: 910-762-1889 Fax: 910-762-0881 Web Address: www.sag.com SAG – Philadelphia 230 S. Brd. St., 10th Fl. Philadelphia, PA 19102 Phone: 215-545-3150 Fax: 215-732-0086 Web Address: www.sag.org SAG – Portland 3030 SW Moody, Ste. 104 Portland, OR 97201 Phone: 503-279-9600 Fax: 503-279-9603 Web Address: www.sag.org SAG – San Diego 7827 Convoy Ct., Ste. 307 San Diego, CA 92111-1214 Phone: 619-278-7695 Fax: 619-278-2505 Web Address: www.sag.org/branches/sandiego/index.html
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SAG – San Francisco 350 Sansome St., Ste. 900 San Francisco , CA 94104 Phone: 415-391-7510 Fax: 415-391-1108 Web Address: www.sag.org/sanfrancisco/sfindex.html SAG – Seattle 4000 Aurora Ave., Ste. 102 Seattle, WA 98109 Phone: 206-270-0493 Fax: 206-282-7073 Web Address: www.aftraseattle.com SAG – St. Louis 1310 Papin St., Ste. 1006 St. Louis, MO 63103 Phone: 314-231-8410 Fax: 314-238-8412 Web Address: www.sag.com SAG – Washington DC, Baltimore 4340 E. W. Highway, Ste. 204 Bethesda, MD 20814 Phone: 310-657-2560 Fax: 310-656-3615 Web Address: www.aftrasagdcbalt.com Screen Actors Guild – National Headquarters 5757 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90036-3600 Phone: 323-954-1600 Fax: 323-549-6603 Web Address: www.sag.org The SAG represents its members through negotiation and enforcement of collective bargaining agreements that establish equitable levels of compensation, benefits and working conditions for performers.
News-rich site of the Cable News Network with classroom services. Comedy Central Web Address: www.comcentral.com Corporation for Public Broadcasting Web Address: www.cpb.org Discovery Channel Web Address: www.discovery.com E! Entertainment Television Web Address: www.eonline.com ESPN Web Address: http://espn.go.com EWTN Web Address: www.crnet.org Home Box Office Web Address: www.hbo.com Independent Film Channel Web Address: www.ifctv.com Lifetime Web Address: www.lifetimetv.com MTV Web Address: www.mtv.com Includes downloadable movies, images and sounds from cartoon characters. MTV News Web Address: www.mtv.com/MTVNEWS/ NBC-TV Web Address: www.nbc.com
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Television Networks & Channels
A&E Cable Network Web Address: www.aetv.com ABC-TV Prime Time Web Address: http://abc.go.com Australian Broadcasting Corporation Web Address: www.abc.net.au Informative site about Australian TV and radio. CBS-TV Web Address: www.cbs.com CNN (USA) Web Address: www.cnn.com/index.html
Nickelodeon Nick-at-Nite Web Address: www.nick-at-nite.com Public Broadcasting Service Web Address: www.pbs.org QVC Shopping Channel Web Address: www.qvc.com SciFi Channel Web Address: www.scifi.com Turner Broadcasting System (USA) Web Address: www.turner.com Universal Channel Web Address: www.mca.com/tv/index.html
www.plunkettresearch.com Cast and credit details on shows including “seaQuest DSV” and “Partners.” UPN Official Web Address: www.upn.com VH1 Music Web Address: www.vh1.com Weather Channel (The) Web Address: www.weather.com Zap2it.com Web Address: www.zap2it.com Menu of items and large listing of network and program sites, chat areas, job listings and an Internet directory of TV sites.
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U.S. Government Agencies
FCC-Cable Services Bureau FCC, Cable Services Bureau, Office of Government Outreach Room 3-C830, 12th St. SW Washington, D.C. 20554 Fax: 202-418-0232 Toll Free: 888-225-5322 Web Address: www.fcc.gov/csb The CSB exists to implement and enforce the Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992, as well as promote competition in the converging communications marketplace and play a significant role in monitoring and evaluating the deployment of broadband technologies. FCC-Common Carrier Bureau 445 12th St. SW Washington, DC 20554 Phone: 202-418-1500 Fax: 202-418-2825 Toll Free: 888-225-5322 Web Address: www.fcc.gov/ccb The CCB is responsible for administering the FCC's policies concerning telephone companies that provide long distance and local service to consumers. FCC-Compliance & Information Bureau 445 12th St. SW Washington, DC 20554 Fax: 202-418-0232 Toll Free: 888-225-5322 The CIB investigates violations and answers questions. FCC-International Bureau 445 12th St. SW Washington, DC 20554 Fax: 202-418-0232
Toll Free: 888-225-5322 Web Address: www.fcc.gov/ib The IB exists to administer the Federal Communications Commission's international telecommunications policies and obligations. FCC-Mass Media Bureau Room 2-C334, 445 12th St. SW Washington, DC 20554 Fax: 202-418-0232 Toll Free: 888-225-5322 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.fcc.gov/mmb The MMB regulates the broadcast television and radio stations in the United States. FCC-Office of Engineering & Technology 445 12th St. SW Washington, DC 20554 Fax: 202-418-0232 Toll Free: 888-225-5322 The Office of Engineering and Technology evaluates technologies and equipment. FCC-Wireless Bureau 445 12th St. SW Washington, DC 20554 Fax: 202-418-0232 Toll Free: 888-225-5322 Web Address: http://wireless.fcc.gov The WB handles nearly all FCC domestic wireless telecommunications programs and policies. The Federal Communications Commission 445 12th St. SW Washington, DC 20554 Fax: 202-418-0232 Toll Free: 888-225-5322 E-mail:
[email protected] Web Address: www.fcc.gov The FCC is an ndependent U.S. gvoernment agency established by the Communications Act of 1934 and charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. U.S. Copyright Office Library of Congress 101 Independence Ave. SE Washington, D.C. 20559-6000 Phone: 202-707-3000 Fax: 202-707-2600 Web Address: http://lcweb.loc.gov/copyright/ The Copyright Office promotes the progress of the arts and protection for the works of authors.
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Chapter 4 PRODUCTION BUDGETING EXAMPLES
This chapter contains two detailed examples of complete production budgets. One is for a hypothetical feature length movie. The other is for a one-hour pilot for a proposed television program. The movie budget total is similar to the average Hollywood budget of recent years, which cost $47.7 million in 2001 and $54.8 million in 2000. You’ll notice considerable differences in the amounts projected for various tasks. Because the pilot is speculative (that is, the proposed television show may never go into regular production), expenses have been restrained. In the movie, on the other hand, the production is elaborate and the expenses are substantial. For additional information on film and television production budgets, an excellent source is Film & Video Budgets by Michael Wiese and Deke Simon, available from Michael Wiese Productions, 11288 Ventura Blvd., Suite 821, Studio City, CA 91604. Phone: 818-379-8799, www.mwp.com.
Recent Movie Development and Production Costs Movie
Estimated Cost (in millions)
Titanic Harry Potter Mission Impossible 2 Pearl Harbor The Perfect Storm Gladiator Star Wars Episode I Average Hollywood Movie, 2001
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Amount ABOVE-THE-LINE
Story Rights Writer Rewrites, Brush-Ups and Misc. SCRIPT TOTAL Producers Production Bonus Executive Producer Misc. Production Costs PRODUCERS’ TOTAL Director Second-Unit Director and Misc. DIRECTORS’ TOTAL Male Lead Female Lead Supporting Actor 1 Supporting Actor 2 Supporting Actress Entourage
$1,000,000 $750,000 $500,000 $2,250,000 $1,500,000 $500,000 $350,000 $300,000 $2,650,000 $2,000,000 $200,000 $2,200,000 $10,000,000 $10,000,000 $3,000,000 $3,000,000 $1,000,000 $330,000
Other Above-the-Line Principal Characters
$3,500,000
Bits and Stunts and Misc. Above-the-Line Travel and Living CAST TOTAL
$750,000 $1,500,000 $33,080,000
TOTAL ABOVE-THE-LINE
$40,180,000
BELOW-THE-LINE Extras and Stand-ins Production Staff Wardrobe Makeup and Hair Camera, Film and Misc. Set Dressing and Action Props Props, other Set Design Set Construction Set Strike
$1,000,000 $650,000 $110,000 $200,000 $1,750,000 $1,000,000 $500,000 $400,000 $150,000 $150,000
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Amount BELOW-THE-LINE (continued)
Production—Sound Set Lighting Set Operation and Facilities Special Effects Tests/Rehearsals Locations Transportation Second Unit Aerial Unit and Misc. Below-the-Line Travel and Living
$150,000 $800,000 $1,000,000 $500,000 $50,000 $750,000 $2,000,000 $1,000,000 $100,000 $1,600,000
TOTAL BELOW-THE-LINE
$13,860,000
TOTAL COST
$54,040,000
*Hypothetical Costs for a Mid-Level Movie Production Source: Plunkett Research, Ltd.
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Budget for One-Hour TV Pilot Description Story Rights and Continuity
Total
Producers Unit Direction Cast Travel and Living Packaging Fee Second Run Fringes TOTAL ABOVE-THE-LINE Production Staff Extra Talent Set Design Set Construction Set Striking Set Operation Special Effects Set Dressing Property Wardrobe Makeup and Hairdressing Lighting Camera Production Sound Transportation Locations Film and Laboratory Process Second Unit/Miniatures Tests Miscellaneous Expenses Fringes TOTAL PRODUCTION PERIOD Special Photo Effects Film Editing Music Sound Film and Laboratory Main and End Titles Fringes TOTAL EDITING PERIOD Amortization Publicity Insurance General Expense Retroactive Salaries Fringes TOTAL OTHER COSTS TOTAL ABOVE-THE-LINE TOTAL BELOW-THE-LINE ABOVE and BELOW-THE-LINE TOTAL FRINGES
$67,100 $162,158 $104,500 $349,157 $59,629 $0 $0 $83,430 $825,972 $182,852 $38,300 $30,341 $106,311 $11,000 $83,646 $49,667 $77,479 $45,297 $72,197 $28,651 $66,590 $81,250 $30,080 $177,895 $181,674 $124,686 $0 $64,859 $1,100 $0 $104,487 $1,558,361 $137,849 $88,402 $8,250 $42,313 $45,514 $6,050 $13,209 $341,640 $0 $4,400 $11,000 $82,240 $0 $0 $97,640 $825,972 $1,997,642 $2,823,616 $201,127
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Chapter 5 THE ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA 350 Who They Are and How They Were Chosen The companies listed in PLUNKETT’S ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA INDUSTRY ALMANAC comprise a unique list. THE ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA 350 (the actual count is 366 companies) were chosen specifically for their dominance in the many facets of entertainment and media in which they operate. Complete information about each firm can be found in the Individual Profiles at the end of this chapter. These profiles are in alphabetical order by company name. THE ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA 350 includes companies from all parts of the United States and from all entertainment and media-related industry segments, including radio and television broadcasting, cable TV, satellite broadcasting, equipment and services, book publishing, multimedia, magazine publishing, newspapers, media retailing, gambling, video distribution and rental, movie production, movie theaters and more. Simply stated, the list contains 366 of the largest, most successful, fastest growing firms in entertainment and media and related industries. To be included in our list, the companies had to meet the following criteria: 1) Generally, these are U.S.-based, private sector corporations. (In addition, 29 foreign-based firms are included. These are companies that have significant operations in the U.S. or are
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operating in fields that we believe to be of great interest to our readers.) Stock issued by the firm is sold to the public (except for a small number of firms that are privately-held, which we have added in order to round-out certain niche sets of companies— these include organizations that were previously publicly-held but are now private or that have become subsidiaries of acquiring firms). The companies have prominence or a significant presence in entertainment and media or supporting fields. (See the following Industry Codes section for a complete list of types of businesses that are covered.) The companies in THE ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA 350 do not have to operate exclusively in the entertainment and media field. Financial data and vital statistics must have been available to the editors of this book either directly from the company being written about or from outside sources deemed reliable and accurate by the editors. A small number of companies that we would have liked to include in THE ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA 350 are not listed because of a lack of sufficient, objective data.
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INDEXES TO THE ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA 350, AS FOUND IN THIS CHAPTER AND IN THE BACK OF THE BOOK: Industry Codes p. 84 Index of Rankings within Industry Groups p. 86 Alphabetical Index p. 96 Geographic Indexes Index of Headquarters Location, by State p. 99 Index by Regions of the U.S. where THE ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA 350 have Locations p. 103 Index by Firms with International Locations p. 113 Index of Firms Noted as “Hot Spots for Advancement” for Women/Minorities p. 484 Index by Subsidiaries, Brand Names and Selected Affiliations p. 486
INDUSTRY LIST, WITH CODES THE ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA 350 contains companies from the following industries (The code that follows each industry will be useful when looking at certain indexes both in this chapter and in the back of the book.):
312120 323000 335000 334210
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Manufacturing Beverage & Tobacco Manufacturing Beverages--Breweries Printing Services Printing Electrical Equipment, Appliances, Tools Electrical Equipment/Appliances/Tools, Manufacturing Telecommunications Equipment Telecommunications Equipment, Manufacturing and Related Services Toys, Sporting Goods & Miscellaneous Manufacturing Miscellaneous Manufacturing
InfoTech Computers & Electronics Manufacturing 334111 Computer Hardware, Manufacturing 334310 Audio and Video Equipment, Manufacturing Software 511200 Computer Software Satellites, Manufacturing 513340 Satellite Equipment, Manufacturing Information & Data Processing Services 514191 Online Service, Online Publishing and Niche Portals 514191B Financial Information--Online Information Services-Professional 541512 Consulting--Computer and Internet 541512AConsulting--Information Systems and Applications Research Retailing Computers & Electronics Stores 443110 Electronics, Audio and Appliance Stores 443110EOnline Electronics, Audio and Appliance Stores Sporting Goods, Hobbies, Books & Music Stores 451120 Toys/Hobbies/Games Stores 451211 Book Stores 451211E Online Book Stores 451220 Music Stores 451220E Online Music Stores
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Miscellaneous Retailers 453990 Other Retailers, Misc. Retailers Nonstore Retailers 454110ADirect Selling, Including Mail Order and Misc Online Financial Services Financial Data 514100 Financial Data Publishing Banking, Credit & Finance 522210 Credit Card Issuing Insurance 524113 Insurance Underwriting Services Real Estate 531000 Real Estate Rental, Leasing and Management Consulting & Professional Services 541613 Consulting--Marketing 541810 Advertising Services 541810AAdvertising/Marketing--Online 541870 Advertising Material Distribution Services Management 551110 Management of Companies and Enterprises Educational 611410 Business Schools and Computer or Management Training Child Care Services 624410 Child Care Services Telecommunications Telecommunications 513300ATelephone Service--Local 513390AInternet Access Provider, Broadband Connections 513390DSpecialty and Internet Telecommunications Services
422920 511130 511140 511191 511120 511110 512131 512110 512230 512191
Entertainment & Hospitality Book & Magazine Distribution Books or Magazines Distribution Publishing Books, Publishing Databases and Directories, Publishing Greeting Cards, Publishing Magazines Publishing Newspapers, Publishing Film, Video & Music Recording Movie Theaters Movie and Television Production Music, Publishing Film and Video Post-Production
532230 Video Rental Broadcasting 513120 Television Broadcasting 513210 Cable TV Networks 513220 Cable and Satellite TV and Data Carriers 513111 Radio Broadcasting 513111AOnline Radio Broadcasting 513111B Online Broadcasting Hotels & Accommodations 721110 Hotels/Cruise Lines 721211 RV Parks and Campgrounds Gambling & Recreation 713950 Bowling Facilities 713210 Casinos/Horse Racing, Gambling 713210ACasino Hotels 713940 Fitness Centers/Health Clubs 713290 Gambling Equipment 713990 Games/Auto Racing/Misc. Recreation 713910 Golf Courses and Country Clubs 713920 Snow Skiing Facilities 713110 Theme Parks/Rides/Game Centers Entertainment Events & Sports 711310 Entertainment Events 711211 Stadiums/Sports Teams
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INDEX OF RANKINGS WITHIN INDUSTRY GROUPS 2000 Industry Sales Sales Code Rank (thousands) ADVERTISING MATERIAL DISTRIBUTION SERVICES DIGITAL GENERATION SYSTEMS INC 541870 $54,700 1 ADVERTISING SERVICES ACKERLEY GROUP INC 541810 $224,600 5 BULL RUN CORP 541810 $72,000 7 INTEREP NATIONAL RADIO SALES INC 541810 $107,800 6 INTERPUBLIC GROUP OF COS INC 541810 $7,182,700 1 LAMAR ADVERTISING CO 541810 $687,300 4 OMNICOM GROUP INC 541810 $6,154,200 2 TMP WORLDWIDE INC 541810 $1,291,700 3 ADVERTISING/MARKETING-ONLINE 24/7 REAL MEDIA 541810A $185,200 2 BOUNCEBACKTECHNOLOGIES 541810A $3,800 6 DOUBLECLICK INC 541810A $505,611 1 ENGAGE INC 541810A $46,800 4 JUPITER MEDIA METRIX INC 541810A $77,778 3 NETCREATIONS INC 541810A TRAFFIX INC 541810A $26,100 5 AUDIO AND VIDEO EQUIPMENT, MANUFACTURING SONY CORPORATION 334310 $50,177,600 1 TIVO INC 334310 $3,600 3 WESTMINSTER CAPITAL INC 334310 $28,300 2 DIGEO INC 334310 BEVERAGES-BREWERIES ANHEUSER BUSCH COS INC 312120 $12,261,800 1 BOOK STORES BARNES & NOBLE INC 451211 $3,486,000 1 BOOKS A MILLION INC 451211 $404,057 3 BORDERS GROUP INC 451211 $2,968,400 2 BOOK STORES, ONLINE AMAZON.COM INC 451211E $2,762,000 1 BARNESANDNOBLE.COM INC 451211E $320,115 2 BOOKS OR MAGAZINE DISTRIBUTION ADVANCED MARKETING SERVICES 422920 $628,000 1 ROWECOM INC 422920 $347,600 2 BOOKS, PUBLISHING ATTORNEYS.COM 511130 $5,000 13 EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORP 511130 $16,900 12 GOLDEN BOOKS FAMILY ENT 511130 $148,954 8 HOUGHTON MIFFLIN CO 511130 $1,027,600 3 HUNGRY MINDS INC 511130 $243,300 6 INFORMATION HOLDINGS INC 511130 $73,300 9 INTERVISUAL BOOKS INC 511130 $19,400 11
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Profits Rank
$1,200
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$148,900 -$27,800
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-$2,900 $420,300 -$94,100 $498,800 $56,900
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-$779,900 -$400 -$155,981 -$377,900 -$63,321
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$5,100
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$914,300 -$204,800 $7,000
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$1,551,600
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$124,500 $5,942 $90,300
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-$1,411,300 -$65,403
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$3,300 $1,100 -$100,267 $55,800 $12,100 $7,100 -$2,800
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www.plunkettresearch.com 2000 2000 Industry Sales Sales Profits Profits Code Rank Rank (thousands) (thousands) JOHN WILEY & SONS INC 511130 $594,800 4 $52,400 3 MARVEL ENTERPRISES INC 511130 $231,700 7 -$89,900 13 MCGRAW HILL COS INC 511130 $4,281,000 1 $403,800 1 MEDIA SOURCE INC 511130 $4,300 14 $1,600 9 MILLBROOK PRESS INC 511130 $21,400 10 $1,100 10 SCHOLASTIC CORP 511130 $1,402,500 2 $51,400 4 THOMAS NELSON INC 511130 $265,500 5 $9,900 6 BOWLING FACILITIES AMF BOWLING INC 713950 $715,000 1 -$200,500 2 BOWL AMERICA INC 713950 $28,900 2 $4,200 1 BUSINESS SCHOOLS AND COMPUTER OR MANAGEMENT TRAINING CALIBER LEARNING NETWORK INC 611410 $20,900 1 -$34,000 1 CABLE & SATELLITE TV & DATA CARRIERS ADELPHIA COMMUNICATIONS CORP 513220 $2,909,400 7 -$547,600 20 BRITISH SKY BROADCASTING 513220 $2,800,600 9 -$411,700 19 CABLEVISION SYSTEMS CORP 513220 $4,411,048 3 $229,253 4 CARLTON COMMUNICATIONS 513220 $2,953,200 6 -$171,400 18 CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS 513220 $3,249,200 5 -$828,700 22 CLASSIC COMMUNICATIONS INC 513220 $182,300 21 -$67,000 15 COMCAST CORP 513220 $8,218,600 2 $2,021,500 1 COX COMMUNICATIONS INC 513220 $3,506,900 4 $1,925,300 2 CTN MEDIA GROUP INC 513220 $68,900 24 $16,800 8 ECHOSTAR COMMUNICATIONS CORP 513220 $2,715,220 10 -$621,211 21 I-CABLE COMMUNICATIONS 513220 $211,500 19 $2,600 9 INSIGHT COMMUNICATIONS CO 513220 $476,200 16 -$43,000 13 LIBERTY DIGITAL INC 513220 $100,700 23 $53,300 6 LODGENET ENTERTAINMENT CORP 513220 $196,817 20 -$39,014 11 MDU COMMUNICATIONS INT'L INC 513220 $900 25 -$7,400 10 MEDIACOM COMMUNICATIONS 513220 $332,100 17 -$149,800 16 NTL INCORPORATED 513220 $2,840,800 8 -$2,963,700 25 ON COMMAND CORP 513220 $265,380 18 -$39,043 12 PANAMSAT CORP 513220 $1,023,600 13 $125,600 5 PEGASUS SATELLITE COMM INC 513220 $617,508 14 -$159,000 17 PRIMACOM AG 513220 $109,100 22 -$56,400 14 SHAW COMMUNICATIONS 513220 $608,200 15 $41,500 7 TELEWEST COMMUNICATIONS 513220 $1,518,000 11 -$1,072,400 23 UNITEDGLOBALCOM INC 513220 $1,251,000 12 -$1,220,900 24 VIVENDI UNIVERSAL SA 513220 $36,896,400 1 $1,651,800 3 CABLE TV NETWORKS 5TH AVENUE CHANNEL CORP 513210 $3,500 6 -$12,800 3 AOL TIME WARNER INC 513210 $7,703,000 2 $1,152,000 1 CROWN MEDIA HOLDINGS INC 513210 $66,800 5 -$116,100 4 RAINBOW MEDIA GROUP 513210 $484,800 4 -$8,700 2 USA NETWORKS INC 513210 $4,601,500 3 -$148,000 5 VIACOM INC 513210 $20,043,700 1 -$816,100 6
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www.plunkettresearch.com 2000 Industry Sales Sales Code Rank (thousands) CASINO HOTELS AMERISTAR CASINOS INC 713210A $342,000 7 AZTAR CORP 713210A $848,100 6 ELSINORE CORPORATION 713210A $60,668 9 HARRAH'S ENTERTAINMENT INC 713210A $3,471,200 2 MANDALAY RESORT GROUP 713210A $2,050,900 3 PARK PLACE ENTERTAINMENT 713210A $4,896,000 1 RIVIERA HOLDINGS CORP 713210A $206,800 8 SANDS REGENT 713210A $36,400 10 SUN INTERNATIONAL HOTELS 713210A $884,700 5 TRUMP HOTELS & CASINO RESORTS 713210A $1,351,400 4 CASINOS/HORSE RACING, GAMBLING ANCHOR GAMING 713210 $525,200 6 ARGOSY GAMING CO 713210 $694,800 3 BLACK HAWK GAMING 713210 $92,900 13 BOYD GAMING CORP 713210 $1,153,900 1 CANTERBURY PARK HOLDING CORP 713210 $32,500 15 CENTURY CASINOS INC 713210 $29,300 16 CHURCHILL DOWNS INC 713210 $362,000 7 COLONIAL HOLDINGS INC 713210 $29,200 17 EQUUS GAMING CO 713210 $68,600 14 FLORIDA GAMING CORP 713210 $12,500 19 FULL HOUSE RESORTS INC 713210 $3,900 24 GLOBAL CASINOS INC 713210 $7,400 21 HOLLYWOOD CASINO CORP 713210 $348,200 8 ISLE OF CAPRI CASINOS INC 713210 $646,700 4 LOTTERY & WAGERING SOLUTIONS 713210 $7,000 22 MONARCH CASINO & RESORT INC 713210 $97,000 12 MTR GAMING GROUP INC 713210 $170,600 11 PENN NATIONAL GAMING INC 713210 $294,100 9 PINNACLE ENTERTAINMENT INC 713210 $584,600 5 PRESIDENT CASINOS INC 713210 $188,500 10 SCIOTO DOWNS INC 713210 $7,860 20 STAR CITY HOLDINGS LTD 713210 STATION CASINOS INC 713210 $991,700 2 TRANS WORLD CORP 713210 $14,400 18 YOUBET.COM INC 713210 $6,000 23 CHILD ENTERTAINMENT & CARE CENTERS NEW HORIZON KIDS QUEST INC 624410 $17,300 1 COMPUTER HARDWARE, MANUFACTURING MICROS SYSTEMS INC 334111 $359,651 1 COMPUTER SOFTWARE ACTIVISION INC 511200 $572,205 3 ELECTRONIC ARTS INC 511200 $1,420,011 2 INSTRUCTIVISION INC 511200 $900 13 INTERACTIVE SYSTEMS WORLDWIDE 511200 $1,600 12
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Profits Rank
-$40,300 $53,100 $6,269 -$12,000 $42,200 $143,000 -$4,200 $1,500 -$119,100 -$37,300
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$65,000 $45,400 $5,500 $62,800 $800 $3,300 $19,200 -$2,900 -$11,800 $1,800 $200 -$800 $8,300 $31,100 -$15,300 $1,000 $15,100 $12,000 $76,800 -$13,400 -$230
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Profits Rank
-$6,100 $3,500 -$11,500 $1,800
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-$143,472 $33,700
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$1,723 -$91,263
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$78,600
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-$4,200 -$15,000 -$700 $36,300 -$21,100 $3,700 $93,600
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AMERICAN CLASSIC VOYAGES CARNIVAL CORPORATION EUROPA CRUISES CORP ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES ROYAL OLYMPIC CRUISES LTD STARWOOD HOTELS & RESORTS WORLDWIDE
2000 Industry Sales Code (thousands) HOTELS/CRUISE LINES 721110 $221,600 721110 $3,778,500 721110 $2,100 721110 $2,865,800 721110 $128,200
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721110 $4,345,000 1 $403,000 INSURANCE UNDERWRITING BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC 524113 $33,976,000 1 $3,328,000 JEFFERSON-PILOT CORPORATION 524113 $3,238,000 2 $537,000 INTERNET ACCESS PROVIDER, BROADBAND CONNECTIONS NUCENTRIX BROADBAND 513390A $61,046 1 -$22,079 NETWORKS MAGAZINES, PUBLISHING ADVANCE PUBLICATIONS INC 511120 $4,542,000 1 EASYRIDERS INC 511120 $27,600 8 -$43,200 INDIVIDUAL INVESTOR GROUP 511120 $19,800 9 -$3,400 MARTHA STEWART LIVING 511120 $285,800 7 $21,300 OMNIMEDIA MEREDITH CORP 511120 $1,097,200 4 $71,000 PENTON MEDIA INC 511120 $404,600 5 $79,600 PLAYBOY ENTERPRISES INC 511120 $307,700 6 -$47,600 PRIMEDIA INC 511120 $1,691,000 3 -$346,800 READER'S DIGEST ASSOCIATION INC 511120 $2,553,700 2 $173,800 ZIFF DAVIS MEDIA INC 511120 MANAGEMENT OF COMPANIES AND ENTERPRISES CALL NOW INC 551110 $6,200 3 -$500 JCC HOLDING CO 551110 $261,100 1 -$354,200 LAKES GAMING INC 551110 $59,000 2 $15,700 VULCAN VENTURES 551110 MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURING AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL PRODUCTS 339000 $16,200 1 -$500 MOVIE & TELEVISION PRODUCTION ALLIANCE ATLANTIS COMM 512110 $482,500 5 $24,400 AVENUE ENTERTAINMENT GRP INC 512110 $1,000 27 -$1,000 CENTRAL EUROPEAN MEDIA 512110 $76,800 15 -$37,500 CINAR CORPORATION 512110 $96,200 10 -$35,100 DIAMOND ENTERTAINMENT 512110 $3,800 24 -$4,000 DICK CLARK PRODUCTIONS INC 512110 $92,200 13 $10,400 E-VIDEOTV INC 512110 -$2,330 F2 BROADCAST NETWORK INC 512110 $100 30 -$6,800 FILM ROMAN INC 512110 $44,600 17 -$2,600 FIRST LOOK MEDIA 512110 $22,625 21 -$20,400 IMAGE ENTERTAINMENT INC 512110 $84,900 14 $1,400 INTELEFILM CORPORATION 512110 $67,000 16 -$10,900
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Sales Rank 28 2 8 3 25
2000 Profits -$2,172 $1,488,000 -$700 $51,000 -$1,500
Profits Rank 19 1 13 5 18
22 29 19 18
-$9,600 -$1,208 -$4,700 -$4,800
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-$8,671 -$8,072 $61,400 -$1,200
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$1,719,400 $6,222,300
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2000 Profits (thousands)
Profits Rank
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GRANITE BROADCASTING CORP $140,100 GRAY COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS $171,200 GRUPO TELEVISA SA $2,284,800 HEARST-ARGYLE TELEVISION INC $747,300 LIBERTY CORPORATION (THE) $173,700 NATIONAL BROADCASTING 513120 $6,797,000 2 COMPANY PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS CORP 513120 $271,900 10 SAGA COMMUNICATIONS INC 513120 $101,700 15 SINCLAIR BROADCAST GROUP INC 513120 $788,900 5 SKY NETWORK TELEVISION LIMITED 513120 $122,900 14 TV AZTECA SA DE CV 513120 $564,100 7 UNIVISION COMMUNICATIONS INC 513120 $863,500 4 YOUNG BROADCASTING INC 513120 $372,700 9 THEME PARKS/RIDES/GAME CENTERS ALL-AMERICAN SPORTPARK 713110 $2,500 8 CEDAR FAIR LP 713110 $472,900 4 CINEMA RIDE INC 713110 $2,800 7 GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT CO 713110 $514,400 3 MALIBU ENTERTAINMENT 713110 $42,200 5 WORLDWIDE INC SIX FLAGS INC 713110 $1,007,000 2 SKYLINE MULTIMEDIA 713110 $10,200 6 ENTERTAINMENT INC WALT DISNEY COMPANY (THE) 713110 $25,402,000 1 WEBQUEST INTERNATIONAL INC 713110 $22 9 TOYS/HOBBIES/GAMES STORES ELECTRONICS BOUTIQUE HOLDINGS 451120 $730,400 1 CORP GAMESTOP INC 451120 $553,100 2 VIDEO RENTAL STORES BLOCKBUSTER INC 532230 $4,960,100 1 HASTINGS ENTERTAINMENT INC 532230 $445,425 3 HOLLYWOOD ENTERTAINMENT CORP 532230 $1,296,200 2 MOVIE GALLERY INC 532230 $318,936 4 NETFLIX 532230 $35,894 5
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ALPHABETICAL INDEX If you are seeking a company by name and do not find it on this list, please turn to the back of the book to the Index by Subsidiaries, Brand Names and Selected Affiliations. You might find your target firm there. 24/7 REAL MEDIA 5TH AVENUE CHANNEL CORP ACKERLEY GROUP INC ACME COMMUNICATIONS INC ACRES GAMING INC ACTIVISION INC ADELPHIA COMMUNICATIONS CORP ADVANCE PUBLICATIONS INC ADVANCED MARKETING SERVICES INC ALL-AMERICAN SPORTPARK ALLIANCE ATLANTIS COMM ALLIANCE GAMING CORP AMAZON.COM INC AMC ENTERTAINMENT INC AMERICAN CLASSIC VOYAGES AMERICAN COIN MERCHANT INC AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL PRODUCTS INC AMERICAN EXPRESS CO AMERICAN GREETINGS AMERICAN SKIING COMPANY AMERICAN TOWER CORP AMERICAN WAGERING INC AMERISTAR CASINOS INC AMF BOWLING INC ANCHOR GAMING ANHEUSER BUSCH COS INC ANSCHUTZ ENTERTAINMENT GROUP AOL TIME WARNER INC ARGOSY GAMING CO ARISTOCRAT LEISURE LTD ATTORNEYS.COM AUDIBLE INC AVENUE ENTERTAINMENT GRP INC AZTAR CORP BALLY TOTAL FITNESS HOLDING CORPORATION BARNES & NOBLE INC BARNESANDNOBLE.COM INC BEASLEY BROADCASTING GROUP BELO CORP BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC BEST BUY CO INC BIG CITY RADIO INC BLACK HAWK GAMING & DEVELOPMENT CO INC BLOCKBUSTER INC BOCA RESORTS INC BOOKS A MILLION INC BORDERS GROUP INC BOSTON CELTICS LP
BOUNCEBACKTECHNOLOGIES BOWL AMERICA INC BOYD GAMING CORP BRITISH SKY BROADCASTING BROADVIEW MEDIA INC BULL RUN CORP BUY.COM INC CABLEVISION SYSTEMS CORP CALIBER LEARNING NETWORK INC CALL NOW INC CANTERBURY PARK HOLDING CORP CANWEST GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS CAPITAL MEDIA GROUP LTD CARLTON COMMUNICATIONS CARMIKE CINEMAS INC CARNIVAL CORPORATION CBS TELEVISION CD WAREHOUSE INC CEDAR FAIR LP CENTRAL EUROPEAN MEDIA CENTURY CASINOS INC CHAMPIONSHIP AUTO RACING TEAM CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS CHELL GROUP CORPORATION CHURCHILL DOWNS INC CINAR CORPORATION CINEMA RIDE INC CINEMASTAR LUXURY THEATERS INC CIRCUIT CITY STORES INC CITADEL COMMUNICATIONS CLASSIC COMMUNICATIONS INC CLEAR CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS INC CNET NETWORKS INC COLONIAL HOLDINGS INC COMCAST CORP COURIER CORP COX COMMUNICATIONS INC COX ENTERPRISES INC COX RADIO INC CROWN CASTLE INTERNATIONAL CORP CROWN MEDIA HOLDINGS INC CSS INDUSTRIES INC CTN MEDIA GROUP INC CUMULUS MEDIA INC DAG MEDIA INC DAILY JOURNAL CORP DIAMOND ENTERTAINMENT DICK CLARK PRODUCTIONS INC DIGEO INC DIGITAL GENERATION SYSTEMS INC DIRECTRIX INC DOUBLECLICK INC DOVER DOWNS ENTERTAINMENT INC DOW JONES & COMPANY INC E W SCRIPPS CO EASYRIDERS INC ECHOSTAR COMMUNICATIONS CORP
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INSIGHT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY INC INSTRUCTIVISION INC INTEGRITY INC INTELEFILM CORPORATION INTERACTIVE DATA CORPORATION INTERACTIVE SYSTEMS WORLDWIDE INC INTEREP NATIONAL RADIO SALES INC INTERLOTT TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL GAME TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL LOTTERY & TOTALIZATOR SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY CORP INTERPUBLIC GROUP OF COS INC INTERTAN INC INTERVISUAL BOOKS INC ISLE OF CAPRI CASINOS INC ITEC ATTRACTIONS INC IVILLAGE INC IWERKS ENTERTAINMENT INC J2 COMMUNICATIONS JCC HOLDING CO JEFFERSON-PILOT CORPORATION JOHN WILEY & SONS INC JOURNAL REGISTER CO JUPITER MEDIA METRIX INC KINGS ROAD ENTERTAINMENT KNIGHT RIDDER INC LAKES GAMING INC LAMAR ADVERTISING CO LASER-PACIFIC MEDIA CORP LAUNCH MEDIA INC LEE ENTERPRISES INC LIBERTY CORPORATION (THE) LIBERTY DIGITAL INC LIBERTY LIVEWIRE LIBERTY MEDIA CORP LIONS GATE ENTERTAINMENT LIQUID AUDIO INC LITTLEFIELD CORP LODGENET ENTERTAINMENT CORP LOEWS CINEPLEX ENTERTAINMENT LOTTERY AND WAGERING SOLUTIONS INC MACROVISION CORP MAGNUM SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT INC MALIBU ENTERTAINMENT WORLDWIDE INC MANDALAY RESORT GROUP MARKETWATCH.COM INC MARTHA STEWART LIVING OMNIMEDIA INC MARVEL ENTERPRISES INC MCCLATCHY COMPANY (THE) MCGRAW HILL COS INC MDI ENTERTAINMENT INC MDU COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL INC MEDIA GENERAL INC MEDIA SOURCE INC MEDIACOM COMMUNICATIONS MEDIUM4.COM INC MEREDITH CORP
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METRO NETWORKS INC METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER INC MICROS SYSTEMS INC MICROSOFT CORP MIKOHN GAMING CORP MILLBROOK PRESS INC MONARCH CASINO & RESORT INC MOVIE GALLERY INC MP3.COM INC MTR GAMING GROUP INC MULTIMEDIA GAMES INC MULTI-MEDIA TUTORIAL SERVICES NATIONAL BROADCASTING COMPANY INC NATIONAL RECORD MART INC NBG RADIO NETWORK INC NETCREATIONS INC NETFLIX NETRATINGS INC NEW HORIZON KIDS QUEST INC NEW YORK TIMES CO (THE) NEWS COMMUNICATIONS INC NEWS CORPORATION LIMITED NEWSEDGE CORPORATION NOSTALGIA NETWORK (THE) NTL INCORPORATED NTN COMMUNICATIONS INC NUCENTRIX BROADBAND NETWORKS INC ODYSSEY PICTURES CORP OMNICOM GROUP INC ON COMMAND CORP ON STAGE ENTERTAINMENT ONESOURCE INFORMATION SERVICES INC ORLANDO PREDATORS ENTERTAINMENT INC (THE) PANAMSAT CORP PARADISE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT INC PARK PLACE ENTERTAINMENT PAUL-SON GAMING CORP PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS CORP PEACE ARCH ENTERTAINMENT GROUP INC PEGASUS SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS INC PENN NATIONAL GAMING INC PENTON MEDIA INC PINNACLE ENTERTAINMENT INC PIXAR ANIMATION STUDIOS PLATO LEARNING INC PLAYBOY ENTERPRISES INC POINT.360 PRESIDENT CASINOS INC PRIMACOM AG PRIMEDIA INC PROQUEST COMPANY PULITZER INC QUALCOMM INC RADIO ONE RADIO UNICA COMMUNICATIONS CORP RADIOSHACK CORPORATION RAINBOW MEDIA GROUP
READER'S DIGEST ASSOCIATION INC READING ENTERTAINMENT REALNETWORKS INC REGAL ENTERTAINMENT GROUP REGENT COMMUNICATIONS RENAISSANCE ENTERTAINMENT CORP RENTRAK CORPORATION REX STORES CORP RIVIERA HOLDINGS CORP RNETHEALTH.COM INC ROWECOM INC ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES ROYAL OLYMPIC CRUISES LTD RSTAR CORPORATION SAGA COMMUNICATIONS INC SALEM COMMUNICATIONS CORP SALON MEDIA GROUP INC SANDS REGENT SCHOLASTIC CORP SCIENTIFIC GAMES CORPORATION SCIOTO DOWNS INC SEAGRAM CO LTD (THE) SHAW COMMUNICATIONS SHUFFLE MASTER INC SINCLAIR BROADCAST GROUP INC SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO SIX FLAGS INC SKY NETWORK TELEVISION LIMITED SKYLINE MULTIMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT INC SMARTFORCE PLC SONY CORPORATION SOUND ADVICE INC SPANISH BROADCASTING SYSTEM INC SPEEDWAY MOTORSPORTS INC SPORTS CLUB CO INC (THE) SPORTSLINE.COM INC STAR CITY HOLDINGS LTD STARWOOD HOTELS & RESORTS WORLDWIDE INC STATION CASINOS INC SUN INTERNATIONAL HOTELS SUNLAND ENTERTAINMENT CO INC TEAM COMMUNICATIONS GROUP TELEWEST COMMUNICATIONS THEGLOBE.COM INC THOMAS NELSON INC THOMSON CORPORATION (THE) THOUSAND TRAILS INC THQ INC TICKETMASTER TICKETS.COM INC TIVO INC TMP WORLDWIDE INC TOMORROW'S MORNING INC TRAFFIX INC TRANS WORLD CORP TRANS WORLD ENTERTAINMENT CORP TRIBUNE CO
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GEOGRAPHICAL INDEXES 1) Company Headquarters Location by State 2) Plants, Offices and Subsidiaries by Regions of the U.S. 3) Firms with International Operations The headquarters location of each company is listed in the following indexes to help you locate members of THE ENTERTAINMENT AND MEDIA 350. However, firms are constantly opening and closing various locations, so you should consider contacting companies of particular interest to see if they have additional locations. You can also try looking for companies in online telephone and address directories (such as infousa.com) to see where the firms have locations.
INDEX OF HEADQUARTERS LOCATION BY STATE To help you locate members of THE ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA 350 geographically, the city and state of the headquarters of each company are in the following index. ALABAMA BOOKS A MILLION INC; Birmingham INTEGRITY INC; Mobile MOVIE GALLERY INC; Dothan ARIZONA AZTAR CORP; Phoenix E-VIDEOTV INC; Scottsdale CALIFORNIA ACME COMMUNICATIONS INC; Santa Ana ACTIVISION INC; Santa Monica ADVANCED MARKETING SERVICES INC; San Diego AVENUE ENTERTAINMENT GRP INC; Los Angeles BUY.COM INC; Aliso Viejo CINEMA RIDE INC; Studio City CINEMASTAR LUXURY THEATERS INC; San Diego CNET NETWORKS INC; San Francisco DAILY JOURNAL CORP; Los Angeles DIAMOND ENTERTAINMENT; Walnut DICK CLARK PRODUCTIONS INC; Burbank EASYRIDERS INC; Agoura Hills ELECTRONIC ARTS INC; Redwood City FILM ROMAN INC; North Hollywood FIRST LOOK MEDIA; Los Angeles GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL INC; Pasadena GOOD GUYS INC (THE); Alameda HUGHES ELECTRONICS CORP; El Segundo IMAGE ENTERTAINMENT INC; Chatsworth INTERNATIONAL LOTTERY & TOTALIZATOR SYSTEMS; Carlsbad INTERVISUAL BOOKS INC; Santa Monica IWERKS ENTERTAINMENT INC; Burbank J2 COMMUNICATIONS; Los Angeles KINGS ROAD ENTERTAINMENT; Hollywood KNIGHT RIDDER INC; San Jose LASER-PACIFIC MEDIA CORP; Hollywood LAUNCH MEDIA INC; Santa Monica LIBERTY DIGITAL INC; Los Angeles LIBERTY LIVEWIRE; Santa Monica LIQUID AUDIO INC; Redwood City MACROVISION CORP; Sunnyvale MARKETWATCH.COM INC; San Francisco MCCLATCHY COMPANY (THE); Sacramento METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER INC; Santa Monica MP3.COM INC; San Diego
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NATIONAL BROADCASTING COMPANY INC; San Francisco NETFLIX; Los Gatos NETRATINGS INC; Milpitas NTN COMMUNICATIONS INC; Carlsbad PINNACLE ENTERTAINMENT INC; Glendale PIXAR ANIMATION STUDIOS; Emeryville POINT.360; Hollywood QUALCOMM INC; San Diego RNETHEALTH.COM INC; Santa Monica RSTAR CORPORATION; San Ramon SALEM COMMUNICATIONS CORP; Camarillo SALON MEDIA GROUP INC; San Francisco SMARTFORCE PLC; Redwood City SPORTS CLUB CO INC (THE); Los Angeles SUNLAND ENTERTAINMENT CO INC; Los Angeles TEAM COMMUNICATIONS GROUP; Los Angeles THQ INC; Calabasas Hills TICKETMASTER; Los Angeles TICKETS.COM INC; Costa Mesa TIVO INC; Alviso TOMORROW'S MORNING INC; Beverly Hills TRIMARK HOLDINGS INC; Santa Monica UNIVISION COMMUNICATIONS INC; Los Angeles WALT DISNEY COMPANY (THE); Burbank WESTMINSTER CAPITAL INC; Beverly Hills WHEREHOUSE ENTERTAINMENT INC; Torrance WOMEN.COM NETWORKS INC; San Mateo YAHOO! INC; Santa Clara YOUBET.COM INC; Woodland Hills COLORADO AMERICAN COIN MERCHANT INC; Boulder AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL PRODUCTS INC; Boulder ANSCHUTZ ENTERTAINMENT GROUP; Denver BLACK HAWK GAMING & DEVELOPMENT CO INC; Black Hawk CENTURY CASINOS INC; Cripple Creek CROWN MEDIA HOLDINGS INC; Englewood ECHOSTAR COMMUNICATIONS CORP; Littleton GLOBAL CASINOS INC; Colorado Springs LIBERTY MEDIA CORP; Englewood ON COMMAND CORP; Denver RENAISSANCE ENTERTAINMENT CORP; Louisville REGAL ENTERTAINMENT GROUP; Englewood ULTIMATE ELECTRONICS INC; Thornton UNITEDGLOBALCOM INC; Denver VAIL RESORTS INC; Avon CONNECTICUT ELOT INC; Norwalk GENERAL ELECTRIC CO; Fairfield INFORMATION HOLDINGS INC; Stamford MDI ENTERTAINMENT INC; Hartford MILLBROOK PRESS INC; Brookfield PANAMSAT CORP; Greenwich
WORLD WRESTLING FEDERATION ENTERTAINMENT INC; Stamford DELAWARE DOVER DOWNS ENTERTAINMENT INC; Dover DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA NOSTALGIA NETWORK (THE); Washington WASHINGTON POST CO; Washington XM SATELLITE RADIO HOLDINGS INC; Washington FLORIDA 5TH AVENUE CHANNEL CORP; North Miami ATTORNEYS.COM; Lake Helen BEASLEY BROADCASTING GROUP; Naples BOCA RESORTS INC; Boca Raton CARNIVAL CORPORATION; Miami EUROPA CRUISES CORP; Madeira Beach F2 BROADCAST NETWORK INC; Ft. Lauderdale FLORIDA GAMING CORP; Miami GOLDEN BEAR GOLF INC; N. Palm Beach HOLLYWOOD MEDIA CORP; Boca Raton INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY CORP; Daytona Beach LOTTERY AND WAGERING SOLUTIONS INC; Miami MEDIUM4.COM INC; Miami Beach ORLANDO PREDATORS ENTERTAINMENT INC (THE); Celebration PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS CORP; West Palm Beach RADIO UNICA COMMUNICATIONS CORP; Miami ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES; Miami SOUND ADVICE INC; Fort Lauderdale SPANISH BROADCASTING SYSTEM INC; Coconut Grove SPORTSLINE.COM INC; Fort Lauderdale GEORGIA BULL RUN CORP; Atlanta CARMIKE CINEMAS INC; Columbus COX COMMUNICATIONS INC; Atlanta COX ENTERPRISES INC; Atlanta COX RADIO INC; Atlanta CTN MEDIA GROUP INC; Atlanta CUMULUS MEDIA INC; Atlanta GRAY COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS INC; Atlanta ILLINOIS AMERICAN CLASSIC VOYAGES; Chicago ARGOSY GAMING CO; Alton BALLY TOTAL FITNESS HOLDING CORPORATION; Chicago HOLLINGER INTERNATIONAL INC; Chicago HYPERFEED TECHNOLOGIES; Chicago PLAYBOY ENTERPRISES INC; Chicago TRIBUNE CO; Chicago WMS INDUSTRIES INC; Waukegan
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MISSOURI AMC ENTERTAINMENT INC; Kansas City ANHEUSER BUSCH COS INC; St. Louis CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS; St. Louis HALLMARK CARDS INC; Kansas City ITEC ATTRACTIONS INC; Branson PRESIDENT CASINOS INC; St. Louis PULITZER INC; St. Louis NEBRASKA BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC; Omaha NEW JERSEY AMERICAN EXPRESS CO; Jersey City AUDIBLE INC; Wayne DIRECTRIX INC; Northvale HARVEY ELECTRONICS INC; Lyndhurst INSTRUCTIVISION INC; Pine Brook INTERACTIVE SYSTEMS WORLDWIDE INC; West Patterson JOURNAL REGISTER CO; Trenton MDU COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL INC; Totowa VIDEO SERVICES CORP; Northvale NEVADA ACRES GAMING INC; Las Vegas ALL-AMERICAN SPORTPARK; Las Vegas ALLIANCE GAMING CORP; Las Vegas AMERICAN WAGERING INC; Las Vegas AMERISTAR CASINOS INC; Las Vegas ANCHOR GAMING; Las Vegas BOYD GAMING CORP; Las Vegas CITADEL COMMUNICATIONS; Las Vegas ELSINORE CORPORATION; Las Vegas FULL HOUSE RESORTS INC; Las Vegas GAMETECH INTERNATIONAL INC; Reno HARRAH'S ENTERTAINMENT INC; Las Vegas INNOVATIVE GAMING CORP OF AMERICA; Reno INTERNATIONAL GAME TECHNOLOGY; Reno MANDALAY RESORT GROUP; Las Vegas MIKOHN GAMING CORP; Las Vegas MONARCH CASINO & RESORT INC; Reno ON STAGE ENTERTAINMENT; Las Vegas PARK PLACE ENTERTAINMENT; Las Vegas PAUL-SON GAMING CORP; Las Vegas RIVIERA HOLDINGS CORP; Las Vegas SANDS REGENT; Reno SHUFFLE MASTER INC; Las Vegas STATION CASINOS INC; Las Vegas TWIN FACES EAST ENTERTAINMENT CORP; Las Vegas WEBQUEST INTERNATIONAL INC; Minden NEW YORK 24/7 REAL MEDIA; New York ADVANCE PUBLICATIONS INC; Staten Island AOL TIME WARNER INC; New York
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BARNES & NOBLE INC; New York BARNESANDNOBLE.COM INC; New York BIG CITY RADIO INC; Hawthorne CABLEVISION SYSTEMS CORP; Bethpage CBS TELEVISION; New York DAG MEDIA INC; Kew Gardens DOUBLECLICK INC; New York DOW JONES & COMPANY INC; New York FALCON ENTERTAINMENT CORP; New York FOX ENTERTAINMENT GROUP INC; New York GOLDEN BOOKS FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT INC; New York GRANITE BROADCASTING CORP; New York HEARST-ARGYLE TELEVISION INC; New York HUNGRY MINDS INC; New York INDIVIDUAL INVESTOR GROUP; New York INFINITY BROADCASTING; New York INSIGHT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY INC; New York INTEREP NATIONAL RADIO SALES INC; New York INTERPUBLIC GROUP OF COS INC; New York IVILLAGE INC; New York JOHN WILEY & SONS INC; New York JUPITER MEDIA METRIX INC; New York LOEWS CINEPLEX ENTERTAINMENT; New York MAGNUM SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT INC; New York MARTHA STEWART LIVING OMNIMEDIA INC; New York MARVEL ENTERPRISES INC; New York MCGRAW HILL COS INC; New York MEDIACOM COMMUNICATIONS; Middletown MULTI-MEDIA TUTORIAL SERVICES; Brooklyn NETCREATIONS INC; New York NEW YORK TIMES CO (THE); New York NEWS COMMUNICATIONS INC; New York NEWS CORPORATION LIMITED; New York NTL INCORPORATED; New York OMNICOM GROUP INC; New York PARADISE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT INC; New York PRIMEDIA INC; New York RAINBOW MEDIA GROUP; Jericho READER'S DIGEST ASSOCIATION INC; Pleasantville SCHOLASTIC CORP; New York SCIENTIFIC GAMES CORPORATION; New York SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO; New York SKYLINE MULTIMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT INC; New York STARWOOD HOTELS & RESORTS WORLDWIDE INC; White Plains THEGLOBE.COM INC; New York TMP WORLDWIDE INC; New York TRAFFIX INC; Pearl River TRANS WORLD CORP; New York TRANS WORLD ENTERTAINMENT CORP; Albany TRUMP HOTELS & CASINO RESORTS INC; New York
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INDEX BY REGIONS OF THE U.S. WHERE THE ENTERTAINMENT & MEDIA 350 FIRMS HAVE LOCATIONS WESTERN 24/7 REAL MEDIA ACKERLEY GROUP INC ACME COMMUNICATIONS INC ACRES GAMING INC ACTIVISION INC ADELPHIA COMMUNICATIONS CORP ADVANCE PUBLICATIONS INC ADVANCED MARKETING SERVICES INC ALL-AMERICAN SPORTPARK ALLIANCE ATLANTIS COMM ALLIANCE GAMING CORP AMAZON.COM INC AMC ENTERTAINMENT INC AMERICAN CLASSIC VOYAGES AMERICAN COIN MERCHANT INC AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL PRODUCTS INC AMERICAN EXPRESS CO AMERICAN GREETINGS AMERICAN SKIING COMPANY AMERICAN TOWER CORP AMERICAN WAGERING INC AMERISTAR CASINOS INC AMF BOWLING INC ANCHOR GAMING ANHEUSER BUSCH COS INC ANSCHUTZ ENTERTAINMENT GROUP AOL TIME WARNER INC AVENUE ENTERTAINMENT GRP INC AZTAR CORP BALLY TOTAL FITNESS HOLDING CORPORATION BARNES & NOBLE INC BELO CORP BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC BEST BUY CO INC BIG CITY RADIO INC BLACK HAWK GAMING & DEVELOPMENT CO INC BLOCKBUSTER INC BORDERS GROUP INC BOUNCEBACKTECHNOLOGIES BOYD GAMING CORP BUY.COM INC CALIBER LEARNING NETWORK INC CALL NOW INC CANWEST GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS CARMIKE CINEMAS INC CARNIVAL CORPORATION CBS TELEVISION CD WAREHOUSE INC CEDAR FAIR LP CENTURY CASINOS INC CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS
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CHURCHILL DOWNS INC CINEMA RIDE INC CINEMASTAR LUXURY THEATERS INC CIRCUIT CITY STORES INC CITADEL COMMUNICATIONS CLEAR CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS INC CNET NETWORKS INC COMCAST CORP COURIER CORP COX COMMUNICATIONS INC COX ENTERPRISES INC COX RADIO INC CROWN CASTLE INTERNATIONAL CORP CROWN MEDIA HOLDINGS INC CUMULUS MEDIA INC DAILY JOURNAL CORP DIAMOND ENTERTAINMENT DICK CLARK PRODUCTIONS INC DIGEO INC DIGITAL GENERATION SYSTEMS INC DIRECTRIX INC DOUBLECLICK INC DOW JONES & COMPANY INC E W SCRIPPS CO EASYRIDERS INC ECHOSTAR COMMUNICATIONS CORP ELECTRONIC ARTS INC ELECTRONICS BOUTIQUE HOLDINGS CORP ELSINORE CORPORATION EMMIS COMMUNICATIONS CORP ENGAGE INC ENTERCOM COMMUNICATIONS CORP F2 BROADCAST NETWORK INC FILM ROMAN INC FIRST LOOK MEDIA FOX ENTERTAINMENT GROUP INC FULL HOUSE RESORTS INC GAMESTOP INC GAMETECH INTERNATIONAL INC GANNETT CO INC GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL INC GENERAL ELECTRIC CO GETTY IMAGES INC GLOBAL CASINOS INC GOOD GUYS INC (THE) GRANITE BROADCASTING CORP GRAY COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS INC HALLMARK CARDS INC HARRAH'S ENTERTAINMENT INC HARTE HANKS COMMUNICATIONS INC HASTINGS ENTERTAINMENT INC HEARST-ARGYLE TELEVISION INC HISPANIC BROADCASTING HOLLINGER INTERNATIONAL INC HOLLYWOOD ENTERTAINMENT CORP HOLLYWOOD MEDIA CORP HOUGHTON MIFFLIN CO HUGHES ELECTRONICS CORP
HUNGRY MINDS INC IMAGE ENTERTAINMENT INC IMAX CORPORATION INFINITY BROADCASTING INNOVATIVE GAMING CORP OF AMERICA INSIGHT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY INC INTELEFILM CORPORATION INTERACTIVE DATA CORPORATION INTERACTIVE SYSTEMS WORLDWIDE INC INTEREP NATIONAL RADIO SALES INC INTERLOTT TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL GAME TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL LOTTERY & TOTALIZATOR SYSTEMS INTERPUBLIC GROUP OF COS INC INTERVISUAL BOOKS INC ISLE OF CAPRI CASINOS INC IWERKS ENTERTAINMENT INC J2 COMMUNICATIONS JEFFERSON-PILOT CORPORATION JOHN WILEY & SONS INC JUPITER MEDIA METRIX INC KINGS ROAD ENTERTAINMENT KNIGHT RIDDER INC LAMAR ADVERTISING CO LASER-PACIFIC MEDIA CORP LAUNCH MEDIA INC LIBERTY LIVEWIRE LIBERTY MEDIA CORP LIONS GATE ENTERTAINMENT LIQUID AUDIO INC LODGENET ENTERTAINMENT CORP LOEWS CINEPLEX ENTERTAINMENT MACROVISION CORP MALIBU ENTERTAINMENT WORLDWIDE INC MANDALAY RESORT GROUP MARKETWATCH.COM INC MARVEL ENTERPRISES INC MCCLATCHY COMPANY (THE) MCGRAW HILL COS INC MDU COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL INC MEDIACOM COMMUNICATIONS MEREDITH CORP METRO NETWORKS INC METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER INC MICROS SYSTEMS INC MICROSOFT CORP MIKOHN GAMING CORP MONARCH CASINO & RESORT INC MP3.COM INC MTR GAMING GROUP INC MULTIMEDIA GAMES INC NATIONAL BROADCASTING COMPANY INC NATIONAL RECORD MART INC NBG RADIO NETWORK INC NETFLIX NETRATINGS INC NEW HORIZON KIDS QUEST INC
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SUNLAND ENTERTAINMENT CO INC TEAM COMMUNICATIONS GROUP THOMAS NELSON INC THOMSON CORPORATION (THE) THOUSAND TRAILS INC THQ INC TICKETMASTER TICKETS.COM INC TIVO INC TMP WORLDWIDE INC TOMORROW'S MORNING INC TRANS WORLD ENTERTAINMENT CORP TRIBUNE CO TRIMARK HOLDINGS INC TRUMP HOTELS & CASINO RESORTS INC TWEETER HOME ENTERTAINMENT GROUP INC TWIN FACES EAST ENTERTAINMENT CORP ULTIMATE ELECTRONICS INC UNAPIX ENTERTAINMENT INC UNITEDGLOBALCOM INC UNIVISION COMMUNICATIONS INC USA NETWORKS INC VAIL RESORTS INC VIACOM INC VIVENDI UNIVERSAL SA VULCAN VENTURES WALT DISNEY COMPANY (THE) WASHINGTON POST CO WEBQUEST INTERNATIONAL INC WESTMINSTER CAPITAL INC WESTWOOD ONE INC WHEREHOUSE ENTERTAINMENT INC WOMEN.COM NETWORKS INC WORLDPAGES.COM INC YAHOO! INC YOUBET.COM INC YOUNG BROADCASTING INC ZIFF DAVIS MEDIA INC
SOUTHWEST ACKERLEY GROUP INC ACME COMMUNICATIONS INC ADELPHIA COMMUNICATIONS CORP ADVANCE PUBLICATIONS INC ADVANCED MARKETING SERVICES INC ALLIANCE GAMING CORP AMC ENTERTAINMENT INC AMERICAN EXPRESS CO AMERICAN GREETINGS AMERICAN TOWER CORP AMF BOWLING INC ANHEUSER BUSCH COS INC AOL TIME WARNER INC BALLY TOTAL FITNESS HOLDING CORPORATION BARNES & NOBLE INC BELO CORP BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC BEST BUY CO INC
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BLOCKBUSTER INC BOOKS A MILLION INC BORDERS GROUP INC CALIBER LEARNING NETWORK INC CALL NOW INC CANWEST GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS CARMIKE CINEMAS INC CBS TELEVISION CD WAREHOUSE INC CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS CIRCUIT CITY STORES INC CITADEL COMMUNICATIONS CLASSIC COMMUNICATIONS INC CLEAR CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS INC COMCAST CORP COURIER CORP COX COMMUNICATIONS INC COX ENTERPRISES INC COX RADIO INC CROWN CASTLE INTERNATIONAL CORP CUMULUS MEDIA INC DAILY JOURNAL CORP DIGITAL GENERATION SYSTEMS INC DOUBLECLICK INC DOW JONES & COMPANY INC E W SCRIPPS CO ECHOSTAR COMMUNICATIONS CORP EDGE TECHNOLOGY GROUP EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORP ELECTRONIC ARTS INC ELECTRONICS BOUTIQUE HOLDINGS CORP EMMIS COMMUNICATIONS CORP E-VIDEOTV INC FOX ENTERTAINMENT GROUP INC GAMESTOP INC GAMETECH INTERNATIONAL INC GANNETT CO INC GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT CO GENERAL ELECTRIC CO GRANITE BROADCASTING CORP GRAY COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS INC GTECH HOLDINGS CORP HALLMARK CARDS INC HARRAH'S ENTERTAINMENT INC HARTE HANKS COMMUNICATIONS INC HASTINGS ENTERTAINMENT INC HEARST-ARGYLE TELEVISION INC HISPANIC BROADCASTING HOLLINGER INTERNATIONAL INC HOLLYWOOD CASINO CORP HOLLYWOOD ENTERTAINMENT CORP HOLLYWOOD MEDIA CORP HOOVER'S INC HOUGHTON MIFFLIN CO HUGHES ELECTRONICS CORP IMAX CORPORATION INFINITY BROADCASTING INTEREP NATIONAL RADIO SALES INC
INTERLOTT TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL GAME TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY CORP INTERPUBLIC GROUP OF COS INC JEFFERSON-PILOT CORPORATION KNIGHT RIDDER INC LAMAR ADVERTISING CO LIBERTY CORPORATION (THE) LIBERTY MEDIA CORP LITTLEFIELD CORP LODGENET ENTERTAINMENT CORP LOEWS CINEPLEX ENTERTAINMENT MALIBU ENTERTAINMENT WORLDWIDE INC MARKETWATCH.COM INC MARVEL ENTERPRISES INC MCGRAW HILL COS INC MDU COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL INC MEREDITH CORP METRO NETWORKS INC MICROS SYSTEMS INC MICROSOFT CORP MIKOHN GAMING CORP MOVIE GALLERY INC MULTIMEDIA GAMES INC NETRATINGS INC NEW HORIZON KIDS QUEST INC NEW YORK TIMES CO (THE) NEWS CORPORATION LIMITED NEWSEDGE CORPORATION NUCENTRIX BROADBAND NETWORKS INC ODYSSEY PICTURES CORP OMNICOM GROUP INC ON COMMAND CORP PAUL-SON GAMING CORP PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS CORP PENTON MEDIA INC PINNACLE ENTERTAINMENT INC PLATO LEARNING INC POINT.360 PRIMEDIA INC PROQUEST COMPANY PULITZER INC QUALCOMM INC RADIO ONE RADIO UNICA COMMUNICATIONS CORP RADIOSHACK CORPORATION READER'S DIGEST ASSOCIATION INC REALNETWORKS INC REGAL ENTERTAINMENT GROUP REGENT COMMUNICATIONS REX STORES CORP ROWECOM INC ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES ROYAL OLYMPIC CRUISES LTD SAGA COMMUNICATIONS INC SALEM COMMUNICATIONS CORP SCHOLASTIC CORP SCIENTIFIC GAMES CORPORATION
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MIDWEST 24/7 REAL MEDIA 5TH AVENUE CHANNEL CORP ACKERLEY GROUP INC ACME COMMUNICATIONS INC ACTIVISION INC ADELPHIA COMMUNICATIONS CORP ADVANCE PUBLICATIONS INC ADVANCED MARKETING SERVICES INC ALLIANCE GAMING CORP AMC ENTERTAINMENT INC AMERICAN CLASSIC VOYAGES AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL PRODUCTS INC AMERICAN EXPRESS CO AMERICAN GREETINGS AMERICAN TOWER CORP AMERISTAR CASINOS INC AMF BOWLING INC ANHEUSER BUSCH COS INC ANSCHUTZ ENTERTAINMENT GROUP AOL TIME WARNER INC ARGOSY GAMING CO AZTAR CORP BALLY TOTAL FITNESS HOLDING CORPORATION BARNES & NOBLE INC BELO CORP BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC
BEST BUY CO INC BIG CITY RADIO INC BLOCKBUSTER INC BOOKS A MILLION INC BORDERS GROUP INC BOYD GAMING CORP BROADVIEW MEDIA INC BULL RUN CORP CABLEVISION SYSTEMS CORP CALIBER LEARNING NETWORK INC CANTERBURY PARK HOLDING CORP CANWEST GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS CARMIKE CINEMAS INC CBS TELEVISION CD WAREHOUSE INC CEDAR FAIR LP CHAMPIONSHIP AUTO RACING TEAM CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS CHURCHILL DOWNS INC CIRCUIT CITY STORES INC CLASSIC COMMUNICATIONS INC CLEAR CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS INC CNET NETWORKS INC COMCAST CORP COURIER CORP COX COMMUNICATIONS INC COX ENTERPRISES INC COX RADIO INC CROWN CASTLE INTERNATIONAL CORP CUMULUS MEDIA INC DIGITAL GENERATION SYSTEMS INC DOUBLECLICK INC DOW JONES & COMPANY INC E W SCRIPPS CO EASYRIDERS INC ECHOSTAR COMMUNICATIONS CORP ELECTRONIC ARTS INC ELECTRONICS BOUTIQUE HOLDINGS CORP EMMIS COMMUNICATIONS CORP ENGAGE INC ENTERCOM COMMUNICATIONS CORP FOX ENTERTAINMENT GROUP INC FULL HOUSE RESORTS INC GAMESTOP INC GANNETT CO INC GENERAL ELECTRIC CO GRANITE BROADCASTING CORP GRAY COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS INC HALLMARK CARDS INC HARRAH'S ENTERTAINMENT INC HARTE HANKS COMMUNICATIONS INC HASTINGS ENTERTAINMENT INC HEARST-ARGYLE TELEVISION INC HISPANIC BROADCASTING HOLLINGER INTERNATIONAL INC HOLLYWOOD CASINO CORP HOLLYWOOD ENTERTAINMENT CORP HOLLYWOOD MEDIA CORP
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HOUGHTON MIFFLIN CO HUGHES ELECTRONICS CORP HUNGRY MINDS INC HYPERFEED TECHNOLOGIES IMAX CORPORATION INFINITY BROADCASTING INFORMATION HOLDINGS INC INSIGHT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY INC INTELEFILM CORPORATION INTERACTIVE DATA CORPORATION INTEREP NATIONAL RADIO SALES INC INTERLOTT TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL GAME TECHNOLOGY INTERPUBLIC GROUP OF COS INC ISLE OF CAPRI CASINOS INC ITEC ATTRACTIONS INC JEFFERSON-PILOT CORPORATION JOURNAL REGISTER CO KNIGHT RIDDER INC LAKES GAMING INC LAMAR ADVERTISING CO LAUNCH MEDIA INC LEE ENTERPRISES INC LIBERTY CORPORATION (THE) LIBERTY MEDIA CORP LODGENET ENTERTAINMENT CORP LOEWS CINEPLEX ENTERTAINMENT MALIBU ENTERTAINMENT WORLDWIDE INC MANDALAY RESORT GROUP MARKETWATCH.COM INC MCCLATCHY COMPANY (THE) MCGRAW HILL COS INC MDU COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL INC MEDIA GENERAL INC MEDIA SOURCE INC MEDIACOM COMMUNICATIONS MEREDITH CORP METRO NETWORKS INC MICROS SYSTEMS INC MICROSOFT CORP MIKOHN GAMING CORP MOVIE GALLERY INC NATIONAL BROADCASTING COMPANY INC NATIONAL RECORD MART INC NETRATINGS INC NEW HORIZON KIDS QUEST INC NEW YORK TIMES CO (THE) NEWS CORPORATION LIMITED NEWSEDGE CORPORATION NUCENTRIX BROADBAND NETWORKS INC OMNICOM GROUP INC ON COMMAND CORP ON STAGE ENTERTAINMENT ONESOURCE INFORMATION SERVICES INC PARK PLACE ENTERTAINMENT PAUL-SON GAMING CORP PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS CORP PEGASUS SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS INC
PENTON MEDIA INC PINNACLE ENTERTAINMENT INC PLATO LEARNING INC POINT.360 PRESIDENT CASINOS INC PRIMEDIA INC PROQUEST COMPANY PULITZER INC QUALCOMM INC RADIO UNICA COMMUNICATIONS CORP RADIOSHACK CORPORATION READER'S DIGEST ASSOCIATION INC REGAL ENTERTAINMENT GROUP REGENT COMMUNICATIONS RENAISSANCE ENTERTAINMENT CORP REX STORES CORP ROWECOM INC ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES SAGA COMMUNICATIONS INC SALEM COMMUNICATIONS CORP SCHOLASTIC CORP SCIENTIFIC GAMES CORPORATION SCIOTO DOWNS INC SEAGRAM CO LTD (THE) SHUFFLE MASTER INC SINCLAIR BROADCAST GROUP INC SIX FLAGS INC SMARTFORCE PLC SONY CORPORATION SOUND ADVICE INC SPANISH BROADCASTING SYSTEM INC SPORTSLINE.COM INC STARWOOD HOTELS & RESORTS WORLDWIDE INC THOMAS NELSON INC THOMSON CORPORATION (THE) THOUSAND TRAILS INC THQ INC TICKETMASTER TICKETS.COM INC TMP WORLDWIDE INC TRANS WORLD ENTERTAINMENT CORP TRIBUNE CO TRUMP HOTELS & CASINO RESORTS INC TWEETER HOME ENTERTAINMENT GROUP INC ULTIMATE ELECTRONICS INC UNIVISION COMMUNICATIONS INC USA NETWORKS INC VIACOM INC VIVENDI UNIVERSAL SA WALT DISNEY COMPANY (THE) WASHINGTON POST CO WHEREHOUSE ENTERTAINMENT INC WMS INDUSTRIES INC WORLD WRESTLING FEDERATION ENTERTAINMENT INC WORLDPAGES.COM INC XM SATELLITE RADIO HOLDINGS INC
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SOUTHEAST 24/7 REAL MEDIA 5TH AVENUE CHANNEL CORP ACKERLEY GROUP INC ACME COMMUNICATIONS INC ACTIVISION INC ADELPHIA COMMUNICATIONS CORP ADVANCE PUBLICATIONS INC ADVANCED MARKETING SERVICES INC ALLIANCE GAMING CORP AMAZON.COM INC AMC ENTERTAINMENT INC AMERICAN CLASSIC VOYAGES AMERICAN EXPRESS CO AMERICAN GREETINGS AMERICAN TOWER CORP AMERISTAR CASINOS INC AMF BOWLING INC ANHEUSER BUSCH COS INC AOL TIME WARNER INC ARGOSY GAMING CO ATTORNEYS.COM BALLY TOTAL FITNESS HOLDING CORPORATION BARNES & NOBLE INC BEASLEY BROADCASTING GROUP BELO CORP BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC BEST BUY CO INC BLOCKBUSTER INC BOCA RESORTS INC BOOKS A MILLION INC BORDERS GROUP INC BOUNCEBACKTECHNOLOGIES BOWL AMERICA INC BOYD GAMING CORP BULL RUN CORP CABLEVISION SYSTEMS CORP CALIBER LEARNING NETWORK INC CALL NOW INC CANWEST GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS CARMIKE CINEMAS INC CARNIVAL CORPORATION CBS TELEVISION CD WAREHOUSE INC CEDAR FAIR LP CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS CHURCHILL DOWNS INC CINEMA RIDE INC CIRCUIT CITY STORES INC CLASSIC COMMUNICATIONS INC CLEAR CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS INC COMCAST CORP COURIER CORP COX COMMUNICATIONS INC
COX ENTERPRISES INC COX RADIO INC CROWN CASTLE INTERNATIONAL CORP CSS INDUSTRIES INC CTN MEDIA GROUP INC CUMULUS MEDIA INC DOUBLECLICK INC DOW JONES & COMPANY INC E W SCRIPPS CO ECHOSTAR COMMUNICATIONS CORP EDGE TECHNOLOGY GROUP ELECTRONIC ARTS INC ELECTRONICS BOUTIQUE HOLDINGS CORP EMMIS COMMUNICATIONS CORP ENGAGE INC ENTERCOM COMMUNICATIONS CORP EQUUS GAMING CO EUROPA CRUISES CORP F2 BROADCAST NETWORK INC FLORIDA GAMING CORP FOX ENTERTAINMENT GROUP INC FULL HOUSE RESORTS INC GAMESTOP INC GANNETT CO INC GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT CO GENERAL ELECTRIC CO GOLDEN BEAR GOLF INC GRANITE BROADCASTING CORP GRAY COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS INC HALLMARK CARDS INC HARRAH'S ENTERTAINMENT INC HARTE HANKS COMMUNICATIONS INC HASTINGS ENTERTAINMENT INC HEARST-ARGYLE TELEVISION INC HISPANIC BROADCASTING HOLLINGER INTERNATIONAL INC HOLLYWOOD CASINO CORP HOLLYWOOD ENTERTAINMENT CORP HOLLYWOOD MEDIA CORP HOUGHTON MIFFLIN CO HUGHES ELECTRONICS CORP IMAX CORPORATION INFINITY BROADCASTING INFORMATION HOLDINGS INC INTEGRITY INC INTEREP NATIONAL RADIO SALES INC INTERLOTT TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL GAME TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY CORP INTERPUBLIC GROUP OF COS INC ISLE OF CAPRI CASINOS INC IWERKS ENTERTAINMENT INC JCC HOLDING CO JEFFERSON-PILOT CORPORATION JUPITER MEDIA METRIX INC KNIGHT RIDDER INC LAMAR ADVERTISING CO LAUNCH MEDIA INC
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LIBERTY CORPORATION (THE) LIBERTY LIVEWIRE LIBERTY MEDIA CORP LITTLEFIELD CORP LODGENET ENTERTAINMENT CORP LOEWS CINEPLEX ENTERTAINMENT LOTTERY AND WAGERING SOLUTIONS INC MALIBU ENTERTAINMENT WORLDWIDE INC MANDALAY RESORT GROUP MARKETWATCH.COM INC MCCLATCHY COMPANY (THE) MCGRAW HILL COS INC MEDIA GENERAL INC MEDIACOM COMMUNICATIONS MEDIUM4.COM INC MEREDITH CORP METRO NETWORKS INC MICROS SYSTEMS INC MICROSOFT CORP MIKOHN GAMING CORP MOVIE GALLERY INC NATIONAL RECORD MART INC NETRATINGS INC NEW HORIZON KIDS QUEST INC NEW YORK TIMES CO (THE) NEWS CORPORATION LIMITED NEWSEDGE CORPORATION OMNICOM GROUP INC ON COMMAND CORP ON STAGE ENTERTAINMENT ORLANDO PREDATORS ENTERTAINMENT INC (THE) PANAMSAT CORP PARADISE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT INC PARK PLACE ENTERTAINMENT PAUL-SON GAMING CORP PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS CORP PEGASUS SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS INC PENN NATIONAL GAMING INC PENTON MEDIA INC PINNACLE ENTERTAINMENT INC PLATO LEARNING INC PRESIDENT CASINOS INC PRIMEDIA INC PROQUEST COMPANY PULITZER INC QUALCOMM INC RADIO ONE RADIO UNICA COMMUNICATIONS CORP RADIOSHACK CORPORATION READER'S DIGEST ASSOCIATION INC READING ENTERTAINMENT REGAL ENTERTAINMENT GROUP REGENT COMMUNICATIONS REX STORES CORP ROWECOM INC ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES SAGA COMMUNICATIONS INC
SALEM COMMUNICATIONS CORP SCHOLASTIC CORP SCIENTIFIC GAMES CORPORATION SEAGRAM CO LTD (THE) SINCLAIR BROADCAST GROUP INC SIX FLAGS INC SMARTFORCE PLC SONY CORPORATION SOUND ADVICE INC SPANISH BROADCASTING SYSTEM INC SPEEDWAY MOTORSPORTS INC SPORTSLINE.COM INC STARWOOD HOTELS & RESORTS WORLDWIDE INC SUN INTERNATIONAL HOTELS THOMAS NELSON INC THOMSON CORPORATION (THE) THOUSAND TRAILS INC TICKETMASTER TMP WORLDWIDE INC TRANS WORLD ENTERTAINMENT CORP TRIBUNE CO TWEETER HOME ENTERTAINMENT GROUP INC UNIVISION COMMUNICATIONS INC USA NETWORKS INC VAIL RESORTS INC VIACOM INC VIDEO SERVICES CORP VIVENDI UNIVERSAL SA WALT DISNEY COMPANY (THE) WASHINGTON POST CO WESTMINSTER CAPITAL INC WHEREHOUSE ENTERTAINMENT INC XM SATELLITE RADIO HOLDINGS INC YAHOO! INC YOUNG BROADCASTING INC ZIFF DAVIS MEDIA INC
NORTHEAST 24/7 REAL MEDIA 5TH AVENUE CHANNEL CORP ACKERLEY GROUP INC ACME COMMUNICATIONS INC ACTIVISION INC ADELPHIA COMMUNICATIONS CORP ADVANCE PUBLICATIONS INC ADVANCED MARKETING SERVICES INC ALLIANCE GAMING CORP AMAZON.COM INC AMC ENTERTAINMENT INC AMERICAN COIN MERCHANT INC AMERICAN EXPRESS CO AMERICAN GREETINGS AMERICAN SKIING COMPANY AMERICAN TOWER CORP AMF BOWLING INC ANHEUSER BUSCH COS INC ANSCHUTZ ENTERTAINMENT GROUP
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FIRST LOOK MEDIA FOX ENTERTAINMENT GROUP INC FULL HOUSE RESORTS INC GAMESTOP INC GANNETT CO INC GENERAL ELECTRIC CO GOLDEN BOOKS FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT INC GRANITE BROADCASTING CORP GRAY COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS INC GTECH HOLDINGS CORP HALLMARK CARDS INC HARRAH'S ENTERTAINMENT INC HARTE HANKS COMMUNICATIONS INC HARVEY ELECTRONICS INC HEARST-ARGYLE TELEVISION INC HISPANIC BROADCASTING HOLLINGER INTERNATIONAL INC HOLLYWOOD ENTERTAINMENT CORP HOLLYWOOD MEDIA CORP HOOVER'S INC HOUGHTON MIFFLIN CO HUGHES ELECTRONICS CORP HUNGRY MINDS INC HYPERFEED TECHNOLOGIES IMAX CORPORATION INDIVIDUAL INVESTOR GROUP INFINITY BROADCASTING INFORMATION HOLDINGS INC INSIGHT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY INC INSTRUCTIVISION INC INTELEFILM CORPORATION INTERACTIVE DATA CORPORATION INTERACTIVE SYSTEMS WORLDWIDE INC INTEREP NATIONAL RADIO SALES INC INTERLOTT TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL GAME TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY CORP INTERPUBLIC GROUP OF COS INC IVILLAGE INC JEFFERSON-PILOT CORPORATION JOHN WILEY & SONS INC JOURNAL REGISTER CO JUPITER MEDIA METRIX INC KNIGHT RIDDER INC LAMAR ADVERTISING CO LASER-PACIFIC MEDIA CORP LAUNCH MEDIA INC LIBERTY CORPORATION (THE) LIBERTY DIGITAL INC LIBERTY LIVEWIRE LIBERTY MEDIA CORP LITTLEFIELD CORP LODGENET ENTERTAINMENT CORP LOEWS CINEPLEX ENTERTAINMENT MAGNUM SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT INC MARKETWATCH.COM INC MARTHA STEWART LIVING OMNIMEDIA INC MARVEL ENTERPRISES INC
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MCCLATCHY COMPANY (THE) MCGRAW HILL COS INC MDI ENTERTAINMENT INC MDU COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL INC MEDIA GENERAL INC MEDIA SOURCE INC MEDIACOM COMMUNICATIONS MEREDITH CORP METRO NETWORKS INC METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER INC MICROS SYSTEMS INC MICROSOFT CORP MIKOHN GAMING CORP MILLBROOK PRESS INC MOVIE GALLERY INC MTR GAMING GROUP INC MULTI-MEDIA TUTORIAL SERVICES NATIONAL BROADCASTING COMPANY INC NATIONAL RECORD MART INC NBG RADIO NETWORK INC NETCREATIONS INC NETRATINGS INC NEW HORIZON KIDS QUEST INC NEW YORK TIMES CO (THE) NEWS COMMUNICATIONS INC NEWS CORPORATION LIMITED NEWSEDGE CORPORATION NOSTALGIA NETWORK (THE) NTL INCORPORATED OMNICOM GROUP INC ON COMMAND CORP ON STAGE ENTERTAINMENT ONESOURCE INFORMATION SERVICES INC PANAMSAT CORP PARADISE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT INC PARK PLACE ENTERTAINMENT PAUL-SON GAMING CORP PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS CORP PEGASUS SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS INC PENN NATIONAL GAMING INC PENTON MEDIA INC PLATO LEARNING INC PLAYBOY ENTERPRISES INC POINT.360 PRESIDENT CASINOS INC PRIMEDIA INC PROQUEST COMPANY QUALCOMM INC RADIO ONE RADIO UNICA COMMUNICATIONS CORP RADIOSHACK CORPORATION RAINBOW MEDIA GROUP READER'S DIGEST ASSOCIATION INC READING ENTERTAINMENT REGAL ENTERTAINMENT GROUP REGENT COMMUNICATIONS RENAISSANCE ENTERTAINMENT CORP REX STORES CORP
ROWECOM INC ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES SAGA COMMUNICATIONS INC SALEM COMMUNICATIONS CORP SCHOLASTIC CORP SCIENTIFIC GAMES CORPORATION SEAGRAM CO LTD (THE) SINCLAIR BROADCAST GROUP INC SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO SIX FLAGS INC SKYLINE MULTIMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT INC SONY CORPORATION SOUND ADVICE INC SPANISH BROADCASTING SYSTEM INC SPEEDWAY MOTORSPORTS INC SPORTS CLUB CO INC (THE) SPORTSLINE.COM INC STARWOOD HOTELS & RESORTS WORLDWIDE INC SUN INTERNATIONAL HOTELS THEGLOBE.COM INC THOMAS NELSON INC THOMSON CORPORATION (THE) THOUSAND TRAILS INC THQ INC TICKETMASTER TICKETS.COM INC TIVO INC TMP WORLDWIDE INC TRAFFIX INC TRANS WORLD CORP TRANS WORLD ENTERTAINMENT CORP TRIBUNE CO TRUMP HOTELS & CASINO RESORTS INC TWEETER HOME ENTERTAINMENT GROUP INC UNAPIX ENTERTAINMENT INC UNIVISION COMMUNICATIONS INC USA NETWORKS INC VAIL RESORTS INC VALUE LINE INC VIACOM INC VIDEO SERVICES CORP VIVENDI UNIVERSAL SA WALT DISNEY COMPANY (THE) WASHINGTON POST CO WESTWOOD ONE INC WHEREHOUSE ENTERTAINMENT INC WORLD WRESTLING FEDERATION ENTERTAINMENT INC WORLDGATE COMMUNICATIONS INC XM SATELLITE RADIO HOLDINGS INC YAHOO! INC YOUNG BROADCASTING INC ZIFF DAVIS MEDIA INC
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INDEX BY FIRMS WITH INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS 24/7 REAL MEDIA 5TH AVENUE CHANNEL CORP ACRES GAMING INC ACTIVISION INC ADVANCED MARKETING SERVICES INC ALLIANCE ATLANTIS COMM ALLIANCE GAMING CORP AMAZON.COM INC AMC ENTERTAINMENT INC AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL PRODUCTS INC AMERICAN EXPRESS CO AMERICAN GREETINGS AMERICAN TOWER CORP AMF BOWLING INC ANHEUSER BUSCH COS INC ANSCHUTZ ENTERTAINMENT GROUP AOL TIME WARNER INC ARISTOCRAT LEISURE LTD BALLY TOTAL FITNESS HOLDING CORPORATION BARNES & NOBLE INC BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC BLOCKBUSTER INC BORDERS GROUP INC BOUNCEBACKTECHNOLOGIES BRITISH SKY BROADCASTING BUY.COM INC CALIBER LEARNING NETWORK INC CANWEST GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS CAPITAL MEDIA GROUP LTD CARLTON COMMUNICATIONS CARNIVAL CORPORATION CBS TELEVISION CD WAREHOUSE INC CENTRAL EUROPEAN MEDIA CENTURY CASINOS INC CHELL GROUP CORPORATION CINAR CORPORATION CINEMA RIDE INC CINEMASTAR LUXURY THEATERS INC CLEAR CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS INC CNET NETWORKS INC COMCAST CORP COURIER CORP COX COMMUNICATIONS INC COX ENTERPRISES INC CROWN CASTLE INTERNATIONAL CORP CROWN MEDIA HOLDINGS INC CUMULUS MEDIA INC DOUBLECLICK INC DOW JONES & COMPANY INC ECHOSTAR COMMUNICATIONS CORP ELECTRONIC ARTS INC ELECTRONICS BOUTIQUE HOLDINGS CORP EMMIS COMMUNICATIONS CORP
ENGAGE INC EQUUS GAMING CO FIRST LOOK MEDIA FOX ENTERTAINMENT GROUP INC GAMESTOP INC GANNETT CO INC GENERAL ELECTRIC CO GETTY IMAGES INC GRUPO RADIO CENTRO SA DE CV GRUPO TELEVISA SA GTECH HOLDINGS CORP HALLMARK CARDS INC HARTE HANKS COMMUNICATIONS INC HOLLINGER INTERNATIONAL INC HOLLYWOOD MEDIA CORP HOOVER'S INC HOUGHTON MIFFLIN CO HUGHES ELECTRONICS CORP HUNGRY MINDS INC HYPERFEED TECHNOLOGIES I-CABLE COMMUNICATIONS IMAX CORPORATION INFINITY BROADCASTING INFORMATION HOLDINGS INC INNOVATIVE GAMING CORP OF AMERICA INTEGRITY INC INTELEFILM CORPORATION INTERACTIVE DATA CORPORATION INTERACTIVE SYSTEMS WORLDWIDE INC INTERLOTT TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL GAME TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL LOTTERY & TOTALIZATOR SYSTEMS INTERPUBLIC GROUP OF COS INC INTERTAN INC IWERKS ENTERTAINMENT INC JOHN WILEY & SONS INC JUPITER MEDIA METRIX INC KNIGHT RIDDER INC LIBERTY LIVEWIRE LIBERTY MEDIA CORP LIONS GATE ENTERTAINMENT LIQUID AUDIO INC LODGENET ENTERTAINMENT CORP LOEWS CINEPLEX ENTERTAINMENT LOTTERY AND WAGERING SOLUTIONS INC MACROVISION CORP MARKETWATCH.COM INC MARVEL ENTERPRISES INC MCGRAW HILL COS INC METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER INC MICROS SYSTEMS INC MICROSOFT CORP MIKOHN GAMING CORP MP3.COM INC NETRATINGS INC NEW YORK TIMES CO (THE) NEWS CORPORATION LIMITED
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NEWSEDGE CORPORATION NTL INCORPORATED ODYSSEY PICTURES CORP OMNICOM GROUP INC ON COMMAND CORP ON STAGE ENTERTAINMENT ONESOURCE INFORMATION SERVICES INC PANAMSAT CORP PARK PLACE ENTERTAINMENT PAUL-SON GAMING CORP PEACE ARCH ENTERTAINMENT GROUP INC PEGASUS SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS INC PENTON MEDIA INC PINNACLE ENTERTAINMENT INC PLATO LEARNING INC PLAYBOY ENTERPRISES INC POINT.360 PRIMACOM AG PROQUEST COMPANY QUALCOMM INC RADIOSHACK CORPORATION READER'S DIGEST ASSOCIATION INC READING ENTERTAINMENT REALNETWORKS INC RENTRAK CORPORATION ROWECOM INC ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES ROYAL OLYMPIC CRUISES LTD SAGA COMMUNICATIONS INC SCHOLASTIC CORP SCIENTIFIC GAMES CORPORATION SEAGRAM CO LTD (THE) SHAW COMMUNICATIONS SHUFFLE MASTER INC SIX FLAGS INC
SKY NETWORK TELEVISION LIMITED SMARTFORCE PLC SONY CORPORATION SPANISH BROADCASTING SYSTEM INC SPORTSLINE.COM INC STAR CITY HOLDINGS LTD STARWOOD HOTELS & RESORTS WORLDWIDE INC SUN INTERNATIONAL HOTELS TEAM COMMUNICATIONS GROUP TELEWEST COMMUNICATIONS THOMSON CORPORATION (THE) THOUSAND TRAILS INC THQ INC TICKETMASTER TICKETS.COM INC TIVO INC TMP WORLDWIDE INC TRANS WORLD CORP TRANS WORLD ENTERTAINMENT CORP TRIBUNE CO TV AZTECA SA DE CV UNITEDGLOBALCOM INC VIACOM INC VIVENDI UNIVERSAL SA WALT DISNEY COMPANY (THE) WASHINGTON POST CO WMS INDUSTRIES INC WORLD WRESTLING FEDERATION ENTERTAINMENT INC WORLDGATE COMMUNICATIONS INC XM SATELLITE RADIO HOLDINGS INC YAHOO! INC
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24/7 REAL MEDIA
www.247media.com
Industry Group Code: 541810A Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 2 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Y Information Systems:
Profits: 6
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Internet Advertising Technology Solutions E-mail Delivery Marketing
24/7 Real Media is a leading global provider of end-to-end interactive technology and marketing solutions and services for web publishers, online advertisers, advertising agencies and e-marketers. The firm's solutions include advertising and direct marketing sales, ad serving, promotions, e-mail list management, e-mail list brokerage, e-mail delivery, data analysis, loyalty marketing and convergence solutions. It is one of the largest providers of these services in the U.S. and the United Kingdom, and also provides worldwide Internet advertising sales and representation. The company reaches over half of all online users in the United States and maintains several databases, including one with demographic information on 100 million U.S. households. The company has three main channels business: 24/7 Network, 24/7 Mail and 24/7 Technology Solutions. The 24/7 Network is a global online advertising network. It aggregates the advertising inventory of thousands of web sites globally that are attractive to advertisers generate a high number of ad impressions and contribute a variety of online content to the network. The company delivers advertising using 24/7 Connect, an Internet ad serving system. 24/7 Mail provides email direct marketing services. The permissionbased email-marketing database of more than 30 million email addresses enables direct marketers to target promotional campaigns to consumers who elect to receive commercial messages. Users can opt out of the database and stop receiving these messages at any time. Currently, 24/7 Mail has U.S. operations that serve as list manager for permission-based email lists that collectively contain more than 30 million email addresses. 24/7 Technology Solutions is comprised of comprehensive service and software solutions designed specifically for the needs of three targeted customer segments: advertisers and agencies, Web publishers and e-commerce merchants.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Intelligent Interacting Corp. CLIQNOW! Sales Group Sift, Inc. InterAd Holdings, Ltd. TechWave Inc. China.com The Sporting News Online Exactis.com
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. David J. Moore, CEO David J. Moore, Pres. C. Andrew Johns, Exec. VP/CFO Jacob I. Friesel, Exec. VP-Sales and Mktg. Audrey Blauner, Dir.-Human Resources Ron Johnson, Sr. VP/CIO Megan M. Hurley, VP/General Counsel Stuart D. Shaw, Sr. VP-Admin. Mark A. Burchill, Sr.VP-Worldwide Business Dev. Garrett P. Cecchini, Sr. VP-E-Commerce Joel Herskovits, Dir.-Investor Relations
Phone: 212-231-7100 Fax: 212-760-1774 Toll-Free: Address: 1250 Broadway, New York, NY, 10001-3701
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $47,000 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $-163,400 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: TFSM 2000 Sales: $185,200 2000 Profits: $-779,900 Employees: 1,027 1999 Sales: $90,000 1999 Profits: $-39,100 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $20,900 1998 Profits: $-25,200 1997 Sales: $3,200 1997 Profits: $-6,300
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Y Profit Sharing: Stock Purch. Plan: ADVANTAGE: Growth into foreign markets.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 2 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Top Exec. Salary: $225,000 Second Exec. Salary: $180,250
Bonus: $375,000 Bonus: $164,063
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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5TH AVENUE CHANNEL CORP
www.5thavenuechannel.com
Industry Group Code: 513210 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 6 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
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Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Wireless Cable TV Networks Television Home Shopping
5th Avenue Channel Corporation (5th Ave.), formerly TelCom Wireless Cable TV Corporation, operates 5th Avenue Channel Shopping, LLC, a home shopping television network. 5th Ave. also operates a wireless cable TV network in LaCrosse, Wisconsin and in Costa Rica. Financial concerns have brought new management and major changes in corporate operations. The firm sold its Educational Broadcasting Network, Inc. subsidiary to Thinking Craft, Inc. and cancelled its planned purchase of Go2America Internet, LLC. As part of the Go2America agreement, the company will also transfer its Wisconsin Wireless Cable Television subsidiary to Go2America. These shifts have been part of a move to streamline operations and focus on its TV home shopping venture acquisition, 5th Avenue Channel Shopping, LLC. Other parts of the streamlining have included an 80% reduction of overhead costs by relocation to a smaller corporate office and a significant reduction in payroll. 5th Ave. also closed its 5th Avenue Channel Retail subsidiary operations and terminated the business of Net Video Networks.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: 5th Avenue Channel Shopping, LLC Tel-Com Wireless Cable TV Corp.
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Sandy Goldman, CEO Sandy Goldman, Pres. Aurelio Alonso, CFO Ivan Rothstein, Sr. VP-Bus. Dev. Eric Lefkowitz, Exec. VP
Phone: 305-947-3010 Fax: 305-919-8154 Toll-Free: Address: 1951 NE 149th St., North Miami, FL, 33181
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 3 months. 2001 Sales: $ 200 ( 3 months) 2001 Profits: $-1,000 ( 3 months) Stock Ticker: FAVE 2000 Sales: $3,500 2000 Profits: $-12,800 Employees: 54 1999 Sales: $3,800 1999 Profits: $-5,200 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $1,500 1998 Profits: $-3,300 1997 Sales: $1,100 1997 Profits: $-3,100
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $ Second Exec. Salary: $
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
Restructuring to focus on TV shopping.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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ACKERLEY GROUP INC
www.ackerley.com
Industry Group Code: 541810 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 5 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Y Information Systems:
Profits: 3
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Outdoor Advertising Out-of-Home and Airport Advertising Television Stations Radio Stations
Ackerley Group, Inc. is comprised of four media and entertainment operating segments. The Outdoor Media segment includes outdoor advertising in Seattle and Tacoma, Washington; Boston and Worcester, Massachusetts; and Portland, Salem and Eugene, Oregon. The Television Broadcasting segment owns or operates 16 stations in New York, California, Oregon, Washington and Alaska. The Radio Broadcasting segment owns or operates four radio stations in the Seattle-Tacoma market. The company’s Interactive Media segment owns and operates local market news and information web sites in California and New York. It also operates two portal sites, known as the iKnow Network, that combine the live, multimedia aspects of television and radio with the style of news and information of newspapers. The company closed its Sports and Entertainment segment by selling the Seattle SuperSonics NBA franchise, along with the Seattle Storm WNBA team and the remainder of its Full House Sports and Entertainment division. Ackerley recently announced the upcoming merger with Clear Channel Communications, Inc., in which Ackerley will be acquired by the everexpanding media corporation. The merger will allow Clear Channel to enter cities in which in had no previous presence.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: AK Media iKnow Network KGET-TV, Bakersfield, CA WIXT-TV, Syracuse, NY New Century Media KFTY-TV, Santa Rosa, CA KKTV-TV, Colorado Springs, CO Clear Channel Communications, Inc.
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Barry A. Ackerley, CEO Christopher H. Ackerley, Co-Pres. Kevin Hylton, CFO Michele Grosenick, Sr. VP-Sales Deborah A. Stednick, Sr. VP-Human Resources Keith W. Ritzmann, Chief Tech. Officer Kelly Alford, VP-Eng. Denis M. Curley, Co-Pres./Corp. Sec. Terry Macaluso, Exec. VP-Corp. Dev. Daniel J. Evans, Jr., VP-Public Affairs Margot Wilson, VP-Programming David D. Mitchell, VP-Creative Dir.
Phone: 206-624-2888 Fax: 206-623-7853 Toll-Free: Address: 1301 5th Ave., Ste. 4000, Seattle, WA, 98101
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $149,000 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $-19,200 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: AK 2000 Sales: $224,600 2000 Profits: $148,900 Employees: 1,735 1999 Sales: $207,600 1999 Profits: $6,600 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $201,500 1998 Profits: $19,200 1997 Sales: $197,700 1997 Profits: $32,929
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Y Profit Sharing: Top Exec. Salary: $750,000 Bonus: $203,400 Stock Purch. Plan: Second Exec. Salary: $400,000 Bonus: $122,040 Operates a large network of broadcast television stations; Nation's largest airport media company. ADVANTAGE:
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 5 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
Y
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ACME COMMUNICATIONS INCwww.acmecommunications.com Industry Group Code: 513120 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 16 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Y Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 15
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Broadcast Television
ACME Communications, Inc. is a holding company for wholly-owned subsidiaries ACME Intermediate Holdings, LLC and ACME Televisions, LLC. The company owns and operates 10 broadcast television stations in mediumsized markets across the United States. Nine of the 10 stations are network affiliates of the WB Network. The other station is a UPN affiliate. ACME’s television stations broadcast in markets that cover approximately 5.4% of all U.S. television households. The company plans to build four other stations, three of which will be WB affiliates, while the fourth will operate independently. The company believes that medium-sized markets provide advantages that large markets do not, such as fewer competitors and lower operating costs. The firm targets its programming towards younger audiences, particularly young adults, teens and children.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: WB Television Network ACME Intermediate Holdings ACME Televisions, LLC UPN Television Network
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Jamie Kellner, CEO Doug Gealy, COO Doug Gealy, Pres. Tom Allen, CFO Tom Kellner, VP-Mktg. Edward Danduran, VP-Human Resources Dan Rositano, Dir.-Info. Systems Edward Danduran, Controller Brent Stephenson, VP-Eng. Jamie McDowell, VP-Promotion Bob Shaw, VP-Programming
Phone: 714-245-9499 Fax: 714-245-9494 Toll-Free: Address: 2101 E. Fourth St., Ste. 202, Santa Ana, CA, 92705
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $70,100 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-27,800 (12 months) Stock Ticker: ACME 2000 Sales: $73,400 2000 Profits: $-22,000 Employees: 331 1999 Sales: $60,000 1999 Profits: $-63,400 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $43,900 1998 Profits: $-16,200 1997 Sales: $11,300 1997 Profits: $-7,500
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $375,000 Second Exec. Salary: $250,000
Bonus: $20,000 Bonus: $
Focus on mid-size markets.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 2 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
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ACRES GAMING INC
www.acresgaming.com
Industry Group Code: 713290 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 13
Profits: 13
Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Y Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Casino Bonusing Systems
Acres Gaming, Inc. manufactures and markets electronic equipment and software for the casino gaming industry. Much of its product line uses the Acres Bonusing Technology gaming software that improves the efficiency of bonus and incentive programs offered by casinos and makes possible some bonus and incentive programs that have not been offered. Acres also offers slot accounting, player tracking, table game management and visual analysis modules that may be purchased and installed individually or as components of an integrated system marketed as the Acres Advantage. The company sells its products primarily in the United States, Australia and South Africa. Acres recently announced a licensing agreement with Mikohn Gaming Corporation in which Mikohn will license Acres’ bonusing patents for use in its MoneyTime System. The company also teamed with Bally Gaming and Systems through an agreement that allows Acres to provide game design and engineering for a new line of bonus games that Bally Gaming will manufacture and distribute. Acres recently partnered with MGM MIRAGE to provide a patron management system for 11 of the casinos in a deal valued at $3.3 million Acres offers its employees stock options, partial tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Acres Bonusing Technology Acres Advantage Mikohn Gaming Corp. Bally Gaming and Systems MGM MIRAGE ReturnPlay MotorCity International Gaming Technology
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Floyd Glisson, CEO Richard Schneider, COO Richard Schneider, Pres. Patrick W. Cavanaugh, CFO Vince Manfredi, VP-Mktg. Helen Vickers, Human Resources Contact Reed Alewel, Corp. Sec. Jeff Jordan, VP-Corp. Dev. Reed Alewel, Treas. Reed Alewel, VP-Sales
Phone: 702-263-7588 Fax: 702-263-7595 Toll-Free: 888-254-7568 Address: 7115 Amigo, Ste. 150, Las Vegas, NV, 89119
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $44,100 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $4,200 (12 months) Stock Ticker: AGAM 2000 Sales: $17,000 2000 Profits: $-4,200 Employees: 121 1999 Sales: $14,000 1999 Profits: $-7,000 Fiscal Year Ends: 6/30 1998 Sales: $17,600 1998 Profits: $-4,200 1997 Sales: $20,500 1997 Profits: $1,800
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $303,051 Bonus: $250,000 Second Exec. Salary: $172,961 Bonus: $54,688 Acres Gaming is the world's leading designer, engineer and manufacturer of innovative and exciting bonusing technology.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International: Y
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ACTIVISION INC
www.activision.com
Industry Group Code: 511200 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 3 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 11
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Computer Software-Video Games
Activision, Inc. is widely recognized as a leading developer and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products. Incorporated in California in 1979, Activision was a pioneer in the interactive entertainment software business and achieved its initial success developing and publishing video game products for Atari Corporation systems, one of the first consumer video game systems introduced in the United States. In the 90s, Activision merged with International Consumer Technologies Corporation. The company designs software for PCs, the Sony Play Station, Nintendo 64 and other computer and video game systems including Microsoft's Xbox and Nintendo's GameCube. Activision’s products are designed for all age groups and are continually updated to suit a technically sophisticated public. The company has historically focused on the development and publishing of premium games that provide a sophisticated entertainment experience at a top price; recently, however, the firm has diversified its business operations to offer a wider array of products to a broader audience. Activision believes this will reduce the financial risk inherent in developing and marketing premium entertainment products. In an effort to strengthen its international operations, the firm acquired several European-based entertainment companies. Activision has also acquired numerous software companies over the past few years in an effort to strengthen both its product and talent base. The company has marketing and distribution agreements with LucasArts, Disney, Marvel and Viacom. In recent news, Activision acquired Gray Matter Interactive Studios, Inc. Activision offers its employees stock options and a benefits package.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Atari International Consumer Technologies Corp. Sony Play Station Nintendo 64 LucasArts Disney Marvel Viacom
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Robert A. Kotick, CEO Ron Doornink, COO Ron Doornink, Pres. William Chardavoyne, Exec. VP/CFO Michael Rowe, Exec. VP-Human Resources Stephen E. Crane, Sr. VP/Chief Tech. Officer Jenniffer Koh, VP/Controller Steve E. Crane, VP-Production Richard A. Steele, Exec. VP-Distribution George Rose, Sr. VP/General Counsel Brian Bezdek, VP-Business Planning & Development Maryanne Lataif, VP-Corporate Communications Kathy Vrabeck, Exec. VP-Publishing & Brand Management Lawrence Goldberg, Exec. VP-Worldwide Studios
Phone: 310-255-2000 Fax: 310-255-2100 Toll-Free: Address: 3100 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica, CA, 90405
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $620,200 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $20,500 (12 months) Stock Ticker: ATVI 2000 Sales: $572,205 2000 Profits: $-34,088 Employees: 775 1999 Sales: $436,526 1999 Profits: $14,891 Fiscal Year Ends: 3/31 1998 Sales: $312,906 1998 Profits: $4,970 1997 Sales: $189,200 1997 Profits: $7,600
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $424,000 Second Exec. Salary: $424,000 Long-time leader in interactive entertainment.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 3 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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ADELPHIA COMMUNICATIONS CORP Industry Group Code: 513220 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 7 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
www.adelphia.net Profits: 20
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Cable TV Service Internet Provider Long-Distance Service Paging Service
Adelphia Communications Corporation is a leader in the telecommunications industry with cable television and local telephone operations. Adelphia’s operations consist of providing telecommunications service primarily over networks, which are commonly referred to as broadband networks because they can transmit large quantities of voice, video and data by way of digital or analog signals. The company provides cable TV service to over 5.7 million subscribers in 32 states and in Puerto Rico, making it one of the largest cable providers in the U.S. It sells longdistance phone and paging services besides offering digital TV service and high-speed Internet access over cable. Adelphia’s 79%-owned subsidiary, Adelphia Business Solutions (formerly Hyperion Telecommunications), runs a super-regional provider of communications services for business, government and educational end users and other telecommunications service providers in the eastern U.S. The company recently authorized the distribution of its interests in Adelphia Business Solutions to the stockholders. However, the Adelphia Business Solutions unit filed for bankruptcy protection in March 2002. Another subsidiary, Adelphia Media Services, is the cable advertising division and provides the latest in digital commercial insertion services. The acquisitions of FrontierVision, Century Communications and Harron Communications have helped Adelphia grow in its number of subscribers to 5.7 million. Adelphia continues to upgrade its cable systems with state of the art, fiber optic technology and offer more channels, enhanced picture quality, improved service and greater reliability. Adelphia Communications ran into financial difficulties in early 2002 when it disclosed that the firm had guaranteed more than $2 billion in the founding family's debts. The value of the company's stock plummeted. Adelphia is a family-run corporation still managed by one of the original founders and his sons.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Adelphia Business Solutions Hyperion Telecommunications Adelphia Media Services FrontierVision Century Communications Harron Communications
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. John J. Rigas, CEO John J. Rigas, Pres. Timothy J. Rigas, CFO Thomas Lamb, VP-IT Daniel Liberatore, VP-Eng. Randall D. Fisher, Sec. Randall D. Fisher, General Counsel Michael J. Rigas, Exec. VP-Oper. James P. Rigas, Exec. VP-Strategic Planning Anthony Accamando, Jr., VP-Comm. Affairs Timothy J. Rigas, Treas. Ed Hartman, VP-Bus. Dev. Ann Montgomery, Sr. VP-Oper.
Phone: 814-274-9830 Fax: 814-274-8631 Toll-Free: 800-892-7300 Address: 1 N. Main St., Coudersport, PA, 16915
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $2,630,100 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $-342,500 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: ADLAC 2000 Sales: $2,909,400 2000 Profits: $-547,600 Employees: 15,735 1999 Sales: $1,287,968 1999 Profits: $-240,530 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $507,200 1998 Profits: $-115,100 1997 Sales: $ 1997 Profits: $
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $1,407,763 Second Exec. Salary: $236,883 One of the nation's largest cable television systems.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
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ADVANCE PUBLICATIONS INC
www.advance.net
Industry Group Code: 511120 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 1 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Y Magazines: Y Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits:
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Online Portal Magazines Newspapers
Advance Publications, Inc. is primarily engaged in publishing a variety of magazines, newspapers and business weeklies. Its main titles include Conde Nast, Glamour, Vogue, GQ, The New Yorker, Wired and Vanity Fair. Advance has established a new media unit called Advance.net to build Internet presence through subsidiaries CondeNet and Advance Internet. CondeNet, working with the magazines of Condé Nast, has created national brands including concierge.com, epicurious.com and style.com. Advance Internet has developed local brands including nj.com, cleveland.com and oregonlive.com. The subsidiary also maintains various special interest web sites dealing with careers, online car buying and selling and weather information. Advance partnered with Donrey Media Group, E.W. Scripps, Hearst Corporation and MediaNews Group to purchase AdOne Classified Network. AdOne recently merged with PowerAdz, allowing the new entity, called PowerOne Media, Inc., to reach 95 out of the top 100 markets, approximately 85% of the market total. The company is also a partner in Time Warner's Road Runner high-speed Internet access service. Advance Internet recently signed an agreement with Cassiopeia, Europe's leading chat and community software company, to help create a new version of its services for the American market. Advance is a privately-owned company.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Conde Nast Publications AdOne Classified Network PowerAds, Inc. PowerOne Media, Inc. CondeNet Advance.net Advance Internet The New Yorker
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Samuel I. Newhouse, Jr., CEO Donald E. Newhouse, Pres. Arthur Silverstein, VP-Finance Arthur Silverstein, VP-Human Resources Steven T. Florio, Pres./CEO, Conde Nast Publications Lee Kravitz, Sr. VP Parade Publications
Phone: 718-981-1234 Fax: 718-981-1456 Toll-Free: Address: 950 Fingerboard Rd., Staten Island, NY, 10305
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for months. 2001 Sales: $ ( months) 2001 Profits: $ ( months) Stock Ticker: Private 2000 Sales: $4,542,000 2000 Profits: $ Employees: 23,000 1999 Sales: $ 1999 Profits: $ Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $ 1998 Profits: $ 1997 Sales: $ 1997 Profits: $
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $ Bonus: $ Second Exec. Salary: $ Bonus: $ Advance's affluent and highly-educated magazine subscriber base contains exactly the type of people most likely to utilize business-to-consumer services and products.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
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ADVANCED MARKETING SERVICES INC www.admsweb.com Industry Group Code: 422920 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 1 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing: Y
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution: Y
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 1
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Book Distribution Books-on-Tape Distribution CD-ROM Distribution Video Cassettes Distribution Product Selection Advice Distribution and Handling Services
Advanced Marketing Services, Inc. (AMS) is a leading distributor of general interest, best sellers and reference books, paperbacks, CD-ROMS, computer and business books and books on tape to the membership warehouse club industry and other specialty retailers. The company also sells CD-ROM titles and videocassettes and provides selection advice, specialized merchandising services, product development services, and distribution and handling services to more than 800 membership warehouse clubs. The company operates in the United States, Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom and certain Pacific Rim countries. AMS distributes its products from distribution centers in the United States, Mexico and the United Kingdom. Sam’s Club and Costco are the company’s largest clients and represent about three quarters of AMS’ sales. AMS provides weekly recommendations of new books tailored to each customer’s marketing priorities and also develops specially packaged book and book-related products for its customers. The company’s subsidiary, Advantage Publishers Group, publishes books under the Silver Dolphin, Thunder Bay, Portable Press and Laurel Glen names. AMS also supplies an assortment of primarily business and computer titles to certain companies in the office product superstore industry, as well as other markets such as drugstores, children’s education and book specialty retailers and chain bookstores. AMS recently announced the acquisition of Publishers Group West, North America’s largest distributor of independent publishers. The company also created Advanced Global Distribution, the first global book distribution network targeting small- and medium-sized publishers.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Thunder Bay Press Laurel Glen Silver Dolphin Advantage Publishers Group Portable Press Publishers Group West Advanced Global Distribution
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Michael M. Nicita, CEO Michael M. Nicita, Pres. Edward J. Leonard, CFO Adam R. Zoldan, Exec. VP-Mktg. Alisa R. Judge, VP-Human Resources William G. Berryman, CIO Steven T. Boyle, VP-Controller Kevan M. Lyon, Exec. VP-Merch. Edward J. Leonard, Corp. Sec. Michael J. Focht, Exec. VP-Oper. Sydney J. Stanley, VP-Product Dev. Sandra Miller Schristie, VP-Advertising Sandra R. Dear, VP-Merch.
Phone: 858-457-2500 Fax: 858-452-2237 Toll-Free: Address: 5880 Oberlin Dr., Ste. 400, San Diego, CA, 92121
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $713,600 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $20,800 (12 months) Stock Ticker: MKT 2000 Sales: $628,000 2000 Profits: $17,100 Employees: 700 1999 Sales: $501,100 1999 Profits: $12,500 Fiscal Year Ends: 3/31 1998 Sales: $436,599 1998 Profits: $9,149 1997 Sales: $385,651 1997 Profits: $6,456
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $363,575 Second Exec. Salary: $250,384 Heavy distribution to wholesale clubs, such as Sam's.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 3 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $328,670 Bonus: $176,570
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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ALL-AMERICAN SPORTPARK Industry Group Code: 713110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 8 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 7
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Sports-Themed Amusement Park Golf Centers
All-American SportPark runs the Callaway Golf Center (CGC), which includes a 110-tee two-tiered driving range. The driving range is designed to have the appearance of an actual golf course with 10 impact greens and a 1.5 acre lake with cascading waterfalls and an island green. The company uses pro-line equipment and popular brandname golf balls. In addition, the CGC includes a lighted nine-hole, par-three golf course named the \"Divine Nine\". The golf course has been designed to be challenging and has several water features, including lakes, creeks, water rapids and waterfalls, golf cart paths and designated practice putting and chipping areas. At the entrance to the CGC is a 20,000-square-foot clubhouse which includes an advanced state-of-the-art golf swing analyzing system, the St. Andrews Golf Shop featuring the latest in Callaway Golf equipment and accessories, a restaurant, bar and an outdoor patio overlooking the golf course and driving range with the world famous Las Vegas Strip in the background. The firm turned over its 65-acre, familyoriented sports-themed amusement park, also called AllAmerican SportPark, to its landlord, Urban Land of Nevada, Inc. (ULV). In return for the park, ULV took on all outstanding debt related to the park and released the company from its lease.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Saint Andrews Golf Callaway Golf Center NASCAR SpeedPark Major League Baseball Slugger Stadium All-American SportPark Pavillion Pepsi Allsport Arena
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Ronald S. Boreta, CEO Ronald S. Boreta, Pres. Kirk Hartle, CFO Ronald S. Boreta, Sec. Kevin B. Donovan, VP-Bus. Dev. Ronald S. Boreta, Treas.
Phone: 702-798-7777 Fax: 702-739-9509 Toll-Free: Address: 6730 Las Vegas Blvd., Ste. 4, Las Vegas, NV, 89119
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $1,900 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $- 700 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: AASP 2000 Sales: $2,500 2000 Profits: $-11,100 Employees: 67 1999 Sales: $7,000 1999 Profits: $-3,800 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $1,600 1998 Profits: $-1,500 1997 Sales: $ 400 1997 Profits: $ 200
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $120,000 Second Exec. Salary: $ Located to serve the booming Las Vegas market.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International:
Y
Y
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ALLIANCE ATLANTIS COMM
www.allianceatlantis.com
Industry Group Code: 512110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 5 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Y Production-TV/Video: Y Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 7
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Television Production Movie Distribution Cable Television Networks
Alliance Atlantis Communications, Inc. is a creator, producer, distributor and broadcaster of filmed entertainment, with significant ownership interests in Canadian specialty television networks. The company conducts business through three operating groups: the Broadcast Group, the Motion Picture Distribution Group and the Entertainment Group. The Broadcast Group owns 18 specialty channels, including Showcase, Life Network and History Television. The Motion Picture Distribution Group releases acquired motion pictures to broadcast customers in Canada and in the U.K. under Momentum Pictures. The Entertainment Group is comprised of television and in-house motion picture production and worldwide distribution activities through subsidiaries Alliance Atlantis Motion Pictures and Odeon Films. The company also manages Alliance Atlantis Cinemas, an upscale Canadian theater circuit. In order to offer a wide variety of channels, the company has entered into partnerships with a number of international partners, including National Geographic Voyager, BBC Canada (in partnership with BBC Worldwide) and D.I.Y. (Do-ItYourself). Alliance is headquartered in Toronto, with offices in Los Angeles, Montreal, Vancouver, London, Sydney and Shannon.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Showcase Life Network History Television Home and Garden Television Canada Momentum Pictures Alliance Atlantis Cinemas Odeon Films Alliance Atlantis Motion Pictures
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Michael MacMillan, CEO W. Judson Martin, CFO Paul Laberge, Corp. Sec. Paul Laberge, General Counsel Paul Laberge, Sr. VP-Corp. Dev. Heather Conway, VP-Corp. Affairs Seaton S. McLean, Pres., Motion Picture Production Patrice Theroux, Pres., Motion Picture Distributino Group
Phone: 416-967-1174 Fax: 416-960-0971 Toll-Free: Address: 121 Bloor St. E., Ste. 1500, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3M5
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $504,100 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $21,900 (12 months) Stock Ticker: AACB 2000 Sales: $482,500 2000 Profits: $24,400 Employees: 900 1999 Sales: $396,100 1999 Profits: $-17,100 Fiscal Year Ends: 3/31 1998 Sales: $240,900 1998 Profits: $10,800 1997 Sales: $176,700 1997 Profits: $9,400
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $750,000 Second Exec. Salary: $650,000
Bonus: $730,161 Bonus: $487,250
Steady growth/Diversified interests.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 2 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International: Y
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ALLIANCE GAMING CORP
www.ally.com
Industry Group Code: 713290 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 3 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Y Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 14
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Slot Machines, Video Gaming and Amusement Machines Manufacturing Casino Operator
Alliance Gaming Corporation is a diversified gaming company headquartered in Las Vegas. The company is primarily engaged in the design, manufacture and distribution of advanced gaming devices and systems worldwide, is the nation's largest gaming machine route operator and operates two regional casinos in Reno, Nevada, and Vicksburg, Mississippi. The strategic objective of Alliance Gaming is to build a pre-eminent gaming company to capitalize on what management believes to be gaming’s continuing growth within the entertainment industry. As a part of its long-term growth strategy, the company acquired Bally Gaming International, Inc. Bally Gaming is currently the second largest manufacturer of casino-style electronic gaming machines in North America and has made significant gains toward recapturing its once dominant market share of the late 1970s. Bally Gaming manufactures gaming products and software and operates games linked by gaming networks. Subsidiary Bally Wulff supplies wallmounted gaming machines and amusement games in Germany. The company recently announced that Bally Gaming would acquire Advanced Casino Systems Corp., a full-service technology company providing integrated solutions for software, hardware and other services for the gaming and hospitality industries. Alliance also purchased Casino Marketplace Development Corp., a supplier of player marketing, bonusing and promotions software. The company offers medical, dental, vision and life insurance to its employees, as well as a fitness room and educational reimbursement.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Bally Gaming International, Inc. Bally Wulff Automaten Rail City Casino Rainbow Hotel Casino
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Robert L. Miodunski, CEO Robert L. Miodunski, Pres. Robert L. Saxton, CFO Mark Lerner, Corp. Sec. Mark Lerner, General Counsel Robert L. Saxon, Treas. Steve Des Champs, Chief Accounting Officer Rick Kraintz, VP-Internal Audit
Phone: 702-896-7700 Fax: 702-263-5636 Toll-Free: Address: 6601 S. Bermuda Rd., Las Vegas, NV, 89119
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $528,100 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $14,400 (12 months) Stock Ticker: ALLY 2000 Sales: $478,100 2000 Profits: $-15,000 Employees: 2,400 1999 Sales: $458,200 1999 Profits: $-8,800 Fiscal Year Ends: 6/30 1998 Sales: $417,400 1998 Profits: $-57,300 1997 Sales: $445,100 1997 Profits: $5,800
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $353,462 Second Exec. Salary: $296,154 Largest gaming machine operator in Nevada/Acquisition of Bally Gaming.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $550,000 Bonus: $375,000
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
Y Y
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AMAZON.COM INC
www.amazon.com
Industry Group Code: 451211E Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 1 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Y Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution: Y
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 2
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Online Retail-Books Online Retail-Music Online Retail-Videos/DVDs Online Retail-Electronics Online Auctions
Amazon.com, Inc. is the leading Internet shopping site. Amazon claims to have Earth’s biggest selection of products, which include books, CDs, videos, electronics, house wares, toys and games. The company operates several international web sites including Amazon.co.uk, which lists British books and serves the United Kingdom market. Amazon.com also maintains web sites focusing on the German, Japanese and French markets. The company operates the Internet Movie Database, a comprehensive and authoritative source of information on more than 250,000 movies and entertainment programs and 1 million cast and crew members dating from 1891 to 2005. The company’s Amazon Anywhere is a mobile ecommerce platform providing access to Amazon.com websites on personal digital assistants and other wireless Internet devices. Recently, the firm partnered with AT&T Wireless, Sprint PCS and VoiceStream Wireless to simplify the way people shop for wireless phones. The company’s new Wireless Phones store provides detailed product information and side-by-side comparisons of phones and services plans. The company has launched an electronic bookstore featuring exclusive electronic book titles in Microsoft Reader format and downloadable digital audio titles from Audible, Inc. Audible provides Amazon.com’s customers with more than 15,000 digital audio titles ready for download or streaming, ranging from best-selling e-audiobooks to a vast array of comedy, daily audio newspapers and magazines, business information and public radio programs. Amazon said it will report its first pro-forma operating profit by year end, aided in part by a planned 15% cut in its work force and the closure of two facilities. The company also reported a drastic slowdown in the growth of its core retailing businesses. Amazon also warned that sales for all of 2001 will likely be between 10% and 17% lower than its earlier forecasts. Amazon.com offers its employees medical and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, relocation assistance and several employee discount programs.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Amazon Anywhere AT&T Wireless Sprint PCS VoiceStream Wireless Audible, Inc. Sotheby's Holdings, Inc. SOTHEBYS.COM Internet Movie Database
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Jeffrey P. Bezos, CEO Jeffrey P. Bezos, Pres. Warren Jenson, Sr. VP/CFO Mark J. Britto, Sr. VP-Cross-Site Merch. Rick Dalzell, Sr. VP/CIO Mark J. Britto, Sr. VP-Cross-Site Merch. Michelle Wilson, Sr. VP/Corp. Sec. Michelle Wilson, General Counsel Jeff Wilke, Sr. VP-Oper. Russ Grandinetti, Treas. Diego Piacentini, Sr. VP/Gen. Mgr.-Int'l. David Risher, Gen. Mgr.-US Stores
Phone: 206-266-1000 Fax: 206-266-4206 Toll-Free: Address: 1200 12th Ave. S, Ste. 1200, Seattle, WA, 98144-734
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $3,122,400 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-567,300 (12 months) Stock Ticker: AMZN 2000 Sales: $2,762,000 2000 Profits: $-1,411,300 Employees: 7,800 1999 Sales: $1,639,800 1999 Profits: $-719,000 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $610,000 1998 Profits: $-124,500 1997 Sales: $147,800 1997 Profits: $-31,000
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $177,450 Bonus: $1,916,667 Second Exec. Salary: $150,694 Bonus: $1,666,667 Got an early lead in online retailling/Highly interactive site/Expansion into additional lines of retailing.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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AMC ENTERTAINMENT INC
www.amctheatres.com
Industry Group Code: 512131 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 2 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Y Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
129 Profits: 6
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Movie Theaters
AMC Entertainment, Inc. is one of the leading theatrical exhibition companies in North America. The company currently operates 247 theatres with 3,520 screens located in 29 states, the District of Columbia, Canada, France, Hong Kong, Japan, Portugal, Spain and Sweden. The majority of the company's screens are located in Florida, California, Texas, Arizona and Missouri. The company is an industry leader in the development and operation of megaplex and multiplex theaters, primarily in large metropolitan markets. AMC's megaplexes have consistently ranked among its top grossing facilities on a per screen basis and are among the top grossing theatres in North America. New AMC theatres may include any of the following amenities: SONY Dynamic Digital Sound, AMC LoveSeat-style seating, TORUS Compound Curved Screens, High Impact Theatre Systems, restaurants and refreshment and merchandise kiosks. AMC recently opened a new 25-screen megaplex theatre in the Times Square district in the historic Empire Theatre, which was picked up and moved 168 feet from its original location. In its new location, the megaplex occupies five levels connected by 14 escalators. Movietickets.com is a joint venture with Hollywood.com, Inc., National Amusements, Inc., Famous Players, Marcus Theatres and CBS Corporation. Movietickets.com is an Internet site dedicated to the sale of movie tickets, with additional content to assist users with their movie-going plans. AMC recently announced that it closed approximately 300 of its older multiplex screens to focus on the new megaplex screens. The company acquired GC Companies, Inc. and Gulf States Theatres in early 2002, substantially increasing its number of screens and complexes. AMC offers its employees one of the best management training programs in the motion picture exhibition industry. Two of the company’s most successful charitable affiliations include Read for the Stars, a national children’s reading program, and Big Brothers and Big Sisters of America.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: American Multi-Cinema, Inc. GC Companies, Inc. Gulf States Theatres AMC Film Marketing National Cinema Network, Inc. AMC Realty, Inc. Planet Movies MovieTickets.com
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Peter C. Brown, CEO Philip M. Singleton, Exec. VP/COO Peter C. Brown, Pres. Craig R. Ramsey, CFO/Sr. VP-Finance Marty Stanley, VP-Human Resources Nancy L. Gallagher, VP/Corp. Sec. John D. McDonald, Exec. VP-North American Oper. Brenda Nolte, Corp. Affairs Officer James V. Beynon, Sr. VP/Treas. Richard M. Fay, Pres, AMC Film Marketing Mark A. McDonald, Exec. VP
Phone: 816-221-4000 Fax: 816-480-4617 Toll-Free: Address: 106 W. 14th St., Kansas City, MO, 64121-9615
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $1,214,800 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-105,900 (12 months) Stock Ticker: AEN 2000 Sales: $1,123,000 2000 Profits: $-55,100 Employees: 13,900 1999 Sales: $1,026,700 1999 Profits: $-16,000 Fiscal Year Ends: 3/31 1998 Sales: $846,795 1998 Profits: $-24,500 1997 Sales: $749,597 1997 Profits: $19,000
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $507,937 Second Exec. Salary: $375,186 75% of the company's screens are located in the top 20 U.S. markets.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 2 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $454,230 Bonus: $267,800
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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AMERICAN CLASSIC VOYAGES
www.amcv.com
Industry Group Code: 721110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 4 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 6
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Cruise Lines Paddle Steamboats
Until recently, American Classic Voyages was the largest owner and operator of U.S.-flag passenger vessels and the only U.S.-flagged, large scale, overnight cruise line operator providing inter-island vacations among the Hawaiian Islands. The firm also operated a steamboat cruise line on the Mississippi River System. The company has been adversely affected by the 2001 terrorist attacks on the U.S. Due to a drop in travel, American Classic Voyages has voluntarily filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. The firm will continue to operate the Delta Queen steamboat, but has discontinued the cruises on its American Hawaii Cruises and United States Lines. In the Spring of 2002, the company intends to resume scheduled operations on the Mississippi Queen. American Classic Voyages has stated that the company will not be discontinuing all business operations, and it expects to emerge better positioned for the future as it undergoes reorganization.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: The Delta Queen Steamboat Co. Mississippi Queen
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Philip C. Calian, CEO Roderick K. McLeod, COO Roderick K. McLeod, Pres. Randall L. Talcott, VP-Finance Russell Varvel, VP-Mktg. Jordan B. Allen, Corp. Sec. Jordan B. Allen, General Counsel Todd D. Allen, Sr. VP-Corp. Dev. Randall L. Talcott, Treas. Randall L. Talcott, Chief Accounting Officer Townsend E. Carman, Sr. VP-Marine Oper.
Phone: 312-258-1890 Fax: 312-466-6002 Toll-Free: 800-543-7637 Address: 2 N. Riverside Plaza, Ste. 200, Chicago, IL, 60606
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 6 months. 2001 Sales: $142,300 ( 6 months) 2001 Profits: $-20,400 ( 6 months) Stock Ticker: AMCVQ 2000 Sales: $221,600 2000 Profits: $-10,100 Employees: 1,857 1999 Sales: $208,700 1999 Profits: $-1,800 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $192,200 1998 Profits: $ 200 1997 Sales: $177,900 1997 Profits: $2,400
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $310,000 Second Exec. Salary: $253,760 Operates in a unique niche in the cruise industry: inshore cruises in the U.S..
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $210,000 Bonus: $195,000
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International:
Y
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AMERICAN COIN MERCHANT INC Industry Group Code: 713990 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 3 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Y Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 5
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Skill-Crane Game Machines
American Coin Merchants, Inc. (ACM) and its franchises own and manage more than 13,000 coin-operated skill crane machines that dispense stuffed animals, plush toys, watches, jewelry and other items. The company's machines are placed in supermarkets, mass merchandisers, bowling centers, bingo halls, bars, restaurants, warehouse clubs and similar locations. ACM also operates the SugarLoaf brand of game machines, marketed under the name of SugarLoaf Creations. The company recently signed an agreement with Wal-Mart, allowing it to place nearly 7,500 amusement machines in Wal-Mart stores. That particular company accounts for approximately 37% of ACM’s total revenue. The company also signed an agreement with Safeway that placed nearly 750 machines in stores across the nation. The other major account is Denny’s, in which it has positioned almost 720 machines nationwide. In addition, ACM is active in the simulator, video game and kiddie ride markets. The company will be acquired by Wellspring Capital Management and Knightsbridge Holdings.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Chicago Toy Company Georgia Toy Company Sugarloaf Creations, Inc. Wellspring Capital Management Knightsbridge Holdings
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Randall J. Fagundo, CEO Randall J. Fagundo, Pres. W. John Cash, CFO Robert A. Kaslon, Sr. VP-Merch. W. John Cash, Corp. Sec. W. John Cash, Treas.
Phone: 303-444-2559 Fax: 303-443-2264 Toll-Free: Address: 5660 Central Ave., Boulder, CO, 80301
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $104,400 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $ 600 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: AMCN 2000 Sales: $129,800 2000 Profits: $ 800 Employees: 779 1999 Sales: $120,500 1999 Profits: $-4,500 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $97,700 1998 Profits: $3,900 1997 Sales: $59,100 1997 Profits: $4,400
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $230,733 Second Exec. Salary: $145,222 Leader in skill crane games/Contract with Wal-Mart.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $21,039 Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
Y
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AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL PRODUCTS INC Industry Group Code: 339000 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 1 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Y Book Stores: Distribution/Printing: Y
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Y Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution: Y
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
www.amep.com
Profits: 1
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Manufacturing-Hands-On Educational Materials Map Production
American Educational Products, Inc. (AEP) develops, manufactures and distributes educational products to parents, teachers, principals, public and private schools and school districts throughout the United States and in some international locations. Generally, the company’s products are supplemental instructional aids, products that present educational content in a format different than traditional textbooks. Supplemental institutional materials are utilized by educators who believe that elementary and middle school children learn best by the active use of material they can manipulate physically. Summit Learning, Inc., one of AEP’s subsidiaries, is a distributor of manipulative-based science and math materials such as flash cards, time-telling games, 3-D maps, fish tanks, data collecting games and models of human body parts. Another subsidiary, Scott Resources, Inc., produces math videos, manipulative products, teachers’ guides and math curriculum programs. The company is also widely recognized for its line of earth science products (rock and mineral collections) and videos manufactured through Hubbard Scientific. The Hubbard subsidiary also produces maps, making it the largest U.S. producer of high quality raised relief maps with approximately 300 different maps. Subsidiary National Teaching Aids produces science products such as the NTA Microslide system, a piece of equipment that functions similarly to a microscope. AEP also manages the To-Sew subsidiary, providing the sewing kits used in home economics or family and consumer science classes. Nasco International recently purchased American Educational Products and privatized it.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Scott Resources, Inc. Summit Learning, Inc. Hubbard Scientific, Inc. National Teaching Aids NTA Microslide To-Sew Nasco International
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Clifford C. Thygesen, CEO Clifford C. Thygesen, Pres. Frank L. Jennings, CFO
Phone: 970-484-7445 Fax: 970-484-1198 Toll-Free: 800-446-8767 Address: 6550 Gunpark Dr., Ste. 200, Boulder, CO, 80301
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 3 months. 2001 Sales: $3,600 ( 3 months) 2001 Profits: $- 200 ( 3 months) Stock Ticker: Subsidiary 2000 Sales: $16,200 2000 Profits: $- 500 Employees: 95 1999 Sales: $15,000 1999 Profits: $1,100 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $11,700 1998 Profits: $ 900 1997 Sales: $8,400 1997 Profits: $ 500
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $ Second Exec. Salary: $
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
Focus on niche products.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest: Y
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International: Y
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AMERICAN EXPRESS CO
www.americanexpress.com
Industry Group Code: 522210 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 1 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Y Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Y Information Systems:
133 Profits: 1
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Credit Card Issuing, Financial Services Stock Brokerage Publishing Financial Advisory Services International Banking Services Travel Related Services Direct Marketing/Mail Order and Online Online Banking
American Express Company is a global travel and financial services firm that provides customers with a variety of products that include credit cards, traveler’s checks, financial planning, brokerage services, mutual funds, insurance and other investment products. American Express also publishes Food & Wine and Travel & Leisure magazines. Through its magazine and credit card customer base, it is also one of the world's largest direct marketers. The company's Relationship Services segment sells products and services that address some of the information, access, household, leisure, security, financial and telecommunications needs of its customers, offering merchandise directly to cardholders. American Express also directly markets its products through ExpressNet, its Consumer Cards group, and through its TRS International's catalogs and magazines. The firm provides travel and banking services to corporations, financial institutions and retail customers outside the U.S. The company plans on expanding its current line of services primarily via the Internet. New developments include the creation of the Blue Credit Card, a smart card that interfaces with PCs for online shopping; AmEx Brokerage, offering enhanced and on-line trading, including free trades for clients with minimum balances of $100,000; and Membership B@nking, an on-line bank. The company recently purchased 4,500 ATM machines from Electronic Data Systems to become the second largest operator of ATMs. During 2001, American Express announced plans to eliminate approximately 14,000 jobs, and plans to consolidate its real estate facilities to reflect the reduced staffing levels. The staff reductions will mainly occur in the travel businesses. Notably, 31% of the firm's senior managers are women. The company is a member of a group of companies that pays for minorities to obtain MBAs. It is one of the largest American corporation to have an African-American CEO. 36% of new hires are minorities. Employees receive 40 hours of training per year.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: ExpressNet Membership B@nking BSB Bank and Trust TRS International Food & Wine Magazine Blue Credit Card (The) Travel & Leisure Magazine Departures Magazine
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Kenneth I. Chenault, CEO Kenneth I. Chenault, Pres. Gary Crittenden, CFO John D. Hayes, Exec. VP-Global Advertising Ursula F. Fairbairn, Exec. VP-Human Resources Glen Salow, Exec. VP/CIO Louise M. Parent, Exec. VP/General Counsel Thomas Schick, Exec. VP-Corp. Affairs & Comm. D.R. Hubers, Pres.- American Express Financial Corp. Anne M. Busquet, Pres.-American Express Relationship Services
Phone: 212-640-2000 Fax: 212-619-9802 Toll-Free: 800-535-4438 Address: 90 Hudson St., Jersey City, NJ, 07302
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $16,711,000 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $1,014,000 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: AXP 2000 Sales: $23,675,000 2000 Profits: $2,810,000 Employees: 89,000 1999 Sales: $21,278,000 1999 Profits: $2,475,000 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $19,132,000 1998 Profits: $2,141,000 1997 Sales: $17,760,000 1997 Profits: $1,991,000
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $1,000,000 Bonus: $3,200,000 Second Exec. Salary: $700,000 Bonus: $2,880,000 One of the world's largest direct-marketers/One of the best known brands in the financial industry.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 3 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Profit Sharing:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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AMERICAN GREETINGS www.corporate.americangreetings.com Industry Group Code: 511191 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 2 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing: Y
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 1
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Greeting Cards Gift Wrap Paper Party Goods Candles Stationery Calendars Giftware Online Greetings
American Greetings Corporation is a leader in the design, manufacture and sale of greeting cards and gifts. The company is the #2 maker of greeting cards, behind Hallmark, producing cards in more than 20 languages in 80 countries. Greeting cards, gift wrap, paper party goods, candles, balloons, calendars, stationery and giftware are manufactured and/or sold in the U.S. by American Greetings, Plus Mark, Gibson Greetings, Carlton Cards and Quality Greeting Card Distributing. The company also sells its products through Carlton Cards in the United Kingdom, France, Canada and Mexico. Besides greeting cards, American Greetings offers DesignWare party goods, GuildHouse candles, Balloon Zone balloons, DateWorks calendars and Designers’ Collection stationery. The company’s subsidiaries are Plus Mark, offering seasonal gift wrap and accessories; Learning Horizons, offering supplemental educational products; and Magnivision, offering nonprescription reading glasses. Other subsidiaries sell the products in Australia and South Africa. Interactive Marketing, Inc. markets e-mail greetings, personalized greeting cards and other social expression products through the corporation’s web site, AmericanGreetings.com, co-branded web sites and on line services. CreataCard, another subsidiary, sells personalized greeting cards through its machines in the U.S., Canada and the United Kingdom. AmericanGreetings.com acquired BlueMountain.com, making it the world’s leading provider of electronic greetings.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Carlton Cards BlueMountain.com Contempo Colours, Inc. Gibson Greetings DesignWare Learning Horizons Interactive Marketing, Inc. CreataCard
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Morry Weiss, CEO Morry Weiss, COO Morry Weiss, Pres. William S. Meyer, Sr. VP/CFO William R. Mason, Sr. VP-Sales Patricia A. Papesh, Sr. VP-Human Resources Ramesh Murthy, VP-Research/Analysis Thomas T. Zinn, Sr., Sr. VP-Info. Services Patricia L. Ripple, VP/Corp. Controller Tim Malarkey, VP-Product Mgmt. Michael B. Birkholm, Sr. VP-Mfg. Jon Groetzinger Jr., Sr. VP/Sec. Jon Groetzinger Jr., General Counsel Bob Swellie, VP-Sales Oper. Josef Mandelbaum, CEO, AmericanGreetings.com Dale A. Cable, Treas. Erwin Weiss, Sr. VP-Consumer Products
Phone: 216-252-7300 Fax: 216-252-6777 Toll-Free: Address: 1 American Rd., Cleveland, OH, 44144-3298
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $2,518,800 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-113,800 (12 months) Stock Ticker: AM 2000 Sales: $2,175,200 2000 Profits: $90,000 Employees: 38,700 1999 Sales: $2,205,700 1999 Profits: $180,200 Fiscal Year Ends: 2/28 1998 Sales: $2,198,800 1998 Profits: $190,100 1997 Sales: $2,161,100 1997 Profits: $167,100
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $608,892 Second Exec. Salary: $306,119 The world's number two greeting card firm.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 3 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Profit Sharing: Y
Bonus: $494,107 Bonus: $92,949
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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AMERICAN SKIING COMPANY
www.peaks.com
Industry Group Code: 713920 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 2 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 2
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Ski Resorts Real Estate Development
American Skiing Company (ASC), formerly known as ASC Holdings, Inc., is the third-largest operator of alpine resorts in the United States. The company owns and operates eight ski resorts, including Heavenly (California/Nevada), The Canyons (Utah), Steamboat (Colorado) and Attitash Bear Peak (New Hampshire). Its two Vermont resorts include Killington and Mount Snow/Haystack, while its two Maine resorts are Sugarloaf/USA and Sunday River. The company recently sold its Sugarbush, Vermont, resort and plans to sell the Steamboat resort. In addition to operating alpine resorts, the company develops mountainside real estate that complements its expansion of non-mountain operations, though these operations have recently been scaled back in the company’s restructuring efforts. ASC is developing alpine villages at prime locations within the three largest resorts, The Canyons, Killington and Sunday River, and to a lesser extent within the other resorts. The company recently opened its Grand Summit Resort Hotel at The Canyons near Park City, Utah. American Skiing’s Grand Summit is a 360-room, 530,000 square-foot quartershare condominium hotel located steps away from the Flight of The Canyons Gondola. The Grand Summit features restaurants, lounges, a health club, an outdoor pool and spa, more than 15,000 square feet of meeting space and banquet services. The luxury hotel features four-diamond amenities, including whirlpool tubs and granite countertops. The Canyons in Utah are located next to the Utah Winter Sports Park, which hosted the 2002 Winter Olympics, and the Grand Summit Hotel, which hosted the NBC Today show during the games. American Skiing Company is a company run by skiers and snowboarders for skiers and snowboarders, rather than a real estate company that runs ski areas.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Sunday River Sugarloaf Grand Summit Hotel The Canyons Steamboat Heavenly Resort Attitash/Bear Peak ASC Holdings, Inc.
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. William J. Fair, CEO Hernan R. Martinez, COO William J. Fair, Pres. Mark J. Miller, CFO Foster A. Stewart, Jr., Corp. Sec. Foster A. Stewart, Jr., General Counsel Blaise Carrig, Managing Dir., The Canyons Allen Wilson, Managing Dir., Killington Resort
Phone: 207-824-8100 Fax: 207-824-5158 Toll-Free: Address: Sunday River Access Rd., Bethel, ME, 04217
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $425,600 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-123,200 (12 months) Stock Ticker: SKI 2000 Sales: $424,100 2000 Profits: $-31,400 Employees: 11,500 1999 Sales: $317,000 1999 Profits: $-28,000 Fiscal Year Ends: 7/31 1998 Sales: $340,400 1998 Profits: $-7,000 1997 Sales: $175,400 1997 Profits: $-5,500
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $300,000 Second Exec. Salary: $274,999 Largest ski resort operator in the nation.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $69,518 Bonus: $14,900
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
Y
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AMERICAN TOWER CORP
www.americantower.com
Industry Group Code: 513390D Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 1 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 1
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Broadcast and Communications Tower Management Cellular Telephone Tower Operation Internet, Voice and Data Services for Cruise Ships Satellite Teleports Network Development and Consulting Compressed Digital Video Services
American Tower Corporation (ATC) is a leading independent owner, operator and developer of wireless communications and broadcast antenna towers in the United States. ATC's primary business is the leasing of antennae sites on multi-tenant towers to a diverse range of wireless communications industries, including personal communications services, paging, cellular, enhanced specialized mobile radio, specialized mobile radio and fixed microwave, as well as radio and television broadcasters. Since the company's inception, ATC has grown tremendously and now operates 14,000 towers. The firm’s U.S. network spans 48 states and the District of Columbia, with tower clusters in 43 of the 50 largest U.S. metropolitan statistical areas. ATC’s developing Mexican network includes sites in highly populated areas such as Mexico City, Monterrey, Guadalajara and Acapulco. The firm’s newly organized Canadian operation includes sites in major metropolitan areas such as Toronto, Montreal, Quebec City, Edmonton and Hamilton. The recent acquisition of Verestar has made ATC a leading provider of integrated satellite and fiber network access services. These services are offered to telecommunications companies, Internet service providers, broadcasters and maritime customers, both domestic and international. ATC recently announced that subsidiary American Tower do Brasil Ltda. has acquired the rights to 156 communications towers and will build up to an additional 400 towers in the country. The company provides ample international opportunities, with offices in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Employees receive medical, dental and life insurance plans, as well a dependent care reimbursement plan.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: ATC Teleports, Inc. American Tower Systems Canadian Tower, L.P. Verestar American Tower do Brasil Ltda.
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Steven B. Dodge, CEO James Taiclet, COO James Taiclet, Pres. Brad Singer, CFO Robert Mawrey, CIO Justin Beningasa, Controller James S. Eisenstein, Chief Dev. Officer Brad Singer, Treas. Michael Gearon, Jr., Pres., American Tower Int'l David Porte, Exec. VP-Strategy
Phone: 617-375-7500 Fax: 617-375-7575 Toll-Free: Address: 116 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA, 02116
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $1,134,200 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-450,100 (12 months) Stock Ticker: AMT 2000 Sales: $735,300 2000 Profits: $-194,600 Employees: 3,300 1999 Sales: $258,100 1999 Profits: $-50,726 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $103,500 1998 Profits: $-46,900 1997 Sales: $17,500 1997 Profits: $-2,300
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Y Profit Sharing: Top Exec. Salary: $302,394 Bonus: $50,000 Stock Purch. Plan: Second Exec. Salary: $302,354 Bonus: $ ADVANTAGE: Very rapid growth, through internal development and acquisitions/Relationships with most of the major cellular phone companies.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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AMERICAN WAGERING INC
www.americanwagering.com
Industry Group Code: 713290 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 14 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Y Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
137 Profits: 9
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Wagering Systems Sports Books (Wagering Facilities) Hardware and Software for Bookmaking Systems Hotel/Restaurant
American Wagering, Inc. owns and operates several gaming subsidiaries and related companies. Subsidiary Leroy’s operates the largest number of book locations within the state of Nevada. Leroy’s also offers a sports wagering operation to casinos that allows the casino to provide their customers with a wagering service while eliminating the casino’s risk of losing money or the operating overhead costs. Another subsidiary, AWI Keno, develops, sells and services stand alone and linked progressive keno games. Secured Telephone Operating Platform, Inc. designs, installs and operates a telephone identification system to insure that any wagers placed over the phone originate in Nevada. American Wagering recently sold its Mega$ports Australia subsidiary, which had been the Company's international wagering hub licensed to accept both fixed odds and pari-mutuel interactive wagers on the Internet from patrons around the world. The company also owns Leroy’s Hotel Corporation, which owns and operates a 150-room Howard Johnson’s hotel and, through its wholly-owned subsidiary B-P Food Corporation, an adjacent International House of Pancakes restaurant.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Leroy's Horse and Sports Place Leroy's Hotel Corporation B-P Food Corporation Computerized Bookmaking Systems, Inc. Secured Telephone Operating Platform, Inc. American Wagering Management Company, Inc. AWI Keno
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Victor J. Salerno, CEO Victor J. Salerno, COO Victor J. Salerno, Pres. Timothy Lockinger, CFO Timothy Lockinger, Corp. Sec. Timothy Lockinger, Treas.
Phone: 702-735-0101 Fax: 702-735-0142 Toll-Free: Address: 675 Grier Dr., Las Vegas, NV, 89119
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $12,000 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $ 500 (12 months) Stock Ticker: BETM 2000 Sales: $13,400 2000 Profits: $- 700 Employees: 214 1999 Sales: $9,900 1999 Profits: $-1,600 Fiscal Year Ends: 1/31 1998 Sales: $9,300 1998 Profits: $-8,800 1997 Sales: $9,030 1997 Profits: $ 122
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $200,000 Second Exec. Salary: $150,000
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
Proprietary betting sofware.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International:
Y
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AMERISTAR CASINOS INC
www.ameristarcasinos.com
Industry Group Code: 713210A Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 7 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 9
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Casino Resorts Riverboat Casinos Casino Hotels
Ameristar Casinos, Inc. is a multi-jurisdictional gaming company that owns and operates six casino entertainment facilities located in Nevada, Missouri, Mississippi and Iowa. The company's subsidiaries include Cactus Petes Resort Casino, The Horseshu Hotel & Casino, Ameristar Casino Hotel Vicksburg, Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs, Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City and Ameristar Casino St. Charles. Ameristar Casino Hotel Vicksburg is a permanently docked riverboat casino located in the Mississippi River. Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs is a riverboat casino in the Missouri River. Recently, Ameristar bought the Kansas City and St. Charles Casinos. In gaming sales, two-thirds are contributed to the slot machines and the rest of the sales are from blackjack, craps, roulettes and poker. The company's business strategy is to include quality dining, lodging, entertainment and other non-gaming amenities at affordable prices to complement and enhance its gaming operations. In recent news, Ameristar Casino Vicksburg opened its newest entertainment venue, The Bottleneck Blues Bar, and provides live entertainment, great good and exciting slot action in a unique, delta-style blues club atmosphere. Also recently, Ameristar Casino Kansas City completed the consolidation of its two casinos and is now a single casino facility.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Cactus Petes Resort Casino Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City Ameristar Casino St. Charles Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs Ameristar Casino Hotel Vicksburg The Horseshu Hotel and Casino
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Craig H. Neilsen, CEO Craig H. Neilsen, Pres. Thomas M. Steinbauer, Sr. VP-Finance Jack Simms, VP-Human Resources Judith Richardson, Controller Thomas M. Steinbauer, Corp. Sec. Jason Schulhofer, Senior Counsel Gordon R. Kanofsky, Sr. VP-Legal Affairs Thomas M. Steinbauer, Treas. Ray Neilsen, VP-Brand Mgmt.
Phone: 702-567-7000 Fax: 702-369-8860 Toll-Free: Address: 3773 Howard Hughes Pkwy., Ste. 4905, Las Vegas, NV, 89109
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $626,800 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $33,200 (12 months) Stock Ticker: ASCA 2000 Sales: $342,000 2000 Profits: $-40,300 Employees: 6,400 1999 Sales: $300,300 1999 Profits: $ 200 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $264,700 1998 Profits: $-12,700 1997 Sales: $206,179 1997 Profits: $9,700
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $375,000 Second Exec. Salary: $282,500 A business plan that has succeeded in creating rapid growth.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $375,000 Bonus: $183,675
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International:
Y
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AMF BOWLING INC
www.amf.com
Industry Group Code: 713950 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 1 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Y Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 2
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Bowling Equipment Operator of Bowling Centers GIF Driving Ranges
AMF Group, Inc. is the largest owner and operator of commercial bowling centers in the United States and worldwide, with 517 centers around the globe. In addition, the company is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of bowling center equipment, accounting for approximately 41% of the world’s current installed base of such equipment. The company also manufactures and sells the PlayMaster, Highland and Renaissance brands of billiards tables through AMF Billiards. AMF owns and operates Michael Jordan Golf, as well as AMF Bowling Products, which sells products such as shoes, shirts and ball bags, as well as equipment to bowling centers. The former strategy of fast-paced expansion through acquisition has brought the company to a weakened financial state. In response, the company recently filed a voluntary Chapter 11 petition in order to facilitate an orderly financial restructuring. The day-to-day operations of AMF and subsidiaries will not change. Prior to the filing, AMF announced that the American Bowling Congress had awarded the company the contract to serve as official bowling equipment supplier for the ABC Tournaments in 2002 and 2003. The company offers employees life, medical and dental insurance, employee discounts, tuition assitance and an employee assistance program.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: AMF Bowling Centers Holdings, Inc. AMP Bowling Products AMF Worldwide Bowling Centers Holdings, Inc. Michael Jordan Golf AMF Billiards PlayMaster Highland Renaissance
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Roland Smith, CEO Roland Smith, Pres. Christopher F. Caesar, CFO Tim Scott, Sr. VP-Mktg. Alfonso N. Cornish, VP-Human Resources John Fottrell, VP-IS Daniel M. McCormack, General Counsel Frederick Kraegel, Chief Admin. Officer Mark S. Hatcher, VP-Dev. Merrell C. Wreden, VP-Corp. Comm. Merrell C. Wreden, VP-Investor Rel. Mark S. Hatcher, VP-Real Estate John Suddarth, COO, AMF Bowling Products
Phone: 804-730-4000 Fax: 804-559-6276 Toll-Free: 800-342-5263 Address: 8100 AMF Dr., Richmond, VA, 23111
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 6 months. 2001 Sales: $357,100 ( 6 months) 2001 Profits: $-107,000 ( 6 months) Stock Ticker: AMBW 2000 Sales: $715,000 2000 Profits: $-200,500 Employees: 16,386 1999 Sales: $732,700 1999 Profits: $-162,200 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $738,100 1998 Profits: $-125,900 1997 Sales: $713,700 1997 Profits: $-55,600
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $ Second Exec. Salary: $ Filed for bankruptcy in mid 2001, with plans to reorganize.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
Y
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ANCHOR GAMING
www.anchorgaming.com
Industry Group Code: 713210 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 6 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Y Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 3
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Casinos Slot-Machine Manufacturer
Anchor Gaming is a diversified gaming company that seeks to capitalize on its experience as an operator and developer of gaming machines and casinos by developing gaming-oriented businesses. International Game Technology recently acquired Anchor Gaming, creating a company with annual revenues in excess of $2 billion. Anchor operates two casinos in Colorado, develops and distributes unique proprietary games and operates one of the largest and most profitable gaming machine routes in Nevada. The company’s casinos are Colorado Central Station Casino in Black Hawk and Colorado Grande Casino in Cripple Creek, as well as gaming machine route operations in Montana and Nevada, though it currently plans to sell the Montana assets. Anchor also has a majority interest in a development contract and seven-year management contract with the Pala Band of Mission Indians to develop and manage the Pala Casino in Northern San Diego County, California. Anchor’s gaming machine route operations involve the installation, operation and service of gaming machines (primarily poker machines) under space leases with retail chains and under participation arrangements with local taverns and other retailers, principally in the Las Vegas area. Subsidiary Automated Wagering International, Inc. is an online lottery company that designs, manufactures, installs and operates or sells online lottery systems and terminals. VLC, Inc., a video lottery subsidiary, designs, manufactures, installs and operates or sells central control systems and video gaming machines to governmentcontrolled gaming jurisdictions. Anchor’s pari-mutuel wagering system subsidiary, United Tote Co., manufactures, installs and operates or sells computerized pari-mutuel wagering systems and products. The company offers employees life, dental and medical plans, as well as a tuition reimbursement program.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: International Game Technology Colorado Grande Casino Colorado Central Station Casino Automated Wagering International Pala Casino VLC, Inc. United Tote Co.
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Thomas J. Matthews, CEO Joseph Murphy, COO-Gaming Oper. Thomas J. Matthews, Pres. Geoffery Sage, CFO Geoffery Sage, Corp. Sec. David D. Johnson, General Counsel Christer S.T. Roman, COO-Systems Div. Geoffery Sage, Treas.
Phone: 702-896-7568 Fax: 702-896-6992 Toll-Free: Address: 815 Pilor Rd., Ste. G, Las Vegas, NV, 89119
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $384,400 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-53,700 (12 months) Stock Ticker: Subsidiary 2000 Sales: $525,200 2000 Profits: $65,000 Employees: 2,350 1999 Sales: $248,900 1999 Profits: $47,500 Fiscal Year Ends: 6/30 1998 Sales: $231,900 1998 Profits: $68,400 1997 Sales: $153,749 1997 Profits: $35,676
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $476,580 Second Exec. Salary: $413,104 Very lucrative poker machine route/ Gaming licenses in Colorado.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $282,450 Bonus: $188,300
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International:
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ANHEUSER BUSCH COS INC
www.anheuser-busch.com
Industry Group Code: 312120 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 1 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
141 Profits: 1
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Brewery Theme Parks Packaging Real Estate Shipping Marketing Recycling
Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. (Busch) is the largest beer maker and brewer in the world, controlling about 48% of the market. The company makes more than 30 different beers including leading brands such as Budweiser, Bud Light, Michelob, Busch, ZiegenBock Amber, Red Wolf Lager and non-alcoholic O’Doul’s. The company sells its products in more than 80 countries and investments or licensing agreements in Asia, Europe and Latin America. Through its subsidiary, Busch Entertainment Corporation, it operates eight theme parks in the United States and has a minority interest in a park in Spain. Its U.S. parks include SeaWorld (in California, Florida and Texas), Busch Gardens, Water Country, Adventure Island, Sesame Place and Discovery Cove. In recent news, the company’s adventure parks are the first to offer print-your-own tickets. Consumers can purchase and print their own tickets online before ever leaving home. Also in early 2001, Anheuser-Busch sold its SeaWorld Cleveland theme park to Six Flags, Inc. Busch Employees enjoy up to eight weeks of paid vacation each year. The company also sponsors a diversity program aimed at aggressively hiring and retaining minority employees.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Budweiser Michelob O'Doul's Busch Media Group, Inc. Busch Properties, Inc. Busch Entertainment Corporation Metal Container Corporation Busch Agricultural Resources, Inc.
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. August A. Busch III, Pres. August A. Busch III, Pres. W. Randolph Baker, VP/CFO Mark T. Bobak, VP/Corp. Human Resources Gerhardt A. Kraemer, Sr. VP-World Brewing and Tech. William E. Hickman, VP/CIO John F. Kelly, VP/Controller Aloys H. Litteken, VP-Corp. Engineering JoBeth G. Brown, VP/Sec. Stephen K. Lambright, Group VP/General Counsel Michael S. Harding, VP-Oper. Thomas W. Santel, VP-Corp. Dev. John E. Jacob, Exec. VP/Chief Comm. Officer Jesus Rangel, VP-Corp. Rel. William J. Kimmins Jr., VP/Treas.
Phone: 314-577-2000 Fax: 314-577-2900 Toll-Free: 800-342-5283 Address: 1 Busch Place, St. Louis, MO, 63118-1852
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $12,911,500 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $1,704,500 (12 months) Stock Ticker: BUD 2000 Sales: $12,261,800 2000 Profits: $1,551,600 Employees: 23,725 1999 Sales: $11,703,700 1999 Profits: $1,402,200 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $11,245,800 1998 Profits: $1,233,300 1997 Sales: $11,066,200 1997 Profits: $1,169,200
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $1,152,600 Second Exec. Salary: $900,000
Bonus: $3,000,000 Bonus: $2,000,000
World's largest beer maker.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
Y
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ANSCHUTZ ENTERTAINMENT GROUP www.anschutzinvestments.com Industry Group Code: 711211 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits:
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Stadiums and Sports Teams Sports Team Franchises Movie Theaters Entertainment Complexes Entertainment Investments Live Entertainment Events
Anschutz Entertainment Group, Inc. (AEG), a subsidiary of the Anschutz Corporation, is a leading sports and entertainment investment, development and management company. The firm owns the STAPLES Center, the London Arena and the HEALTHSOUTH Training Center and operates the Kodak Theatre. The company also controls a number of domestic sports franchises, including the Los Angeles Kings, the Manchester Monarchs and the Colorado Rapids. Moreover, AEG has numerous sports holdings in Europe. The firm is overseeing the development of the L.A. Sports and Entertainment District, a proposed 4 million square foot development that features a 7,000-seat state-of-the-art live theatre. Furthermore, the company is spearheading the creation of a $100 million National Training Center in Carson, California. The firm has recently made significant investments in movie theater chains, buying up debt of distressed companies and converting that debt into major equity stakes. Anschutz Entertainment is a major shareholder in the Regal Entertainment Group, the nation's largest theater circuit. Regal Entertainment planned a May 2002 public stock offering. It owns the 299 unit Regal Cinemas, the 209 unit United Artists Theatre Circuit and the 52 unit Edwards Theatres, totaling nearly 6,000 screens. Also, AEG is rapidly becoming one of the major concert and entertainment events producers. This effort includes investments in AEG Marketing, Spring Communications, Concerts West and Goldenvoice. Other interests include large stakes in Crusader Entertainment and Walden Media, both film and television production companies. The parent Anschutz Corporation is an investment company established by famed entrepreneur Philip Anschutz who founded telecommunications giant Qwest and owns significant interests in oil, ranching, railroads and other businesses.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Regal Entertainment Group STAPLES Center Kodak Theatre Los Angeles Kings L.A. Sports and Entertainment District United Artists Theatre Circuit London Arena Manchester Monarchs
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Philip F. Anschutz, CEO, Anschutz Corporation Craig Slater, Pres., Anschutz Investment Company Douglas L. Polson, CFO, Anschutz Corporation Mariette Van Engelen, Human Resources, Anschutz Corporation Robert Swysgood, VP/Gen Counsel-Anschutz Investment Co Robert Wardrop, Managing Director Anschutz Investment Co-Europe James Christian, Managing Director, Anschutz Investment Co-Europe
Phone: 303-298-1000 Fax: 303-299-1333 Toll-Free: Address: 555 17th St., Ste. 2400, Denver, CO, 80202
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for months. 2001 Sales: $ ( months) 2001 Profits: $ ( months) Stock Ticker: Private 2000 Sales: $ 2000 Profits: $ Employees: 1999 Sales: $ 1999 Profits: $ Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $ 1998 Profits: $ 1997 Sales: $ 1997 Profits: $
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $ Bonus: $ Second Exec. Salary: $ Bonus: $ Investment expertise of founder Philip Anschutz/Owns a major stake in the nation's largest movie theater group.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest: Y
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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AOL TIME WARNER INC
www.aoltimewarner.com
Industry Group Code: 513210 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 2 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Y Books: Y Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Y Production-TV/Video: Y Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
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Profits: 1
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Cable TV Networks & Internet Service Access Television Production Theme Parks Magazine Publishing Music Production Film Production
AOL Time Warner, Inc. is the world’s leading media and entertainment company and is the result of the merger of America Online and Time Warner. Its principal business objective is to create and distribute branded information and entertainment throughout the world. AOL Time Warner’s business classifications consist of: Entertainment, including interests in recorded music and music publishing, filmed entertainment, television production, television broadcasting and theme parks; cable networks, including interests in cable television programming and sports franchises; publishing, including interests in magazine publishing, book publishing and direct marketing; and cable systems. The company owns the Looney Tunes, Flintstones and Batman trademarks; and Time, People and other leading magazines. With 12.7 million subscribers, AOL Time Warner is second-largest cable television provider in the nation, and through its cable systems, it is a major provider of cable modembased Internet access service. Time and EMI Music intend to combine their recorded music businesses in a joint venture that will approximately equal Universal Music Group in size. The company plans to increase market share by increasing its accessibility: under its AOL Anywhere strategy, America Online has taken steps to make the services, features and content of AOL service and other properties available through multiple connections and devices other than personal computers, such as televisions, wireless telephones, hand-held and pocket devices and specialized Internet appliances. AOL Time Warner represents the world's largest media holdings company and offers careers in virtually every facet of the media industry.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Time, Inc. Warner Bros. America Online (AOL) Home Box Office Turner Broadcasting System Cable News Network Six Flags EMI Music
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Richard D. Parsons, CEO Robert W. Pittman, COO Wayne H. Pace, Exec. VP/CFO William J. Raduchel, Exec. VP/Chief Tech. Officer Paul T. Cappuccio, Exec. VP/Corp. Sec. Paul T. Cappuccio, Exec. VP/General Counsel Patricia Fili-Krushel, Exec. VP-Admin. Dolf DiBiasio, Exec. VP-Strategy and Investments David M. Coburn, Exec. VP/Pres, Bus. Dev. For Subscription Services Edward I. Adler, Sr. VP-Corp. Communications John K. Martin, Jr., VP-Inv. Rel. Robert M. Kimmitt, Exec. VP-Global and Strategic Policy Michael J. Kelly, COO-America Online
Phone: 212-484-8000 Fax: 212-956-2847 Toll-Free: Address: 75 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY, 10019
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $38,234,000 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-4,921,000 (12 months) Stock Ticker: AOL 2000 Sales: $7,703,000 2000 Profits: $1,152,000 Employees: 88,500 1999 Sales: $4,804,000 1999 Profits: $754,000 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $3,114,000 1998 Profits: $-80,000 1997 Sales: $2,197,000 1997 Profits: $-485,000
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $1,000,000 Bonus: $10,000,000 Second Exec. Salary: $750,000 Bonus: $6,000,000 Owner of leading names in Internet access, e-mail, publishing and programming/Major cable and Internet assets.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 4 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Profit Sharing:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
Y
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ARGOSY GAMING CO
www.argosycasinos.com
Industry Group Code: 713210 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 3 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 5
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Riverboat Casinos Off-track Betting
Argosy Gaming Company is a leading multi-jurisdictional developer, owner and operator of riverboat casinos and related entertainment facilities in the midwestern and southern United States. Argosy owns five riverboat casinos and pioneered riverboat gaming in St. Louis, Kansas City, Baton Rouge and Sioux City. The riverboat casino in Lawrenceburg, Indiana is one of the largest revenue producing riverboats in the U.S. gaming industry, and the company recently purchased the remaining stock in the casino, though approval is still pending. The company provides additions to its casinos in their specific markets that set them apart from other area operations. The Alton Belle in St. Louis is the only gaming operator in the market that offers its customers off-track betting facilities. The Belle of Baton Rouge is complemented by the company’s adjacent, land-based entertainment development known as Catfish Town, a complex with a 50,000 square foot glass-enclosed atrium, an entertainment/sports lounge, buffet/coffee shop, conference facilities and retail space. Argosy recently purchased the Empress Casino and Hotel in Joliet, Illinois from Horseshoe Gaming Holding Corp. in a transaction valued at $465 million. The company plans to enhance the Empress Casino in the coming years through potential hotel expansion, a parking garage and other retail venues. Argosy offers a training school and orientation program for potential employees.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Alton Belle Casino Argosy Casino at Riverside Belle of Baton Rouge Casino Belle of Sioux City Casino Argosy Casino Lawrenceburg Catfish Town Empress Casino and Hotel
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. James B. Perry, CEO James B. Perry, Pres. Dale R. Black, CFO Virginia M. McDowell, VP-Sales & Mktg. R. Ronald. R. Burgess, VP-Human Resources Donald J. Malloy, Corp. Sec. Donald J. Malloy, General Counsel James A. Gulbrandsen, VP-Oper. G. Dan Marshall, Dir.-Investor Rel. G. Dan Marshall, Treas.
Phone: 618-474-7500 Fax: 618-474-7609 Toll-Free: Address: 219 Piasa St., Alton, IL, 62002-6232
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $779,600 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $66,100 (12 months) Stock Ticker: AGY 2000 Sales: $694,800 2000 Profits: $45,400 Employees: 5,276 1999 Sales: $594,600 1999 Profits: $11,500 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $506,700 1998 Profits: $6,600 1997 Sales: $344,100 1997 Profits: $-40,200
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $500,006 Second Exec. Salary: $220,769 Riverboat casino licenses in prime locations.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $393,101 Bonus: $391,381
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International:
Y
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ARISTOCRAT LEISURE LTD
www.aristocrat.com.au
Industry Group Code: 713290 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 4 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Y Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Information Systems:
145 Profits: 3
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Gaming Machines Manufacturing Gaming Consulting Gaming Services
Aristocrat Leisure, Ltd. is a major manufacturer of gaming machines. The industry pioneer of video technology, Aristocrat continues to lead the way in gaming innovation. The company plans to derive half its revenue from its systems and services lines. Aristocrat offers modular casino management systems that allow customers to choose which pieces of the system they need. Modules include player tracking, cash desk, credit control, casino security, system administration, membership control, marketing analysis and table management. The firm's Dacom Smartplay system provides smart card functionality to the casino floor. This system achieves added security and ease of credit transfer between machines. Computa Game is Aristocrat’s fully integrated gaming and promotional system designed to increase player loyalty, with tremendous player appeal through cost-effective promotions. Aristocrat also provides gaming services, including technical support, training and documentation, sales support and gaming analysis. In addition, Aristocrat offers consulting services that include venue analysis, commercialized project management and specialized gaming training. Finally, Aristocrat offers gaming accessories such as stools and signage. Recently, Aristocrat announced an agreement with Harrah’s to launch its Hyperlink jackpot systems in Harrah’s casinos. Harrah’s has agreed to install up to 25 Cash Express systems in various casinos. Aristocrat also recently acquired Las Vegas-based Casino Data Systems, which provides the company with access to the U.S. casino market.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Aristocrat Technologies, Inc. Dacom Smartplay Computa Game Cash Express Hyperlink Casino Data Systems
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. D.H. Randall, CEO L. Jeyaraj, CFO
Phone: 61-2-9413-6300 Fax: 61-2-9420-1354 Toll-Free: Address: 71 Longueville Rd., Lane Cove, New South Wales, , 2088
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for months. 2001 Sales: $ ( months) 2001 Profits: $ ( months) Stock Ticker: ALL 2000 Sales: $298,300 2000 Profits: $36,300 Employees: 1,886 1999 Sales: $343,500 1999 Profits: $38,600 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $304,700 1998 Profits: $25,200 1997 Sales: $ 1997 Profits: $
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $ Bonus: $ Second Exec. Salary: $ Bonus: $ Highly successful line of video gaming machines/Continued international expansion.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International: Y
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ATTORNEYS.COM
www.attorneys.com
Industry Group Code: 511130 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 13 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Y Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Y Information Systems:
Profits: 8
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Directory Publishing Internet Marketing
Attorneys.com, formerly Publishing Company of North America, is engaged in the publishing of directories for bar and medical associations, which it markets to associations throughout the continental U.S. The majority of its revenues come from sales of advertising within the directories. Its directories include member names, addresses, telephone numbers and other pertinent information. The company provides the directories free of charge to individuals or to associations for a fee and allows the associations the opportunity to sell them and keep the profit. Subsidiary PCNA Communications Corp. conducts Attorneys.com’s print directory operations and its Internet-based online vendor directory business. The company formed an alliance with Photobooks, Inc. to produce its portal and vendor directory, allowing Attorneys.com to enter the online publishing arena with minimal overhead or risk. One of the first sites created was Lawmiles.com, which featured an online shopping mall called America’s Legal Superstore. This site has since been discontinued. Another of the early operations is LawLinks.com, a site with a variety of legal information useful to lawyers as well as members of the general public. Subsidiary TheLegalSource.com features the online vendor directory. The firm is currently exploring numerous marketing strategies for its Internet presence at www.attorneys.com.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: College Directory Publishing, Inc. Attorneys Online TheLegalSource.com LawLinks.com Attorneys.com PCNA Communications Corporation Publishing Company of North America
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Peter S. Balise, CEO J. William Wrigley, COO Peter S. Balise, Pres. James M. Koller, CFO Dorothy Germain, VP-Mktg. Sharon A. Enzweiler, VP-IS Dorothy Germain, VP-Bus. Dev. James M. Koller, Treas. Bill Limato, National Sales Mgr.
Phone: 386-228-1000 Fax: 386-228-0290 Toll-Free: 800-644-3458 Address: 186 PCNA Pkwy., Lake Helen, FL, 32744-0280
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $4,600 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $-1,600 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: ATTY 2000 Sales: $5,000 2000 Profits: $3,300 Employees: 100 1999 Sales: $5,500 1999 Profits: $- 200 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $6,400 1998 Profits: $- 900 1997 Sales: $9,600 1997 Profits: $- 300
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $152,279 Second Exec. Salary: $134,083 Unique business of printing bar association directories.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 2 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International:
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AUDIBLE INC
www.audible.com
Industry Group Code: 451220E Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 1 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems: Y
Profits: 1
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Retail-Online Audio Book Store Distributor of Audiobooks and Lectures Public Radio Programs Audio Newspaper Broadcasts
Audible, Inc. is a leading provider of Internet-delivered premium spoken audio content for playback on personal computers and mobile devices. The company offers a variety of software systems and audio programming software designed to download, store and play between 2 and 28 hours of content from its online store, Audible.com. Audible sells a wide array of audio content, including educational materials, humor, periodicals, fiction, nonfiction and time-shifted radio programming. The company also has partnerships with more than 100 leading audiobook, magazine and newspaper publishers, broadcasters, business information providers, educational and cultural institutions. Audible.com features daily selected audio content from The Wall Street Journal and daily digests of The New York Times and Los Angeles Times, all available on a subscription basis in time for the morning drive to work each day. Other publications such as The Economist, The Industry Standard, Forbes, Harvard Business Review and Scientific American are also offered. In addition, the site offers a powerful collection of audiobook best sellers and classics by authors such as Stephen King, James Patterson, William Shakespeare, Emily Dickinson and Jane Austen, as well as speeches, lectures and on-demand radio programs. The firm has over 51,000 customers in 100 different countries. In recent news, Audible announced the first phase of compatibility for streaming and download using Macintosh computers. In another important development, Audible has reconfigured its exclusive strategic and marketing alliance with Amazon.com, in which the company serves as the exclusive provider of digital spoken word products for download or streaming to Amazon's 30 million customers. Audible also recently announced a co-marketing agreement with Britannica.com, Inc., a developer of leading consumer and educational web sites, which will bring Audible.com's downloadable audio content to Britannica.com.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: AudibleListener AudibleManagement AudibleReady Initiative Handspring Visor AudibleReady Devices Random House Britannica.com. Amazon.com
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Thomas G. Baxter, CEO Thomas G. Baxter, Pres. Andrew Kaplan, Exec. VP-Finance Chet Van Wert, Exec. VP-Mktg. Guy Story, Jr., Chief Scientist Brian M. Fielding, VP-Bus. and Legal Affairs Robert O. Kramer, Exec. VP-Oper. Guy Story, Jr., Sr. VP-Bus. Dev. Daniel C. Scheffey, VP-Comm. Matthew Fine, VP-Enterprise Sales Beth Anderson, VP/Publisher
Phone: 973-890-4070 Fax: 973-890-2442 Toll-Free: Address: 65 Willowbrook Blvd., Wayne, NJ, 07470
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $9,100 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-26,700 (12 months) Stock Ticker: ADBL 2000 Sales: $4,500 2000 Profits: $-32,300 Employees: 84 1999 Sales: $1,742 1999 Profits: $-13,476 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $ 400 1998 Profits: $-8,100 1997 Sales: $ 100 1997 Profits: $-8,000
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $250,000 Second Exec. Salary: $216,987 Special digital audio technology and a wide range of content.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $112,500 Bonus: $99,295
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
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AVENUE ENTERTAINMENT GRP INC Industry Group Code: 512110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 27 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Y Production-TV/Video: Y Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 16
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Movie and TV Production
Avenue Entertainment Group, Inc. (Avenue) is an independent entertainment company that produces feature films, television films, series for television, made-fortelevision/cable movies and one-hour-profiles of Hollywood stars, both domestically and internationally. Avenue produces its programs and films through three different production groups. Avenue Pictures makes feature films for theatrical release and has released films such as Drugstore Cowboy and The Player. It recently concluded a three year non-exclusive multiple co-financing agreement with Intermedia, and current operations from that alliance include the films Mindhunters, Original Sin and Phobic. Wombat Productions produces one-hour profiles of Hollywood celebrities and currently has about 30 biographies that can be seen on networks such as Lifetime, PBS and A&E. Wombat also produces different programs for Bravo that profile entertainment figures outside the motion-picture industry, such as a recent biography of Harry Connick, Jr. Avenue Pictures Television develops television series and creates TV and cable movies, such as Amelia Earhart: The Final Flight, for such networks as HBO, TNT and TBS. The company is completing production on a mini-series for CBS entitled American Country, based on the book by Bud Schaetzle, as well as another CBS movie called The Chimes of Christmas, based on Charles Dickens’ other Christmas tale.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Avenue Pictures Television Wombat Productions Avenue Pictures Intermedia Films
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Cary Brokaw, CEO Cary Brokaw, Pres. Sheri L. Halfon, CFO Michael Feldman, Exec. VP Gene Feldman, Pres., Wombat Productions
Phone: 212-315-2502 Fax: 212-473-4376 Toll-Free: Address: 1111 Santa Monica Blvd., Ste. 2110, Los Angeles, CA, 90025
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $ 700 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $- 800 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: PIX 2000 Sales: $1,000 2000 Profits: $-1,000 Employees: 7 1999 Sales: $4,700 1999 Profits: $-1,400 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $ 800 1998 Profits: $-2,100 1997 Sales: $2,400 1997 Profits: $-1,600
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $ Second Exec. Salary: $ Focus on unique productions and quality networks.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
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AZTAR CORP
www.aztar.com
Industry Group Code: 713210A Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 6 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 2
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Casino Hotels
Aztar Corporation operates casino hotels in Atlantic City, New Jersey; Las Vegas and Laughlin, Nevada; and riverboat casinos in Caruthersville, Missouri and Evansville, Indiana. Each of the company’s land-based casinos is designed and themed for the unique demographics of its particular market. The riverboat casinos share a common theme and brand. The company’s Tropicana Atlantic City recently announced plans to expand current operations, having already completed one expansion and renovation project designed to attract more high-end players and capitalize on the city’s growth. This resort encompasses approximately 14 acres and has oceanfront property along the Boardwalk in Atlantic City. Tropicana Las Vegas has a tropical island theme and boasts a large indoor/outdoor swimming pool, as well as a five-acre water park and tropical garden. The resort is home for the Folies Bergere, the longest-running production show in Las Vegas. The Ramada Express Hotel and Casino in Laughlin, Nevada is located on the Colorado River and features a Victorian-era railroad theme, which includes a train that carries guests between parking areas and the casino hotel. Aztar recently announced its intention to acquire the half-interest it does not own in Tropicana Enterprises, the partnership that controls the land and buildings related to the Tropicana Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Tropicana Casino and Resort-Atlantic City Tropicana Resort and Casino-Las Vegas Ramada Express Hotel and Casino-Laughlin Casino Aztar-Evansville Casino Aztar-Caruthersville
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Paul E. Rubeli, CEO Paul E. Rubeli, Pres. Robert M. Haddock, CFO Meredith P. Sipek, Controller Nelson W. Armstrong, Jr., Sec. Nelson W. Armstrong, Jr., VP-Admin. Joe C. Cole, VP-Corp. Comm. Neil A. Ciarfalia, Treas.
Phone: 602-381-4100 Fax: 602-381-4108 Toll-Free: Address: 2390 E. Camelback Rd., Ste. 400, Phoenix, AZ, 850163452
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $849,500 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $58,000 (12 months) Stock Ticker: AZR 2000 Sales: $848,100 2000 Profits: $53,100 Employees: 10,400 1999 Sales: $800,300 1999 Profits: $6,400 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $806,100 1998 Profits: $10,200 1997 Sales: $782,400 1997 Profits: $4,400
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Y Profit Sharing: Top Exec. Salary: $707,342 Stock Purch. Plan: Second Exec. Salary: $487,996 ADVANTAGE: Owns the well-known Tropicana Hotel name.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Bonus: $629,048 Bonus: $431,636
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest: Y
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
Y
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BALLY TOTAL FITNESS HOLDING CORPORATION www.ballyfitness.com Industry Group Code: 713940 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 1 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Y Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 1
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Health Club Operator Nutritional Supplements Portable Fitness Equipment
Bally Total Fitness Holding Corporation is a nationwide fitness center operator. It is one of the largest commercial operators in terms of revenues, number of members, number of facilities and square footage of facilities. Bally operates over 380 fitness centers, with a total of approximately 4 million members under the names of Bally Fitness, Bally Sports Club and Total Fitness. Bally offers value to its members by providing access to state-of-theart fitness facilities with affordable membership programs. The fitness centers feature a selection of cardiovascular, conditioning and strength equipment and offer extensive aerobic and other group fitness training programs. Many centers have pools, racquet courts and other athletic facilities. Bally’s most concentrated number of facilities lie in the metropolitan areas of New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Baltimore, Washington, D.C., Dallas, Houston, Detroit, Miami and Philadelphia. Bally markets itself to the 18-34-year old, middle income segment and offers a variety of membership options and payment plans. Bally also markets and sells its own brand of nutritional supplements and a 70-item line of portable fitness equipment. Gart’s, one of the largest national sporting goods chains in the U.S., and Zeller’s, a large department store chain in Canada, both act as distributors for Bally’s portable fitness equipment line. In recent news, Bally and Unilever entered into an agreement to help promote Unilever’s Dove brand by selling its products in about 400 Bally Total Fitness in-club retail locations and distributing samples to Bally members.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Gart's Zeller's Bally Sports Club Pinnacle Fitness
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Lee S. Hillman, CEO Paul A. Toback, COO Lee S. Hillman, Pres. John W. Dwyer, Exec. VP/CFO John H. Wildman, Sr. VP-Sales and Mktg. Harold Morgan, Sr. VP-Human Resources Geoffrey M. Scheitlin, VP/Controller Jason M. Conviser, VP-Clinical Services Cary A. Gaan, Sr. VP/Sec. Cary A. Gaan, Sr. VP/General Counsel Paul A. Toback, Sr. VP-Corp. Dev. David D. Southern, VP-Investor Relations John W. Dwyer, Treas. Michael A. Karoff, VP-New Product Mktg. Julie Adams, VP-Membership Services
Phone: 773-380-3000 Fax: 773-693-2982 Toll-Free: Address: 8700 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Chicago, IL, 60631
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $852,000 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $80,700 (12 months) Stock Ticker: BFT 2000 Sales: $1,007,100 2000 Profits: $78,600 Employees: 18,975 1999 Sales: $861,100 1999 Profits: $42,100 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $744,300 1998 Profits: $13,300 1997 Sales: $661,000 1997 Profits: $-44,900
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $550,000 Second Exec. Salary: $325,000 One of the best-known names in the fitness industry.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $450,000 Bonus: $325,000
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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BARNES & NOBLE INC
www.barnesandnobleinc.com
Industry Group Code: 451211 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 1 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Y Book Stores: Y Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
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Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 1
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Book Stores, Retail Retail Music In-store Cafes Mall Book Stores CD-ROM Retailer Book Publishing Internet-Based Retail Video Game and Entertainment Software-Retail
Barnes and Noble, Inc., the world’s largest bookseller, operates book superstores and mall-based bookstores in 45 states and the District of Columbia. The company’s superstore business operates under the Barnes and Noble Booksellers, Bookstop and Bookstar trade names. Barnes and Noble stores are designed to be reminiscent of old world libraries, with wood fixtures, antique-style chairs and tables, ample public space, a cafe and public restrooms. An in-store music department provides over 50,000 titles in classical music, opera, jazz, blues and pop rock, marketed to the company's core customers in the 35-45year age group. The stores principally sell trade books, mass-market paperbacks, children’s books, off-price bargain books and magazines. Barnes and Noble’s mallbased business operates under the B. Dalton Bookseller, Doubleday Book Shops and Scribner’s Bookstore trade names. The company previously owned GameStop, the largest operators of video game and entertainment software stores in the U.S., with over 520 stores in 47 states and Puerto Rico. GameStop had a highly successful public stock offering in 2002 and how operates as an independent company. The company is also the world’s largest supplier of books through direct-mail catalogs and publishes books under its own Barnes and Noble Books imprint for exclusive sale through its retail bookstores and mail-order catalogs. The company is the exclusive bookseller in America Online’s Marketplace and maintains its own e-commerce web site, Barnesandnoble.com, in a joint venture with Bertelsmann. Barnes and Noble is the only book retailer operating through all four channels of distribution: retail stores, the Internet, a toll-free number and mail order. The company is currently planning on expanding its store base into key target markets throughout the U.S. The company offers qualified employees full benefits including dental and vision care.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: B. Dalton Bookseller Babbage's Etc. Bookstop Bookstar Doubleday Book Shops GameStop BarnesandNoble.com Vendamerica, Inc.
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Leonard Riggio, CEO J. Alan Kahn, COO Maureen O'Connell, CFO Joseph Giamelli, VP/CIO Michael N. Rosen, Corp. Sec. Mitchell S. Klipper, Exec. VP/Pres, Barnes & Noble Dev. Mary Ellen Keating, Sr. VP-Corp. Comm. & Pub. Affairs Michael P. Barry, Pres, Barnes and Noble Booksellers David S. Deason, VP, Barnes and Noble Dev.
Phone: 212-633-3300 Fax: 212-675-0413 Toll-Free: 800-843-2665 Address: 122 Fifth Ave., New York, NY, 10011
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $4,375,800 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-52,000 (12 months) Stock Ticker: BKS 2000 Sales: $3,486,000 2000 Profits: $124,500 Employees: 39,000 1999 Sales: $3,005,600 1999 Profits: $92,400 Fiscal Year Ends: 1/31 1998 Sales: $2,796,900 1998 Profits: $53,200 1997 Sales: $2,448,100 1997 Profits: $51,200
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $600,000 Bonus: $360,000 Second Exec. Salary: $500,000 Bonus: $300,000 Leading operator of book superstores in the U.S./Over 1,000 stores nationwide/Excellent online retailing site.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 2 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Profit Sharing:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
Y
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BARNESANDNOBLE.COM INC
www.bn.com
Industry Group Code: 451211E Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 2 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Y Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 1
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Books, Online Retail Online Publishing Distance Learning
Barnesandnoble.com is an online retailer of books, magazines, software, videos, music and other items. The company is the result of a joint venture between Barnes and Noble, Inc., the world’s largest bookseller, and Bertelsmann, based in Europe and one of the world’s largest media companies. Barenesandnoble.com is approximately the fourth-largest e-commerce site and is among the 25 largest sites overall on the Internet. Barnesandnoble.com is also the exclusive bookseller on America Online. Its database offers books such as the latest bestsellers, diverse titles from small presses and university publishers and millions of out-of-print, used and rare books. Barnesandnoble.com boasts 750,000 titles that are ready for delivery. The web site also contains many extra features such as book descriptions, reviews, excerpts and recommendations from other readers. Other products offered on the site include CDs, DVDs, gifts, calendars and magazine subscriptions. The site also features an online radio with over 140 stations in 18 musical categories, in addition to Barnes and Noble University, a free online training service that offers classes in a variety of subjects such as history, business and life improvement. Barnesandnoble.com is currently expanding its web site into new market territories. The company announced the launch of its first list of books from its electronic publishing division, Barnes and Noble Digital. The firm premiered its first ePublishing venture with the release of The Book of Counted Sorrows, an original eBook by Dean Koontz, which quickly became Barnesandnoble.com's bestselling eBook of the year. In other recent news, the company opened a new superstore outside of Las Vegas, Nevada.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Barnes and Noble, Inc. Bertelsmann Cendant Corp. America Online Barnes and Noble Digital Fatbrain.com MightyWords Barnes & Noble University
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Marie J. Toulantis, CEO Marie J. Toulantis, COO Marie J. Toulantis, Pres. Kevin Frain, CFO Carl Rosendorf, Sr. VP-Mktg. and Sales Michael N. Rosen, Corp. Sec. Gary King, Exec. VP-Oper. Carl Rosendorf, Exec. VP-e-Commerce William F. Duffy, VP-Oper., Fulfillment & Cust. Svc.
Phone: 212-414-6000 Fax: 212-414-6140 Toll-Free: 877-275-2626 Address: 76 9th Ave., 11th Fl., New York, NY, 10011
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $289,500 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $-59,900 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: BNBN 2000 Sales: $320,115 2000 Profits: $-65,403 Employees: 1,752 1999 Sales: $193,730 1999 Profits: $-48,151 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $61,834 1998 Profits: $-83,148 1997 Sales: $11,900 1997 Profits: $-13,600
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Y Profit Sharing: Top Exec. Salary: $480,769 Bonus: $ Stock Purch. Plan: Second Exec. Salary: $350,000 Bonus: $100,000 ADVANTAGE: Alliance with AOL as sole book seller on that site/Major boost from relationship with the retail stores of Barnes & Noble.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
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BEASLEY BROADCASTING GROUP www.beasleybroadcasting.com Industry Group Code: 513111 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 12 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Y Information Systems:
Profits: 14
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Radio Station Owner/Operator Online Advertising
Beasley Broadcasting Group is the 16th largest radio broadcasting company in the United States based on revenues. Beasley owns and operates 44 stations, 28 FM and 16 AM, located in eleven large and mid-sized markets in the eastern United States. Nineteen of Beasley’s stations are located in seven of the top fifty U.S. radio markets: Atlanta, Philadelphia, Boston, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, Las Vegas, New Orleans and West Palm Beach. Subsidiary Beasley Interactive focuses on creating an Internet presence for the company that will complement its radio business. Beasley utilizes its Internet subsidiary to generate sales from e-commerce, advertising and web page development. It also invests in other web-based companies to accomplish these goals, such as FindWhat.com and eTour, Inc. In order to reduce debt, Beasley recently announced the sale of two New Orleans stations, WRNO-FM and KMEZ-FM. The company has also begun upgrading the signal strength of many of its FM stations, increasing the stations’ ability to participate in their respective markets.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Beasley Interactive FindWhat.com eTour, Inc.
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. George G. Beasley, CEO Bruce G. Beasley, COO Bruce G. Beasley, Pres. Caroline Beasley, CFO Patricia Trautman Russell, Human Resources Dir. Robert L. Demuth, VP-Tech. Oper. Caroline Beasley, Corp. Sec. Brian E. Beasley, VP-Oper. Denyse S. Mesnik, Dir.-Corp. Comm. Caroline Beasley, Treas. Allen B. Shaw, Co-COO Marie Tedesco, VP-Finance
Phone: 941-263-5000 Fax: 941-263-8191 Toll-Free: Address: 3033 Riviera Dr., Ste. 200, Naples, FL, 34103
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $115,200 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-21,800 (12 months) Stock Ticker: BBGI 2000 Sales: $106,200 2000 Profits: $-29,600 Employees: 622 1999 Sales: $93,600 1999 Profits: $-3,800 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $81,400 1998 Profits: $-5,300 1997 Sales: $73,700 1997 Profits: $69,300
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $490,081 Second Exec. Salary: $320,965
Bonus: $50,000 Bonus: $
Continued growth through acquisitions.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 4 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
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BELO CORP
www.belo.com
Industry Group Code: 511110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 11 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Y Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing: Y
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Y Production-TV/Video: Y Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 7
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Newspaper Publishing Broadcast Television Cable Television Movie/TV Production
Belo Corporation, formerly A. H. Belo Corp., is one of the largest media companies in the U.S., with a diversified group of television broadcasting, newspaper publishing and cable news operations. The company’s group of 17 television stations currently reaches 13.7% of U.S. television households. The firm also manages three television stations through local marketing agreements and owns six local or regional cable news channels. Six of Belo’s television stations are located in the top 17 television markets. The company has nine stations in the top 30 markets and 14 in the top 50 markets. Of its television stations, four are ABC affiliates, five are with CBS, four are with NBC, one is with WB, one is a FOX affiliate and two are independent stations. The firm’s publishing division is headed by The Dallas Morning News, which has the country’s ninth-largest daily circulation. Belo also publishes The Providence Journal, the leading newspaper in terms of both advertising and circulation in Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts, and The Press-Enterprise, a daily newspaper serving Riverside, California. The company also publishes the Denton Record-Chronicle in Denton, Texas. Belo owns Belo Interactive, Inc., an Internet subsidiary with 35 web sites, several interactive alliances and a broad range of Internet-based products and services. Subsidiaries Northwest Cable News and Texas Cable News provide regional news coverage in a comprehensive 24-hour a day format.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: The Dallas Morning News Providence Journal-Bulletin The Press-Enterprise Denton Record-Chronicle Belo Interactive Northwest Cable News Texas Cable News A. H. Belo Corp.
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Robert W. Decherd, CEO Robert W. Decherd, Pres. Dunia A. Shive, CFO Michael J. McCarthy, General Counsel Daniel J. Blizzard, VP-Oper. Colleen B. Brown, VP-Bus. Dev. Scott L. Baradell, VP-Corp. Comm. Carey P. Hendrickson, VP-Investor Rel. Brenda C. Maddox, Treas. Burl Osborne, Pres., Publishing Division Ward L. Huey, Jr., Pres., Broadcast Division
Phone: 214-977-6600 Fax: 214-977-7655 Toll-Free: Address: 400 S. Record St., Dallas, TX, 75202
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $1,364,600 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-2,700 (12 months) Stock Ticker: BLC 2000 Sales: $1,588,800 2000 Profits: $150,800 Employees: 7,245 1999 Sales: $1,434,000 1999 Profits: $178,300 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $1,391,700 1998 Profits: $64,900 1997 Sales: $1,234,200 1997 Profits: $83,000
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $863,200 Second Exec. Salary: $663,200 Dominant combination of newspapers and TV stations in many major markets.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 3 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $635,900 Bonus: $413,400
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
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BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC
www.berkshirehathaway.com
Industry Group Code: 524113 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 1 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Y Magazines: Books: Y Book Stores: Distribution/Printing: Y
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
155 Profits: 1
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Insurance Company-Underwriting Reinsurance Investments Candy Jewelry Flight Services Shoes Furniture
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. is a holding company that owns subsidiaries engaged in a number of diverse business activities, the most most important of which are insurance and reinsurance. The property and casualty insurance business is conducted on both a direct and reinsurance basis through the Berkshire Hathaway Insurance Group. General Re Corporation provides worldwide customers with life, accident and health reinsurers, as well as internationally-based property and casualty reinsurers. The company's subsidiary GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Co.) mainly provides auto insurance to low-risk demographic groups such as government and military employees and is the sixth largest auto insurer in the U.S. Berkshire Hathaway provides high technology training to operators of aircraft and ships through FlightSafety International, Inc. The company is also in the retail business with home furnishing stores (Nebraska Furniture Mart, R.C. Willey Home Furnishings, Star Furniture Company and Jordan’s Furniture, Inc.) and a jewelry store called Borsheim’s Jewelry Company. In addition, Berkshire Hathaway manufactures and distributes a wide variety of products for residential, industrial and institutional use. The company produces boxed chocolates and other confectionery products through See’s Candies, owns several shoe businesses including Dexter Shoe Company and Justin Brands and owns International Dairy Queen, which services a system of over 6,000 snack and drink food stores under the names Dairy Queen, Orange Julius and Karmelkorn. American Express Company, The Coca-Cola Company, The Gillette Company and The Washington Post Company are some of the companies in which Berkshire Hathaway has equity ownership. In recent news, Berkshire Hathaway acquired XTRA Corporation, which leases over-the-road trailers, marine containers and intermodal equipment, including intermodal trailers, chassis and domestic containers.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Berkshire Hathaway Insurance Group GEICO Direct Auto Insurance General Re Corporation See's Candies FlightSafety Internaional, Inc. Dexter Shoe Company Borsheim's Fine Jewelry XTRA Corporation
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Warren E. Buffet, CEO Marc D. Hamburg, VP/CFO Daniel J. Jaksich, Controller Forrest N. Krutter, Corp. Sec. Marc D. Hamburg, VP/Treas. Rebecca K. Amick, Dir.-Internal Auditing Mark D. Millard, Dir.-Financial Assets
Phone: 402-346-1400 Fax: 402-346-3375 Toll-Free: Address: 1440 Kiewit Plaza, Omaha, NE, 68131
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 6 months. 2001 Sales: $18,798,000 ( 6 months) 2001 Profits: $1,379,000 ( 6 months) Stock Ticker: BRKA 2000 Sales: $33,976,000 2000 Profits: $3,328,000 Employees: 45,000 1999 Sales: $24,028,000 1999 Profits: $1,557,000 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $13,832,000 1998 Profits: $2,830,000 1997 Sales: $10,430,000 1997 Profits: $1,902,000
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan:
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Y Profit Sharing: Top Exec. Salary: $365,500 Bonus: $ Stock Purch. Plan: Second Exec. Salary: $100,000 Bonus: $ One of the world's most successful investment companies/Leadership of highly respected CEO, Warren ADVANTAGE: Buffet.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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BEST BUY CO INC
www.bestbuy.com
Industry Group Code: 443110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 1 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution: Y
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems: Y
Profits: 2
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Electronics Stores, Retail Retail Music Sales Computers Office Supplies Retail Video Sales Appliances Cameras Appliance/Electronics Installation and Service
Best Buy Co., Inc. is the nation's largest volume specialty retailer of name brand consumer electronics, home office equipment, entertainment software and appliances. The company also sells cameras, other photographic equipment and ready-to-assemble furniture designed for use with computer and audio/video equipment. In addition to selling products, Best Buy offers product service and repair, which differentiates it from other discount stores and Internet retailers. Computer upgrades, car audio installation and car security system installation are also offered. The company also provides PC sales kiosks that allow consumers to select and personalize computers and have them delivered within a week. Best Buy operates retail stores and commercial web sites under the following names: Magnolia Hi-Fi, Media Play, On Cue, Sam Goody and Suncoast. The company reaches consumers through more than 1,700 retail stores in the U.S., Puerto Rico and in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Best Buy expects to have more than 550 stores nationwide by the year 2004. The firm's expansion strategy generally has been to enter major metropolitan areas with the simultaneous opening of several stores and then to expand into smaller markets. Growth drivers are expected to be an increased market presence in the U.S., including new store openings in the coming year, as well as the benefits of remerchandising many of the Company's Sam Goody stores. With steady growth, Best Buy has boosted sales by 50% from 19982000, and increased profits 350% during the same period. Over 70% of the firm's customers are Internet users, giving Best Buy great potential to create online sales. Best Buy sponsors a Children’s Foundation that awards grants and supports programs that develop life skills in children. The company has partnered with SkillsUSAVICA, a non-profit educational association, to sponsor a program called the Best Buy SkillsUSA Technical Workforce Development Program to help technical students find work after graduation.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Magnolia Hi-Fi Media Play On Cue Best Buy Stores, L.P. Sam Goody Suncoast Micron Electronics MusicLand
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Bradbury H. Anderson, CEO Allen U. Lenzmeier, COO Allen U. Lenzmeier, Pres. Darren Jackson, CFO/Sr. VP-Finance Clark Becker, Chief Tech. Officer Marc D. Gordon, CIO/Exec. VP Michael London, Exec. VP/Gen. Merch. Mgr. Elliot S. Kaplan, Corp. Sec. Joseph M. Joyce, Sr. VP/General Counsel Ray Aboyan, VP-Retail Oper. Wade R. Fenn, Pres.-Strategic Bus. Dev. Paula Prahl, VP-Industry and Pub. Affairs Darren Jackson, Treas. Michael P. Keskey, Pres., Best Buy Stores John C. Walden, Pres., BestBuy.com, Inc.
Phone: 952-947-2000 Fax: 952-947-2422 Toll-Free: 888-237-8289 Address: 7075 Flying Cloud Dr., Eden Prairie, MN, 55344
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $15,326,600 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $395,800 (12 months) Stock Ticker: BBY 2000 Sales: $12,494,023 2000 Profits: $347,070 Employees: 75,000 1999 Sales: $10,064,600 1999 Profits: $216,300 Fiscal Year Ends: 2/28 1998 Sales: $8,337,762 1998 Profits: $81,938 1997 Sales: $7,770,700 1997 Profits: $1,700
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $1,050,000 Bonus: $1,117,789 Second Exec. Salary: $766,500 Bonus: $489,591 Offers a self-service, non-commissioned, discount-style sales environment in a superstore setting/ Wellknown for everyday low prices on music CDs.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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BIG CITY RADIO INC
www.bigcityradio.com
Industry Group Code: 513111 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 16 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 15
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Radio Station Owner/Operator Internet Operations
Big City Radio, Inc. (Big City) specializes in acquiring radio stations in or adjacent to major metropolitan markets and developing them into larger-market metropolitan stations. As part of that plan, the company utilizes various engineering techniques and low-cost, ratings-driven operating strategies. Big City will acquire two or more stations broadcasting on the same frequency and simulcasts their signals to achieve broad coverage of a targeted metropolitan market. The company will also acquire either smaller suburban radio stations or highpower stations adjacent to major markets and move the broadcast antennas closer to that market. These strategies enable Big City to provide near seamless coverage of the larger markets at a significantly lower acquisition cost than is required to acquire a major market station. The company currently owns and operates one simulcast station combination in New York, Los Angeles and Phoenix, and two simulcast station combinations in Chicago. It also owns and operates one stand-alone radio station in Phoenix. Big City recently acquired United Publishers of Florida, Inc., a transaction that included the Hispanic music trade magazine Disco, a graphic design business and the website LatinMusicTrends.com. It also formed the subsidiary Independent Radio Reps, LLC, an in-house agency formed to compete for advertising business in the Hispanic markets.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: United Publishers of Florida, Inc. Disco LatinMusicTrends.com Independent Radio Reps, LLC
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Charles Fernandez, CEO Charles Fernandez, Pres. Paul R. Thomson, CFO Byron Kwan, Controller Alan D. Kirschner, VP-Engineering David A. Persing, Sec. David A. Persing, General Counsel Bryan Subotnick, Exec. VP-Corp. Dev. Paul R. Thomson, Treas. Silvia Kessel, Exec. VP
Phone: 914-592-1071 Fax: 914-592-7451 Toll-Free: Address: 11 Skyline Dr., Hawthorne, NY, 10532
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $16,000 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $-23,500 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: YFM 2000 Sales: $23,800 2000 Profits: $-31,200 Employees: 270 1999 Sales: $20,600 1999 Profits: $-25,800 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $14,200 1998 Profits: $-17,500 1997 Sales: $10,500 1997 Profits: $-16,900
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $450,000 Second Exec. Salary: $237,500 Focus on acquiring properties near, but not in, major metro areas.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $30,000 Bonus: $25,000
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest: Y
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
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BLACK HAWK GAMING & DEVELOPMENT CO INC www.bhwk.com Industry Group Code: 713210 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 13 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 11
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Casinos
Black Hawk Gaming and Development Company, Inc. currently operates the Gilpin Hotel Casino in Black Hawk, Colorado, owns a 75% stake in The Lodge Casino at Black Hawk and the Gold Dust West Casino in Reno, Nevada. The company is the largest gaming operator in Black Hawk, Colorado with approximately 1,300 slot machines and 30 table games. Since the purchase of Gold Dust West, Black Hawk has become the largest employer in Gilpin County. To make its second casino facility, The Lodge, into a reality, Black Hawk Gaming partnered with Jacobs Entertainment, Inc., which maintains 25% ownership of the property. The goal when creating the new casino, was to offer something dramatically different from other facilities in the area. Though the company currently faces increased competition from larger gaming companies from other parts of the country, it still is able to maintain a loyal clientele in its areas of operation. As of late, Black Hawk has had a series of offers to sell its company. It received an offer whereby the CEO, Jeffrey Jacobs, offered to buy the remaining shares of the company. Additionally, the company is seriously looking into an offer by Gameco, Inc., a firm also controlled by Jacobs, which has agreed to a more substantial offer.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Gilpin Hotel Casino The Lodge Casino Jacobs Entertainment, Inc. Gold Dust West Casino Cloverleaf Kennel Club
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Jeffrey P. Jacobs, CEO Stephen R. Roark, Pres. Stephen R. Roark, CFO Richard S. Superstien, VP-Mktg. Stanley Politano, Treas./VP Frank B. Day, VP
Phone: 303-582-1117 Fax: 303-582-0239 Toll-Free: Address: 240 Main St., Black Hawk, CO, 80422
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $73,600 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $3,000 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: BHWK 2000 Sales: $92,900 2000 Profits: $5,500 Employees: 975 1999 Sales: $86,700 1999 Profits: $5,400 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $54,000 1998 Profits: $3,200 1997 Sales: $1,100 1997 Profits: $1,700
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $305,000 Second Exec. Salary: $240,000
Bonus: $ Bonus: $60,000
Steady expansion.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International:
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BLOCKBUSTER INC
www.blockbuster.com
Industry Group Code: 532230 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 1 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Y Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 4
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Video Rental Stores
Blockbuster, Inc., a subsidiary of Viacom, is the world’s leading retailer of home video rental tapes. Blockbuster also rents DVDs, DVD players, VCRs, video game consoles and video games. The company operates approximately 4,600 company-owned and franchise stores in the U.S. and roughly 2,300 stores located in 25 other countries. Blockbuster’s name brand achieves almost 100% recognition among active movie renters, according to The Gallup Organization. The company has entered into domestic revenue-sharing agreements with all of the major Hollywood studios. This allows the company to increase the number of newly released videos in stores and increases revenues from rental transactions. Blockbuster has also entered into marketing agreements with AOL Time Warner and DirecTV. Growth plans include re-allocating store space toward DVD and away from VHS. Revenues are higher in the DVD rental market, and this should fuel growth for Blockbuster. In addition, the firm recently announced plans to expand its electronics offerings in its retail stores. An experiment with RadioShack allowed the company, at relatively low cost, to determine the desirability of gaining revenue through electronics sales in its retail stores. Blockbuster offers its employees tuition reimbursement, free video rentals and a discount on items sold in stores.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Viacom Freebie, Inc. Smart Offers Food.com Retail Services, Inc. RadioShack
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. John F. Antioco, CEO Nigel Travis, COO Nigel Travis, Pres. Larry J. Zine, Exec. VP/CFO James Notarnicola, Exec. VP/Chief Mktg. Officer Dean M. Wilson, Exec. VP-Merch. Edward B. Stead, Corp. Sec. Edward B. Stead, Exec. VP/General Counsel Michael K. Roemer, Exec. VP/Domestic Video Oper. Mark T. Gilman, Exec. VP/New Bus. Dev. Michael K. Roemer, Exec. VP/COO-North America Oper. Mark T. Gilman, Exec. VP/Pres., New Media Division
Phone: 214-854-3000 Fax: 214-854-4848 Toll-Free: 800-224-2677 Address: 1201 Elm St., Dallas, TX, 75270
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $5,156,700 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-240,300 (12 months) Stock Ticker: BBI 2000 Sales: $4,960,100 2000 Profits: $-75,900 Employees: 95,800 1999 Sales: $4,463,500 1999 Profits: $-69,200 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $3,893,400 1998 Profits: $-336,600 1997 Sales: $3,313,600 1997 Profits: $-318,200
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $1,355,000 Bonus: $2,250,000 Second Exec. Salary: $405,001 Bonus: $237,400 The worldwide leader in video rental stores/Significant revenues from merchandise sales, as well as rentals.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
Y
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BOCA RESORTS INC
www.bocaresortsinc.com
Industry Group Code: 711211 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 1 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 1
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Hotel Resorts Golf Courses
Boca Resorts, formerly Florida Panthers Holdings, Inc. owns and operates five luxury resorts in Florida with hotels, conference facilities, golf courses, spas, marinas and private clubs. The resort holdings consist of the Boca Raton Resort and Club, the Registry Resort at Pelican Bay, the Edgewater Beach Hotel, the Hyatt Regency Pier 66 Hotel and Marina and the Radisson Bahia Mar Resort and Yachting Center. The company also maintains two championship golf courses located in Florida: the Grande Oaks Golf Club and the Naples Grande Golf Club. Boca Resorts also operates the Premier Club, a membership group that allows access to aspects of the resorts that are restricted to other guests. The company recently exited the entertainment and sports business, which included the operations of the Florida Panthers Hockey Club, a National Hockey League franchise. Another recent sale was the Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa, a transaction that centralized Boca’s property holdings in the Florida area.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Boca Raton Resort and Club Registry Resort at Pelican Bay Edgewater Beach Hotel Hyatt Regency Pier 66 Hotel and Marina Premier Club Grande Oaks Golf Club Naples Grande Golf Club
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Richard C. Rochon, Pres. William M. Pierce, CFO Steven M. Dauria, Corp. Controller Richard L. Handley, Corp. Sec. Richard L. Handley, General Counsel Michael F. Glennie, Sr. VP-Resort Oper. William M. Pierce, Treas.
Phone: 561-447-5302 Fax: 954-835-7600 Toll-Free: Address: 501 E. Camino Real, Boca Raton, FL, 33432
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $329,200 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $3,700 (12 months) Stock Ticker: RST 2000 Sales: $421,500 2000 Profits: $13,500 Employees: 3,741 1999 Sales: $386,700 1999 Profits: $5,400 Fiscal Year Ends: 6/30 1998 Sales: $293,200 1998 Profits: $1,300 1997 Sales: $54,262 1997 Profits: $-10,260
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $475,000 Second Exec. Salary: $250,000 Focus on hockey and skating/ Excellent hotel and marina properties.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $100,000 Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International:
Y Y
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BOOKS A MILLION INC
www.booksamillioninc.com
Industry Group Code: 451211 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 3 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Y Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
161 Profits: 3
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Book Stores, Retail Greeting Cards Coffee Bars Books, Wholesale Internet Development and Services
Books-A-Million, Inc. is one of the dominant book retailers in the southeastern United States. Books-A-Million currently operates about 204 stores in 18 states and the District of Columbia. The company has developed three distinct store formats to address the various market areas it serves. The firm has superstores that average approximately 20,000 square feet and operate under the name Books-A-Million. Another store format features a combination of a bookstore and a greeting card store. The company targets these stores under the Bookland name to smaller markets that do not readily sustain stand-alone book and greeting card stores. Books-A-Million also operates traditional Bookland bookstores that are primarily mall-based stores located in small markets. All store formats offer an extensive selection of best sellers and other hardcover and paperback books, magazines, newspapers, cards and gifts. Many of the stores feature a coffee shop with various original blends and a selection of merchandise under the Joe Muggs brand name. In addition to retail store formats, Books-A-Million offers its products over the Internet on its booksamillion.com web site. The company also has a book wholesale and distribution subsidiary, American Wholesale Book Company, which markets primarily to other bookstores, wholesale clubs, supermarkets, department stores and mass merchandisers. In addition, Books-A-Million owns an Internet development and services company called NetCentral based in Nashville, Tennessee. The company recently announced the installation of new point-of-sale systems in its stores, which provided the company with faster credit card authorization, the ability to handle debit cards, automatic check handling and enhanced capabilities to handle gift cards at the point of sale.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: NetCentral Read & Save Rebate Bookland Books & Co. Book$mart American Wholesale Book Company, Inc. Joe Muggs Kids-A-Million
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Clyde B. Anderson, CEO Sandra B. Cochran, Pres. Richard S. Wallington, CFO Tom Sherk, Dir.-Human Resources Sandra B. Cochran, Corp. Sec. Samie Manzella, Exec. VP-Store Oper. Terrance G. Finley, Pres., Booksamillion.com
Phone: 205-942-3737 Fax: 205-942-6601 Toll-Free: Address: 402 Industrial Ln., Birmingham, AL, 35211
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $418,600 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $3,100 (12 months) Stock Ticker: BAMM 2000 Sales: $404,057 2000 Profits: $5,942 Employees: 5,000 1999 Sales: $347,877 1999 Profits: $4,514 Fiscal Year Ends: 1/31 1998 Sales: $324,762 1998 Profits: $6,969 1997 Sales: $278,613 1997 Profits: $5,792
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Profit Sharing: Top Exec. Salary: $400,000 Stock Purch. Plan: Y Second Exec. Salary: $300,000 ADVANTAGE: A leading book retailer in the southeast/Discount prices.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Bonus: $65,000 Bonus: $37,500
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
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BORDERS GROUP INC
www.bordersgroupinc.com
Industry Group Code: 451211 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 2 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Y Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 2
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Book Stores, Retail Music Retailing Specialty Coffee Greeting Cards-Retail
Borders Group, Inc. is the second largest operator of book superstores and the largest operator of mall-based bookstores in the world, based on sales and number of stores. The company operates more than 360 superstores under the Borders name, including overseas stores in Singapore, Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Borders superstores carry an average of 150,000 books, including many hard-to-find titles. The company also owns and operates 825 mall-based bookstores primarily under the Waldenbooks name and 36 stores in the United Kingdom under the Books, etc. name. Borders is also one of the nation’s largest specialty coffee retailers with café operations in nearly all of its superstores. Borders stores offer music and videos and feature an extensive selection of CDs, with an emphasis on hard-to-find recordings and categories such as jazz, classical and foreign music. Each book and music superstore carries over 50,000 music titles, 5,500 videotape titles and 1,400 DVD titles. The stores also feature promotions such as literary events and computer kiosks to assist with product location and special order placement. Recently, the company’s Borders.com online shopping site partnered with Amazon.com. Customers order products through Amazon.com instead of the Borders.com website. Amazon provides links to information about Borders stores and Borders gift cards.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Borders, Inc. Walden Book Company, Inc. Planet Music, Inc. Books, etc. Borders Online, Inc. Borders.com Border Explorers Program Amazon.com
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Gregory P. Josefowicz, CEO Gregory P. Josefowicz, Pres. Edward W. Wilheim, Sr. VP-Finance/CFO Michael Spinozzi, Exec. VP/Chief Mktg. Officer Thomas D. Carney, VP/Corp. Sec. Thomas D. Carney, VP/General Counsel Karen Tyree, VP-Internet Services Kenneth E. Scheve, Treas. Vincent E. Altruda, Pres.-Int'l Ronald S. Staffieri, Pres., Waldenbooks Stores
Phone: 734-477-1100 Fax: 734-477-4538 Toll-Free: Address: 100 Phoenix Dr., Ann Arbor, MI, 48108
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $3,271,200 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $43,600 (12 months) Stock Ticker: BGP 2000 Sales: $2,968,400 2000 Profits: $90,300 Employees: 30,000 1999 Sales: $2,595,000 1999 Profits: $92,100 Fiscal Year Ends: 1/31 1998 Sales: $2,266,000 1998 Profits: $80,200 1997 Sales: $1,958,800 1997 Profits: $57,900
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Profit Sharing: Top Exec. Salary: $650,000 Stock Purch. Plan: Y Second Exec. Salary: $432,000 ADVANTAGE: Largest operator of mall-based bookstores.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 2 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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BOSTON CELTICS LP
www.nba.com/celtics
Industry Group Code: 711211 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 4 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 3
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Basketball Team Owner/Operator Sports Broadcasting
The Boston Celtics Limited Partnership owns a 48% stake in Celtic Basketball, which is the primary owner of the Boston Celtics basketball team. The company derives its revenues principally from the sale of tickets to Celtic home games, the licensing of television, cable network and radio rights and promotional and novelty revenues. With the team’s FleetCenter seating capacity of more than 19,000 fans, the Boston Celtics sell more than 11,000 season tickets annually, with the rest reserved for purchase on a per-game basis. The company receives all ticket sales revenues, subject to a 6% NBA gate assessment. The Boston Celtics have licensed air rights to broadcast home games under an agreement with Boston University Communications, while cable rights have been licensed under an agreement with Sportschannel New England and radio rights under an agreement with Vulcan Print Media, Inc. The firm receives royalties from NBA Properties for the use of the Boston Celtics insignia on official NBA items, including sneakers, basketballs, warm-up jackets and sweatshirts. The Celtics recently hired legendary coach Arnold Auerbach as President of the organization. Mr. Auerbach’s history with the team included nine NBA titles, a record eight of which were consecutive.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: NBA
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Paul E. Gaston, CEO Richard G. Pond, COO Arnold Auerbach, Pres. Richard G. Pond, CFO Richard G. Pond, Corp. Sec. Richard G. Pond, Treas. Jim O'Brien, Head Coach Chris Wallace, General Manager
Phone: 617-523-6050 Fax: 617-523-5949 Toll-Free: Address: 151 Merrimac St., Boston, MA, 02114
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $ 100 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-4,100 (12 months) Stock Ticker: BOS 2000 Sales: $ 100 2000 Profits: $-3,300 Employees: 47 1999 Sales: $ 200 1999 Profits: $-9,800 Fiscal Year Ends: 6/30 1998 Sales: $ 1998 Profits: $ 1997 Sales: $ 1997 Profits: $
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $ Second Exec. Salary: $ Owns a leading team in a top metropolitan market.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
Y Y
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BOUNCEBACKTECHNOLOGIES www.bouncebacktechnologies.com Industry Group Code: 541810A Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 6 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Y Information Systems:
Profits: 2
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Marketing-Internet Focused Casino Gaming
BounceBackTechnologies.com specializes in providing marketing, sales and business solutions to the Internet and e-commerce industries through the development of custom-made CDs. Through its BounceBackMedia.com subsidiary, the firm is emerging as a leader in the mini-CD market with its BounceBackCard CDs, which companies mail to potential clients to advertise their products and services through CD-ROM. The firm’s major advertising customers include AT&T, Mississippi Power and Light, Monster.com and USWeb. BounceBackTechnologies.com, formerly Casino Resource Corporation, has been continuing its transition in its operations from casino entertainment to Internet and ecommerce as it is working to sell its Casino Caraibe in Tunisia. The Casino, run by subsidiary CRC of Tunisia, S.A., also has a 500 seat theater, a gourmet restaurant, gift shop and additional food and bar service. The company recently sold its Country Tonite theaters in Tennessee and Missouri as part of the shift towards ecommerce. Subsidiary BounceBackMedia develops multi-media and cd-cards, and was created through the acquisitions of RawData, Inc. and Go2Technologies.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: RawData, Inc. Casino Resource Corporation BounceBackMedia.com Go2Technologies, Inc. BounceBackCard
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. John J. Pilger, CEO John J. Pilger, Pres. John J. Pilger, CFO Dennis Evans, VP-Mktg. Noreen Pollman, Corp. Sec.
Phone: 228-872-5558 Fax: 228-872-4456 Toll-Free: Address: 707 Bienville Blvd., Ocean Springs, MS, 39564
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $3,360 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $3,474 (12 months) Stock Ticker: BBTC 2000 Sales: $3,800 2000 Profits: $- 400 Employees: 110 1999 Sales: $8,228 1999 Profits: $-5,500 Fiscal Year Ends: 9/30 1998 Sales: $11,500 1998 Profits: $-5,000 1997 Sales: $ 1997 Profits: $
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $ Second Exec. Salary: $
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
Focus on unique CD-ROM technology.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International: Y
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BOWL AMERICA INC Industry Group Code: 713950 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 2 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 1
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Bowling Centers
Bowl America, Inc. operates a number of bowling centers in the greater metropolitan areas of Baltimore and Washington, D.C., as well as several in Florida and Virginia, coming to a total of over 800 lanes. The bowling centers feature food and beverage services, game rooms, rental lockers and playroom facilities. To attract younger crowds of bowlers, Bowl America offers promotions such as Extreme Bowling, which features stereo sound and a laser light show, and Rolling Rewards, offering students free games in exchange for A’s on final report cards. These promotions have brought about an increase in teenage patrons. Bowl America is also attempting to increase revenues by buying, instead of leasing, the majority of amusement games in the bowling centers. The company has been able to triple gross game play at the converted locations while negating the need to pay commissions to game rental companies. As a result of this streamlining, the company hopes to increase profitability in the future.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES:
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Leslie Goldberg, CEO Leslie Goldberg, Pres. Dale R. Black, CFO Virginia McDowell, VP-Sales & Mktg. R. Ronald Burgess, VP-Human Resources Cheryl A. Dragoo, Controller Donald Malloy, Corp. Sec. Donald Malloy, General Counsel James A. Gulbrandsen, VP-Oper. Roger L. Archibald, VP-Planning & Dev. G. Dan Marshall, VP-Investor Relations Ruth Macklin, Treas. Cheryl A. Dragoo, Asst. Treas. A. Jospeh Levy, Sr. VP
Phone: 703-941-6300 Fax: 703-256-2430 Toll-Free: Address: 6446 Edsall Rd., Alexandria, VA, 22312
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $29,400 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $3,900 (12 months) Stock Ticker: BWL.A 2000 Sales: $28,900 2000 Profits: $4,200 Employees: 750 1999 Sales: $27,500 1999 Profits: $3,300 Fiscal Year Ends: 6/30 1998 Sales: $27,100 1998 Profits: $3,100 1997 Sales: $27,000 1997 Profits: $2,500
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Y Profit Sharing: Y Top Exec. Salary: $166,000 Stock Purch. Plan: Second Exec. Salary: $ ADVANTAGE: Established owner of 25 bowling centers with no company debt
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 3 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
Y
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BOYD GAMING CORP
www.boydgaming.com
Industry Group Code: 713210 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 1 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 4
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Casinos
Boyd Gaming Corp. is a multi-jurisdictional gaming company and one of the country’s leading casino operators. The company currently owns and operates 12 casino entertainment facilities located in Nevada, Mississippi, Missouri, Louisiana and Illinois. Of these facilities, seven are operated in three distinct markets in Las Vegas. Boyd Gaming’s casinos, among them the Stardust Resort and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip, usually feature multiple restaurants, lounges and showrooms in addition to traditional slot machines and table games. Boyd Gaming is committed to providing high quality entertainment to its primarily middle-income customers at an affordable price, focusing on slot play. The firm is currently, in conjunction with MGM Mirage, building a billion-dollar, 2000-room resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey. In other recent news, Boyd Gaming has recently received approval from the Louisiana Gaming Control Board to operate approximately 1500 slot machines at its Delta Downs Racetrack and Casino.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: California Hotel and Casino Boyd Tunica, Inc. Boyd Kenner, Inc. Boyd Mississippi, Inc. Boyd Kansas City, Inc. Par-A-Dice Gaming Corp. East Peoria Hotel, Inc. Sam's Town
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. William S. Boyd, CEO Robert L. Bougher, Sr. Exec. VP/COO Donald D. Snyder, Pres. Ellis Landau, Exec. VP/CFO Catherine A. Shanklin, VP-Human Resources Dennis J. Frey, VP-Info. Systems Keith Smith, Exec. VP-Oper. Robert D. Stillwell, VP-Corp. Comm. Ellis Landau, Treas. Marianne Boyd Johnson, VP
Phone: 702-792-7200 Fax: 702-792-7313 Toll-Free: Address: 2950 Industrial Rd., Las Vegas, NV, 89109-1100
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $835,100 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $18,600 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: BYD 2000 Sales: $1,153,900 2000 Profits: $62,800 Employees: 14,000 1999 Sales: $987,000 1999 Profits: $38,300 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $975,100 1998 Profits: $28,600 1997 Sales: $455,800 1997 Profits: $4,900
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing: Y
Top Exec. Salary: $1,100,000 Second Exec. Salary: $550,000
Bonus: $709,880 Bonus: $70,000
Growing base of casinos.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 2 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
Y
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BRITISH SKY BROADCASTING
www.sky.com
Industry Group Code: 513220 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 9 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 19
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Satellite TV Broadcasting Pay-Per-View TV Online Portal
British Sky Broadcasting Group (BSkyB), the U.K.’s premier pay-TV provider and most popular 24-hour news broadcaster, is a distributor of entertainment, news and sports programming to over 10 million subscribers in the U.K. and Ireland, over half of whom subscribe to the company’s digital direct-to-home satellite service. BSkyB also provides interactive TV services via mobile phones, personal digital assistants and portals, including Sky.com, and holds the broadcasting rights to the top soccer leagues in England and Scotland. BSkyB no longer offers analog satellite service. Recently, the company signed a contract for a morning news program, broadcasting Sky News for the first time on terrestrial television. In other recent news, the firm’s division Sky Travel, Britain’s leading travel entertainment channel, has introduced interactive shopping services, allowing viewers to book flights and reservations to featured destinations with exclusive offers. Another division, Sky News Radio, has expanded to become the second biggest provider of national and international news to commercial radio stations in the U.K., reaching 30 stations.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Sky Television British Satellite Broadcasting Sky Global Networks Sky Travel Sky News Radio Sky News
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Tony Ball, CEO Martin Stewart, CFO C. Guthrie, Human Resources Elisabeth Murdoch, Managing Dir.-Sky Networks Vic Wakeling, Managing Dir.-Sky Sports
Phone: 44-171-705-3000 Fax: 44-171-705-3030 Toll-Free: Address: 6 Centaurs Business Park, Grant Way, Isleworth, Middlesex, , TW7 5QD
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $3,259,800 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-761,400 (12 months) Stock Ticker: BSY 2000 Sales: $2,800,600 2000 Profits: $-411,700 Employees: 9,948 1999 Sales: $2,438,800 1999 Profits: $-450,000 Fiscal Year Ends: 6/30 1998 Sales: $2,390,200 1998 Profits: $415,300 1997 Sales: $2,114,200 1997 Profits: $479,500
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $ Second Exec. Salary: $
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
Growing customer base/140 channels.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International: Y
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BROADVIEW MEDIA INC
www.broadviewmedia.com
Industry Group Code: 512191 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 4 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Y Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Y Information Systems:
Profits: 3
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Teleproduction Services Infomercials Commercials Industrial Programs Governmental Programs Educational Programs
Broadview Media, Inc., based in Minnesota, is a video and film production company, planning, producing and editing productions for corporations, ad agencies and the government. These productions include commercials; industrial, governmental and educational programs; programming for cable broadcast and fee-for-service electronic retailing for infomercials. The firm provides services in all phases of production, including production planning in the pre-production phase, recording in the production phase, editing in the post-production phase and duplication. Broadview Media operates five studios with a total stage area of about 12,000 square feet and has 15 post-production sites that offer editing services. The company’s facilities in Chicago and Minneapolis include editing and duplicating facilities and recording studios. In addition to studio recording facilities, the firm has portable recording units used for location production. Broadview Media sells its services to advertising agencies, advertisers, broadcast networks, cable television operators and other users of production services for educational and broadcast programs, with the majority of its clients in the north-central and south-central portions of the U.S. Among the company’s product line are recognized videos for youth education, vocational training, businesses and consumers, such as Building Better Homes and America in the 20th Century. Formerly largely employed by the U.S. Department of Defense, the company has recently reduced its reliance on government contracts. In the future, Broadview Media hopes to expand through alliances.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Northwest Teleproductions U.S. Department of Defense
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Dean Bachelor, CEO Ken Ritterspach, Pres. Nancy L. Reid, VP-Mktg. & Sales David S. Johnson, VP-Production Services Michael D. Smith, VP-TV Programming Becky Sorenson, Comptroller
Phone: 952-835-4455 Fax: 952-835-0971 Toll-Free: Address: 4455 West 77th St., Minneapolis, MN, 55435
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $8,100 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $- 500 (12 months) Stock Ticker: BDVM 2000 Sales: $9,900 2000 Profits: $ 400 Employees: 45 1999 Sales: $10,700 1999 Profits: $- 200 Fiscal Year Ends: 3/31 1998 Sales: $11,200 1998 Profits: $-1,400 1997 Sales: $11,900 1997 Profits: $-1,500
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $144,714 Second Exec. Salary: $126,207 Significant contracts with the U.S. Government.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 2 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $21,716 Bonus: $23,123
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest: Y
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International:
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BULL RUN CORP
www.bullruncorp.com
Industry Group Code: 541810 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 7 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 6
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Marketing/Management Services Sports Marketing
Bull Run Corporation is a sports and affinity marketing company. It produces more than 700 publications per year for a variety of clients, including the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), college football conferences and universities. Bull Run’s Host Communications, Inc. subsidiary offers sports associations a number of affinity management services, including recruitment, conference planning, web site management and sales representation. Host Communications also provides marketing services for many NCAA Division I universities and conferences. These services include the production of radio and television broadcasts of certain athletic events and coaches’ shows, the sale of official sponsorship rights to corporations and the creation and vending of game-day programs. The subsidiary’s Emerging Markets division targets African-Americans, Hispanic Americans and women through various oncampus marketing campaigns, tournaments, special events and media properties. Bull Run’s partially-owned iHigh, Inc. subsidiary customizes fully integrated marketing solutions for companies that target teenagers. The subsidiary’s iHigh magazine features material that is exclusively created by teenagers and, through a partnership with the National Federation of State High School Associations, can be found in a number of high schools. iHigh's School Toolz template system allows schools to create web sites and enter scores, statistics and stories concerning all aspects of their sporting programs.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Host Communications, Inc. iHigh, Inc. School Toolz Gray Communications Systems Rawlings Sporting Goods
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Robert S. Prather, Jr., CEO Robert S. Prather, Jr., Pres. Frederick J. Erickson, CFO/VP-Finance Hilton H. Howell, Jr., Corp. Sec. Frederick J. Erickson, Treas.
Phone: 404-266-8333 Fax: 404-261-9607 Toll-Free: Address: 4370 Peachtree Rd., NE, Atlanta, GA, 30319
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $120,300 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-18,700 (12 months) Stock Ticker: BULL 2000 Sales: $72,000 2000 Profits: $-27,800 Employees: 500 1999 Sales: $ 600 1999 Profits: $-2,200 Fiscal Year Ends: 6/30 1998 Sales: $1,600 1998 Profits: $3,100 1997 Sales: $ 1997 Profits: $
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $428,062 Second Exec. Salary: $151,615
Bonus: $150,000 Bonus: $50,000
Capitalizes on sports affinity markets.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International:
Y
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BUY.COM INC
www.buy.com
Industry Group Code: 443110E Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 1 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 1
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Consumer Electronics, Online Retail Book Sales Recorded Music Sales Computer Sales Software Sales Office Supplies Wireless Products
Buy.com, Inc. is an online retailer that sells a wide variety of items, including computer hardware, computer accessories, software, books, videos, computer games, music, clearance products and consumer electronics. The company offers over 1 million products through different online channels listed on the main Buy.com web site. Buy.com offers over 29,000 computer products, including computers, printers, monitors, modems and peripherals, and markets over 9,000 computer software titles from leading manufacturers such as Microsoft, Adobe and Corel. The firm also offers over 490,000 hardback, paperback and audio book titles, enabling customers to read the first chapter of many books, submit their own book reviews, read professional reviews and read customer reviews. In addition, Buy.com retails approximately 55,000 DVD and VHS titles from multiple categories, including comedy, action, drama, documentary and foreign films. The company offers over 1,700 games for the Nintendo64, PlayStation, Sega Saturn, Dreamcast, Game Boy, PC and Mac. It also sells strategy guides and gaming hardware. The Buy.com site lists over 260,000 music titles. Buy.com markets brand name close-out inventory, mainly home electronics and computer hardware, from popular manufacturers. Finally, the company offers brand name consumer electronic products, including cameras, DVD players, telephones and televisions. Buy.com is currently shifting its corporate strategy to focus more on its core product categories, computers and electronics. Recently, the company announced the release of the first Buy.com magazine, which started with a circulation of 5 million. The magazine lists products for sale and contains editorial columns that help customers with the products offered. The company is privately owned by SB Acqusition, Inc., which has one shareholder: the founder of Buy.com, Scott A. Blum.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: SB Acquisition, Inc.
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Robert Price, Pres. Robert Price, CFO
Phone: 949-389-2000 Fax: 949-389-2800 Toll-Free: 888-880-1030 Address: 85 Enterprise, Ste 100, Aliso Viejo, CA, 92656
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 3 months. 2001 Sales: $124,600 ( 3 months) 2001 Profits: $-45,200 ( 3 months) Stock Ticker: Private 2000 Sales: $787,670 2000 Profits: $-133,022 Employees: 258 1999 Sales: $596,848 1999 Profits: $-130,168 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $125,290 1998 Profits: $-17,844 1997 Sales: $ 878 1997 Profits: $- 390
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Profit Sharing: Stock Purch. Plan: Y ADVANTAGE: Extremely competitive prices.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Top Exec. Salary: $217,755 Second Exec. Salary: $184,462
Bonus: $ Bonus: $10,000
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International: Y
Y
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CABLEVISION SYSTEMS CORP
www.cablevision.com
Industry Group Code: 513220 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 3 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 4
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Cable TV Service Professional Sports Teams Television Programming Consumer Electronics Retailing Sports Arena Operation Music Hall Operation
Cablevision Systems Corp. owns and operates cable television systems for over 3 million subscribers in the New York City area. Subsidiary Rainbow Media Holdings operates national cable networks, like Bravo and American Movie Classics, as well as regional sports channels. The company's cable television system, OptimumTV, includes broadcast network affiliates and independent television stations, satellite-delivered superstations and other news, information and entertainment channels such as CNN, CNBC, ESPN and MTV. For additional charges, the company's cable television systems provide certain premium services such as HBO, Showtime, The Movie Channel and Cinemax. OptimumTV also includes additional pay-per-view channels that offer movies and sporting events on a transactional basis. The firm is the sole owner of Madison Square Garden, the New York Knicks and the New York Rangers. The company also has a 25-year lease on Radio City Music Hall and produces the Radio City Music Hall Rockettes. In the cable business, Cablevision Systems plans to focus more on operations, while slowing down its acquisitions. The company also owns the assets of The Wiz, a major consumer electronics retailer in New York City, using the retailer to help market new services such as cable modems to cable subscribers. In recent news, Cablevision Systems launched a powerful new broadband portal, OptOnline.net, providing subscribers of Optimum Online high-speed cable modem service with multimedia programming and localized broadband content on the Internet.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Rainbow Media Holdings Clearview Cinemas Lightpath Interactive Optimum The Wiz Radio City Entertainment Optimum Online OptimumTV
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. James L. Dolan, CEO Robert P. May, COO James L. Dolan, Pres. Andrew B. Rosengard, Exec. VP-Finance Michael Bair, Pres.-Product Mgmt. & Mktg. Harrey Benenson, VP-Human Resources Thomas C. Dolan, CIO Andrew B. Rosengard, Controller Wilt Hildenbrand, Exec. VP-Eng. & Tech. Robert S. Lemle, Exec. VP/General Counsel Margaret A. Albergo, Exec.VP- Oper. Margaret A. Albergo, Exec. VP-Planning Sheila A. Mahony, Exec. VP-Comm. Joseph Azzanara, Pres.-Telecommunications Services Sheila A. Mahony, VP-Gov't and Public Affairs
Phone: 516-803-2300 Fax: 516-803-2273 Toll-Free: Address: 1111 Stewart Ave., Bethpage, NY, 11714
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $3,115,300 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $1,007,733 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: CVC 2000 Sales: $4,411,048 2000 Profits: $229,253 Employees: 24,463 1999 Sales: $3,942,985 1999 Profits: $-800,607 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $3,265,143 1998 Profits: $-448,504 1997 Sales: $1,949,358 1997 Profits: $-12,104
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan: Y
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Profit Sharing: Top Exec. Salary: $975,000 Bonus: $2,000,000 Stock Purch. Plan: Y Second Exec. Salary: $950,000 Bonus: $2,000,000 ADVANTAGE: Major regional cable provider/Owner of Madison Square Garden/Diversified entertainment assets.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 2 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
Y
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CALIBER LEARNING NETWORK INC www.caliberlearning.com Industry Group Code: 611410 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 1 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems: Y
Profits: 1
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Corporate Training Programs
Caliber Learning Network, Inc. develops and distributes Internet-based training and business solutions. Through its WebCORE e-Learning software, the company acts as a telecommunications and education consultant to various corporations. Caliber’s WebCORE inClass, the company’s flagship solution, lets clients broadcast live presentations to participants in WebCORE classrooms and at Internet-connected desktops. WebCore liveCast, an advanced form of video conferencing, gives clients the option of instantaneous broadcasting from designated studios to Internet stations. WebCore onDemand enables clients to create libraries of training content that can be accessed by participants all over the world. For its educational product and service offerings, the company works with a number of prestigious higher education institutions to provide content, including Georgetown University, Johns Hopkins University, the University of Southern California and Teachers College of Columbia University. Recently, Caliber Learning has entered a spate of alliances to strengthen its offerings. The firm announced a partnership with Enron Broadband that would reinforce its communications infrastructure by improving transmission quality and speed. Caliber also signed an agreement with business publisher John Wiley & Sons to create a series of on-line business foundation courses, which would be broadcast via WebCORE technology. At the same time, the company formed an alliance with Saba, whose Internet-based learning management system will complement Caliber’s distance learning solution. The company is laying off 65 people, or 35% of its workforce.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: WebCORE inClass WebCORE liveCast WebCORE onDemand John Wiley & Sons Saba Georgetown University Johns Hopkins University Enron Broadband
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Chris L. Nguyen, Pres./CEO R. Brady Locher, Jr., VP-Mktg. Services Sharon Hollander, Dir.-Human Resources Douglas L. Becker, Sec. Richard F. Peterson, VP-Oper. G. Bryan Polivka, Sr. VP-Programming & Production David R. Dobkin, Sr. VP-Corp. Services
Phone: 410-843-1000 Fax: 410-843-1200 Toll-Free: 800-580-9385 Address: 509 S. Exeter St., Ste. 400, Baltimore, MD, 21202
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for months. 2001 Sales: $ ( months) 2001 Profits: $ ( months) Stock Ticker: Subsidiary 2000 Sales: $20,900 2000 Profits: $-34,000 Employees: 297 1999 Sales: $26,000 1999 Profits: $-22,200 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $15,400 1998 Profits: $-28,800 1997 Sales: $1,200 1997 Profits: $-13,600
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $ Second Exec. Salary: $
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
Unique business model.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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CALL NOW INC Industry Group Code: 551110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 3 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 2
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Race Track Management Land Development Nursing Homes
The primary business of Call Now, Inc. is the management of Retama Park Racetrack in Selma, Texas, for which Call Now receives reimbursement for operating expenses through generated revenues. The company was formed to acquire the assets or securities of another business through an acquisition or merger (it was formerly involved in long distance phone service but exited the business due to a lack of profitability). Since then Call Now has operated in the real estate development sector. The company recently purchased five nursing home properties for $13.5 million. Call Now also owns 118 acres of development property in Williamson County, Texas, acquired through its wholly owned subsidiary Andice Development Co. In addition, the company recently signed a contract with Georgetown Independent School District for 14 acres of the property to be marketed for commercial development. Call Now’s recent financial improvement is credited to higher racetrack attendance numbers, better betting facilities and lower operating expenses overall.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Retama Entertainment Group, Inc. Andice Development Co. ARN Communications Corp. National Communication Inc.
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Thomas R. Johnson, CEO Thomas R. Johnson, Pres. James D. Grainger, VP-Finance Susan Lurvey, Sec.
Phone: 210-349-4141 Fax: 210-751-5366 Toll-Free: Address: 10803 Gulfdale, Ste. 222, San Antonio, TX, 78216
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $5,000 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $- 300 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: CNOW 2000 Sales: $6,200 2000 Profits: $- 500 Employees: 210 1999 Sales: $5,900 1999 Profits: $- 900 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $5,400 1998 Profits: $-3,300 1997 Sales: $ 1997 Profits: $
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Profit Sharing: Top Exec. Salary: $150,000 Stock Purch. Plan: Y Second Exec. Salary: $ ADVANTAGE: Currently diversifying into new opportunities.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Bonus: $30,000 Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest:
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International:
Y Y
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CANTERBURY PARK HOLDING CORP www.canterburypark.com Industry Group Code: 713210 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 15 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Y Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 15
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Horse Racing Simulcasting of Races Held Out-of-State
Canterbury Park Holding Corp. (Canterbury Park) hosts seasonal pari-mutuel wagering (in which betters wage against each other in a pool) on live thoroughbred and quarter horse racing at its facilities in Shakopee, Minnesota. Canterbury Park also hosts year-round wagering on out-of-state races that are simultaneously televised (simulcasted) at the racetrack. The company derives further revenues from related services and activities such as concessions, parking, admissions and programs and from other entertainment events held at the racetrack. When not conducting horse races, the company hosts other events such as snowmobile racing, arts and crafts shows, fundraisers, automobile shows and competitions and some private parties. Canterbury Park also runs the Canterbury Card Club, in which patrons compete against each other in various unbanked card games. The card club is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and offers both poker and table games on over 50 tables. Company revenues are principally derived from pari-mutuel wagering and card club operations. Canterbury Park offers employees an employment package including competitive wages, flexible schedules, a referral bonus program and employee discounts.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Canterbury Park Concessions, Inc. Canterbury Card Club
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Randall D. Sampson, CEO Randall D. Sampson, Pres. Dave Hansen, CFO John Harty, VP-Mktg. Mary Fleming, Human Resources Mike Hau, Dir.-Info. Tech. Richard A. Primuth, Sec. Deborah D. Giardina, VP-Card Club Oper. Joe Anderson, Dir.-Media Relations Eric Halstrom, Exec. Dir.-Teleracing Oper.
Phone: 952-445-7223 Fax: 952-496-6400 Toll-Free: 800-340-6361 Address: 1100 Canterbury Rd., Shakopee, MN, 55379
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $30,900 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $1,200 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: TRAK 2000 Sales: $32,500 2000 Profits: $ 800 Employees: 810 1999 Sales: $20,300 1999 Profits: $ 400 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $19,200 1998 Profits: $ 400 1997 Sales: $18,200 1997 Profits: $ 100
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Profit Sharing: Stock Purch. Plan: Y ADVANTAGE: Active in simulcasting.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 2 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Top Exec. Salary: $110,354 Second Exec. Salary: $100,000
Bonus: $23,000 Bonus: $13,000
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest: Y
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International:
Y
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CANWEST GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS www.canwestglobal.com Industry Group Code: 513120 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 8 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Y Magazines: Y Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Y Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Y Information Systems:
Profits: 4
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y Y Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Television Broadcasting Newspapers Magazines Online Information Cable TV Web Site Development
CanWest Global Communications is the largest television broadcasting and diversified media company in Canada, reaching more than 90% of the country’s English-speaking population with its Global Television Network, film and TV production operation and media business CanWest Interactive. The TV network offers a line-up of popular television shows, such as The X-Files, Friends, Frasier and The Simpsons. The company’s Global Prime subsidiary is a major player in the cable broadcast industry as a 24-hour national cable network catering to mature audiences. Through its entertainment subsidiary, CanWest finances and produces television programming. The firm also has an extensive international presence, with operations in the U.S., the U.K., Australia and New Zealand. In particular, CanWest has a foothold in the rapidly expanding American telecommunications industry, with a major stake in Minnesota-based Internet Broadcasting Systems, which develops websites for local television stations. CanWest also owns RadioWorks NZ, Limited, New Zealand’s second-largest radio group. The company has been concentrating on improving its Canadian operations. It acquired Western International Communications and its nine television stations, establishing a stronger CanWest presence in the western provinces and improving the company’s coast-to-coast coverage. In recent news, CanWest relaunched its canada.com TV network, merging local television and newspaper sites across the country into one super site, featuring news, sports, business and entertainment information. CanWest has also acquired Hollinger’s 50% interest in the National Post, giving the company full ownership of the partnership, including the National Post newspaper, Saturday Night magazine, National Post Business magazine, NP Online and Infomart.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: CanWest Interactive Internet Broadcasting Systems Canada.com Western International Communications Network TEN Radioworks NZ, Ltd. Global Television Network National Post
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Leonard J. Asper, CEO Tom Strike, COO Leonard J. Asper, Pres. John E. Maguire, VP-Finance/CFO Kim P.J. Miller, VP-Human Resources Kathy Gardner, VP-Integrated Media Research Gail S. Asper, Corp. Sec. Richard M. Leipsic, VP/General Counsel Kenneth J. Goldstein, Exec. VP/Chief Strategy Officer Geoffrey Elliot, VP-Corp. Affairs Jay Firestone, CEO-CanWest Entertainment, Inc. Gerry Noble, CEO-Global Communications, Ltd.
Phone: 204-956-2025 Fax: 204-947-9841 Toll-Free: Address: 3100 TD Centre, 201 Portage Ave., Winnepeg, Manitoba, , R3B 3L7
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $1,255,000 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $30,100 (12 months) Stock Ticker: CWG 2000 Sales: $497,300 2000 Profits: $110,500 Employees: 11,400 1999 Sales: $403,600 1999 Profits: $97,900 Fiscal Year Ends: 8/31 1998 Sales: $347,300 1998 Profits: $127,500 1997 Sales: $331,600 1997 Profits: $102,200
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $ Second Exec. Salary: $
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
Largest broadcast TV firm in Canada.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 2 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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CAPITAL MEDIA GROUP LTD Industry Group Code: 513120 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 17 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems: Y
Profits: 14
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y Y Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Music Video TV Broadcasting Software
Capital Media Group, Ltd. (CMG), based in France, is primarily engaged in the broadcasting operation of Onyx Television, which operates an advertiser-supported music television station in Germany. Onyx Television is currently received in approximately 11 million cable homes and another 28 million homes across Europe by means of the Astra satellite system. Onyx develops, acquires and exhibits on its network a variety of music videos, interviews and topical specials that focus on a distinctive mix of jazz, blues, current and recurrent pop rock, classical and popular German music. In the past, CMG has also had interests in Pixel Ltd., TopCard SA and Unimedia SA. Pixel specializes in computer graphics and 3D animation for TV packaging, digital broadcasting and special effects. TopCard is a software development firm that is engaged in the development of applications based on smart-card technology (remote security Internet access and infra-red contact free smart-card technology). Unimedia acts as the holding company for Pixel and TopCard. CMG recently sold its technology activities, consisting mainly of Unimedia and TopCard, for nominal consideration and a share of proceeds from the sale of these activities. The French media firm AB Groupe, which broadcasts Onyx, owns more than half of CMG.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Onyx Television Blink TV Unimedia Pixel TopCard AB Groupe
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Alain Krzentowski, CEO Alain Krzentowski, Pres. Jean-Francois Klein, CFO
Phone: 33-1-43-53-6999 Fax: 33-1-43-75-1237 Toll-Free: Address: 2 Rue du Nouveau Bercy, Charenton, , 94220
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 3 months. 2001 Sales: $ 900 ( 3 months) 2001 Profits: $-2,300 ( 3 months) Stock Ticker: CPMG 2000 Sales: $2,800 2000 Profits: $-13,100 Employees: 62 1999 Sales: $2,700 1999 Profits: $-14,600 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $2,500 1998 Profits: $-10,800 1997 Sales: $2,600 1997 Profits: $-15,800
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $200,000 Second Exec. Salary: $ Unique technologies/Focus on music videos.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $250,000 Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International: Y
Y
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CARLTON COMMUNICATIONS
www.carltonplc.co.uk
Industry Group Code: 513220 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 6 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Y Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 18
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Cable TV Channel Interactive Commercials Sports Programming Independent Television Programming
Carlton Communications is a leading operator of Independent Television, the United Kingdom’s most watched television channel. The company’s Carlton Cinema, London News Network, GMTV and ITN broadcasts collectively reach 26 million viewers. Moreover, the firm is one of the United Kingdom’s leading sports producers. Carlton covers a number of soccer matches, including the Worthington Cup and games from the Champions League and the Nationwide League. The firm’s Carlton Active subsidiary is pioneering interactive advertising in the United Kingdom. The subsidiary creates and sells interactive commercials and content to be used across terrestrial, satellite and cable television platforms. Such commercials allow viewers to access more information about a program or product by using their respective remote controls. Furthermore, the company is a partial owner of ITV Digital, a digital service that offers Internet and e-mail access via television. Recently, Carlton sold its Technicolor subsidiary to THOMSON Multimedia for $2 billion.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Carlton Cinema London News Network GMTV ITN Carlton Active ITV Digital Independent Television
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Gerry Murphy, CEO Paul Murray, Dir.-Finance Tony Williams, Human Resources Richard Cross, Chief Tech. Officer David Abdoo, Corp. Sec. Matthew Kearney, Bus. Dev. Shaun Williams, Corp. Affairs Cliff Hide, Investor Rel. Charles van der Welle, Treas. Piers Caldecote, Planning Nick Markham, Strategy
Phone: +44-20-7663-6363 Fax: +44-20-7663-6300 Toll-Free: Address: 25 Knightsbridge, London, , SW1X 7RZ
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $2,292,800 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-413,500 (12 months) Stock Ticker: CCTVY 2000 Sales: $2,953,200 2000 Profits: $-171,400 Employees: 3,257 1999 Sales: $2,774,700 1999 Profits: $-189,300 Fiscal Year Ends: 9/30 1998 Sales: $2,637,200 1998 Profits: $197,300 1997 Sales: $2,504,900 1997 Profits: $201,900
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $949,323 Second Exec. Salary: $708,450 Massive audience base/Diversified Programming.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $60,926 Bonus: $494,498
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International: Y
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CARMIKE CINEMAS INC
www.carmike.com
Industry Group Code: 512131 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 4 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Y Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 7
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Movie Theaters, Entertainment
Carmike Cinemas is a major cinema supply chain in the U.S. The company operates 352 theatres and 2,438 screens in 35 states, primarily located in the Southeast, Northeast and Midwest regions of the U.S. Carmike targets small to mid-sized communities with populations ranging from 50,000 to 250,000. The company focuses on becoming the sole or premiere exhibitor of movies in these communities. Carmike recently developed a prototype for its new theater design called the Econoplex. The new prototype has stadium seating and digital sound for every screen, and is being tested at targeted markets across the U.S. The Econoplex is intended for markets with populations from 50,000 to 100,000 that are too small to host a megaplex. Recently, Carmike has established megaplexes in larger competitive locations. The firm’s typical new multiplex has nine to twenty screens (with 14 screens being typical), and features digital stereo surround sound, oversized screens, plush seating with cup holders and a spacious lobby. Carmike's growth strategy primarily involves the development of new theatres and the addition of screens and other improvements to existing theatres, as well as selective acquisitions of theatres as available. Stadium seating as well as digital sound will be included in or added to certain theatres located in Carmike's larger markets. Due to recent setbacks in the motion picture exhibition industry, Carmike plans to either close unprofitable theatres at certain locations or turn them into discount theatres that feature films that have been previously shown on a first run basis. Currently, over 70 of the company’s theatres are discount-oriented. Recently, Carmike set an effective date for the emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Carmike closed unprofitable theaters and plans for future inreased profitability.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Econoplex
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Michael W. Patrick, CEO Michael W. Patrick, Pres. Martin A. Durant, Sr. VP-Finance/CFO Philip A. Smitley, Asst. VP/Controller F. Lee Champion III, Sr. VP/Sec. F. Lee Champion III, General Counsel Fred W. Van Noy, Sr. VP-Oper. Martin A. Durant, Treas. P. Lamar Fields, Sr. VP-Real Estate Marilyn B. Grant, VP-Advertising
Phone: 706-576-3400 Fax: 706-576-2812 Toll-Free: Address: 1301 1st Ave., Columbus, GA, 31901
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $339,000 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $12,200 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: CMKC 2000 Sales: $462,300 2000 Profits: $-73,563 Employees: 9,097 1999 Sales: $486,900 1999 Profits: $-18,876 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $481,600 1998 Profits: $-30,647 1997 Sales: $458,600 1997 Profits: $20,186
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $589,719 Second Exec. Salary: $200,000 Large losses forced the company to close several theaters.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $14,000 Bonus: $267,500
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
Y
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CARNIVAL CORPORATION
www.carnival.com
Industry Group Code: 721110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 2 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 1
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Cruise Lines On-board Casinos Tours Operator Resort Hotels
Carnival Corporation is the world's largest and most profitable cruise company. It owns six cruise brands: Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America Line, Windstar Cruises, Cunard Line, Seabourn Cruise Line and Costa Crociere. Combined, these lines operate a fleet of 43 cruise ships. Through Holland America Westours, the company operates a tour business that markets sightseeing tours and cruise packages to Alaska. In addition to marketing its cruises in North America, the company is expanding its market to Europe and Asia. The company’s ships currently provide trips to the Caribbean, the Bahamas, the Mexican Riviera, Alaska, Europe and the South Pacific. The company recently announced the debut of three new cruise ships which have departure points in Port Canaveral, Florida; New Orleans, Louisiana and various European cities, starting with London. The ships have an approximate average capacity of 1,900 passengers. The cruises are offered in various lengths, including four-day cruises, seven-day cruises and 10-day cruises. Carnival has five ships under construction that will debut over the next three years. These ships have a capacity larger than that of the average ship in the current fleet.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Carnival Cruise Lines Holland America Line Windstar Cruises Seabourn Cruise Line Airtours plc Costa Cruise Lines Cunard Cruise Lines Grey Line of Seattle
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Micky Arison, CEO Howard S. Frank, COO Gerald R. Cahill, CFO/Chief Acc. Officer Kenneth D. Dubbin, VP-Corp. Dev. Lowell Zemnick, VP/Treas. Robert H. Dickenson, Pres./COO, Carnival Cruise Lines Ian Gaunt, Sr. VP-Int'l
Phone: 305-599-2600 Fax: 305-471-4700 Toll-Free: Address: 3655 NW 87th Ave., Miami, FL, 33178-2428
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $4,535,800 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $926,200 (12 months) Stock Ticker: CCL 2000 Sales: $3,778,500 2000 Profits: $965,500 Employees: 27,000 1999 Sales: $3,497,500 1999 Profits: $1,027,200 Fiscal Year Ends: 11/30 1998 Sales: $3,009,300 1998 Profits: $835,900 1997 Sales: $2,447,500 1997 Profits: $666,000
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $501,000 Bonus: $1,675,000 Second Exec. Salary: $410,000 Bonus: $1,327,000 Major operator of on-board casinos/Noted for its aggressive growth, marketing and acquisitions.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
Y
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CBS TELEVISION
www.cbs.com
Industry Group Code: 513120 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Y Information Systems:
Profits:
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y Y Y Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Broadcast Television Internet News Portals Outdoor Advertising Radio Network Television Production Cable TV Networks
CBS Television, a subsidiary of Viacom, is one of the largest radio and television broadcasters in the U.S. The firm’s CBS MarketWatch.com subsidiary is a leading interactive financial media company that provides fast, relevant information via the Internet, television, radio and print to help people make and save money. Recently, CBS MarketWatch.com partnered with VH1.com to launch up-to-the-minute financial markets coverage on VH1 atWork Internet Radio. VH1’s atWork Internet Radio airs live updates from MarketWatch.com providing the latest in market news and events. Moreover, VH1.com features a MarketWatch.com stock chart on the VH1 atWork home page, which allows users to access stock quotes and financial data. The company’s CBS SportsLine.com subsidiary offers more than 1 million pages of multimedia sports information, entertainment and merchandise. In January 2001, CBS SportsLine.com reached an agreement with USA Networks to receive online retail services. Under the terms of the agreement, the Electronic Commerce Solutions division of USA Networks has rebuilt SportsLine.com’s commerce site, and the two companies split the revenues on merchandise sold through SportsLine.com stores. Moreover, CBS SportsLine.com recently announced a multi-year global partnership with the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) that involves an interactive NBA talk show, the production of a fantasy game for NBA.com and various crosspromotional opportunities. In addition to the custom NBA video highlight packages provided to SportsLine.com users by the NBA, the subsidiary has acquired the rights to make Audio League Pass, NBA.com’s exclusive home and away radio feeds of every NBA game, available to its users. CBS was the top-rated network in the 2000-2001 season.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Viacom CBS MarketWatch.com VH1.com iWon.com CBS SportsLine.com USA Networks Microsoft
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Leslie Moonves, CEO Leslie Moonves, Pres. Bruce Taub, CFO Anthony Ambrosio, Human Resources Louis J. Briskman, General Counsel Gil Shwartz, Exec. VP-Comm. Harry Isaacs, Sr. VP-Industrial Rel. Harold Brook, Exec. VP-Bus. Affairs & Admin., CBS Entertainment
Phone: 212-975-4321 Fax: 212-975-4516 Toll-Free: Address: 51 W. 52nd St., New York, NY, 10019
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for months. 2001 Sales: $ ( months) 2001 Profits: $ ( months) Stock Ticker: Subsidiary 2000 Sales: $ 2000 Profits: $ Employees: 28,900 1999 Sales: $7,373,000 1999 Profits: $780,000 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $6,805,000 1998 Profits: $-21,000 1997 Sales: $5,367,000 1997 Profits: $549,000
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $2,750,000 Second Exec. Salary: $1,000,000 Merger with Viacom/Strong Internet presence.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 3 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $4,500,000 Bonus: $12,000,000
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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CD WAREHOUSE INC
www.cdwi.com
Industry Group Code: 451220 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 4 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 4
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Music Stores, Retail Pre-owned CDs Sales Franchising
CD Warehouse, Inc. operates and franchises music stores specializing in used compact discs. The company also sells DVDs, t-shirts and related music memorabilia. The firm operates two similar but distinct franchise systems, CD Warehouse and Disc Go Round. The company does business through more than 300 stores, which offer between 10,000 and 16,000 CDs. CD Warehouse operates in 38 states and the District of Columbia and internationally in Canada, England, France, Guatemala and Venezuela. CD Warehouse stores, generally located in strip shopping centers, generate about 52% of revenues from used CD sales. Customers can trade for other CDs or sell them for cash or for store credit. Franchise managers are given CD Warehouse proprietary software that helps decide whether the customer’s used CDs should be accepted or rejected. The software also indicates how much money the CD is worth and how many units the store should have in its inventory. The firm has recently increased its DVD product offerings.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: CDWarehouse.com CD Management, Inc. Compact Discs International, Ltd. ZDTMAC Disc Go Round Music Trader
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Christopher Salyer, CEO Christopher Salyer, Pres. Doyle E. Motley, Sr. VP/CFO Shelly Hodges, Human Resources Michael E. Chionopoulos, Sr. VP/General Counsel Patrick S. DiFazio, VP-Store Oper. Matt Allen, VP-Franchising
Phone: 405-949-2422 Fax: 405-949-2566 Toll-Free: 800-641-9394 Address: 900 N. Broadway, Oklahoma City, OK, 73102
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $20,100 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $-7,800 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: CDWI 2000 Sales: $31,485 2000 Profits: $-8,671 Employees: 305 1999 Sales: $31,912 1999 Profits: $-1,141 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $15,300 1998 Profits: $ 800 1997 Sales: $9,100 1997 Profits: $ 400
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $120,577 Bonus: $25,000 Second Exec. Salary: $101,776 Bonus: $25,000 One of the few national chains that specialize in reselling used CDs as well as new CDs.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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CEDAR FAIR LP
www.cedarfair.com
Industry Group Code: 713110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 4 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 2
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Amusement Parks
Cedar Fair, L.P., managed by Cedar Fair Management Company, and its affiliated companies own and operate five amusement parks: Cedar Point, located on Lake Erie between Cleveland and Toledo in Sandusky, Ohio; Knott’s Berry Farm, located near Los Angeles in Buena Park, California; Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom, located near Allentown in South Whitehall Township, Pennsylvania; Valleyfair, located near Minneapolis-St. Paul in Shakopee, Minnesota; and Worlds of Fun/Oceans of Fun, located in Kansas City, Missouri. The parks are family-oriented, with recreational facilities for people of all ages. The main amusement areas of Cedar Point feature over 65 rides and attractions, including record-breaking roller coasters, bathing beach facilities and an IMAX projection system. Cedar Point also owns and operates four hotel facilities and a full-service marina. Knott’s Berry Farm features six areas with different themes and Soak City U.S.A., a seasonal water park. Cedar Fair also operates Knott’s Camp Snoopy, a 7-acre indoor amusement park at the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota and White Water Canyon, a 33-acre water park with more than 20 separate water rides and attractions near San Diego, California. The firm recently acquired Michigan’s Adventure Amusement Park located near Muskegon. Cedar Fair’s amusement parks have been named the best in the world, and the company has recently reported record earnings and attendance.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Cedar Point Valleyfair Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom VisionLand Worlds of Fun Knott's Berry Farm Knott's Camp Snoopy White Water Canyon
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Richard L. Kinzel, CEO Richard L. Kinzel, Pres. Bruce A. Jackson, Corp. VP/CFO Carolyn Kehler, VP-Mktg. and Sales, Knott's Berry Farms Katja Rall-Koepke, Dir.-Human Resources Charles M. Paul, Corp. Controller Richard J. Collingwood, Corp. VP-Admin. Lee C. Jewett, Corp. VP-Planning Thomas W. Salamone, Treas. Jacob T. Falfas, VP/Man.-Knott's Berry Farm James L. Miears, Exec. VP/Man.-Cedar Point
Phone: 419-627-2233 Fax: 419-627-2260 Toll-Free: Address: One Cedar Point Dr., Sandusky, OH, 44870-5259
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $477,300 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $57,900 (12 months) Stock Ticker: FUN 2000 Sales: $472,900 2000 Profits: $77,800 Employees: 14,300 1999 Sales: $438,000 1999 Profits: $85,800 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $419,500 1998 Profits: $83,400 1997 Sales: $264,100 1997 Profits: $68,500
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $2,803,248 Second Exec. Salary: $1,197,477 Steady growth/Owns excellent brands and properties.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 2 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Profit Sharing: Y
Bonus: $16,450 Bonus: $16,450
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
Y
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CENTRAL EUROPEAN MEDIA Industry Group Code: 512110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 15 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Y Information Systems:
Profits: 31
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Television Broadcasting
Central European Media Enterprises Ltd. (CME), along with its subsidiaries, invests in, develops and operates a group of national and regional commercial television stations and networks across central and eastern Europe, reaching over 70 million people. With operations in areas including the Ukraine, the Slovak Republic, Romania and Slovenia, the company annually produces over 10,000 hours of original programming to support its broadcasting operations. Most of the stations affiliated with CEM air a variety of programs designed to appeal to a wide audience, including sporting events, news shows, game shows and locally produced programs. Romanian station Acasa specifically targets a female audience, with programming including soap operas, drama films and telenovelas. Advertising is the primary source of revenue for these stations, with Procter & Gamble, Wrigley, Unilever and Coca-Cola among the largest of the advertisers. CEM has a number of exclusive broadcast rights granted by American and Western European corporations to air foreign news programs and popular films from abroad. CME recently sought $526.9 million plus interest for damages caused by the Czech Republic due to a violation of binding obligations. The firm continues to explore possibilities for future growth, which include the potential for expansion to other European countries. CEM also aggressively pursues marketing opportunities from abroad as it seeks to boost advertising revenues.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: PRO TV POP TV Markiza TV Studio 1+1 Nova TV Acasa Gajba TV CNTS
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Frederic T. Klinkhammer, CEO Robert E. Burke, COO Frederic T. Klinkhammer, Pres. Mark Wyllie, VP-Finance Mary O'Dowd, Dir.-Human Resources Nicholas G. Trollope, VP/Sec.
Phone: 441-296-1431 Fax: 212-986-8302 Toll-Free: Address: Clarendon House, Church St. HMCX, Hamilton London W1V 3FP, ,
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $50,200 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $-18,700 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: CETVF 2000 Sales: $76,800 2000 Profits: $-37,500 Employees: 1,929 1999 Sales: $129,300 1999 Profits: $-89,900 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $174,300 1998 Profits: $-125,300 1997 Sales: $146,200 1997 Profits: $-85,100
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Profit Sharing: Stock Purch. Plan: Y ADVANTAGE: A pioneer in its markets.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Top Exec. Salary: $363,192 Second Exec. Salary: $210,167
Bonus: $367,500 Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International: Y
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CENTURY CASINOS INC
www.cnty.com
Industry Group Code: 713210 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 16 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 12
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Casinos Cruise Ship Casino
Century Casinos, Inc. and its subsidiaries own and operate U.S. and international casinos, including a limitedstakes gaming casino, Womacks/Legends Casino, in Cripple Creek, Colorado; the Millennium Casino in Prague, Czech Republic, located in the Marriott Hotel; and a hotel and casino resort in Caledon, South Africa. Century Casinos also acts as a concessionaire of small casinos on luxury cruise ships, such as Silversea Cruises and The World of ResidenSea, and is pursuing a number of additional gaming opportunities in the U.S. and abroad. The firm generally seeks to enter into gaming operations in areas with attractive demographic attributes, high population density, local tourism and/or predictable traffic patterns with a long-term objective of maintaining a policy of geographic diversification of its projects. Womacks/Legends Casino has over 600 slot machines in addition to 8 gaming tables and also features a 500-seat events center for meetings, conventions, shows and other special events. The Caledon Casino, Hotel & Spa, located near Cape Town, features a mineral hot-springs facility, two restaurants, two bars, a gift shop, an outdoor amphitheater and a corporate team-building facility in addition to the casino and hotel. The company is currently in the beginning stages of the development and operation of a resort, convention center and casino in the internationally recognized Uruguayan beach resort Punta del Este. Century Casinos has also received a casino license for another casino hotel development in Johannesburg, South Africa.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Womacks/Legends Casino Gold Creek Associates Silverstar Development, Ltd. The Caledon Casino, Hotel & Spa Casino Millennium Silversea Cruises The World of ResidenSea Alpine Gaming
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Erwin Haitzmann, CEO Peter Hoetzinger, Pres. Lori Gray, Human Resources Larry J. Hannappel, Chief Acc. Officer Chris Wrolstad, VP-Corp. Comm. James D. Forbes, Asst. Treas.
Phone: 719-689-9100 Fax: 719-689-3282 Toll-Free: Address: 200-220 E. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek, CO, 80813
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $23,200 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $1,800 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: CNTY 2000 Sales: $29,300 2000 Profits: $3,300 Employees: 600 1999 Sales: $23,600 1999 Profits: $2,200 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $19,500 1998 Profits: $1,900 1997 Sales: $19,700 1997 Profits: $- 600
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $150,000 Second Exec. Salary: $150,000
Bonus: $352,000 Bonus: $351,500
International expansion.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International: Y
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CHAMPIONSHIP AUTO RACING TEAM Industry Group Code: 713990 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 6 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Y Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
www.cart.com Profits: 4
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Professional Automobile Racing Television Production
Auto racing organizer Championship Auto Racing Team (CART) sponsors open-wheel racing, the fastest form of closed-circuit auto racing, with speeds reaching up to 240 miles per hour. The company owns, operates and sanctions the CART FedEx Championship Series, which is the premier single-seat, open-wheel motor sports series in the U.S., featuring over 20 racing events in seven countries. The company is responsible for organizing, marketing and staging each race in the series. CART also owns the Indy Lights Championship and the Atlantic Championship, both of which are development series for the CART Championship. Participants in CART racing events include Michael Andretti, Jimmy Vasser, Paul Tracy and Juan Montoya. The company’s teams feature celebrity owners such as Paul Newman and David Letterman. CART’s sponsors include Federal Express, WorldCom, Honda and Motorola. CART’s expansion plans have been focused toward receiving more media exposure. The company also hosts Inside CART, a magazine-style television program featuring the behindthe-scenes operations of CART, and CART Hotline, a radio call-in show allowing listeners to phone in with their views and opinions. In addition, the company sponsors a number of international events, such as Australia’s Gold Coast Motor Events. CART recently reached an agreement to conduct a round of the FedEx series in Mexico City. CART’s revenue is largely based on track promoter fees as well as TV and sponsorship fees. The company is considering moving its headquarters to Indianapolis, where many of its teams are already centered. The company recently announced plans to discontinue operations of the Dayton Indy Lights Championship in order to focus efforts on development of the Toyota Atlantic Championship, which will feature an increased purse as well as a million-dollar season-ending points fund.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: American Racing Series, Inc. Cart, Inc. Pro-Motion Agency, Ltd. Indy Lights Championship Atlantic Championship FedEx Championship Series Inside CART CART Hotline
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Christopher R. Pook, CEO Christopher R. Pook, Pres. Thomas L. Carter, CFO Steve Fusek, VP-Mktg. Patricia Herbst, Human Resources Mgr. Jeff H. Horton, VP-Elec. Systems Michael J. Mills, General Counsel Thomas L. Carter, VP-Admin. Adam Saal, VP-Comm. Rachelle Fergan, Man.-Investor Rel. Harold A. Whiteford, Pres.-Racing Oper. Keith Allo, VP-Broadcasting
Phone: 248-362-8800 Fax: 248-362-8810 Toll-Free: Address: 755 W. Big Beaver Rd., Ste. 800, Troy, MI, 48084
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $70,300 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-1,000 (12 months) Stock Ticker: MPH 2000 Sales: $75,000 2000 Profits: $15,200 Employees: 83 1999 Sales: $68,800 1999 Profits: $18,900 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $62,500 1998 Profits: $15,100 1997 Sales: $41,800 1997 Profits: $-17,500
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $600,000 Second Exec. Salary: $275,000
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
Focus on open-wheel racing.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 4 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest: Y
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International:
Y
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CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS
www.chartercom.com
Industry Group Code: 513220 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 5 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 22
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Cable TV Service Online Access
Charter Communications, the fourth largest operator of cable television systems in the United States, serves 6.4 million customers in 40 states and offers both traditional analog and digital cable services to its customers. Interactive video programming, video-on-demand and high-speed Internet access are additionally offered by the firm and are an important step towards the realization of Charter's goal to become part of the wired world. The firm is also exploring opportunities to provide telephony through its broadband network. Charter's traditional cable services include optional satellite or non-broadcast channels, such as ESPN, premium channels and Pay-PerView channels. Advanced products and services include digital TV and enhancements, television-based Internet access (through agreements with WorldGate, ICTV and Digeo), interactive services and private network services. The company currently seeks to offer customers advanced digital set-top terminals including digital video recording capabilities. It is also exploring wireless networking technology for cable modem users. Charter has entered into an agreement to make MSN content and services available to users of its Internet service. In addition, Charter recently signed a purchase agreement with High Speed Access Corp. (HSA), by means of which the company will buy substantially all of HSA’s assets to serve high-speed data customers. Charter’s principal owner, Paul G. Allen, is also a co-founder of Microsoft Corporation and plays a large role in helping Charter make cable the primary platform for delivery of media to the home and workplace. Charter Communications supports several charitable organizations and often takes part in functions for the YMCA, centers for the arts and the United Way.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Marcus Cable Charter Pipeline WorldGate Charter Media Charter Paging Charter Business Networks High Speed Access Corp. Digeo
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Carl Vogel, CEO David G. Barford, Exec. VP/COO Carl Vogel, Pres. Kent K. Kalkwarf, Exec. VP/CFO Mary Pat Blake, VP-Mktg. and Programming Don Johnson, Human Resources Steven E. Silva, Exec. VP/Chief Tech. Officer Michael E. Riddle, Sr. VP/CIO John C. Pietri, Sr. VP-Eng. Curtis Shaw, Sr. VP/General Counsel David L.McCall, Sr. VP-Oper. David C. Andersen, Sr. VP-Comm. Ralph G. Kelly, Sr. VP/Treas. Eric A. Freesmeier, Sr. VP-Admin. Steven A. Schumm, Exec. VP/Asst. Pres.
Phone: 314-965-0555 Fax: 314-965-9745 Toll-Free: 888-213-0965 Address: 12405 Powerscourt Dr., Ste. 100, St. Louis, MO, 63131-3660
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $3,953,100 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-1,177,700 (12 months) Stock Ticker: CHTR 2000 Sales: $3,249,200 2000 Profits: $-828,700 Employees: 13,505 1999 Sales: $1,428,200 1999 Profits: $-66,200 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $63,400 1998 Profits: $-22,500 1997 Sales: $18,900 1997 Profits: $-4,600
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $410,000 Second Exec. Salary: $225,000
Bonus: $444,000 Bonus: $283,625
Recently merged with Marcus Cable.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
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CHELL GROUP CORPORATION
www.chell.com
Industry Group Code: 713990 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 7 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution: Y
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 6
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Sports and Trivia Games Interactive Games Video Distribution Technology Industry Investments Internet Service Online Payment Services
Chell Group Corporation, formerly Networks North, Inc., is a Canada-based technology holding company that provides interactive entertainment services, electronic and online products and services and merchant capital services. Chell’s strategy involves acquiring and consolidating the earnings of undervalued technology companies. Operating through subsidiary NTN Interactive Network, Inc., the company acquired the outstanding stock of Magic Lantern Communications and its subsidiaries. Magic Lantern owns two subsidiaries, Viewer Services and Tutorbuddy, Inc., and partially owns Sonoptic Technologies, Inc., which operates a digital video facility. Magic Lantern and its subsidiaries market and distribute an exclusively licensed library of educational videos. Tutorbuddy is an interactive online educational video service offering tutorial assistance. Chell also owns GalaVu Entertainment Inc., which consists of audiovisual entertainment equipment including computers, videocassette recorders and transmitters. Other subsidiaries include Engyro, an Internet payment services company, and Mainsborne Communications, an information service provider using power line carrier technology. Chell recently acquired Logicorp Group Ltd., a systems integration firm. Another acquisition was Stardrive Solutions, which recently launched the OpenMedia newsroom system at CFMT TV, a division of Rogers Media in Toronto.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: NTN Interactive Network Networks North, Inc. Chell Merchant Capital Group Magic Lantern Communications Tutorbuddy GalaVu Entertainment Network Engyro Mainsborne Communications
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Cameron Chell, CEO Cameron Chell, Pres. Don Pagnutti, CFO/VP-Finance Mark Truman, Controller Mark Truman, Sec. Bruce Elliott, Dir.-Corp. Bus. Dev. Arian Hopkins, Mgr.-Corp. Comm. Ron Matthews, Dir.-Investor Rel. Blair Layton, Dir.-Special Projects Gordon Herman, Sr. Managing Dir.
Phone: 403-303-2345 Fax: 403-303-2380 Toll-Free: Address: 630 8th S.W. Ave., Ste. 500, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 1G6
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $11,400 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-7,100 (12 months) Stock Ticker: CHEL 2000 Sales: $12,000 2000 Profits: $-1,500 Employees: 125 1999 Sales: $8,100 1999 Profits: $- 600 Fiscal Year Ends: 8/31 1998 Sales: $9,300 1998 Profits: $ 400 1997 Sales: $6,500 1997 Profits: $ 400
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $192,334 Second Exec. Salary: $156,249
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
Unique products and business model.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
Y
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CHURCHILL DOWNS INC
www.churchilldowns.com
Industry Group Code: 713210 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 7 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 7
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Horse Racing Simulcast Wagering
Churchill Downs, Inc., home of the Kentucky Derby, primarily conducts pari-mutuel wagering on thoroughbred, quarter horse and standardbred horse racing. Churchill Downs owns five racing tracks: Churchill Downs, Arlington International Racecourse, Calder Race Course, Ellis Park Race Course and Hollywood Park Race Track. The Churchill Downs operation also features an off-track betting facility. Churchill Downs Management Company, a wholly owned subsidiary, manages the other racing operations as well as Hoosier Park in Anderson, Indiana. Churchill Downs also owns an investment company and has partial interest in a private television production and computer graphic software company. In addition to traditional racing and betting, the company conducts simulcast wagering on horse racing year-round at its four Churchill Downs Sports Spectrum facilities and at its racetracks in Kentucky and Indiana. Other principal sources of income include admissions and seating, concession commissions and license, rights, broadcast and sponsorship fees. Churchill Downs has hosted the Breeders’ Cup Championship eight times at two different tracks. The company recently began a $127-million renovation plan for the home of the Kentucky Derby, calling for a complete modernization of the clubhouse and extensive light installation around the main track and turf course. In other recent news, Churchill Downs has sold a portion of Hoosier Park to Centaur Racing LLC.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Churchill Downs Management Co. Anderson Park, Inc. Hoosier Park, L.P. Churchill Downs Investment Co. Charlson Broadcast Technologies, LLC Churchill Downs Simulcast Network
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Thomas H. Meeker, CEO Alexander M. Waldrop, Pres. Michael E. Miller, Sr. VP-Finance Kevin Marie Nuss, VP-Mktg. Jeanne A. Reeves, VP- Human Resources Rebecca C. Reed, General Counsel James D. Gates, VP-Admin. Jeffrey A. Mainka, VP-Corp. Dev. John Asher, VP-Racing Comm. Vicki L. Baumgardner, Treas. Frank Jemley III, VP-Public Affairs Raymond V. Lehr, VP-Track Superintendent
Phone: 502-636-4470 Fax: 502-636-4430 Toll-Free: Address: 700 Central Ave., Louisville, KY, 40208-1200
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $427,000 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $22,100 (12 months) Stock Ticker: CHDN 2000 Sales: $362,000 2000 Profits: $19,200 Employees: 1,500 1999 Sales: $258,400 1999 Profits: $15,000 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $147,300 1998 Profits: $10,500 1997 Sales: $118,900 1997 Profits: $9,100
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Profit Sharing: Y Stock Purch. Plan: Y ADVANTAGE: Home of the Kentucky Derby.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 3 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Top Exec. Salary: $321,360 Second Exec. Salary: $250,000
Bonus: $159,073 Bonus: $107,188
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International:
Y Y
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CINAR CORPORATION
www.cinar.com
Industry Group Code: 512110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 10 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Y Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Y Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 30
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Children's TV Production and Distribution Books Educational Software
CINAR develops, produces, markets and distributes family-oriented, non-violent programming and materials for entertainment and educational purposes. The firm operates through its two divisions, CINAR Education and CINAR Entertainment. Based in France, CINAR supplies children’s programming to such U.S. channels as Nickelodeon, PBS, HBO, the Discovery Channel and the Disney Channel, as well as additional channels in Canada and worldwide. In addition to its television franchises, the company publishes children’s books and produces educational software, primarily through its EduSoft subsidiary, which has also formulated an e-commerce and Internet distribution strategy for the company. CINAR also develops supplemental education products through Carson-Dellosa Publishing Company, Inc. and HighReach Learning, Inc. In recent years, CINAR has been working to expand its international presence through aggressive marketing of its products. The firm is pursuing marketing opportunities in Europe, where it hired German and Italian agents to market its Mona the Vampire television series, which has enjoyed success across Europe and in Canada. Various CINAR programs, such as the acclaimed Arthur series and The Busy World of Richard Scarry, have been purchased by channels in Spain, Japan and the U.K., among others. CINAR recently produced a back-to-school special episode of Arthur featuring the Backstreet Boys. In other recent news, the company is currently restructuring its entertainment division, reducing the Montreal staff.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: EduSoft, Ltd. Caillou Zoboomafoo Twin Sisters Productions Arthur HighReach Learning, Inc. Fandango Studios Carson-Dellosa Publishing Co.
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Barrie Usher, CEO Barrie Usher, Pres. George Rossi, Sr. VP/CFO Kelly A. Elwood, VP-Mktg. Debbie Beaulieu, Dir.-Human Resources Mario Ricci, Corp. Controller Marie-Josee Corbeil, General Counsel Francois Deschamps, Exec. VP-Oper. Daniel Tierney, VP-Business Dev. Suzan Ayscough, VP-Comm. Cassandra Schafhausen, Exec. VP-Creative Affairs Lesley Taylor, Exec. VP-Productions
Phone: 514-843-7070 Fax: 514-843-7080 Toll-Free: Address: 1055 Rene Levesque Est Blvd., Montreal, Quebec, , H2L 4S5
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $64,100 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $-9,900 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: CINRB 2000 Sales: $96,200 2000 Profits: $-35,100 Employees: 400 1999 Sales: $108,500 1999 Profits: $-100,700 Fiscal Year Ends: 11/30 1998 Sales: $95,100 1998 Profits: $9,800 1997 Sales: $58,900 1997 Profits: $8,100
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $ Second Exec. Salary: $
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
Unique, high-quality productions.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 6 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International: Y
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CINEMA RIDE INC
www.cinemaride.com
Industry Group Code: 713110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 7 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 4
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
3-D Motion Simulator Rides
Cinema Ride, Inc. designs, manufactures and operates 3D motion simulator rides and entertainment films. Each ride combines action films, roughly four minutes in duration, with computer-controlled audience seating mounted on hydraulic lifters, moving in sync with the onscreen action. Rides are designed to produce the illusion that the viewer is a participant in the film’s events. The company operates locations at theme parks and other attraction sites; these sites currently include Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas; Atlanta, Georgia; the Jersey Gardens Mall in New Jersey; and the West Edmonton Mall in Alberta, Canada. Substantially all of Cinema Ride’s income comes from the sale of ride tickets. Average price per show is typically under $5, due to the company’s practice of selling more than one feature per ticket and use of coupons and promotional discounts. In the future, the company plans to expand into additional locations that attract more than 3 million visitors per year. In order to reduce out-of-pocket costs in the development of attractions, the company is currently exploring joint venture arrangements with third parties. The Alberta, Canada and Atlanta, Georgia attractions already operate through a partnership with Dave & Buster’s, an attractionladen complex featuring restaurant and bar facilities. At present, Cinema Ride faces intense competition from firms like Imax Corporation, Iwerks Entertainment, Inc. and the Showscan Corporation.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Cinema Ride
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Mitchell Francis, CEO Mitchell Francis, Pres. Mitchell Francis, CFO
Phone: 818-761-1002 Fax: 818-761-1072 Toll-Free: Address: 12001 Ventura Place, Ste. 340, Studio City, CA, 91604
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $1,900 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $- 400 (12 months) Stock Ticker: MOVE 2000 Sales: $2,800 2000 Profits: $- 500 Employees: 34 1999 Sales: $2,500 1999 Profits: $- 600 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $2,400 1998 Profits: $-2,100 1997 Sales: $3,900 1997 Profits: $-1,500
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Profit Sharing: Top Exec. Salary: $235,936 Stock Purch. Plan: Y Second Exec. Salary: $ ADVANTAGE: Operates in a rapidly growing market.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Bonus: $30,965 Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
Y
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CINEMASTAR LUXURY THEATERS INC www.cinemastar.com Industry Group Code: 512131 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 7 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Y Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 3
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Movie Theaters, Entertainment
CinemaStar Luxury Theaters, Inc. develops, leases, owns and operates multi-screen, primarily first-run movie theater locations in southern California and northern Mexico. The company currently operates theaters with a total of 103 screens in San Diego and Riverside Counties in southern California and in Tijuana, Mexico. The company’s theater complexes typically contain multiple auditoriums, each having 120 to 500 seats, allowing the company the flexibility to adjust screening schedules by shifting films amongst the larger and smaller auditoriums within the same complex in response to audience demand. All theaters feature digital THX sound systems, top quality projection and screen systems, the highest quality seats available and excellent concession selections and service. The company owns and operates eight first run motion picture theaters and has recently-constructed a 20-screen megaplex theater in downtown San Bernadino, California. The new 20-plex theater includes state-of-the-art amenities such as stadium seating in all viewing areas, the latest screen and sound technologies incorporating LucasFilm THX Stereo Surround Sound environment systems and the most modern concession areas in the industry. CinemaStar also remodeled another theater from 14 to 18 screens in Mission Grove, California. The four screen expansion features stadium seating, high-back love seats with retractable cup holders, a full service concession stand and state-of-the-art projection and sound equipment. The company filed for Chapter 11 in January of 2001 due to recent overbuilding in the industry, resulting in intense competition for movie patrons. CinemaStar plans to continue operations at a majority of its theaters as it completes its reorganization process, which includes restructuring or terminating theater leases which shows consistent losses.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: General Growth Properties, Inc. SCP Private Equity Partners, L.P. CinemaStar Luxury Theaters, S.A. de C.V.
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Jack R. Crosby, CEO Frank Moreno, COO Clay Colbert, Pres. Donald H. Harnois, Jr., CFO/VP Kathy Weir, Dir.-Human Resources Neil R. Austrian, Jr., Exec. VP
Phone: 858-509-2777 Fax: 858-509-9426 Toll-Free: Address: 12230 El Camino Real, Ste. 320, San Diego, CA, 92130
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 6 months. 2001 Sales: $15,300 ( 6 months) 2001 Profits: $-1,700 ( 6 months) Stock Ticker: LUXYQ 2000 Sales: $27,964 2000 Profits: $-5,231 Employees: 581 1999 Sales: $27,736 1999 Profits: $-1,586 Fiscal Year Ends: 3/31 1998 Sales: $26,000 1998 Profits: $-7,900 1997 Sales: $19,600 1997 Profits: $-4,300
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $254,806 Bonus: $20,000 Second Exec. Salary: $161,538 Bonus: $ Focuses on making the movie experience more enjoyable using state-of-the-art equipment and roomy chairs/Filed for bankrupcy in early 2001.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International: Y
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CIRCUIT CITY STORES INC
www.circuitcity.com
Industry Group Code: 443110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 2 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems: Y
Profits: 3
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Electronics Stores, Retail Retail Computers Used Automobiles
Circuit City Stores, Inc. is a leading national retailer of brand-name consumer electronics, personal computers, major appliances and entertainment software. The company’s retail operations consist of Circuit City Superstores and mall-based Circuit City Express stores. Circuit City is considered the second largest U.S. retailer of consumer electronics in terms of sales and a leading retailer of personal computers and entertainment software. The firm operates more than 600 Circuit City Superstores and 20 mall-based Circuit City Express stores throughout the United States. The company is in the process of selling the CarMax Group, a national chain of used automobile dealerships and a wholly owned subsidiary. Circuit City recently partnered with DigitalThink, Inc., a leading provider of e-learning solutions to Fortune 1000 companies, to develop web-based training programs for Circuit City’s employees. The company’s e-commerce site provides in-depth product comparison information, broad product selection and convenient purchase and delivery options. Circuit City also partnered with Kodak to offer cobranded photo album software and Internet-based photofinishing services at the superstores. The firm recently announced a partnership with Amazon.com, Inc. to offer Amazon’s customers a product pick-up option in Circuit City stores. The company offers its employees a comprehensive benefits package including educational scholarships and dependent care spending accounts.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: DigitalThink, Inc. CarMax Group Digital Video Express, LP Kodak
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. W. Alan McCollough, CEO John W. Froman, Exec. VP/COO W. Alan McCollough, Pres. Michael T. Chalifoux, Exec. VP/CFO Fiona Dias, Sr. VP-Mktg. Jeffrey S. Wells, Sr. VP-Human Resources Dennis J. Bowman, Sr. VP/CIO Philip J. Dunn, Sr. VP/Controller John Froman, Exec. VP-Merch. Michael T. Chalifoux, Exec. VP/Corp. Sec. W. Stephen Cannon, Sr. VP/General Counsel Richard S. Birnbaum, Exec. VP-Oper. Philip J. Dunn, Treas. W. Austin Ligon, Sr. VP-Automotive Ann-Marie Austin-Stephens, Sr. VP-Store Innovation and Dev.
Phone: 804-527-4000 Fax: 804-527-4194 Toll-Free: Address: 9950 Maryland Dr., Richmond, VA, 23233
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $10,458,000 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $115,200 (12 months) Stock Ticker: CC 2000 Sales: $10,599,400 2000 Profits: $196,500 Employees: 46,700 1999 Sales: $9,344,200 1999 Profits: $166,400 Fiscal Year Ends: 2/28 1998 Sales: $7,996,600 1998 Profits: $138,500 1997 Sales: $7,153,600 1997 Profits: $145,700
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan: Y
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Profit Sharing: Top Exec. Salary: $991,450 Stock Purch. Plan: Y Second Exec. Salary: $712,219 ADVANTAGE: One of the nation's largest retailer of brand-name consumer electronics.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 2 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Bonus: $1,492,500 Bonus: $815,625
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
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CITADEL COMMUNICATIONSwww.citadelcommunications.com Industry Group Code: 513111 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 6 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 17
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Radio Station Owner/Operator
Citadel Communications (Citadel), the nation’s sixth largest radio broadcasting company, focuses on acquiring, developing and operating radio stations in mid-sized markets of the U.S. The company currently operates 140 FM and 65 AM stations in 42 markets. Citadel targets mid-sized markets due to less direct format competition and lower purchase prices. The company’s mission is to build station clusters through acquisitions in its existing and additional markets. Citadel Broadcasting Company, a subsidiary of Citadel, operates the radio stations. Citadel License, Inc., another wholly owned subsidiary, holds the radio broadcast licenses but does not conduct any independent business operations. Citadel currently owns stations in cities such as Providence, Rhode Island; Albuquerque, New Mexico; Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Salt Lake City, Utah; Little Rock, Arkansas and Colorado Springs, Colorado. In 2001, the company merged with FLCC Holdings, Inc., a subsidiary of Forstmann Little & Co., a leading radio station operator. Citadel recently sold its three stations in Atlantic City, New Jersey in order to concentrate on its more central properties.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Citadel Broadcasting Company Citadel License, Inc. BroadcastAMERICA.com FLCC Holdings, Inc.
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Lawrence R. Wilson, CEO Bob Proffitt, Exec. VP/COO Lawrence R. Wilson, Pres. Donna L. Heffner, CFO Janelle Matz, Dir.-Human Resources Randy Taylor, Controller/VP-Finance Donna L. Heffner, Exec VP/Corp. Sec. Ken Benson, Exec. VP-Programming Peter Benedetti, Exec. VP/Pres.-West Region Wayne Leland, Pres.-Northeast Region
Phone: 702-804-5200 Fax: 702-804-5936 Toll-Free: Address: 7201 W. Lake Mead Blvd., Ste. 400, Las Vegas, NV, 89128
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 3 months. 2001 Sales: $73,100 ( 3 months) 2001 Profits: $-32,300 ( 3 months) Stock Ticker: Private 2000 Sales: $284,800 2000 Profits: $-39,200 Employees: 3,500 1999 Sales: $178,500 1999 Profits: $-9,000 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $135,400 1998 Profits: $-3,900 1997 Sales: $89,800 1997 Profits: $-5,300
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $438,319 Bonus: $ Second Exec. Salary: $250,000 Bonus: $ Presence in 42 mid-size markets gives it an audience base that is attractive to national advertisers.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 2 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Profit Sharing:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
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CLASSIC COMMUNICATIONS INC
www.classic-cable.com
Industry Group Code: 513220 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 21
Profits: 15
Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Cable TV Service
Classic Communications, Inc. (CCI) owns and operates cable television systems serving smaller, rural communities in the central United States. CCI’s business strategy combines characteristics of the non-metropolitan cable market segment with the growth opportunity of broadband services and the Internet. The company is building a platform to deliver digital cable and high-speed Internet access to homes and businesses, providing enhanced digital video and other special services in addition to traditional cable services. CCI will upgrade systems depending on size, using a digital headend or direct-to-home solution for larger systems and a digital satellite alternative for smaller systems. Traditional cable packages include local network, independent and educational stations, with some systems also receiving signals from distant cities or local information and public access channels, as well as optional premium programming. The company has grown rapidly through acquisitions and currently operates in 11 states: Texas, Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, Nebraska, Louisiana, Ohio, New Mexico and Colorado. CCI is also a member of a programming consortium of small to mid-sized cable systems operators that creates efficiencies in the securing and administration of programming contracts. The company derives revenues from customer fees, the sale of local spot advertising time and affiliations with home shopping services. CCI is currently undergoing reorganization following filing bankruptcy; the firm continues to conduct business as usual. The company is very involved in the community. It offers scholarships to employees who are graduating seniors and gives customers discounts on cable bills if they make donations to the Toys for Tots foundation during December.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Brera Classic Classic Cable
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Dale R. Bennett, COO Dale R. Bennett, Pres. Jimmie Taylor, CFO Shanna Cagle, Human Resources Daniel J. Pike, CTO Randall L. Clark, General Counsel Ronald D. Martin, Exec. VP-Oper. Elizabeth K. Monigold, Exec. VP-Admin. Todd S. Cruthird, Exec. VP-Customer Care
Phone: 903-581-2121 Fax: 512-476-5204 Toll-Free: 800-999-6845 Address: 6151 Paluxy Rd., Bldg. A, Tyler, TX, 75703
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $136,400 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $-285,800 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: CLSCQ 2000 Sales: $182,300 2000 Profits: $-67,000 Employees: 970 1999 Sales: $111,400 1999 Profits: $-43,900 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $69,800 1998 Profits: $-30,800 1997 Sales: $61,000 1997 Profits: $-14,100
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $350,000 Bonus: $150,000 Second Exec. Salary: $201,923 Bonus: $ Rapid growth through an aggressive acquisition strategy/Focus on small communities.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 2 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Profit Sharing:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International:
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CLEAR CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS INC www.clearchannel.com Industry Group Code: 513111 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 1 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Y Information Systems:
Profits: 3
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y Y Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Radio Station Owner/Operator Outdoor Advertising Concert Production Internet Services Sports Talent Management Broadcast Television
Clear Channel Communications, Inc. is a diversified media company with three business segments: radio broadcasting, outdoor advertising and live entertainment. The company owns, programs and sells airtime for over 1,000 domestic radio stations as well as 19 television stations. The firm’s television stations are affiliated with networks such as FOX, ABC, NBC and CBS. Revenue in this division is largely derived from local and national advertising, as well as from fees received from affiliate networks. The company owns Katz Media Group, a fullservice media representation firm that sells spot advertising. Clear Channel also has interests in various domestic and international radio broadcasting companies. In addition, the company promotes and produces live entertainment events for 120 venues. The firm also represents professional athletes and has operations in the Internet industry. The company recently acquired two Italian music promotion businesses, expanding its growing European network. In other recent news, Clear Channel signed a national marketing agreement with Tower America to market space on the company’s many radio and television antennas to the telecommunications industry. The company also launched a new high-speed Internet service, Delta V, which provides home and small business Internet users with high-speed access through a digital television signal. Clear Channel’s business strategy is to acquire and develop a diverse array of media assets, enabling the company to assist its customers in employing the most effective and cost-efficient methods to market their products and services. Clear Channel’s radio stations are heavily involved in the communities they serve, donating time and money and airing a multitude of public service announcements throughout the year. Moreover, the company generates more than $5 million each year that benefit numerous charities, including the American Cancer Society, Boys & Girls Scouts of America and Habitat for Humanity.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Eller Media Company Universal Outdoor, Inc. SFX Entertainment, Inc. Hainin White Horse Advertising Media Investment Co AMFM Inc. More Group, PLC Katz Media Group Eller Media
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. L. Lowry Mays, CEO Mark P. Mays, COO Mark P. Mays, Pres. Randall T. Mays, CFO Demetra Koelling, Human Resources Kenneth E. Wyker, Sr. VP/General Counsel Juliana Hill, Sr. VP-Finance Herbert W. Hill, Sr. VP/Chief Acc. Officer
Phone: 210-822-2828 Fax: 210-822-2299 Toll-Free: Address: 200 East Basse Rd., San Antonio, TX, 78209
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $6,107,900 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $-778,400 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: CCU 2000 Sales: $5,345,300 2000 Profits: $248,800 Employees: 36,350 1999 Sales: $2,678,200 1999 Profits: $72,500 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $1,350,900 1998 Profits: $54,000 1997 Sales: $697,100 1997 Profits: $62,600
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $1,000,000 Second Exec. Salary: $657,500
Bonus: $3,000,000 Bonus: $1,500,000
Nation's largest radio station owner.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 2 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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CNET NETWORKS INC
www.cnet.com
Industry Group Code: 513111A Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 1 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Y Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 1
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Online Broadcasting Technology Web Sites Technology Magazine Publishing
CNET Networks is a major global media company specializing in the technology industry. CNET is a top 10 Internet company with established web sites in over 20 countries and content in 18 languages. The company distributes information via the Internet, wireless devices, television, radio and print. Its brand portfolio includes CNET, ZDNet, TechRepublic, mySimon.com, News.com, Download.com, Computer Shopper magazine, CNET Radio and CNET Channel. ZDNet provides technology customers with information about computers and other high-tech products on the market. TechRepublic serves professionals representing the IT industry by providing information and tools for IT decision support and professional advice by job function. The company’s comparison-shopping service site, mySimon.com, offers price and product comparison for an array of online and offline stores. Download.com is a comprehensive resource for downloading software. The site provides information to buyers and sellers of try-before-you-buy software, which allows customers to evaluate a software product before they purchase it. News.com offers worldwide technology news coverage. Based in San Francisco, with offices in Boston, New York, Washington, Europe and Asia, News.com publishes more than 50 stories each workday. Computer Shopper Magazine has been a major source for technology information and commerce services for over 20 years. Computer Shopper has the highest number of readers per copy among all computer titles, and ranks number one in reader interest in advertising of any magazine measured by Mediamark Research, Inc. CNET recently announced that its CNET Channel business unit has renewed and expanded its relationship with Yahoo, Inc., to which it provides its comprehensive technology product information service for the Yahoo Shopping network. CNET offers its employees a full line of benefits including insurance, stock purchase plans, educational assistance and a concierge service.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: CNET Channel mySimon.com News.com Download.com ZDNet CNET Radio Computer Shopper Magazine TechRepublic
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Shelby W. Bonnie, CEO Dan Rosensweig, Pres. Douglas N. Woodrum, Exec. VP/CFO Heather McGaughy, Sr. VP-Human Resources Ted Cahall, CIO Sharon LeDuy, Sr. VP/General Counsel Martin Green, Sr. VP-Financial Planning Robin Wolaner, Exec. VP-U.S. Media Barry Briggs, Pres., Media
Phone: 415-364-2000 Fax: 415-395-9207 Toll-Free: Address: 235 2nd St., San Francisco, CA, 94108
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $285,800 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-1,976,900 (12 months) Stock Ticker: CNET 2000 Sales: $264,000 2000 Profits: $-484,000 Employees: 2,000 1999 Sales: $112,345 1999 Profits: $416,908 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $57,477 1998 Profits: $3,023 1997 Sales: $33,640 1997 Profits: $-24,728
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Profit Sharing: Top Exec. Salary: $350,000 Stock Purch. Plan: Y Second Exec. Salary: $249,999 ADVANTAGE: Rapid growth/Diversified investments.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 3 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Bonus: $249,999 Bonus: $101,500
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest: Y
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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COLONIAL HOLDINGS INC
www.colonialdowns.com
Industry Group Code: 713210 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 17 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
197 Profits: 20
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Race Track-Horse Racing Simulcast Wagering
Colonial Holdings, Inc. owns and operates Colonial Downs Racetrack, which primarily conducts pari-mutuel wagering on thoroughbred and standardbred horse racing. In addition to a grandstand that holds 4,000 patrons, the Colonial Downs Racetrack features two covered patioseating areas, four bars, a large concession food court, a gift shop and a number of wagering locations. The Colonial Downs Racetrack’s 1.25-mile dirt track is one of the largest tracks in the United States, and its 180-footwide turf track is the largest in North America. The company expects that these unique configurations will attract marquee racing events and, consequently, improve its market visibility, attract additional patrons and enhance its revenues from corporate sponsorships, group sales events and food and beverage sales. The firm also operates four satellite wagering facilities that provide simulcast pari-mutuel wagering from selected racetracks throughout the United States. Each satellite racing center offers patrons a comfortable, upscale environment that includes a full bar and a number of restaurants. Moreover, these centers feature self-serve automated wagering equipment in order to make wagering more user-friendly for the novice and more efficient for the expert. The company has entered into an agreement with MarylandVirginia Racing Circuit, Inc. in an effort to create a VirginiaMaryland thoroughbred racing circuit. Under the terms of the agreement, Maryland-Virginia Racing Circuit no longer holds live races during Colonial’s live thoroughbred meets.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Colonial Downs Racetrack
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Jeffrey P. Jacobs, CEO Ian Stewart, Pres. Ian Stewart, CFO Hugh Melon, VP-Mktg. Vicki Whitman, Human Resources Brett Lee Stansley, VP-Admin. Jerry Monahan, VP-Racing Oper.
Phone: 804-966-7223 Fax: 804-966-1565 Toll-Free: Address: 10515 Colonial Downs Pkwy., New Kent, VA, 23124
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $23,200 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $-1,400 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: CHLD 2000 Sales: $29,200 2000 Profits: $-2,900 Employees: 259 1999 Sales: $29,400 1999 Profits: $1,100 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $29,500 1998 Profits: $-5,300 1997 Sales: $23,600 1997 Profits: $
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $ Second Exec. Salary: $ Owns largest turf track in North America.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
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COMCAST CORP
www.comcast.com
Industry Group Code: 513220 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 2 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Y Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 1
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Cable TV Service Wireless Telecommunications Programming Content Internet Access Online Services TV Shopping
Comcast Corporation is principally engaged in developing, managing and operating hybrid fiber-coaxial broadband cable communications networks and providing programming content, primarily through QVC, the company's electronic retailing subsidiary. Comcast is one of the largest cable communications system operators in the United States. The company is in the process of implementing high-speed Internet access service and digital video applications to enhance the products available on its cable networks. Comcast recently completed the acquisition of Lenfest Communications, Inc., a major cable television operator. Comcast and Lucent Technologies are involved in cable telephony over an Internet Protocol technical trial that delivers high-quality service to trial participants. The service is the first cable system in the world to comply with PacketCable 1.0, a new industry-wide specification for delivering real-time services over two-way cable networks. Recently, Comcast was named as the successful bidder to acquire AT&T's massive cable TV business, which will add 13.7 million subscribers to Comcast's base of 6.2 million. Comcast will then have nearly 20 million cable subscribers, making it the nation's largest cable TV system, far surpassing the number two system Time Warner, which has 12.7 million subscribers. The deal is structured as a merger and will result in a name change of Comcast to AT&T Comcast. The newly merged company will maintain Philadelphia as its headquarters and will have major offices in Manhattan as well. The merged company hopes to offer local telephone service via cable TV lines. Employees receive free sports tickets, free cable service and promotional items as well as a retirement plan and health coverage.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: QVC C3-Comcast Content & Communications Lenfest Communications SeaChange International Home Team Sports, LP First Union Complex Hebenstreit Communications AT&T Comcast
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Brian L. Roberts, CEO Brian L. Roberts, Pres. William E. Dordelman, VP-Finance David N. Watson, Exec. VP-Mktg. & Customer Service Stanley L. Wang, Corp. Sec. Stanley L. Wang, Sr. VP/General Counsel Richard A. Petrino, VP-Planning & Dev. Marlene S. Dooner, VP-Investor Rel. John R. Alchin, Exec. VP/Treas. Lawrence S. Smith, Exec. VP Lawrence J. Silva, Sr. VP/Chief Acc. Officer
Phone: 215-665-1700 Fax: 215-981-7790 Toll-Free: Address: 1500 Market St., Philadelphia, PA, 19102-2148
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $6,850,100 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $929,600 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: CMCSK 2000 Sales: $8,218,600 2000 Profits: $2,021,500 Employees: 35,000 1999 Sales: $6,529,200 1999 Profits: $1,065,700 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $5,419,000 1998 Profits: $972,100 1997 Sales: $4,467,700 1997 Profits: $-238,700
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $1,050,000 Bonus: $525,000 Second Exec. Salary: $1,000,000 Bonus: $1,662,000 Acquisition of AT&T's 13.7 million subscribers will make this the nation's largest cable firm.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 2 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Profit Sharing: Y
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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COURIER CORP
www.courier.com
Industry Group Code: 323000 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 1 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing: Y
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Information Systems: Y
Profits: 1
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Book Printing Software Services Intellectual Property Management Multimedia Development Commercial Printing Pre-Press Services Niche Book Publishing Fulfillment Servicees
Courier Corporation manufactures books, manuals, diskettes and CD-ROMs for publishers, software developers and other information providers. Courier also provides related services involved in managing the process of creating and distributing these products. Through its subsidiary, Courier New Media, Inc., an information management services company, the company works with publishers and other information developers to create products from new and existing intellectual properties. New Media includes two operating units, Courier EPIC, which provides complete turnkey services from project management through end-user distribution, and Copyright Management Services, which specializes in helping publishers and college bookstores manage the process of obtaining copyright permissions for products, such as multiple-publisher college course packets. Courier’s book manufacturing operations are conducted through four subsidiaries: Courier Westford, Inc.; Courier Stoughton, Inc.; Courier Kendallville, Inc. and National Publishing Company. Each subsidiary has specialties adapted to the market niche they serve, including shortrun book manufacturing capabilities, printing on lightweight paper for medical and religious publishers and four-color book manufacturing for educational and trade publishers. Courier’s subsidiary Dover Publications recently launched a website making over 7,500 titles available for direct purchase by consumers via the Internet. Courier has been recognized by the Printing Industry of America as one of the best places to work in America, for aspects such as its work environment and culture, training and development, retirement programs and health and well-being programs.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Courier Company, Inc. Dover Publications Courier Stoughton, Inc. Courier Westford, Inc. National Publishing Company Courier New Media, Inc. Book-Mart Press, Inc. Courier EPIC
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. James F. Conway III, CEO James F. Conway III, Pres. Robert P. Story, Jr., Sr. VP/CFO Thomas G. Osenton, Sr. VP/Chief Mktg. Officer Diana L. Sawyer, VP-Human Resources Stephen Franzino, VP-Tech. David J. LaFauci, CIO Peter M. Folger, VP/Controller Joseph L. Brennan, VP-Engineering Anthony F. Caruso, VP-Mfg. Lee E. Cochrane, Treas. George Q. Nichols, Sr. VP
Phone: 978-251-6000 Fax: 978-251-8228 Toll-Free: Address: 15 Wellman Ave., N. Chelmsford, MA, 01863
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $211,900 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $13,200 (12 months) Stock Ticker: CRRC 2000 Sales: $188,300 2000 Profits: $10,600 Employees: 1,504 1999 Sales: $164,000 1999 Profits: $8,400 Fiscal Year Ends: 9/30 1998 Sales: $151,600 1998 Profits: $7,700 1997 Sales: $131,400 1997 Profits: $4,300
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan: Y
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Y Profit Sharing: Y Top Exec. Salary: $340,000 Stock Purch. Plan: Second Exec. Salary: $289,469 Industry-leading printer focused on book printing. ADVANTAGE:
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Bonus: $218,750 Bonus: $266,500
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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COX COMMUNICATIONS INC
www.cox.com
Industry Group Code: 513220 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 4 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Y Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 2
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Cable TV Service Digital Cable TV Service Cable-Based Internet Access Local Exchange Carrier Long-Distance Phone Service
Cox Communications, Inc., majority-owned by Cox Enterprises, is among the nation's leading broadband communications companies. Cox serves approximately 6.2 million customers nationwide, making it the nation's fourth-largest cable company. A full-service provider of telecommunications products, Cox offers a variety of residential services, including cable television under the Cox Cable brand, also the primary element of its broadband communications strategy; advanced digital video programming services under the Cox Digital Cable brand; high-speed Internet access via Cox@Home, Road Runner and Cox Express; local and long distance telephone services under the Cox Digital Telephone brand; and commercial voice, video and data services via Cox Business Services. Cox invests in telecommunications companies including Sprint PCS, Excite@Home and TiVo, Inc., as well as programming networks including Discovery Channel, The Learning Channel and Outdoor Life. Cox Communications recently partnered with EarthLink, an internet service provider, for a six-month trial of EarthLink’s internet services over Cox’s broadband cable network in Arkansas. The firm launched its Movies-On-Demand service for selected customers in San Diego, CA. This deployment is Cox's first commercial launch of Movies-On-Demand, and significantly strengthens the company's position as a premiere provider of video, voice and data services. Employees receive free cable television, health club discounts and free tickets to cultural and sporting events. The firm also offers tuition reimbursement and business travel insurance along with its benefits options.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Cox Enterprises Inc. Cox@Home Discovery Communications, Inc. Outdoor Life The Learning Channel Road Runner Excite@Home Sprint PCS
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. James O. Robbins, CEO Patrick J. Esser, Exec. VP-Oper. James O. Robbins, Pres. Jimmy W. Hayes, Exec. VP-CFO Joe Rooney, VP-Mktg. Mae A. Douglas, VP-Human Resources Christopher Bowick, Sr. VP-Chief Tech. Officer Scott A. Hatfield, Sr. VP-CIO Christopher J. Bowick, Sr. VP-Eng. David Pugliese, VP-New Product Mgmt. Andrew A. Merdek, Corp. Sec. James A. Hatcher, Esq., Sr. VP-Legal and Regulatory Affairs John M. Dryer, Sr. VP-Oper. Dallas Clement, Sr. VP-Strategy & Dev. Albert W. Young, VP-Eng., Telephone Technology Ellen M. East, VP-Corp. Comm. & Public Affairs Mark W. Major, Treas. Kimberly C. Edmunds, VP-Customer Service Roy Frederickson, VP-Product Dev.
Phone: 404-843-5000 Fax: 404-843-5975 Toll-Free: Address: 1400 Lake Hearn Dr., N.E., Atlanta, GA, 30319
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $4,059,200 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $750,100 (12 months) Stock Ticker: COX 2000 Sales: $3,506,900 2000 Profits: $1,925,300 Employees: 19,000 1999 Sales: $2,318,135 1999 Profits: $881,928 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $1,716,757 1998 Profits: $1,270,672 1997 Sales: $1,610,364 1997 Profits: $-136,492
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan: Y
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Profit Sharing: Top Exec. Salary: $902,720 Stock Purch. Plan: Y Second Exec. Salary: $525,058 ADVANTAGE: Investing in value-added services, such as video-on-demand.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 4 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Bonus: $807,014 Bonus: $391,168
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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COX ENTERPRISES INC
www.coxenterprises.com
Industry Group Code: 511110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 2 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Y Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing: Y
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
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Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits:
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y Y Y Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Newspaper Publishing Television Station Owner Cable Services Provider Radio Station Owner Web Site Operator Automobile Auction Operator High Speed Internet Access Technology Products
As one of the largest media conglomerates in the world, Cox Enterprises, Inc. maintains a diverse array of operations, ranging from television to automobile sales. The company owns television stations located in major U.S. cities, including Atlanta, Honolulu and Miami. Newspapers published by the firm include The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and The Austin American Statesman. Cox Enterprises’ online U.S. city guides, which include AccessAtlanta.com, AccessLasVegas.com, RealPittsburgh.com and SanAntonio360.com, are among the highest-ranked web sites of their kind in the country. At the same time, the company’s cable subsidiary is among the largest cable services providers nationwide, with over 6 million subscribers. Furthermore, the firm operates web sites and businesses specializing in used car sales and auctions. It operates AutoTrader.com, which maintains the largest used car inventory database in the world, as well as Manheim Auctions, which auctions off used cars for individual dealers. Cox Television, Inc. owns and operates several TV stations and collects data used by sales representatives and research firms. Cox Radio, Inc. is a subsidiary that operates broadcast radio stations throughout the U.S. as well as interactive web sites. In recent news, AutoTrader.com launched a new advertising service for auto dealers utilizing its online classifieds site. Dynamic Display Ad provides participating dealers the chance to create their own web-based, fullpage multi-vehicle color display ad that links from their vehicle listings on AutoTrader.com, and in the near future, from other locations such as the dealer’s web site or a unique URL. The most significant feature of DDA is its ability to react to consumer preferences by dynamically changing the featured vehicle specials based on the type of vehicle searched for on AutoTrader.com.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: LookSmart, Ltd. Manheim Auctions Cox Communications Cox Radio AutoTrader.com TeleRep AT&T The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. James C. Kennedy, CEO G. Dennis Berry, COO G. Dennis Berry, COO Robert C. O'Leary, Exec V.P.-CFO John C. Williams, VP-Mktg. Marybeth H. Leamer, VP-Human Resources Scott A. Hatfield, VP-CIO Andrew A. Merdek, Corp. Sec. Andrew A. Merdek, VP-Legal Affairs/Sec. Timothy W. Hughes, Sr. VP-Admin. John C. Mellott, VP-Bus. Dev. John C Williams, VP-Corp. Comm. Richard J. Jacobson, VP-Treas. Michael J. Mannheimer, VP-Materials Mgmt. Tom Whitfield, VP-Database Mgmt.
Phone: 404-843-5000 Fax: 404-843-5109 Toll-Free: Address: 1400 Lake Hearn Dr., Atlanta, GA, 30319
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for months. 2001 Sales: $ ( months) 2001 Profits: $ ( months) Stock Ticker: Private 2000 Sales: $7,824,000 2000 Profits: $ Employees: 74,000 1999 Sales: $ 1999 Profits: $ Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $ 1998 Profits: $ 1997 Sales: $ 1997 Profits: $
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $ Second Exec. Salary: $
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
Diversified media properties.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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COX RADIO INC
www.coxradio.com
Industry Group Code: 513111 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 3 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 2
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Radio Broadcasting
Cox Radio, Inc. is the third largest radio broadcasting company in the United States, based on net revenues. Cox Radio owns, operates or provides sales and marketing services for more than 80 radio stations in 18 markets. Cox Radio is an indirect majority-owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, Inc., a newspaper and cable company. Cox Radio’s business strategy entails maximizing revenues and broadcast cash flow of stations by operating and developing clusters of stations in demographically attractive markets, such as Miami, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, San Antonio, Houston and Birmingham. The company has a history of acquiring, repositioning and improving the operating performance of previously under-performing stations. Cox Radio also syndicates radio programs, such as Neal Boortz (political talk), The Motley Fool (investment information) and Clark Howard (consumer advocate). Cox Radio has program formats spanning genres such as alternative, adult contemporary, oldies, news/talk, country, nostalgia and gospel. The firm’s newest division is Cox Radio Interactive (CXRi), whose purpose is to design, develop and assist Cox Radio’s radio markets with their station websites. CXRi also conducts research to determine what station listeners want from radio websites. Cox Radio offers employees a competitive benefit package including extensive insurance coverage, savings and investment options and an employee assistance program.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Cox Broadcasting, Inc. Cox Enterprises, Inc. Cox Communications, Inc. Cox Newspapers, Inc. Manheim Auctions, Inc. Cox Interactive Media NewCity Communications, Inc.
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Robert F. Neil, CEO Richard A. Ferguson, Co-COO Robert F. Neil, Pres. Neil Johnston, CFO Judy Versteeg, VP-Human Resources Marc W. Morgan, VP/Co-COO Kim Guthrie, Regional VP
Phone: 404-843-5000 Fax: 404-843-5939 Toll-Free: Address: 1400 Lake Hearn Dr., Atlanta, GA, 30319
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $395,300 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $20,700 (12 months) Stock Ticker: CXR 2000 Sales: $369,400 2000 Profits: $305,900 Employees: 2,257 1999 Sales: $300,500 1999 Profits: $55,300 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $261,200 1998 Profits: $23,000 1997 Sales: $199,600 1997 Profits: $49,700
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan: Y
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Profit Sharing: Stock Purch. Plan: Y ADVANTAGE: Stations in 18 major markets.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 2 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Top Exec. Salary: $450,846 Second Exec. Salary: $310,125
Bonus: $450,846 Bonus: $279,113
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
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CROWN CASTLE INTERNATIONAL CORP www.crowncastle.com Industry Group Code: 513390D Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 2 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 2
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Wireless Communications Broadcast Infrastructure Services Site Management Services Construction and Engineering Services
Crown Castle International Corp. is a leading owner and operator of towers and transmission networks for wireless communications and broadcast transmission companies. It owns, leases or manages roughly 13,000 towers and rooftops both in the U.S. and internationally. With operations clustered in the U.S., the United Kingdom and Australia, the company’s major clients include Verizon, Cingular, Nextel, Sprint PCS, AT&T Wireless, Cable & Wireless Optus, Vodafone, BT Cellnet, One 2 One, Hutchison and the British Broadcasting Corporation. Crown Castle leases antenna space on wireless and broadcast towers and operates analog and digital audio and television broadcast transmission networks, as well as wireless networks. In addition, the company offers construction, engineering and management services for telecommunications towers. Crown Castle, creator of the first nationwide digital radio network in the world, has opened two digital radio multiplexes in London as part of a partnership with Switchdigital. The multiplexes expand the offerings and coverage of London’s current digital radio network. In one of the world’s largest tower transactions, Crown Castle is partnered with GTE in the formation of a $900 million joint venture company that will own and operate the leasing of space on GTE’s network of communications towers. Additionally, the company owns 700 wireless communications towers in Australia, making Crown Castle the largest independent tower operator in Australia, with coverage of 90% of the country’s population.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Spectrum Site Management Corporation TEA Group, Inc. TeleStructures, Inc. Crown Castle Broadcast
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. John P. Kelly, CEO Edward Wallander, COO John P. Kelly, Pres. W. Benjamin Moreland, CFO Pamela Morais, VP-Human Resources Alan Rees, Exec. VP-Tech. Steven Schmitt, CIO Wesley D. Cunningham, Chief Acc. Officer/Corp. Controller E. Blake Hawk, Exec. VP/General Counsel Michael T. Schueppert, Sr. VP-Mktg. & Bus. Dev. W. Benjamin Moreland, Treas. Charles C. Green III, Exec. VP-Global Finance George E. Reese, Exec. VP-Int'l
Phone: 713-570-3000 Fax: 713-570-3100 Toll-Free: Address: 510 Bering Dr., Ste. 500, Houston, TX, 77057-1457
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $899,000 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-366,200 (12 months) Stock Ticker: CCI 2000 Sales: $649,200 2000 Profits: $-204,800 Employees: 2,100 1999 Sales: $345,800 1999 Profits: $-96,761 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $113,100 1998 Profits: $-37,800 1997 Sales: $31,400 1997 Profits: $-11,900
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan: Y
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Profit Sharing: Top Exec. Salary: $325,000 Stock Purch. Plan: Y Second Exec. Salary: $275,000 ADVANTAGE: Growth through acquisitions and strategic partnerships/Focus on wireless towers.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Bonus: $325,000 Bonus: $206,250
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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CROWN MEDIA HOLDINGS INC
www.crownmedia.net
Industry Group Code: 513210 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 5 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Y Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 4
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Pay TV Distribution Television Programming and Distribution Made For TV Movie Distribution
Crown Media Holdings, Inc. owns and operates the Hallmark Channel, which is available in the United States and over 100 international markets. The company plans to establish its cable television channel as a destination for viewers seeking family entertainment and as an attractive outlet for advertisers that target such viewers. The firm has a number of distribution agreements with leading cable television distributors, including AOL Time Warner, DirecTV, Adelphia, EchoStar and United Pan-Europe Communications. Recently, Crown Media Holdings acquired approximately 700 television movies and miniseries from Hallmark Entertainment Distribution. In the Summer of 2001, the company launched Yes Television, a Hong Kong domestic cable television outlet. In addition to airing film titles acquired from Hallmark Entertainment, Yes Television features Crayola Kids Club, an interactive arts and crafts service for children. Moreover, subscribers are able to deliver Hallmark video greetings over the broadband network. Crown Media Holdings recently opened a state-of-the-art facility in Denver dedicated to distributing the programming for Hallmark Channel’s international customers. The 6,000 square foot, all-digital Network Operations Center serves as the firm’s primary signal source to its numerous affiliates across the globe.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Hallmark Channel Yes Television
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. David J. Evans, CEO Paul FitzPatrick, COO David J. Evans, Pres. William J. Aliber, CFO Chris Moseley, Exec. VP-Worldwide Mktg. Gene Hawkins, Human Resources Chris Moseley, Exec. VP-Brand Mgmt. Jeff Henry, CEO, Crown Digital Worldwide
Phone: 303-220-7990 Fax: 303-220-7660 Toll-Free: Address: 6430 S. Fiddlers Green Circle, Ste. 500, Englewood, CO, 80111
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $107,100 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-229,800 (12 months) Stock Ticker: CRWN 2000 Sales: $66,800 2000 Profits: $-116,100 Employees: 420 1999 Sales: $31,900 1999 Profits: $-56,700 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $23,700 1998 Profits: $-35,500 1997 Sales: $9,800 1997 Profits: $-21,600
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $675,000 Second Exec. Salary: $525,000 Growth through acquisitions/Focus on expansion of international distribution.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $337,500 Bonus: $105,000
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International: Y
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CSS INDUSTRIES INC
www.cssindustries.com
Industry Group Code: 511191 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 3
Profits: 2
Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing: Y
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Seasonal Greeting Cards & Gift Wrap Products Decorative Items Greeting Cards Christmas and Holiday Items
CSS Industries, Inc. is a consumer products company engaged in the design, manufacture and sale to mass market retailers of seasonal, social expression gift wraps, gift bags, boxed greeting cards, gift tags, tissue paper, paper and vinyl decorations, calendars, classroom exchange valentines, decorative ribbons and bows, Halloween masks, costumes, make-up and novelties and Easter egg dyes and novelties. These products are manufactured and warehoused in 14 facilities located in Pennsylvania, Tennessee and New York. Most products are sold in the U.S. and Canada by national and regional account sales managers, product specialists and a network of independent manufacturers’ representatives. The company is comprised of The Paper Magic Group, Inc., which owns Color Clings, a designer and marketer of vinyl home decorations; Berwick Industries LLC and Cleo, Inc. CSS’s revenues are primarily seasonal, with twothirds of sales occurring during the Christmas season and the remaining one-third attributed to Halloween, Easter and Valentine’s Day. The firm recently acquired Tye-Sil Corp., a Canadian provider of gift wrap and accessories.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Berwick Industries, Inc. Cleo, Inc. The Paper Magic Group, Inc. Rapidforms, Inc. Color Clings Standard Forms, Ltd. New England Business Service, Inc. Tye-Sil Corp.
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. David J. Erskine, CEO David J. Erskine, Pres. Clifford E. Pietrafitta, CFO Kenneth S. Pawloski, VP-Consumer Products Group Stephen V. Dubin, Sr. VP/General Counsel John J. Nucero, VP-Bus. Dev. Paul L. Delaney, Treas./Asst. Sec. Steven A. Cohen, VP-Licensing
Phone: 215-569-9900 Fax: 215-569-9979 Toll-Free: Address: 1845 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA, 19103-4755
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $399,100 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $27,400 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: CSS 2000 Sales: $421,100 2000 Profits: $18,200 Employees: 2,255 1999 Sales: $392,600 1999 Profits: $18,100 Fiscal Year Ends: 3/31 1998 Sales: $400,700 1998 Profits: $24,300 1997 Sales: $357,720 1997 Profits: $43,090
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $425,000 Second Exec. Salary: $374,400
Bonus: $398,438 Bonus: $351,000
Diversified product line.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
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CTN MEDIA GROUP INC
www.collegetelevision.com
Industry Group Code: 513220 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 24 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 8
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Satellite TV Carrier
CTN Media Group, Inc., formerly known as College Television Network, is a diversified media company specializing in reaching target audiences in television, magazine, newspaper and online sectors. CTN runs the College Television Network, a proprietary commercial television network that operates on college and university campuses across the U.S. The network is provided to campuses through single-channel television systems placed free of charge primarily in campus dining facilities and student unions. The programming principally consists of music videos, CNN news and sports, artist interviews, tour schedules and other music-related events. The company also publishes Link Magazine, a free magazine that is circulated to more than 650 U.S. college campuses, making it the most widely read college magazine in the country. CTN earns its revenues through displaying commercials on the stations. National advertisers include America Online, Coca-Cola, Fox Entertainment Group, Polygram, United Parcel Service, Visa International and many others. The company also owns iD8 Marketing, an Atlanta-based advertising agency involved in placing media buys and providing creative services, and Wetair.com, which operates a lifestyle and entertainment Internet site targeting 18-24-year-olds. CTN formerly owned Market Place Media, a media placement and promotion specialist in the college, military and minority segments. This subsidiary was recently sold to Schroder Ventures U.S.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: College Television Network Market Place Media Link Magazine Wetair.com Wading Pool iD8 Marketing Jimmy and Doug's Farmclub.com Universal Music Group
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Neil Dickson, COO Thomas A. Rocco, Pres. Patrick G. Doran, CFO Ann E. Brown, Sr. VP-Mktg. & Programming Neil Dickson, Treas. Carlo DiMarco, Exec. VP/General Manager David Davenport, Sr. VP-Content
Phone: 404-256-9630 Fax: 404-843-8842 Toll-Free: 800-256-1636 Address: 3350 Peachtree Rd., Ste. 1500, Atlanta, GA, 30326
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $18,400 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $-8,700 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: UCTN 2000 Sales: $68,900 2000 Profits: $16,800 Employees: 158 1999 Sales: $31,600 1999 Profits: $-17,700 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $8,500 1998 Profits: $-8,700 1997 Sales: $2,800 1997 Profits: $-4,000
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $555,542 Second Exec. Salary: $518,600 Unique, rapidly growing niche/Reaches 650 college campuses.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $100,000 Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
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CUMULUS MEDIA INC
www.cumulus.com
Industry Group Code: 513111 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 8 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 11
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Radio Station Operator
Cumulus Media, the second largest radio broadcasting company in the country, is focused on acquiring, operating and developing radio stations in mid-size markets. Cumulus owns over 200 stations in 46 U.S. markets. These stations are located in the Midwest, Southeast, Southwest and Northeast regions, with additional stations in the Caribbean, Barbados and Tortola. The firm also provides sales and marketing services under local marketing, management and consulting agreements. Cumulus has diversified radio formats and target audiences within each market to attract larger and broader listener audiences and thereby a wider range of advertisers. The company owns Broadcast Software International, Inc., a media operations software and systems company. Cumulus uses Internet-based software applications that enable the company to monitor daily sales performance by station and market compared with each station’s respective budget. This system also provides each station with the ability to exchange ideas and views regarding station operations and ways to increase advertising revenues. Stations within each market share infrastructure in terms of office space, support personnel and certain senior management, but each station is developed and marketed as an individual brand with its own identity, programming, programming personnel, inventory of time slots and sales force. Company revenues are generated from the sale of local, regional and national advertising for broadcast. In recent news, Cumulus is merging with DBBC, LLC in connection with the acquisition of three radio stations in Nashville, Tennessee. Cumulus also recently acquired Aurora Communications, which owns and operates 18 radio stations in Connecticut and New York.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Cumulus Wireless Services, Inc. AdVisory Board, Inc., The Cumulus Broadcasting Broadcast Software International, Inc. Clear Channel Broadcasting DBBC, LLC Aurora Communications
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Lewis W. Dickey, CEO Jonathon Pinch, COO/Exec. VP Lewis W. Dickey, Pres. Martin R. Gausvik, CFO/Exec. VP Rhonda Devoe, Dir.-Human Resources Mini Srivathsa, Chief Tech. Officer Jorge J. Garcia, Assistant Controller, Acquisitions Terrence Baun, Dir.-Engineering Terrence Leahy, General Counsel Patrick Fitzgerald, Dir.-Sales Dev. Martin R. Gausvik, Treas.
Phone: 404-949-0700 Fax: 404-949-0740 Toll-Free: Address: 3535 Piedmont Rd., Bldg. 14, Ste. 1400, Atlanta, GA, 30305
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $201,300 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-30,600 (12 months) Stock Ticker: CMLS 2000 Sales: $225,900 2000 Profits: $-2,300 Employees: 2,700 1999 Sales: $180,000 1999 Profits: $-13,600 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $98,800 1998 Profits: $-11,300 1997 Sales: $9,200 1997 Profits: $-3,600
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan: Y
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Profit Sharing: Stock Purch. Plan: Y ADVANTAGE: Focus on mid-size markets.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 2 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Top Exec. Salary: $315,000 Second Exec. Salary: $302,832
Bonus: $161,438 Bonus: $151,316
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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DAG MEDIA INC
www.newyellow.com
Industry Group Code: 511140 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 3 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Y Book Stores: Distribution/Printing: Y
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Y Information Systems:
Profits: 2
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Directory Publishing Publications for Jewish Communities
Dag Media, Inc. publishes and distributes yellow page directories both in print and online. These directories target mainstream users as well as niche markets in the New York metropolitan area, including the five boroughs of New York City, Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester and Rockland counties and northern New Jersey. Dag Media sells yellow page advertisements as part of an overall media package that includes print advertising, online advertising and other services such as referral service and a consumer discount club. The company operates three Internet portals: NewYellow.com, targeting the general population; JewishYellow.com, targeting worldwide Jewish communities; and JewishMasterguide.com, targeting orthodox Hasidic communities. Revenues derive mainly from the sale of advertisements in these directories. The print version of NewYellow is published semi-annually and distributed door-to-door. It was the first general interest yellow page directory to provide full-color ads and to include e-mail addresses. The Jewish Israeli Yellow Pages is a bilingual directory, with all ads appearing in both English and Hebrew, distributed free in both New York and Israel. It is used primarily by native Hebrew speakers. The Master Guide is published in English only and does not contain potentially offensive advertisements. The company’s referral service directs consumers looking for goods or services to advertisers in the directories. It also serves tourists with questions regarding travel, lodging, visa issues and other related issues.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: The Jewish Israeli Yellow Pages The Jewish Master Guide NewYellow Porty.com JewishYellow.com JewishMasterguide.com
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Assaf N. Ran, CEO Assaf N. Ran, Pres. Orna Kirsh, CFO Dvir Langer, VP-Sales Dvir Langer, VP-Corp. Dev. Orna Kirsh, Treas. Eyal Huberfield, VP
Phone: 718-263-8454 Fax: 718-793-2522 Toll-Free: 800-261-2799 Address: 125-10 Queens Blvd., Ste. 14, Kew Gardens, NY, 11415
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $4,400 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $ 200 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: DAGM 2000 Sales: $6,200 2000 Profits: $- 400 Employees: 5 1999 Sales: $4,500 1999 Profits: $ 400 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $2,800 1998 Profits: $ 400 1997 Sales: $2,500 1997 Profits: $ 300
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $98,717 Second Exec. Salary: $67,788 Rapidly growing revenues/Unique focus.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $10,000 Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
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DAILY JOURNAL CORP
www.dailyjournal.com
Industry Group Code: 511110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 18 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Y Magazines: Y Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 15
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Newspaper Publishing Magazine Publishing Online Publishing
Daily Journal Corporation publishes newspapers and websites in California, Washington, Arizona, Colorado and Nevada and is primarily a gatherer and distributor of information through its publications and specialized information services. The company currently publishes 15 general-circulation newspapers and 2 online-only publications. In addition, the company serves as a newspaper representative, specializing in public notice advertising. It also publishes The Code of Colorado Regulations. Daily Journal’s subsidiary SUSTAIN Technologies, Inc. provides technologies and applications to enable justice agencies to automate their operations, to allow users to file cases electronically and to allow courts to publish information online. Specialized information services include Judicial Profiles services, which contain biographical and professional information concerning nearly all judges in California; several court rules services, which reproduce court rules for certain state and federal courts in California; and computer online foreclosure information, which primarily provides distressed property information as well as expanded features. Since the company is subject to periodic increases in postal rates, it has instituted changes in an attempt to mitigate higher postage costs. These changes include contracting for hand delivery, delivering pre-sorted newspapers to the post office on pallets, implementing a method of bundling newspapers and acquiring an ink jet labeler, which eliminates paper labels and enables bar code discounts from the postal service on some of its newspapers.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: The Los Angeles Daily Journal The San Francisco Daily Journal Nevada Journal Washington Journal Colorado Journal Arizona Journal California Real Estate Journal SUSTAIN Technologies, Inc.
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Gerald G. Salzman, Pres. Gerald G. Salzman, CFO Dorothy Salzman, Human Resources Ira A. Marshall, Corp. Sec. Gerald G. Salzman, Treas./Asst. Sec. Gerald G. Salzman, Chief Acc. Officer
Phone: 213-229-5300 Fax: 213-680-3682 Toll-Free: Address: 915 E. First St., Los Angeles, CA, 90012
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $35,200 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-13,400 (12 months) Stock Ticker: DJCO 2000 Sales: $37,800 2000 Profits: $1,800 Employees: 375 1999 Sales: $36,900 1999 Profits: $2,100 Fiscal Year Ends: 9/30 1998 Sales: $36,100 1998 Profits: $3,300 1997 Sales: $36,400 1997 Profits: $3,000
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $250,000 Second Exec. Salary: $
Bonus: $100,000 Bonus: $
Focus on legal information.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
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DIAMOND ENTERTAINMENT
www.e-dmec.com
Industry Group Code: 512110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 24 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing: Y
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Y Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution: Y
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 22
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Budget Video Distribution Toys Notebook PCs Furniture Greeting Cards
Diamond Entertainment Corp., doing business as e-DMC, markets and sells a variety of videocassette and DVD titles to the budget home video and DVD markets and purchases and distributes general merchandise such as children’s toy products. e-DMC’s video inventory includes cartoons, horror films, science fiction, dramas, adventure stories, mysteries, musicals, educational programs and computer literacy. The company is moving towards specialization in disc distribution. It has added to its traditional product distribution, now handling a spectrum of disc product and related services including CD replication and packaging, CD-R distribution, CD-ROM business card replication, DVD replications and packaging and DVDROM replication. e-DMC recently entered into an agreement with a Hong Kong company, through which it will introduce new products such as DVD tickets, DVD ID cards and DVD credit cards implanted with smart chips. The firm also owns Jewel Products International, a manufacturer and distributor of children’s toys, and owns the exclusive rights to distribute CineChrome, a product line utilizing classic images from film, music, sport, fine art and fine photography. In the future, e-DMC plans to aggressively implement marketing and sales programs on its newly redesigned website. The company recently announced in-house high-speed duplication capabilities with the addition of two Sony sprinters. In other recent news, e-DMC signed an exclusive sales and distribution agreement for a line of personal digital assistants with Wisevale Technology Co. The company will target primarily the Chinese/American population.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Jewel Products International, Inc. Grand Duplication Corporation CineChrome Wisevale Technology Co. e-DMC
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. James K.T. Lu, CEO James K.T. Lu, Pres. Fred U. Odaka, CFO Jeffrey I. Schillen, Exec. VP-Sales & Mktg. Thomas Sung, Controller Katie Yu, Dir.-Oper. Dido Casas, Plant Mgr. Heman Lu, Asst. Plant Mgr.
Phone: 909-839-1989 Fax: 909-869-1990 Toll-Free: Address: 800 Tucker Ln., Walnut, CA, 91789
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $3,200 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $- 900 (12 months) Stock Ticker: DMEC 2000 Sales: $3,800 2000 Profits: $-4,000 Employees: 22 1999 Sales: $4,500 1999 Profits: $-1,600 Fiscal Year Ends: 3/31 1998 Sales: $8,700 1998 Profits: $-1,500 1997 Sales: $6,400 1997 Profits: $-1,300
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $50,000 Second Exec. Salary: $40,000
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
Focus on bargain-priced videos.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
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DICK CLARK PRODUCTIONS INC www.dickclarkproductions.com Industry Group Code: 512110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 13 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Y Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 8
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Television Production Music Production Restaurants
Dick Clark Productions, Inc. (DCPI) specializes in television and music production. The company develops and produces a wide range of television programming for television networks, first-run domestic syndicators, cable networks and advertisers. Since 1957, the company has been a significant supplier of television programming and has produced more than 8,500 hours of television entertainment, including series, annual, recurring and onetime specials and movies for television. Programming includes awards shows, comedy specials, children’s programming, talk and game show series and dramatic series. The market for this programming is mainly composed of the networks ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, UPN and the WB Network. The company also licenses the rebroadcast rights to some of its programs, licenses certain segments of its programming to third parties, produces home videos and develops and produces theatrical motion pictures, generally in conjunction with third parties who provide the financing. DCPI also operates a chain of entertainment-themed restaurants named Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Grill, in eight locations including Cincinnati, Ohio and St. Louis, Missouri. Additionally, the company owns a record label, CLICK Records, which produces and distributes compilation albums, and Access Records, a label for emerging talent. DCPI recently received a 10-year commitment to produce the Golden Globe Awards. The firm also began production on two new bloopers specials for ABC.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Dick Clark Restaurants, Inc. Dick Clark Corporate Productions, Inc. CLICK Records, Inc. Anderson Merchandisers Q Records Access Records Golden Globe Awards
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Richard W. Clark, CEO Francis C. La Maina, COO Francis C. La Maina, Pres. William S. Simon, CFO/VP-Finance Jennifer Gilbert, Sr. VP-Strat. Mktg. Cindy Clark, VP-Production Karen W. Clark, VP-Admin. Bruce Russell, VP-Investor Rel. Bill Simon, Treas.
Phone: 818-841-3003 Fax: 818-954-8609 Toll-Free: Address: 3003 W. Olive Ave., Burbank, CA, 91505-4590
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $70,800 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $5,200 (12 months) Stock Ticker: DCPI 2000 Sales: $92,200 2000 Profits: $10,400 Employees: 710 1999 Sales: $72,300 1999 Profits: $2,800 Fiscal Year Ends: 6/30 1998 Sales: $86,300 1998 Profits: $8,200 1997 Sales: $66,129 1997 Profits: $6,500
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Profit Sharing: Top Exec. Salary: $975,000 Stock Purch. Plan: Y Second Exec. Salary: $577,059 ADVANTAGE: Established producer of television awards shows/ Well-known name.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 3 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Bonus: $444,740 Bonus: $308,546
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
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Northeast:
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DIGEO INC
www.digeo.com
Industry Group Code: 334310 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: y Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits:
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: BroadcastTelevision: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
y y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Audio and Video Equipment, Manufacturing Cable Operators On-Demand Content Services Interactive TV
Founded by Paul Allen of Microsoft, Digeo, Inc. is a cable television services company with a particular emphasis on interactive TV. Services include localized cable content, deployment and ongoing operations support to cable companies. These services are organized into two divisions: Basic iTV and Advanced Services. Basic iTV, currently in commercial deployment with Charter Communications, provides cable subscribers with seven information and commerce channels, including weather, local movie listings, news, sports, money and shopping. Advanced Services is concerned with the needs of the digital home, which combines enhanced TV, digital video recording, telephony, advanced communication services, photos, music, games and wireless home networking all on one system. The big news at Digeo is the acquisition of the iTV company Moxi Digital, Inc. This acquisition positions Digeo as the leading supplier of integrated media center platforms and services for cable and satellite operators. Digeo provides its employees with a comprehensive benefits package including a quarter bonus plan and employee referral incentives. The company sponsors staff events such as Razor scooter races, pool tournaments, barbeques, golf tournaments and Mariners games.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Moxi Digital Charter Communications
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. James A. Billmaier, CEO Bert Kolde, COO Tanya Kruger, VP-Finance Rita Brogley, Exec. VP-Mktg. Toby Farrand, Chief Tech. Officer John Kellum, VP-Eng. Hiro Tachibana, VP/General Counsel Steve Martino, VP-Oper. Rita Brogley, Exec. VP-Bus. Dev. Larry Weber, Pres.-Advanced Systems Rob Kaplan, CTVO
Phone: 425-896-6000 Fax: 425-896-6062 Toll-Free: Address: 8815 122nd Ave., NE, Kirkland, WA, 98033
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for months. 2001 Sales: $ ( months) 2001 Profits: $ ( months) Stock Ticker: Private 2000 Sales: $ 2000 Profits: $ Employees: 200 1999 Sales: $ 1999 Profits: $ Fiscal Year Ends: 1998 Sales: $ 1998 Profits: $ 1997 Sales: $ 1997 Profits: $
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Profit Sharing: Top Exec. Salary: $ Stock Purch. Plan: y Second Exec. Salary: $ ADVANTAGE: Acquisition of Moxi Digital/Entery into interactive television.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 2 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
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Northeast:
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DIGITAL GENERATION SYSTEMS INC Industry Group Code: 541870 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 1 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Y Information Systems:
www.dgsystems.com Profits: 1
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Distribution Services for Advertising Agencies & Broadcasting
DG Systems, Inc., formerly Digital Generation Systems, operates a nationwide, value-added digital network that links hundreds of advertisers and advertising agencies with over 7,500 radio and 800 television stations across the U.S. and Canada. The company’s network operation center, located in San Francisco, delivers audio, video, image and data content that comprise transactions between the advertising and broadcast industries. Revenues derive largely from advertising agencies, advertisers, tape duplication vendors and dealers, syndicated programmers and music companies. DG Systems also operates a fault-tolerant client/server online transaction system based on relational databases and UNIX servers from Sun Microsystems. Additionally, the firm develops software applications with operational capabilities including transaction management and system security. DG Systems’ patented CoolCast Internet broadcasting service provides digital quality television programming to broadband PC users. The company recently merged with StarGuide Digital Networks, Inc., a designer and provider of high-speed digital information transmission and distribution systems, in a reverse acquisition. StarGuide has deployed its transmission systems to radio stations owned by ABC Radio and Clear Channel, among others, as well as the Shenzhen Stock Exchange. In other recent news, DG Systems signed an agreement with Mitsui & Co. to develop a digital video broadcasting audio receiver system for Usen Corp.’s Japan customers.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: MediaTech PDR Productions StarGuide Digital Networks, Inc. Musicam Express CoolCast Mitsui Digital Generation Systems
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Matthew E. Devine, CEO Dan F. Dent, COO Jeffrey A. Dankworth, Pres. Omar A. Choucair, CFO John Lipuma, VP-Eastern Region Sales Jennifer Bush, Human Resources Bernard L. Fleitman, VP-Eng. Ian Lerner, VP-Bus. Dev., StarGuide
Phone: 972-581-2000 Fax: 972-581-2005 Toll-Free: 800-324-5672 Address: 750 W. John Carpenter Fwy., Ste. 700, Irving, TX, 75039
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $70,700 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-9,000 (12 months) Stock Ticker: DGIT 2000 Sales: $54,700 2000 Profits: $1,200 Employees: 339 1999 Sales: $48,700 1999 Profits: $-8,800 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $41,300 1998 Profits: $-30,200 1997 Sales: $29,200 1997 Profits: $-14,800
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Y Profit Sharing: Top Exec. Salary: $203,624 Stock Purch. Plan: Second Exec. Salary: $170,500 ADVANTAGE: Nationwide audio and video delivery/Rapid growth.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Bonus: $20,376 Bonus: $22,500
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
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DIRECTRIX INC
www.directrix.com
Industry Group Code: 512191 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 5 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 4
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Media Technical Services Post Production Multimedia
Directrix, Inc. provides network origination and digital video asset management and distribution services, catering primarily to the entertainment industry. Through its facilities and processes, the company provides an endto-end solution for the production of entertainment content, its conversion into digital video assets and the management and distribution of those assets. Traditional services include complete live studio production and postproduction services; signal acquisition from satellites, fiber optic networks and the Internet; content processing and encoding; digital video playback and content distribution via satellite and the Internet. Post-production services include graphics editing, closed-captioning, mass tape duplication, the conversion of tape content to computer files and the digital compression needed to facilitate storage of such files. Directrix also offers metadata capture and digital video archiving, live and on-demand broadcast quality video streaming and consulting services. The company’s Directrix Network is an intelligent delivery service for media-rich Internet content. Directrix recently secured a Los Angeles facility, which will house state-ofthe-art sound stages and a video file server based master control facility with tape archive, post-production facilities and offices. In other recent news, the company signed an agreement with Yaga, Inc., providers of a complete peerto-peer digital goods distribution, transaction and subscription network, to distribute adult video content on the Yaga Digital Marketplace.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Spice Entertainment Companies, Inc. Emerald Media, Inc. Loral SpaceCom Communications, Inc. Channel Korea The Directrix Network Playboy Enterprises Group, Inc. Califa Entertainment Group, Inc.
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. J. Roger Faherty, CEO Richard Kirby, Exec. VP/COO Donald J. McDonald, Jr., Pres. Donald J. McDonald, Jr., CFO Elise Konstantine, Dir.-Human Resources Donald J. McDonald, Jr., Treas.
Phone: 201-750-8000 Fax: 201-750-4552 Toll-Free: Address: 230 Pegasus Ave., Northvale, NJ, 07647
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $5,200 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-10,300 (12 months) Stock Ticker: DRCX 2000 Sales: $8,800 2000 Profits: $-6,100 Employees: 39 1999 Sales: $ 1999 Profits: $ Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $9,600 1998 Profits: $-4,200 1997 Sales: $10,700 1997 Profits: $- 900
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $245,343 Second Exec. Salary: $184,788
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
Niche focus/New facilities.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
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DOUBLECLICK INC
www.doubleclick.net
Industry Group Code: 541810A Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 1 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Y Information Systems:
Profits: 4
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Advertising-Online Consulting Market Research Consumer Database Analysis Marketing Support
DoubleClick provides marketing solutions using leading targeting technologies, media sales expertise, direct marketing knowledge and essential research tools. The company’s DART technology is the platform for many of its solutions. The DART technology measures marketing campaign performance and provides dynamic ad space inventory management. DoubleClick currently serves ads for over 2,000 clients and has delivered approximately 63 billion targeted advertisements to Internet users worldwide. The firm has five strategic business units: DoubleClick TechSolutions, DoubleClick Media, Direct Marketing, E-mail Marketing Solutions and Online Research. DoubleClick TechSolutions provides marketers and publishers with interactive marketing solutions primarily using the company’s DART technology and AdServer software. DoubleClick Media allows marketers to build brand awareness, sell products and interact with their customers, while providing web publishers with powerful revenue-generating opportunities. The unit’s flagship product is the DoubleClick Network, a collection of highly-trafficked and branded sites on the Internet. The company’s Direct Marketing unit, which offers a complete suite of data targeting and direct marketing solutions, is the result of a 1999 merger with Abacus. In the spring of 2001, DoubleClick merged with FloNetwork and MessageMedia to form the company’s E-Mail Marketing Solutions business unit. The company launched Diameter, an online research company, in early 2001. Diameter provides marketers with solutions intended to assist in understanding, planning and evaluating online campaigns and strategies. DoubleClick also recently acquired Sabela Media, a global serving, tracking and analysis company with products and services directed towards online advertisers and web publishers.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: DART Sabela Media DoubleClick Media Diameter MessageMedia FloNetwork Abacus AdServer
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Kevin Ryan, CEO Stephen Collins, CFO Susan Sachatello, Chief Mktg. Officer Brian Schipper, VP-Human Resources Dwight A. Merriman, Chief Tech. Officer Elizabeth Wang, Exec. VP/General Counsel Robert Linsky, VP-MIS & Oper. Jeffrey E. Epstein, Exec. VP-Corp. Dev. & Sales David S. Rosenblatt, Pres.-Tech., Data and Research Barry Salzman, Pres.-Global Media Andy Jacobson, VP-U.S. Media Sales
Phone: 212-683-0001 Fax: 212-889-0062 Toll-Free: Address: 450 W. 33rd St., New York, NY, 10001
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $309,500 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $-201,800 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: DCLK 2000 Sales: $505,611 2000 Profits: $-155,981 Employees: 1,929 1999 Sales: $258,294 1999 Profits: $-55,821 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $80,200 1998 Profits: $-18,200 1997 Sales: $67,926 1997 Profits: $-7,741
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Profit Sharing: Top Exec. Salary: $200,000 Stock Purch. Plan: Y Second Exec. Salary: $195,000 ADVANTAGE: Leading online advertising company/Superior technology.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 2 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Bonus: $43,750 Bonus: $43,750
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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DOVER DOWNS ENTERTAINMENT INC www.doverdowns.com Industry Group Code: 713990 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 4 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Y Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 3
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
NASCAR Auto Racing Harness Horse Racing Slot Machine Operations
Dover Downs Entertainment, Inc. is a leading promoter of motorsports events in the U.S. and owns five motorsports tracks in four states. The company promotes events in three premier sanctioning bodies: the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR), Championship Auto Racing Teams (CART) and the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA). Dover Downs operates the historic Nashville Speedway at the Tennessee State Fairgrounds and is constructing a new speedway and complex near Nashville. The firm also organizes and promotes the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach, California and owns and operates Gateway International Raceway near St. Louis, Missouri and Memphis Motorsports Park near Memphis, Tennessee. In addition, Dover Downs owns and operates the Dover Downs Raceway harness racing track and an 80,000 square foot video lottery casino at a multi-purpose gaming and entertainment complex in Dover, Delaware. The company’s primary motorsports events are two annual Winston Cup Races and two annual Busch Series races sanctioned by NASCAR. The company has expanded simulcasting operations to more than 165 racetracks and off-track betting parlors, which increased its pari-mutuel wagering operations. Dover Downs has a casino management agreement with Park Place Entertainment Corp. The company recently signed an agreement with CART to stage the Denver Grand Prix, which will be organized and promoted by Dover Downs’ wholly owned subsidiary, the Grand Prix Association of Long Beach. In other recent news, the firm is considering forming a spin-off company to handle gaming and casino operations, so that Dover Downs can focus on motorsports operations.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Dover Downs International Speedway Dover Downs Slots Dover Grounds Coffeee Shop Dover Downs Raceway Dover Downs Entertainment, Inc. Park Place Entertainment Corp. Caesars World Gaming Development Corp. Grand Prix Association of Long Beach
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Denis McGlynn, CEO Denis McGlynn, Pres. Timothy R. Horne, CFO/VP-Finance Robin Roberts, Human Resources Klaus M. Belohoubek, General Counsel/VP Robert M. Comollo, Treas. Edward J. Sutor, Exec. VP
Phone: 302-674-4600 Fax: 302-734-3142 Toll-Free: Address: 1131 N. DuPont Hwy., Dover, DE, 19903
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $225,400 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $28,200 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: DVD 2000 Sales: $124,500 2000 Profits: $15,900 Employees: 641 1999 Sales: $245,900 1999 Profits: $31,900 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $207,900 1998 Profits: $26,900 1997 Sales: $101,700 1997 Profits: $16,500
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $350,000 Second Exec. Salary: $140,000 Large multi-purpose gaming and racing complex.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $193,866 Bonus: $44,509
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
Y Y
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DOW JONES & COMPANY INC
www.dj.com
Industry Group Code: 511110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 8 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Y Magazines: Y Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 18
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Newspaper Publishing-Financial News Business Publishing General Interest Community Newspapers Online News Services Online Business and Financial Data
Dow Jones & Company, Inc. is the publisher of a highly respected financial newspaper, The Wall Street Journal, which provides business people with daily business, industry and investment information. The company’s operations are divided into three segments, which include print publishing, electronic publishing and general-interest community newspapers. It publishes Asian and European versions of The Wall Street Journal, as well as the weekly U.S. business and financial magazine Barron’s. Dow Jones provides information electronically through subsidiaries Dow Jones Newswire, Dow Jones Indexes, Factiva, Work.com and WSJ.com. The company’s subsidiary, Dow Jones Interactive Publishing, develops software and provides an on-line database service. Other publications include Far Eastern Economic Review and SmartMoney. Dow Jones’ alliances with NBC and Microsoft Corporation allow the company to expand its business in the television and computer markets. Recently, the firm announced an agreement with MoneyLine Network, Inc. to launch a private label version of Dow Jones Futures Service, which will be an Internetbased, real-time service that combines Dow Jones’ indepth coverage of worldwide futures markets with MoneyLines’s cutting edge financial e-commerce solutions. Dow Jones Newswires recently reached a distribution agreement with CGQ, ensuring availability of Dow Jones News on CGQ platforms. In other recent news, Dow Jones Newsletters has launched a weekly technical analysis publication, Dow Jones Charting Money, to provide in-depth analysis of key markets. Dow Jones & Company offers its employees tuition reimbursement, an adoption assistance program, a 401(k) savings plan, an employee stock purchase plan and medical and dental insurance.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Dow Jones Indexes Factiva Dow Jones Newswire Work.com WSJ.com SmartMoney Wall Street Journal, The MoneyLine Network, Inc.
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Peter R. Kann, CEO Jerome H. Bailey, CFO Ann Marks, Chief Corp. Mktg. Officer James A. Scaduto, VP-Human Resources William A. Godfrey III, Chief Tech. Officer Lawrence K. Kinsella, Controller Peter G. Skinner, General Counsel Scott D. Schulman, VP-Strategic Planning & Dev. Richard J. Tofel, VP-Corp. Comm. Thomas W. McGuirl, Treas. Karen Elliott House, Pres., Dow Jones Int'l Paul J. Ingrassia, Pres., Dow Jones Newswires
Phone: 212-416-2000 Fax: 212-416-4348 Toll-Free: Address: 200 Liberty St., New York, NY, 10281
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $1,773,100 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $68,200 (12 months) Stock Ticker: DJ 2000 Sales: $2,202,600 2000 Profits: $-119,000 Employees: 8,574 1999 Sales: $2,001,800 1999 Profits: $272,400 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $2,158,106 1998 Profits: $8,362 1997 Sales: $2,572,518 1997 Profits: $-802,132
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan: Y
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Profit Sharing: Y Top Exec. Salary: $841,167 Bonus: $888,000 Stock Purch. Plan: Y Second Exec. Salary: $588,605 Bonus: $462,550 ADVANTAGE: The best-known financial newspaper in the U.S. and in many other areas of the world/Owns the Dow Jones Industrial Average system.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 2 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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E W SCRIPPS CO
www.scripps.com
Industry Group Code: 511110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 10 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Y Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Y Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 6
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Newspaper Publishing Television Broadcast Stations Comic and News Column Distribution for Newspapers Television Production Web Sites Venture Capital Syndication
The E.W. Scripps Company (Scripps) operates in three segments: newspapers, Scripps Networks and broadcast television. Scripps operates 21 daily newspapers in the U.S. Scripps Networks includes four national TV networks distributed by cable and satellite systems, including Home & Garden Television (HGTV), the Food Network and the recently launched Fine Living. Broadcast television includes 10 TV stations, nine of which are affiliated with national networks. The company also operates the Scripps Howard News Service, a supplemental wire service covering stories in Washington, D.C., the U.S. and abroad. The company’s newspapers each operate Internet sites featuring content included in the publications. The Scripps Network stations also operate web sites with programming content as well as additional information and products. Broadcast Television stations rely on local and national advertising for revenues. Additionally, Scripps operates in licensing and other media ventures. It is a distributor of news columns, comics and other features, including the comic strips Peanuts and Dilbert. Through Scripps Ventures Fund, the company invests in businesses centered on new media technology. Scripps’ Fine Living network recently acquired a high-end monthly magazine, Cachet, which will be renamed Fine Living and become part of an integrated multi-platform brand also including the station’s web site. The firm also recently extended its reach to Asia with the addition of Food Network programming to Singapore.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: United Media Home & Garden Television Scripps Productions/Cinetel Studios Do It Yourself Network FOX Sports Southwest Scripps Howard News Service Dilbert Food Network
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Kenneth W. Lowe, CEO Kenneth W. Lowe, Pres. Daniel J. Castellini, CFO Gregory L. Ebel, VP-Human Resources B. Jeff Craig, Chief Tech. Officer J. Robert Routt, Controller M. Denise Kuprionis, Corp. Sec. Daniel J. Castellini, Sr. VP-Finance & Admin. Craig C. Standen, Sr. VP-Corp. Dev. Timothy Strautberg, VP-Corp. Comm. Timothy Strautberg, VP-Investor Rel. E. John Wolfzorn, Treas. Alan M. Horton, Sr. VP-Newspapers Frank Gardner, Sr. VP-Media
Phone: 513-977-3000 Fax: 513-977-3721 Toll-Free: Address: 312 Walnut St., Cincinnati, OH, 45202
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $1,083,600 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $128,400 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: SSP 2000 Sales: $1,719,400 2000 Profits: $163,500 Employees: 9,600 1999 Sales: $1,571,300 1999 Profits: $147,000 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $1,464,600 1998 Profits: $131,000 1997 Sales: $1,251,300 1997 Profits: $158,000
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan:
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Y Profit Sharing: Top Exec. Salary: $600,000 Stock Purch. Plan: Second Exec. Salary: $490,000 ADVANTAGE: Owns excellent newpaper and TV assets.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Bonus: $464,918 Bonus: $237,302
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
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EASYRIDERS INC
www.easyriders.com
Industry Group Code: 511120 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 8 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Y Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 6
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Magazine Publishing Restaurants Apparel Franchising
Easyriders, Inc. derives its revenues from the operations of Paisano Publications, Inc., a California corporation. It formerly derived revenues from M & B Restaurants, doing business as El Paso Bar-B-Que Company, but sold its interests in this company. With the cash proceeds from this transaction, Easyriders developed a new business plan focusing on three principal lines of business: magazine publishing in the motorcycle, automotive and tattoo lifestyle sectors; retail sales of Easyriders-branded merchandise, via its Roadware catalog and network of stores; and other trademark licensing activities, including long-term arrangements with respect to Easyriders Events, Inc. and Bros Club, Inc. Easyriders is part of an agreement with API under which API has the rights to produce and manage events and sell event-specific merchandise under the company’s brand. Bros Club is engaged in the business of soliciting memberships for an association of motorcycle enthusiasts and provides services for members through a licensing agreement with ISP Insurance Services, Inc. The company also has a wholesale product licensing agreement with Southern Steel Streetwear, Inc., located in Florida, which manufactures and distributes branded merchandise. Easyriders recently filed voluntary bankruptcy, prompted by disputes with Nomura Holding America, Inc.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Biker V-Twin In the Wind Savage Tattoo Easyriders Franchising Paisano Publications, Inc. ISP Insurance Services, Inc.
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. J. Robert Fabregas, Pres. J. Robert Fabregas, CEO J. Robert Fabregas, CFO Mark S. Dodge, Exec. VP/General Counsel
Phone: 818-889-8740 Fax: 818-889-4726 Toll-Free: 800-247-6246 Address: 28210 Dorothy Dr., Agoura Hills, CA, 91301
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $21,500 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $ 400 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: EZR 2000 Sales: $27,600 2000 Profits: $-43,200 Employees: 72 1999 Sales: $33,200 1999 Profits: $-14,100 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $10,900 1998 Profits: $-12,100 1997 Sales: $2,900 1997 Profits: $-4,800
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $185,000 Bonus: $ Second Exec. Salary: $150,000 Bonus: $ Focus on rapidly-growing, pop culture markets that include fans of tattoos and motorcyles.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest: Y
Southeast:
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Northeast:
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ECHOSTAR COMMUNICATIONS CORP www.dishnetwork.com Industry Group Code: 513220 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 10 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Y Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 21
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Satellite Broadcasting Satellite Products Satellite-Based Two-Way Internet Access
EchoStar Communications Corporation and its subsidiaries deliver direct-to-home satellite television products and services. The company has three units: DISH Network, EchoStar Technologies Corporation and Satellite Services. DISH Network offers direct broadcast satellite subscription (DBS) television service throughout the U.S. DBS employs frequency allocation and wide spacing between satellites, which generally permit higherpowered transmissions than other satellite services and allow for reception with a small dish. DISH Network’s five operational satellites enable it to provide over 500 channels of video and audio services to subscribers nationwide. EchoStar Technologies, the engineering division, focuses on the design of satellite receivers, which are necessary for consumers to receive DISH Network programming, and the sale of set-top boxes to international direct-to-home satellite operators. Satellite Services provides video, audio and data services to business television customers and other satellite users. The firm is expanding its offerings to include Internet and high-speed data services by forming a joint venture with OpenTV. An agreement with Gilant Satellite Networks enables EchoStar to offer consumers two-way, high-speed satellite Internet access along with DISH Network satellite television programming via a single dish. The company intends to enhance consumer awareness by continuing to form alliances with nationally recognized distributors of other consumer electronics products. EchoStar recently completed an investment with Vivendi Universal, the proceeds of which will fund a merger with Hughes Electronics Corp. In other recent news, the company has signed a manufacturing agreement with Thomson Multimedia, a provider of video technologies, systems and services. EchoStar has also launched new interactive TV features, which will provide movie reviews, games, customer support and other services. EchoStar offers employees medical benefits, a matching 401(k) savings plan, profit sharing, an employee stock purchase plan and tuition reimbursement.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: DISH Network Satellite Services Gilant Satellite Networks EchoStar Technologies Corp. Thomson Multimedia Hughes Electronics Corp. OpenTV
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Charles W. Ergen, CEO Michael Dugan, COO Michael Dugan, Pres. Michael R. McDonnell Michael R. McDonnell, CFO Soraya Cartwright, Exec. VP-Mktg. Soraya Cartwright, VP-Human Resources Mark W. Jackson, Sr. VP-Satellite Services Purvish Kothari, Sr. VP/Chief Info. Officer David Moskowitz, Sr. VP/General Counsel Jim DeFranco, VP-Sales/VP-Strategy Jason Kiser, Treas. Mark Jackson, Sr. VP-EchoStar Technologies Steven B. Schaver, Pres.-EchoStar International
Phone: 303-723-1000 Fax: 303-723-1499 Toll-Free: 800-333-3474 Address: 5701 S. Santa Fe Dr., Littleton, CO, 80120-1838
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $2,850,700 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $-161,700 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: DISH 2000 Sales: $2,715,220 2000 Profits: $-621,211 Employees: 11,000 1999 Sales: $1,602,841 1999 Profits: $-792,847 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $982,666 1998 Profits: $-260,882 1997 Sales: $477,418 1997 Profits: $-312,825
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Profit Sharing: Stock Purch. Plan: Y ADVANTAGE: Plans to acquire Hughes Electronics.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Top Exec. Salary: $250,000 Second Exec. Salary: $242,311
Bonus: $750,000 Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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EDGE TECHNOLOGY GROUP
www.axtive.com
Industry Group Code: 541512A Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 1 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Y Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 1
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Consulting-Information Systems Computer Software Golf Lesson Video Production ASPs
Edge Technology Group, Inc. (Edge) operates, acquires and invests in technology products and services including information technology consulting services, business process software applications and application service providers. Edge is in the process of broadening and expanding the scope of its business to include opportunities beyond its previous engagements. The company, formerly known as Visual Edge Systems, was previously involved primarily in the development and sale of CD ROMs and videotapes featuring personalized golf lessons. Edge still produces instructional videos under the name of One-on-One with Greg Norman, targeting both right- and left-handed males and females. Lessons include basic golf fundamentals, a lesson for senior players and an advanced lesson for lower-handicapped players. The company intends to continue to improve this product to keep up with advancing technologies. Edge is an Oracle Corp. partner and is using this relationship to execute their business strategy with increased marketing opportunities, technical support and access to software and communication with other Oracle partners. Edge is focusing on developing or acquiring business process software applications in three major areas: strategic, operational and transactional. Software will be bundled in categories including e-business applications and content and knowledge management applications. The firm recently acquired Media Resolutions, Inc., a provider of managed hosting and software development.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: One-on-One with Greg Norman Oracle Corp. Media Resolutions, Inc. Visual Edge Systems
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Graham C. Beachum, CEO Graham C. Beachum, Pres. David N. Pilotte, Exec. VP/CFO Thomas Peters, Chief Tech. Officer G.C. Beachum, Exec. VP/Gen. Manager
Phone: 214-999-2245 Fax: 214-720-1612 Toll-Free: Address: 1601 Elm St., Ste. 4000, Dallas, TX, 75201
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $ 100 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $-5,000 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: EDGE 2000 Sales: $1,200 2000 Profits: $-8,400 Employees: 10 1999 Sales: $2,300 1999 Profits: $-3,900 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $2,600 1998 Profits: $-4,800 1997 Sales: $1,400 1997 Profits: $-9,800
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $ Second Exec. Salary: $
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
Refocusing on consulting services.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest: Y
Midwest:
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International:
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EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CORP Industry Group Code: 511130 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 12 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing: Y
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
www.edcpub.com Profits: 11
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Children's Book Distribution
Educational Development Corporation (EDC) is the sole United States distributor of a line of children's books produced in the United Kingdom by Usborne Publishing Limited. The company's home business division distributes these books through independent sales consultants that hold book showings in individual homes and through book fairs, fundraisers, direct sales and Internet sales. The home business division also distributes these titles to schools and public libraries. The company's publishing division markets books to bookstores, toy stores, specialty stores and other retail outlets. EDC currently carries roughly 1,100 different book titles. In addition, EDC offers a product called Usborne Kid Kits, which consist of an Usborne book and specially selected items and/or toys that complement the information in the book. The company currently carries 62 different kits. EDC recently began developing and selling a new product, Make Reading Fun, a fully interactive reading and phonics program. In other recent news, the company has purchased the 82,000-square-foot office and warehouse facilities it occupies in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Make Reading Fun Kid Kits Usborne Publishing Limited
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Randall W. White, CEO Randall W. White, Pres. Kent D. Hughes, National Sales Mgr., Publishing Div. W. Curtis Fossett, Human Resources W. Curtis Fossett, Controller W. Curtis Fossett, Corp. Sec. Michael L. Puhl, VP-Oper. Randall W. White, Treas. Kathy Plecinski, VP-Usborne Books At Home
Phone: 918-622-4522 Fax: 918-665-7919 Toll-Free: 800-475-4522 Address: 10302 E. 55th Place, Tulsa, OK, 74146-6515
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $17,600 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $1,100 (12 months) Stock Ticker: EDUC 2000 Sales: $16,900 2000 Profits: $1,100 Employees: 62 1999 Sales: $16,700 1999 Profits: $1,300 Fiscal Year Ends: 2/28 1998 Sales: $19,300 1998 Profits: $1,700 1997 Sales: $21,240 1997 Profits: $1,630
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $110,000 Second Exec. Salary: $ Extensive line of high-quality children's books.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $20,000 Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest: Y
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International:
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ELECTRONIC ARTS INC
www.ea.com
Industry Group Code: 511200 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 2 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 2
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Computer Software-Video Games Publishes and Distributes Software Products for PC's and Entertainment Systems
Electronic Arts, Inc. is one of the world’s leading interactive entertainment software companies. Producing games for both personal computers and video game systems, the company is well known for its award-winning SimCity franchise, the Final Fantasy series and the breakthrough Command and Conquer title. Electronic Arts has released a number of sports games with the cooperation of major professional athletes, including Tiger Woods and Michael Jordan. The firm also developed and distributes the Internet-only game Ultima Online, which has more than 150,000 subscribers. Electronic Arts has focused its expansion toward its goal of being the leading online entertainment provider. The company acquired the Kesmai Corporation, a developer of multi-player online entertainment and a major provider of content for the Games Channel on America Online (AOL). As part of a major agreement with AOL, Electronic Arts created a new business division that develops content solely for the Internet and operates online gaming sites with AOL. Furthermore, the company acquired DreamWorks Interactive, which produces multi-player video games. The acquisition is expected to aid Electronic Arts in developing content for future games. Electronic Arts recently announced distribution and publishing arrangements with LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC, a leading international developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software in Germany, Australia, Asia Pacific and Brazil. The terms of each deal grant Electronic Arts the rights to distribute select future PC and console titles from LucasArts in each respective territory, and the rights to publish select titles in Asia Pacific and Brazil. These new partnerships complement current affiliations between LucasArts and Electronic Arts in Spain and Japan. Electronic Arts' employee benefits package provides 92% paid dental coverage, vision coverage, referral-based child care, maternity, telecommuting, on-site fitness facilities and no enforced dress code. In addition, the company offers adoption assistance, video game certificates, service awards and a company store.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: FIFA Soccer Madden NFL NASCAR NBA LIVE SimCity Need For Speed Tiger Woods and the PGA TOUR Kesmai Corporation
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Larry Probst, CEO John S. Riccitiello, COO John S. Riccitiello, Pres. Stan McKee, Exec. VP/CFO J. Russell Rueff, Jr., Sr. VP-Human Resources Ruth A. Kennedy, Sr. VP/Sec./General Counsel Ruth A. Kennedy, Sr. VP/Sec./General Counsel Stan McKee, Chief Admin. Officer Bing Gordon, Exec. VP/Chief Creative Officer Nancy L. Smith, Exec. VP/General Mgr., North American Publishing
Phone: 650-628-1500 Fax: 650-628-1413 Toll-Free: Address: 209 Redwood Shores Pkwy., Redwood City, CA, 94065
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $1,322,300 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-11,100 (12 months) Stock Ticker: ERTS 2000 Sales: $1,420,011 2000 Profits: $116,751 Employees: 3,500 1999 Sales: $1,221,863 1999 Profits: $72,872 Fiscal Year Ends: 3/31 1998 Sales: $908,852 1998 Profits: $72,562 1997 Sales: $673,028 1997 Profits: $51,327
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $590,257 Bonus: $511,500 Second Exec. Salary: $479,295 Bonus: $355,673 Growing list of entertainment titles for CD-ROM platforms/Strong commitment to R&D.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 2 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Profit Sharing:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
Y
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ELECTRONICS BOUTIQUE HOLDINGS CORP www.ebholdings.com Industry Group Code: 451120 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 1 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Y Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 1
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Video Game Stores, Retail Book Stores Management Services
Electronics Boutique Holdings Corp. is the largest worldwide specialty retailer of electronic games. Its offerings include video games and PC entertainment software, as well as video game hardware, PC productivity software, PC accessories, interactive toys and trading cards. The company operates more than 900 stores in 46 states, Puerto Rico, Canada, Australia and South Korea, primarily under the names Electronics Boutique, EBX and Stop-N-Save Software. The company also conducts ecommerce through its EBGames.com site. This site offers electronic games, hardware and accessories. In addition to retailing activities, the firm provides management services for Electronics Boutique, plc (EB-UK), a leading specialty retailer of electronic games in the United Kingdom, Sweden and Ireland, and for WaldenSoftware stores on behalf of Borders Group, Inc. The company’s stores are primarily located in high traffic areas in regional shopping malls and average 1,200 square feet in size. For additional channels of retail, the company publishes six or more full color catalogs each year, which range in size from 48 to 100 pages and feature a broad array of products. Electronics Boutique also offers a full selection of merchandise on its Internet shop. The company recently announced the closure of its EBKids stores to focus solely on its video game retail business. The company also announced plans to sell its BC Sports Collectibles division, in line with this new strategy. Electronics Boutique offers its employees health and retirement plans and merchandise discounts.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Electronics Boutique EB Gameworld EBX BC Sports Collectibles EBKids Stop-N-Save Software EBGames.com
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Jeffrey W. Griffiths, CEO John R. Panichello, Sr. VP/COO Jeffrey W. Griffiths, Pres. James A. Smith, Sr. VP/CFO Seth P. Levy, Sr. VP/CIO Lou Triche, Sr. VP-Int'l Oper. John R. Panichello, Pres., EB Game World Seth P. Levy, Pres., EB World.com
Phone: 610-430-8100 Fax: 610-430-6574 Toll-Free: 877-222-1061 Address: 931 S. Matlack St., West Chester, PA, 19382
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $770,800 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $14,900 (12 months) Stock Ticker: ELBO 2000 Sales: $730,400 2000 Profits: $22,800 Employees: 5,000 1999 Sales: $574,400 1999 Profits: $20,100 Fiscal Year Ends: 1/31 1998 Sales: $454,000 1998 Profits: $13,500 1997 Sales: $339,585 1997 Profits: $4,900
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $604,221 Second Exec. Salary: $289,800 International and Internet presence/Relationship with Borders Group.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $441,375 Bonus: $107,002
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
Y
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ELOT INC
www.elottery.com
Industry Group Code: 713290 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 17 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Y Gambling Equipment: Y Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 15
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Gambling Software and Lottery Sales Online Lottery Sales Lottery Management Systems Online Transaction Systems Direct Marketing Web Sites
ELOT, Inc., formerly Executone Information Systems, Inc., along with its wholly owned subsidiary eLottery, Inc., intends to be a web-based retailer of government lottery tickets and is committed to leading the government lottery ticket industry into the e-commerce market. ELOT has developed, installed and operated systems that have processed 10 million e-commerce lottery ticket sales and transactions. It has also operated Internet, intranet and telephone communications; accounting, banking, database and other applications and services that can facilitate the electronic sale of new and existing lottery products worldwide. ELOT has also developed supplemental e-commerce solutions for government lotteries that leverage the power of the Internet while political, legal and social issues are simultaneously addressed. Through the company’s Internet Marketing, Analysis, Research and Communications System (IMARCS), lotteries can maximize ticket sales and marketing efforts by communicating one-on-one with current players as well as attract new players via the Internet. ELOT also offers email lottery subscription services and allows players to submit non-winning tickets to qualify for additional chances to win. At eLottoNet.com, the firm operates an email notification service for lottery results. ELotteryFreeWay.com offers lottery and entertainment games, awarding points redeemable for cash and merchandise. ELOT recently received a patent for its Internet sales system. The company also recently filed for reorganization under Chapter 11.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: INFOSTAR IDS LIFESAVER eLottoNet.com eLotteryFreeWay.com eLottery Executone Information Systems, Inc. IMARCS
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Edwin J. McGuinn, CEO Edwin J. McGuinn, Pres. David J. Parcells, CFO Gregory P. Ziemak, Sr. VP-Mktg. & Sales June Walker, Dir.- Human Resources Shlomo Shur, Sr. VP-Advanced Tech. Israel J. Hersh, VP- Engineering and Dev. Robert W. Hopwood, Sr. VP-Oper. Charles A. Degliomini, VP-Bus. Dev. David Krietzberg, Treas. Michael W. Yacenda, Exec. VP/Pres.-eLottery, Inc. Robert C. Daum, Exec. VP-Finance and Dev.
Phone: 203-840-8600 Fax: 203-840-8657 Toll-Free: 800-955-9866 Address: 101 Merritt 7 Corporate Park, Norwalk, CT, 06851
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $1,400 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $-23,100 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: ELOT 2000 Sales: $ 800 2000 Profits: $-21,100 Employees: 28 1999 Sales: $ 1999 Profits: $-26,900 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $ 1998 Profits: $-36,900 1997 Sales: $ 1997 Profits: $- 200
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Profit Sharing: Top Exec. Salary: $262,400 Stock Purch. Plan: Y Second Exec. Salary: $210,577 ADVANTAGE: Unique telecom services to the lottery industry/Reorganizing under bankruptcy.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 2 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
Y Y
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ELSINORE CORPORATION
www.fourqueens.com
Industry Group Code: 713210A Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 9 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Y Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 4
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Casino Hotels Casino Game Distributor
Elsinore Corp. is the holding company of Four Queens, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary and the operator of Four Queens Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Four Queens also holds a casino service license in New Jersey, allowing it to distribute its casino game Multiple Action Blackjack to New Jersey casinos; it currently distributes to three casinos. The Four Queens Casino, in operation since 1966, features 690 hotel rooms, including 45 suites, 32,000 square feet of casino space, five restaurants, three cocktail lounges, 1,026 slot machines and 28 gaming tables. The company markets its casino with various advertising media including print, outdoor advertising, radio broadcast, the Internet and targeted database marketing with a direct mail program. Elsinore also hosts a bus program offering customers, primarily in the Southern California area, a day or overnight trip to the casino. After filing for bankruptcy protection in 1995, the company became a subsidiary of Riviera Gaming Management Corp. for a three-year term. That agreement is now terminated. Elsinore offers employees a competitive benefits package including a 401(k) plan and insurance.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Four Queens Hotel and Casino Four Queens, Inc. Riviera Holdings Corp. Multiple Action Blackjack
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Philip W. Madow, Pres. S. Barton Jacka, Sec. S. Barton Jacka, Treas. Gina L. Contner, Exec. Dir.-Finance, Four Queens
Phone: 702-385-4011 Fax: 702-387-5120 Toll-Free: 800-634-6045 Address: 202 Fremont St., Las Vegas, NV, 89101
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $41,900 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $ 200 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: ELSO 2000 Sales: $60,668 2000 Profits: $6,269 Employees: 911 1999 Sales: $56,754 1999 Profits: $ 960 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $55,900 1998 Profits: $-1,349 1997 Sales: $43,992 1997 Profits: $-1,914
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $145,000 Second Exec. Salary: $132,000 Owns a landmark downtown Las Vegas hotel.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $22,500 Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
Y Y
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EMMIS COMMUNICATIONS CORP
www.emmis.com
Industry Group Code: 513111 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 5 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Y Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 9
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Radio and Television Station Owner/Operator Magazines
Emmis Communications Corporation is a diversified media company with radio broadcasting, magazine publishing and television broadcasting operations. The 20 FM radio stations and three AM radio stations owned or operated by the company in the U.S. serve the nation's three largest radio markets of New York City, Los Angeles and Chicago, as well as Denver, Phoenix, St. Louis, Indianapolis and Terre Haute, Indiana. The company's 15 television stations have a variety of network affiliations, including five with CBS, three with NBC, one with ABC and five with Fox. Emmis’s business strategy is to acquire underdeveloped media properties in desirable markets and develop the properties to increase their cash flow. The company also operates news and agriculture information radio networks in Indiana, publishes Texas Monthly and other state and local magazines, has interest in radio stations in Hungary and Argentina and practices consulting and broadcast tower leasing. Emmis is working with other media companies to put together a local media Internet venture (LMIV), in which each station’s or magazine’s web site would be the entry way into a backbone of Internet content provided by a national or international aggregation of media companies.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Emmis Broadcasting Corporation Fox Broadcasting KSHE-FM St. Louis WKQX-FM Chicago WQHT-FM New York Cincinnati Magazine Indianapolis Monthly Magazine Texas Monthly Magazine
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Jeffrey H. Smulyan, CEO Jeffrey H. Smulyan, Pres. Walter Z. Berger, Exec. VP/CFO Gary Kaseff, General Counsel David Lebow, Sr. VP-Oper., Radio Walter Z. Berger, Treas. Gary Kaseff, Exec. VP Richard Cummings, Exec. VP-Programming
Phone: 317-266-0100 Fax: 317-631-3750 Toll-Free: Address: One Emmis Plaza, 40 Monument Cir., Ste. 700, Indianapolis, IN, 46204
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $470,600 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $13,700 (12 months) Stock Ticker: EMMS 2000 Sales: $325,300 2000 Profits: $4,000 Employees: 3,143 1999 Sales: $232,836 1999 Profits: $1,200 Fiscal Year Ends: 2/28 1998 Sales: $125,900 1998 Profits: $9,000 1997 Sales: $103,300 1997 Profits: $15,440
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Profit Sharing: Y Top Exec. Salary: $782,324 Stock Purch. Plan: Y Second Exec. Salary: $434,665 ADVANTAGE: Owns excellent media assets/Coverage in important metro markets.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Bonus: $765,175 Bonus: $137,844
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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ENGAGE INC
www.engage.com
Industry Group Code: 541810A Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 4 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Y Information Systems: Y
Profits: 5
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Internet-Focused Advertising/Marketing Software-Internet Marketing Global Media Network
Engage, Inc. provides profile-driven Internet marketing solutions. The company offers publishers, advertisers and merchants a wide array of software products, services and data that are designed to target and deliver advertisements and e-commerce offerings to specific audiences. The firm’s main product is Engage AudienceNet, a global database containing over 35 million anonymous consumer profiles, through which the company can insert targeted streaming media into streaming media content. Engage AdManager, an online advertisement management system, automates the scheduling, targeting and delivery of ads on the Internet and reports the results. I/PRO, a company subsidiary, specializes in web traffic verification, measurement and analysis. Engage has completed the following acquisitions: MediaBridge Technologies, a leading provider of cross-media, closed-looped, targeted marketing solutions; Virtual Billboard Network, one of Canada’s largest Internet advertising networks; and Flycast Communications, a leading provider of Internet direct response advertising solutions. Engage has also entered into a number of strategic alliances to strengthen its offerings. The company signed an agreement with ClickExperts, the leading advertising network in Latin America. The deal, which made ClickExperts a part of Engage’s network properties, enhanced Engage’s presence in Latin America. The company also launched a venture with Akamai Technologies. In recent news TopicalNet Inc., a leader in developing automated content classification technology for business to business applications, has agreed to purchase all of the assets of I/PRO, a wholly owned subsidiary of Engage. The firm also recently announced the European launch of Engage ECHO, a solution designed to enable marketers to identify and retarget their prospects and customers with relevant banner ads and promotional offers. This will span across the Engage Media Network, which is the industry's largest, online media network reaching over 52% of the web audience worldwide.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Internet Profiles Corporation Engage AudienceNet Engage AdManager CMGI MediaBridge Technologies Virtual Billboard Network FlyCast Communications
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Anthony G. Nuzzo, CEO Anthony G. Nuzzo, Pres. Robert Bartlett, Exec. VP/CFO Betsy Zikakis, VP-Worldwide Mktg. John Malanowski, Exec. VP-Human Resources Daniel J. Jaye, Chief Tech. Officer Michael K. Baker, Exec. VP/General Counsel David A. Fish, Exec. VP-Corp. Dev. Thomas Rothfels, Exec. VP-Worldwide Media Sales Peter Nicas, Exec. VP-Strategy & Business Dev.
Phone: 978-684-3884 Fax: 978-684-3636 Toll-Free: 877-836-4243 Address: 100 Brickstone Sq., 2nd Fl., Andover, MA, 01810
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $43,300 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-1,277,000 (12 months) Stock Ticker: ENGA 2000 Sales: $46,800 2000 Profits: $-377,900 Employees: 279 1999 Sales: $13,400 1999 Profits: $-46,600 Fiscal Year Ends: 7/31 1998 Sales: $2,571 1998 Profits: $-20,500 1997 Sales: $ 1997 Profits: $-10,300
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $240,000 Second Exec. Salary: $207,046 Unique profiting technology/Focus on leading-edge streaming media solutions.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 2 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $110,000 Bonus: $61,250
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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ENTERCOM COMMUNICATIONS CORP Industry Group Code: 513111 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 4 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
www.entercom.com
Profits: 4
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Radio Broadcasting
Entercom Communications Corp., one the nation’s fasting growing radio broadcasting companies, is principally engaged in the management and operation of radio broadcast stations throughout the United States. The company owns or operates 95 radio stations in 18 markets, including Boston, Seattle, Portland, Sacramento, Kansas City, New Orleans, Milwaukee, Memphis, Madison, Wichita and Rochester. Entercom seeks to build top-three station clusters in large growth markets and acquire underdeveloped properties that offer potential for significant improvements in revenues, with a principal focus on top 50 markets. Entercom’s stations provide many different types of programming, including oldies, rock, news and talk, country, smooth jazz and sports. In addition, the company is the exclusive radio broadcaster of the Boston Red Sox, Boston Celtics, Seattle Mariners, Seattle Seahawks, Kansas City Royals, New Orleans Saints, Kansas City Chiefs and a number of major college sports teams. Entercom’s most recent acquisitions include three radio stations in Denver, Colorado from Tribune Broadcasting Co. and two stations in Greensboro, North Carolina.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Sinclair Broadcast Group New Orleans Saints Boston Celtics Seattle Mariners Seattle Seahawks Kansas City Royals Kansas City Chiefs
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Joseph M. Field, CEO David J. Field, COO David J. Field, Pres. Stephen F. Fisher, Exec. VP/CFO Connie Macera, Sales Training and Dev. Noreen McCormack, Human Resources Pat Paxton, VP-Programming Eugene D. Levin, Controller Martin D. Hadfield, VP-Eng. John C. Donlevie, Exec. VP/General Counsel Amy Van Hook, Dir.-Internet Oper. Eugene D. Levin, Treas. Steve Godofsky, Regional VP Weezie Kramer, Regional VP
Phone: 610-660-5610 Fax: 610-660-5620 Toll-Free: Address: 401 City Ave., Ste. 409, Bala Cynwyd, PA, 19004
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $332,900 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $17,200 (12 months) Stock Ticker: ETM 2000 Sales: $352,000 2000 Profits: $47,300 Employees: 1,641 1999 Sales: $215,001 1999 Profits: $-60,877 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $133,000 1998 Profits: $7,000 1997 Sales: $ 1997 Profits: $
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Profit Sharing: Top Exec. Salary: $600,000 Stock Purch. Plan: Y Second Exec. Salary: $450,000 ADVANTAGE: Growth through acquisitions/Focus on building presence in select markets.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 5 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Bonus: $400,000 Bonus: $350,000
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
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EQUUS GAMING CO Industry Group Code: 713210 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 14 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 22
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Horse Racing
Equus Gaming Company is engaged in thoroughbred racing, wagering and other gaming businesses in Latin America and the Caribbean. Through its wholly owned Puerto Rico subsidiary, Equus Entertainment Corporation, the company provides management services to four racetracks in which it has an interest. Equus Management Corporation is the general partner of the company. The firm has a 99% interest in Housing Development Associates, the owner of El Comandante Race Track, which is the leading racetrack in the Caribbean as measured by gross dollars wagered. Equus has a 55% interest in Galapagos, the operator of the V Centenario Race Track in the Dominican Republic, and a 51% interest in Equus Entertainment de Panama, the operator of the Presidente Remon Race Track in the Republic of Panama. Since commencing the online wagering system, all of El Comandante's races have been broadcast via commercial television in Puerto Rico. The telecast permits off-track betting (OTB) patrons to monitor odds and handicapping information while placing bets until post time and then viewing the live racing. Simulcasting of races is available through the web site as well. The company receives commissions from bets placed on thoroughbred horse races through computerized wagering facilities located at the tracks and also at hundreds of independently owned OTB agencies throughout Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. Equus is currently expanding and implementing a high-technology satellite communication system to reach all its OTB agencies.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Housing Development Associates Equus Entertainment Corporation Equus Management Corporation El Commandante Race Track Galapagos Presidente Remon V Centenario Race Track Los Comuneros
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Thomas B. Wilson, CEO Thomas B. Wilson, Pres. Gretchen Gronau, CFO Juan M. Rivera-Gonzalez, Exec. VP Juan M. Rivera-Gonzalez, COO Angel Blanco-Bottey, Sr. VP Barbara A. Wilson, Sec. Gretchen Gronau, Treas.
Phone: 787-641-5844 Fax: 787-641-1660 Toll-Free: Address: E1 Comandante Race Track, 65th Infantry Ave., Canovanas, PR, 00918
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for months. 2001 Sales: $ ( months) 2001 Profits: $ ( months) Stock Ticker: EQUUE 2000 Sales: $68,600 2000 Profits: $-11,800 Employees: 241 1999 Sales: $71,300 1999 Profits: $-3,100 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $68,973 1998 Profits: $-1,760 1997 Sales: $23,900 1997 Profits: $3,400
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $258,727 Second Exec. Salary: $ Owns a majority share of the only horse track in Puerto Rico.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 2 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International: Y
Y Y
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EUROPA CRUISES CORP
www.europacruises.com
Industry Group Code: 721110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 6 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
231 Profits: 5
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Cruise Lines Casino Operations Casino/Hotel
Europa Cruises Corporation now owns two gambling vessels, EuropaStar and EuropaSky, after recently selling two others, EuropaSun and Stardancer. The company operates the EuropaStar and EuropaSky vessels out of ports located in Miami Beach and Ft. Myers, Florida. The other two vessels were previously used for chartering to third parties and replacing operating vessels that go to dry-dock and are now under the operation of Stardancer Casino, Inc. The EuropaSky is also currently under contract to be sold at a later date. Before divestiture, Europa had approximately 822 gaming positions fleet wide, including approximately 447 slot machines. Europa has operated more than 2,000 cruises per year and carried more than 260,000 passengers. The cruises include a variety of shipboard activities, such as dining, casino operations, sightseeing, live music and other entertainment. The vessels have been used for convention meetings, continuing education programs, weddings and various other group gatherings. There are also theme cruises, including those which feature different types of music, such as jazz, country, 50s, oldies and concert; holiday cruises for Easter, Mother’s Day, the fourth of July, Halloween, Christmas and New Year’s Eve; and specialty cruises for blackjack, slot and other gaming tournaments. Europa, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Casino World, Inc., intends to build a destination casino resort and hotel at its 404-acre site on the Bay of St. Louis in Diamondhead, Mississippi. The company has reported losses over the past year.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Casino World, Inc. Mississippi Gaming Corp. Europa Cruises of Florida 1, Inc. Europa Cruises of Florida 2, Inc. Europasky Corporation EuropaStar EuropaSun EuropaSky
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Deborah A. Vitale, CEO Deborah A. Vitale, Pres. Robert A. Zimmerman, CFO Deborah A. Vitale, Corp. Sec. John R. Duber, VP-Investor Relations Deborah A. Vitale, Treas.
Phone: 727-393-2885 Fax: 727-319-9125 Toll-Free: Address: 150-153rd Ave. E., Ste. 200, Madeira Beach, FL, 33708
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $ 300 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $- 500 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: KRUZ 2000 Sales: $2,100 2000 Profits: $- 700 Employees: 4 1999 Sales: $8,400 1999 Profits: $- 900 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $16,802 1998 Profits: $-2,964 1997 Sales: $20,100 1997 Profits: $-1,760
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Y Profit Sharing: Stock Purch. Plan: ADVANTAGE: Focus on gambling cruises.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Top Exec. Salary: $125,000 Second Exec. Salary: $
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International:
Y
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E-VIDEOTV INC
www.e-videotv.com
Industry Group Code: 512110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution: Y
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 20
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Electronic Video and TV Distribution
E-VideoTV, Inc. develops, deploys, acquires and licenses technologies related to the Video-On-Demand (VOD) industry, which it believes is moving rapidly towards a download model in which movies will be downloaded as compressed digital files to a hard drive located in a set top box. This new product and service opportunity is enabled by the recent drop in cost of hard drive storage. EVideoTV has the exclusive rights from Macrovision to use copy protection technology for Pay-Per-View (PPV) and VOD movies downloaded to set top boxes in cable, satellite and broadband applications. Movies are downloaded in faster-than-real time (FTRT). Macrovision copy protection allows customers to view movies on TV, but not record them on VHS tape. In addition, the company has filed for a patent for a newly developed technology related to the pre-caching of movies in set top boxes prior to order, regardless of download speed, allowing greater delivery efficiency. E-VideoTV is focused on what it believes to be the next major growth in home entertainment, Personal Television. The firm is also a B2B content aggregator of VOD movies for transmission by its distributors. The company recently acquired Ziracom Digital Communications, a provider of video compression technology.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: e-Video USA, Inc. e-Video International, Inc. Asia Pacific Enterprises e-VideoTV Macrovision Corp. Ziracom Digital Communications, Inc.
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Charles J. Weber, CEO Charles J. Weber, Pres. Robert G. Dinning, CFO Roy B. Bennett, Dir.-Research & Dev. Harvey Nickerson, VP-Eng. Owen Granger, Sec. Owen Granger, Treas.
Phone: 480-778-1499 Fax: 480-778-1498 Toll-Free: 877-384-3361 Address: 7333 E. Doubletree Ranch Rd., Ste. 205, Scottsdale, AZ, 85258
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for months. 2001 Sales: $ ( months) 2001 Profits: $ ( months) Stock Ticker: EVTV 2000 Sales: $ 2000 Profits: $-2,330 Employees: 5 1999 Sales: $ 1999 Profits: $- 478 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $ 1998 Profits: $ 1997 Sales: $ 1997 Profits: $
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $ Bonus: $ Second Exec. Salary: $ Bonus: $ Unique technology/The firm's products have excellent market potential but face serious competition.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest: Y
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International:
Y
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F2 BROADCAST NETWORK INC
www.f2network.com
Industry Group Code: 512110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 30 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 25
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Internet Content Production Internet Content
F2 Broadcast Network Inc., formerly First Entertainment Holding Corp., has recently changed its focus to creating a new Internet video production package to enable businesses to affordably showcase products, services, sports and entertainment events over the Internet. This package will utilize high-speed broadband streaming technology including satellite bandwidth transmission technologies to deliver company-created video products over the Internet. F2 has entered into a letter of intent to sell all assets related to its radio business, including the Gillette, Wyoming radio station and its related assets. The company is also selling all stock and assets related to its live entertainment operations, including First Films, Inc., Comedy Works, Inc. and Comedy Core, Inc. F2 was previously engaged in the production of pre-recorded travel guides and special interest videos, radio broadcasting, live entertainment operations and the creation of an Internet site with links to entertainment and gaming content. The web site, www.firstentertainment.com, has been shut down. The firm has an Internet syndication arrangement with Swing Cam, Inc., a provider of customer-controlled digital video systems. F2 is also part of an agreement with PGATOUR.com to produce Inside the Pressroom, featuring live video and audio interviews from PGATOUR sites on the Internet. F2 assets were recently acquired by Cavalcade of Sports Media, Inc., which is developing a nostalgic sports TV channel.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: F2 Network, Inc. Cavalcade of Sports Media, Inc. PGATOUR.com First 2 Market Swing Cam, Inc. First Entertainment Holding Corp. Quality Communications All That Media
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Howard Stern, CEO Doug Olson, Pres. Daniel Stansky, CFO Doug Olson, COO Michael Marsowicz, Chief Tech. Officer Howard Stern, Treas.
Phone: 954-736-1800 Fax: 954-736-1804 Toll-Free: Address: 6245 NW 9th Ave., Ste. 102, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, 33309
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $ 600 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $-1,100 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: FTWB 2000 Sales: $ 100 2000 Profits: $-6,800 Employees: 46 1999 Sales: $ 1999 Profits: $-2,525 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $2,233 1998 Profits: $- 753 1997 Sales: $2,324 1997 Profits: $-3,600
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $151,250 Second Exec. Salary: $71,500 Focus in Internet-based radio broadcasting.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $98,250 Bonus: $2,589
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International:
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FALCON ENTERTAINMENT CORP
www.imntv.com
Industry Group Code: 513120 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 18 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Y Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 11
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Cable TV Broadcasting-Music Videos
Falcon Entertainment Corp., is a diversified entertainment company that broadcasts music videos of amateur and professional artists over cable and direct satellite television on its television channel, IMNTV, and webcasts videos over the Internet through its web site, www.IMNTV.com. As part of its programming strategy, the network works with an advisory board, whose members have extensive music industry experience, that chooses top artists or bands to be featured on exclusive television showcases and offered recording contracts. Falcon operates a record label, InVision Records, and is in the beginning stages of operation of a second label, Ecity Records. Through these labels, the company produces and mass markets the music of artists and bands, including those who appear on the company’s channel. Among artists signed to InVision are Ray Charles and Saint Eve. Falcon is also in the process of developing its web site into a web portal to promote products, services and musicians; provide music news and information; and provide links to related web sites. The firm hopes to grow through expanding the size and number of markets in which its programming is available, beginning to sell advertising during broadcasts and further building the web portal to support broadcasting activities. The web portal will feature contest polling, CD sales and samples, music magazines, VJ biographies and stories, an interactive jukebox, sales of IMNTV merchandise, music information and news and chat rooms.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Independent Music Network, Inc. Independent Music Channel, Inc. Ecity Records, Inc. InVision Records Jump2Web.com Corp. IMNTV
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. James Fallacaro, Pres. Anthony Escamilla, COO Christopher Mauritz, Chief Tech. Officer Corinne Fallacaro, Treas. Anthony Escamilla, Exec. VP David Sifford, Sr. VP
Phone: 212-557-5557 Fax: Toll-Free: Address: 675 Third Ave., 12th Flr., New York, NY, 10017
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for months. 2001 Sales: $ ( months) 2001 Profits: $ ( months) Stock Ticker: Private 2000 Sales: $ 77 2000 Profits: $-5,867 Employees: 13 1999 Sales: $ 10 1999 Profits: $- 63 Fiscal Year Ends: 5/31 1998 Sales: $ 1998 Profits: $ 1997 Sales: $ 1997 Profits: $
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $ Second Exec. Salary: $
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
Unique business model.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
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FILM ROMAN INC
www.filmroman.com
Industry Group Code: 512110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 17 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Y Production-TV/Video: Y Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 21
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Animated Television Production Movie Production
Film Roman, Inc., one of the leading independent animation studios in the world, develops, produces and distributes a broad range of television programming for the television network, cable television, first-run domestic syndication and international markets. The firm has produced or is producing some of the world's most well known animated series, including The Simpsons, King of the Hill, The Mask, Bobby's World, The Twisted Tales of Felix the Cat, X-Men and Garfield and Friends. Over the years, the company has primarily produced animation for television, both on a fee-for-services and a proprietary basis. While Film Roman is currently aggressively pursuing both of these areas, it is also continuing expansion of its production capabilities into live action and expansion of its intended markets beyond television, including motion pictures, cable, direct-to-video, commercials and the Internet. Additionally, Film Roman operates a web site, Level13.net, an experimental site used for exhibiting products and licensed animated shorts. The company’s first live action film, My First Mister, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and is intended for distribution by Paramount Classics. Film Roman has also begun production on two motion pictures, in conjunction with Spyglass Productions, and its first live action television series, Day Dreams, for the Disney Channel. The company recently made a stock transaction with Pentamedia Graphics, the proceeds of which it will use to expand its presence in proprietary markets in animation and live action. The firm has also recently required a syndicated comic strip, Chelsea Boys, to develop into an animated series. In other recent news, Film Roman completed a public service announcement with the Partnership for a Drug-Free America.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Namor Productions, Inc. Chalk Line Productions, Inc. Diversion Entertainment, Inc. Level 13 Entertainment, Inc. Film Roman Records, Inc. Pentamedia Graphics, Ltd. Simpsons, The Spyglass Productions
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. John W. Hyde, CEO John W. Hyde, Pres. Joan Thompson, VP-Finance John Francis, VP-Recruiting Dixon Q. Dern, Corp. Sec. Gregory Arsenault, Sr. VP-Admin. Hubert T. Smith, VP-Bus. Affairs Peter J. Schankowitz, Pres.-Programming & Dev. Kathee Schneider, VP-Creative Affairs
Phone: 818-761-2544 Fax: 818-985-2973 Toll-Free: Address: 12020 Chandler Blvd., Ste. 300, North Hollywood, CA, 91607
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $32,300 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $-3,600 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: ROMN 2000 Sales: $44,600 2000 Profits: $-2,600 Employees: 300 1999 Sales: $48,605 1999 Profits: $-7,493 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $32,946 1998 Profits: $-6,876 1997 Sales: $42,296 1997 Profits: $-4,813
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Y Profit Sharing: Top Exec. Salary: $255,999 Stock Purch. Plan: Second Exec. Salary: $251,423 ADVANTAGE: Has several top animated series including The Simpsons.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 2 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
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FIRST LOOK MEDIA
www.firstlookmedia.com
Industry Group Code: 512110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 21 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Y Production-TV/Video: Y Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 29
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Independent Film Distribution
First Look Media, formerly Overseas Filmgroup, Inc., serves as a producer and distributor for independently produced movies. Some of its best-known productions in its library of over 250 films include Antonia’s Line, The Secret of Roan Inish, Waking Ned Devine and The Prophecy. The firm produces independent and artistic films, such as A Map of the World, Titus, The Runner and The Secret Life of Girls, although it has not focused on this segment as much recently. The company also licenses films, acting on behalf of the rights’ owners in distributing films to movie theaters and television networks. As one of the founding members of the American Film Marketing Association, First Look Media is one of the best-known international sales companies, with major connections in Australia, western European nations, Canada, Japan and South Korea. In addition, the company distributes films domestically, licensing them for videocassette transference and DVD through subsidiary First Look Home Entertainment. First Look Media changed its name from Overseas Filmgroup in order to more accurately represent this domestic presence and the recently broadened scope of its operations. As part of the new operations, the company launched a television commercial production division called First Look Artists. It also began an Internet entertainment division called First Look Internet that will utilize its existing rights to content, relationships and expertise to create and offer desirable entertainment through the Internet.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Overseas Filmgroup, Inc. First Look Home Entertainment First Look Pictures First Look Artists First Look Pictures
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Christopher Cooney, CEO William Lischak, COO Robert B. Little, Pres. William Lischak, CFO Liz Mackiewicz, Sr. VP-Worldwide Sales MJ Peckos, Pres., First Look Pictures Cary Jones, Sr. VP-Distribution
Phone: 310-855-1199 Fax: 310-855-0719 Toll-Free: Address: 8800 Sunset Blvd., 3rd Fl., Los Angeles, CA, 90069
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $28,200 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $-1,400 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: FRST 2000 Sales: $22,625 2000 Profits: $-20,400 Employees: 50 1999 Sales: $33,800 1999 Profits: $-1,300 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $25,600 1998 Profits: $ 100 1997 Sales: $22,500 1997 Profits: $- 600
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $ Second Exec. Salary: $
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
Focus on international markets.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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FLORIDA GAMING CORP
www.fla-gaming.com
Industry Group Code: 713210 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 19 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 13
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Pari-Mutuel Wagering Facilities Pari-Mutuel Wagering on Horse and Dog Racing Poker and Dominos Hotel and Casino
Florida Gaming Corporation owns and operates two JaiAlai fronton and inter-track pari-mutuel wagering facilities (frontons) located in south and central Florida. Jai-alai is a high-speed, strategy ball game played in a fronton, or three-wall arena, by teams of one or two men. Players, managers and judges are licensed by the State of Florida Division of Pari-mutuel Wagering. Operations at the frontons include live jai-alai performances, inter-track parimutuel wagering on jai-alai, horse racing (both thoroughbred and harness) and dog racing, as well as the sale of food and alcoholic beverages. The Fort Pierce location provides wagering on interstate simulcasting from various tracks and frontons in the U.S. and within Florida. Jai-alai games are played live and simulcast year round from the Miami location via satellite to a total of 62 wagering spots in Florida, Connecticut and Rhode Island and approximately 25 locations in Mexico, Central America and Austria. The Miami location also has a card game for poker and dominoes. Florida Gaming is also part of a simulcast agreement with Starnet Communications International, Inc., under which Starnet’s subsidiary World Gaming Services, Inc. distributes Miami jai-alai games worldwide over the Internet. The company recently reached an agreement with Autotote Enterprises/Connecticut Off-Track Betting, allowing Florida Gaming to simulcast jai-alai throughout the state of Connecticut.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Florida Gaming Centers, Inc. Crystal Card Rooms Bourbon Street Hotel and Casino Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. Freedom Financial Corp. Autotote Enterprises Starnet Communications International, Inc. worldgaming.net
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. W. Bennett Collett, CEO Robert L. Hurd, Pres. Yolande Coleman, VP-Personnel W. Bennett Collett, Jr., Exec. VP Daniel Licciardi, VP-Pari-Mutuels
Phone: 305-633-6400 Fax: 305-633-4386 Toll-Free: Address: 3500 N.W. 37th Ave., Miami, FL, 33142
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $12,400 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $- 300 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: BETS 2000 Sales: $12,500 2000 Profits: $1,800 Employees: 373 1999 Sales: $12,900 1999 Profits: $1,600 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $17,600 1998 Profits: $-2,100 1997 Sales: $21,600 1997 Profits: $-4,100
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $168,000 Second Exec. Salary: $100,000
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
Distribution via the Internet.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International:
Y Y
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FOX ENTERTAINMENT GROUP INC
www.fox.com/corporate
Industry Group Code: 513120 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 1
Profits: 2
Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing: Y
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Y Production-TV/Video: Y Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution: Y
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y Y Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Broadcast Television Motion Picture Distribution Television Programming Film Production Professional Sports Electronic Games Cable TV Programming Online Entertainment
Fox Entertainment Group, Inc. is a vertically integrated entertainment company with operations in three business segments: Filmed Entertainment, Twentieth Century Fox Television and Fox Television Studios. The company also has interests in varied fields, such as computer software, music and ownership of a professional baseball franchise, the Los Angeles Dodgers. Fox Entertainment is 83%owned by News Corporation. Subsidiary Fox Filmed Entertainment (FFE) is one of the world's largest producers and distributors of motion pictures. FFE produces, finances, acquires and distributes motion pictures throughout the world under a variety of arrangements and has released more than 70 films in the United States in recent years. Those films were produced or acquired by Twentieth Century Fox and Fox 2000. Twentieth Century Fox Television has produced television programs for the Fox, ABC, CBS, NBC and WB broadcast networks and the USA cable network. Fox Television Studios has four basic business types, including network primetime programming, cable and low-cost entertainment programming, movies and mini-series and non-fiction programming. The company capitalizes on its film and television characters by entering into licensing agreements for merchandising, literary publishing and commercial tieins. Fox Entertainment also develops and markets entertainment computer software and video game titles through Fox Interactive. The company’s FoxSports.com web site signed an agreement with Alta Vista for crosspromotional activities, including links to each other’s sites. News Corporation agreed with Time Warner Cable to retransmit the signals of the Fox Television Stations to provide customers with digital and HDTV viewing capabilities. News Corporation recently sold Fox Family Worldwide, a global family entertainment company, to Disney. Fox also acquired Chris-Craft Industries Inc., after the deal passed a year-long FCC scrutiny.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Fox Television Studios Fox Sports Television Group Fox Filmed Entertainment Liberty Media Corporation Twentieth Century Fox News Corporation Los Angeles Dodgers Fox Family Worldwide
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. K. Rupert Murdoch, CEO Peter Chernin, Pres./COO David F. DeVoe, CFO Ian Moore, Sr. VP-Human Resources Arthur M. Siskind, General Counsel Gary Ginsberg, Exec. VP-Corp. Comm. Gary Ginsberg, Exec. VP-Investor Relations Chase Carey, Co-COO Michael Regan, Sr. VP-Government Affairs
Phone: 212-852-7017 Fax: 212-852-7145 Toll-Free: Address: 1211 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY, 10036
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $8,504,000 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-288,000 (12 months) Stock Ticker: FOX 2000 Sales: $8,589,000 2000 Profits: $145,000 Employees: 11,700 1999 Sales: $8,057,000 1999 Profits: $205,000 Fiscal Year Ends: 6/30 1998 Sales: $7,023,000 1998 Profits: $176,000 1997 Sales: $5,847,000 1997 Profits: $30,000
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Y Profit Sharing: Top Exec. Salary: $ Stock Purch. Plan: Second Exec. Salary: $ ADVANTAGE: Ability to cross-market a wide variety of entertainment products and formats.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
Y
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FULL HOUSE RESORTS INC Industry Group Code: 713210 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 24 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 16
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Casinos
Full House Resorts, Inc. is a developer of destination resorts and entertainment, gaming and commercial centers. The company seeks to establish agreements with Indian tribes and racetracks at which machine gaming is allowed. Full House entered into joint ventures with GTECH Corporation, which owns gaming and entertainment subsidiary Dreamport, Inc. Under the agreement, Dreamport and Full House operate Midway Slots and Simulcast in Dover, Delaware and Mill Casino in Coos Bay, Oregon. Midway Slots and Simulcast was developed and financed by a Full House-Dreamport joint venture company. The casino features over a thousand gaming devices, a simulcast parlor and restaurant services. The Mill Casino features 250 video lottery terminals as well as card gaming tables, a saloon and a bingo hall. The company is currently developing gaming and non-gaming commercial opportunities on reservation land in Michigan, targeting Ft. Wayne, Indiana and Detroit, Michigan metropolitan areas. Full House is also exploring gaming enterprises in California with the Torres Martinez band of Desert Cahuilla Indians. In addition, Full House owns land along the Gulf Coast in Mississippi on which it plans to build a Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. The firm recently acquired GTECH’s 50% interest in the three joint venture projects previously owned by both companies, giving Full House full ownership of the Mill Casino and the California and Michigan projects.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Midway Slots and Simulcast Mill Casino Deadwood Gulch Resort GTECH Corporation Dreamport, Inc. LAI Omega Gaming Entertainment, LLC
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. William P. McComas, CEO Michael P. Shaunnessy, Exec. VP/CFO
Phone: 702-221-7800 Fax: 702-221-8101 Toll-Free: 800-695-1876 Address: 2300 W. Sahara Ave., Ste. 450, Las Vegas, NV, 89102
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $3,900 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $-2,600 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: FHRI 2000 Sales: $3,900 2000 Profits: $ 200 Employees: 385 1999 Sales: $3,600 1999 Profits: $-1,500 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $4,600 1998 Profits: $ 700 1997 Sales: $8,300 1997 Profits: $1,000
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $250,000 Second Exec. Salary: $200,000
Bonus: $ Bonus: $50,000
New facility planned for Biloxi.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
Y
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GAMESTOP INC
www.gamestop.com
Industry Group Code: 451120 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 2 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 2
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Video Game Stores-Retail Software Sales Game Accessories Sales
GameStop, Inc., majority owned by Barnes and Noble, Inc., is the leading U.S. retailer of video game and PC software. The company operates 990 retail stores throughout 47 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam, under the GameStop, Babbage’s, Software Etc. and FuncoLand brands. The company is in the process of re-branding most of its stores into the GameStop brand. In its FuncoLand stores, customers can buy, sell and trade used video game titles. The company also owns an e-commerce site, GameStop.com, which retails video games and Game Informer Magazine, a leading game publication. Game Informer Magazine is a video and PC game entertainment magazine that currently has nearly 300,000 subscribers. The firm’s stores are located in strip centers and in malls. Many newer GameStop stores are joined to Barnes and Noble stores, with an interior walk-through between the stores in addition to an exterior entrance and storefront. The company recently announced its initial public offering. The newly issued shares began trading on the New York Stock Exchange.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Barnes and Noble, Inc. GameStop.com Babbage's Software Etc. FuncoLand Game Informer
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. R. Richard Fontaine, CEO Daniel A. DeMatteo, COO Daniel A. DeMatteo, Pres. David W. Carlson, Exec. VP/CFO Michael Rosen, Corp. Sec.
Phone: 817-424-2000 Fax: 817-424-2002 Toll-Free: Address: 2250 William D. Tate Ave., Grapevine, TX, 76051
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $756,700 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-11,900 (12 months) Stock Ticker: GME 2000 Sales: $553,100 2000 Profits: $-3,400 Employees: 11,000 1999 Sales: $465,200 1999 Profits: $13,000 Fiscal Year Ends: 1/31 1998 Sales: $ 1998 Profits: $ 1997 Sales: $ 1997 Profits: $
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $328,933 Second Exec. Salary: $274,111 Relationship with Barnes & Noble/Massive nationwide chain of stores.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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GAMETECH INTERNATIONAL INC
www.gametech-inc.com
Industry Group Code: 713290 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 9
Profits: 6
Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Y Gambling Equipment: Y Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems: Y
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Electronic Bingo Game Systems
GameTech International, Inc. designs, develops and markets interactive electronic bingo systems. The company currently markets a fixed-base system with lightpen-activated monitors and portable hand-held systems that can be played anywhere within a bingo hall. GameTech has roughly 7,000 fixed-base units and more than 46,000 hand-held units operating in Indian, charity and commercial bingo halls. Both bingo systems display electronic bingo card images that have been purchased and played by a player for each bingo game. The company's electronic bingo units enable players to play substantially more bingo simultaneously than they could on paper cards, leading to a greater amount spent per player and a higher profit per bingo session for the bingo hall operator. GameTech installs the electronic bingo systems at no cost to the operator in exchange for a percentage of the sales generated by each unit. The company’s business strategy involves not only increased penetration in existing markets but also international expansion starting with Canada. GameTech has exclusive licensing rights to a Windows-based bingo software package called Active Bingo Solutions. The company renamed the tracking system ALLTRAK TOO! Recently, GameTech installed TED hand-held units (the industry’s leading hand-held electric dauber) in the U.K. for the first time. The firm also formed a strategic alliance with ECM Systems of East Yorkshire to ensure further business development in the U.K.’s substantial bingo market. GameTech offers employees comprehensive healthcare coverage, a 401(k) plan and educational assistance among other benefits.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Bingo Card Minder Corporation ALLTRAK TOO! Diamond Bingo System Diamond Hand Held Unit TED 2C ECM Systems
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Clarence H. Thiesen, CEO Richard H. Irvine, COO Richard M. Kelley, CFO Graham Leonard, Sr. VP-Mktg. & Sales Mark Lowell, VP-Research & Dev. Mark F. Wimbush, Controller Robert Guinn, VP-Eng. Andrejs K. Bunkse, Corp. Sec. Andrejs K. Bunkse, General Counsel Mark Simon, VP-Oper. Richard H. Irvine, VP-Corp. Planning & Dev. Richard M. Kelley, Treas.
Phone: 775-850-6100 Fax: 602-804-1403 Toll-Free: Address: 900 Sandhill Rd., Reno, NV, 89511
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $48,500 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-4,400 (12 months) Stock Ticker: GMTC 2000 Sales: $49,700 2000 Profits: $3,700 Employees: 193 1999 Sales: $41,663 1999 Profits: $4,858 Fiscal Year Ends: 10/31 1998 Sales: $16,177 1998 Profits: $2,070 1997 Sales: $12,578 1997 Profits: $2,861
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Y Profit Sharing: Top Exec. Salary: $223,083 Stock Purch. Plan: Second Exec. Salary: $188,833 ADVANTAGE: Large market share/Very rapid growth.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Bonus: $ Bonus: $20,000
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International:
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GANNETT CO INC
www.gannett.com
Industry Group Code: 511110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 3 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Y Magazines: Y Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing: Y
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Y Information Systems:
Profits: 1
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y Y Y Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Newspaper Publishing Broadcast and Cable Television Radio Broadcasting Electronic Information Services Alarm Services Magazine Publishing Online Publishing
Gannett Company, Inc. is a diversified information company that operates primarily in the U.S., with foreign operations in certain European and Asian markets. Gannett publishes newspapers, operates broadcasting stations and is engaged in marketing, commercial printing, a newswire service, data services and news programming. The company’s newspapers make up the largest newspaper group in the U.S. in circulation. Gannett operates 97 daily newspapers in the U.S. plus 15 in the U.K. with a total average daily circulation of over 7.8 million. The company's most noted publication is USA TODAY, the nation's largest-selling daily newspaper. Gannett also publishes USA WEEKEND, a weekend newspaper magazine, and a number of non-daily publications. The broadcasting division includes 22 television stations in markets with more than 15 million households and five radio stations in markets with a listening population of almost 15 million. The company also engages in marketing, commercial printing (Gannett Offset), a newswire service, data services and news programming. Of the company's officers and managers, 14.4% are minorities, and 24.6% of the employees in the company's entire work force are minorities. Gannett strives to create a community-oriented work force within each of its media divisions and locations.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: USA TODAY USA WEEKEND Gannett Retail Advertising Group Gannett News Service Gannett Offset Gannett Media Technologies International Telematch Nursing Spectrum
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Douglas H. McCorkindale, CEO Larry F. Miller, CFO Richard L. Clapp, VP-Human Resources Thomas L. Chapple, Corp. Sec. Thomas L. Chapple, General Counsel Daniel S. Ehrman, Jr., Sr. VP-Planning and Dev. Millicent A. Feller, Sr. VP-Public Affairs & Government Relations Gracia C. Martore, VP-Investor Rel. Gracia C. Martore, Treas. Millicent A. Feller, Sr. VP-Public Affairs John B. Jaske, Sr. VP-Labor Relations
Phone: 703-284-6000 Fax: 703-558-4638 Toll-Free: 800-778-3299 Address: 1100 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA, 22234
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $6,344,200 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $831,200 (12 months) Stock Ticker: GCI 2000 Sales: $6,222,300 2000 Profits: $1,719,100 Employees: 53,400 1999 Sales: $5,095,400 1999 Profits: $957,900 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $4,709,000 1998 Profits: $999,900 1997 Sales: $4,474,200 1997 Profits: $712,700
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $1,100,000 Second Exec. Salary: $1,058,000 Widely-admired company with diversified services.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 8 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $2,000,000 Bonus: $1,500,000
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT CO www.gaylordentertainment.com Industry Group Code: 713110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 3 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 9
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Country Music Focused Theme Parks Hotel and Convention Center Radio and Television Stations Performance Hall
Gaylord Entertainment Company is a diversified entertainment and communications company that owns and operates interrelated businesses. The company’s hospitality and attractions group includes the Opryland Hotel, Nashville, the Radisson Hotel at Opryland, the General Jackson (an entertainment paddle wheel showboat) and the Springhouse Golf Club. Gaylord is also expanding its hotel operations with construction in Osceola, Florida and Grapevine, Texas. Its media and entertainment group consists of the Grand Ole Opry, the Ryman Auditorium, the Wildhorse Saloon, Acuff-Rose Music Publishing (a music publishing business), Gaylord digital, MusicCountry (formerly CMT International) and Z Music (a cable network featuring contemporary Christian music videos). Gaylord recently sold its Christian music label Word Entertainment to Warner Music Group. The company also recently sold Gaylord Films, Pandora Films, Gaylord Sports Management Group, Gaylord Event Television and Gaylord Production Co. to Oklahoma Publishing Company. The transaction served to streamline operations and return the focus to the core businesses. The company offers medical and life insurance, as well as an adoption assistance program.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Opryland Hotel Radisson Hotel at Opryland General Jackson Springhouse Golf Club Grand Ole Opry Ryman Auditorium Acuff-Rose Music Publishing Z Music
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Colin V. Reed, CEO Colin V. Reed, Pres. David C. Kloeppel, CFO Kimberly D. Cannon, VP-Human Resources Carter R. Todd, Corp. Sec. Carter R. Todd, General Counsel Roderick F. Connor, Jr., Chief Admin. Officer Karen L. Spacek, Sr. VP-Comm. C. Raymond Waters, Sr. VP-Gaylord Opryland Nashville John Caparella, Sr. VP-Gaylord Palms Florida
Phone: 615-316-6000 Fax: 615-316-6555 Toll-Free: Address: One Gaylord Dr., Nashville, TN, 37214
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $294,600 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $-24,300 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: GET 2000 Sales: $514,400 2000 Profits: $-153,500 Employees: 4,749 1999 Sales: $510,800 1999 Profits: $349,800 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $524,500 1998 Profits: $31,200 1997 Sales: $825,995 1997 Profits: $143,899
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Profit Sharing: Stock Purch. Plan: Y ADVANTAGE: Renewed focus on core businesses.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 2 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Top Exec. Salary: $420,833 Second Exec. Salary: $306,250
Bonus: $252,158 Bonus: $147,000
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest: Y
Midwest:
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International:
Y
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GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL INC tvguideinternational.com Industry Group Code: 514191 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 2 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Y Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 1
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
www.gemstar-
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Online Information Service-TV Listings Magazines Online Publishing Electronic Book Publishing Satellite Broadcast Services Program Promotion and Guide Services Interactive Information Delivery Services
The cornerstone of Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc., formerly Gemstar International Group, Ltd., is its VCR Plus+ technology, which enables users to easily program their VCRs to record television shows. VCR Plus+ is the world standard for VCR programming, with thousands of newspapers worldwide publishing the codes needed to operate VCR Plus+. The company also develops interactive program guides, an increasingly important tool that enables customers to navigate the ever-growing number of channels on cable systems. Additionally, Gemstar derives revenues from its interactive platform sector through advertising, interactive services and ecommerce on its proprietary interactive devices. The media and services sector operates TV Guide magazines, TV Guide Channel and the TVG Network. Another sector of the company involves investments and holdings made in other entities and operations that provide direct-to-home satellite services, satellite distribution of video entertainment services and satellite transmission services for private networks. Subsidiary Superstar/Netlink Group manages the bulk of these activities. The SpaceCom subsidiary in this division also provides satellite-delivered point-to-multipoint audio and data transmission services for various customers, including radio programmers, paging network operators, financial information providers, news services and other private business networks. Gemstar recently entered into a licensing agreement with Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd, producer of the Panasonic brand, under which Matsushita will incorporate Gemstar’s G-Guide Gold system into its television-related product lineups.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: VCR Plus+ Gemstar International Group, Ltd. TV Guide TV Guide Channel TVG Network Superstar/Netlink Group SpaceCom Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Harry C. Yuen, CEO Peter Boylan, III, Co-COO Peter Boylan, III, Co-Pres. Elsie M. Leung, CFO Elsie M. Leung, Co-COO/Co-Pres.
Phone: 626-792-5700 Fax: 626-792-0257 Toll-Free: Address: 135 N. Los Robles Ave., Ste. 800, Pasadena, CA, 91101
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $1,021,800 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $-389,500 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: GMST 2000 Sales: $241,349 2000 Profits: $81,317 Employees: 354 1999 Sales: $188,166 1999 Profits: $60,145 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $126,552 1998 Profits: $35,127 1997 Sales: $83,000 1997 Profits: $-8,800
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $2,255,443 Second Exec. Salary: $961,634
Bonus: $3,473,724 Bonus: $466,030
VCR Plus+ technology.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International:
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GENERAL ELECTRIC CO
www.ge.com
Industry Group Code: 335000 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 1 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Y Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 1
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Electrical Equipment and Appliances Support Services for Imaging Systems Equipment Leasing and Finance Industrial Equipment Broadcast Television Lighting Medical Equipment Aircraft Engines and Components
General Electric Company is one of the largest and most diversified industrial corporations in the world, with divisions dealing in electricity, appliances, transportation, computer-related information, financial services and network and cable television. GE Medical Systems develops diagnostic and therapy equipment including magnetic resonance (MR) scanners, computed tomography (CT) scanners, X-ray, nuclear imaging and ultrasound equipment. The subsidiary recently announced the installation of its 250th 2000D Full-Field Digital Mammography System, a premiere technology in the fight against breast cancer. GE Aircraft Engines has grown to be the world’s leading producer of aircraft engines for commercial and military use. GE Plastics contributes heavily to the world’s supply of high-performance polymers for varied applications. General Electric also manages a successful financing subsidiary, GE Capital Corporation, offering services for business or personal financing around the globe. The corporation also maintains its traditional businesses in the area of energy and appliances: GE Power Systems and GE Appliances. GE owns NBC, a leading U.S. television network, allowing GE access to both cable and network television. General Electric recently acquired sofion AG, an IT service provider based in Germany, allowing GE continued worldwide expansion. However, the European commission blocked the proposed acquisition of Honeywell International; the merger had already cleared the United States Department of Justice. GE has created Elfon, a global organization of GE employees and retirees committed to improving GE's communities through volunteering. The company offers employees on-the-job training programs, generous benefits, bonuses and the opportunity to work overseas. General Electric also holds employee social events and offers a company gym at several locations.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: General Electric Capital Corporation General Electric Aircraft Engines General Electric Appliances General Electric Lighting General Electric Medical Systems NBC Columbia/HCA Specialty Underwriters
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Jeffrey R. Immelt, CEO Keith S. Sherin, Sr. VP-Finance/CFO William J. Conaty, Sr. VP-Human Resources Scott C. Donnelly, Sr. VP-Research & Dev. Gary M. Reiner, Sr. VP/CIO Philip D. Ameen, VP/Controller Benjamin W. Heineman, Jr., Sr. VP/General Counsel Scott C. Donnelly, Sr. VP-Corp. Bus. Dev. James R. Bunt, VP/Treas. Robert C. Wright, CEO, NBC Broadcasting Yoahiaki Fujimori, Pres./CEO, GE Plastics
Phone: 203-373-2211 Fax: 203-373-3131 Toll-Free: 800-626-2004 Address: 3135 Easton Turnpike, Fairfield, CT, 06431-0001
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 6 months. 2001 Sales: $62,470,000 ( 6 months) 2001 Profits: $6,470,000 ( 6 months) Stock Ticker: GE 2000 Sales: $129,853,000 2000 Profits: $12,735,000 Employees: 313,000 1999 Sales: $111,630,000 1999 Profits: $10,717,000 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $100,469,000 1998 Profits: $9,296,000 1997 Sales: $90,840,000 1997 Profits: $8,203,000
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan:
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Y Profit Sharing: Top Exec. Salary: $4,000,000 Stock Purch. Plan: Second Exec. Salary: $1,766,667 ADVANTAGE: Superior management and product lines/Leading player in a number of industries.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Bonus: $12,700,000 Bonus: $3,100,000
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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GETTY IMAGES INC
www.gettyimages.com
Industry Group Code: 453990 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 1 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing: Y
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Y Information Systems:
Profits: 1
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Stock Images, Retail Imagery Products and Services Archival Film Footage Royalty-Free Visual and Audio Content Rights-Protected Stock Photography
With over 70 million images and 30,000 hours of stock film footage in its inventory, Getty Images, Inc. is a leading provider of stock photography images. The company offers images to a wide variety of customers, including advertising agencies, magazine and book publishers, broadcasters, entrepreneurs and Internet site developers. In recent years, Getty Images has been working on reinforcing its Internet offerings, the company’s primary means of distribution. Getty has gone on an acquisition binge, notably defined by the buy-out of its largest competitor, Visual Communications, a deal that has strengthened the company’s leadership position in the retail image industry. Furthermore, Getty Images’ acquisition of The Image Bank added tens of millions of still images to its inventory. Recently, the firm launched a new website, gettyworks.com, which is the first comprehensive, do-it-yourself web site for creating a wide range of image-rich business communication materials, including reports, newsletters, stationery, web sites and Microsoft PowerPoint presentations. In other recent news, the firm has announced that its Allsport brand, a sports photographic agency, has formed an agreement with America Online to provide real-time access to sports images from around the globe across several America Online brands. Under the agreement, Allsport's live photographic wire and archival image services will be available across AOL, CompuServe, Netscape and other America Online brands. Getty has recently focused on its international presence by expanding its business in both Japan and South America. The company just signed an agreement through subsidiary Allsport making it the official photo source for the NBA, WNBA and the NBDL.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Artville Energy Film Library EyeWire Allsport Image Bank (The) Art.com PhotoDisc Visual Communications
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Johnathan D. Klein, CEO Liz Huebner, CFO Philippe Sanchez, Sr. VP-Mktg. Bill O'Neill, Sr. VP-Human Resources Bud Albers, Chief Tech. Officer Jeff Beyle, General Counsel Warwick Woodhouse, Sr. VP-Oper./Logistics Nicholas Evans-Lombe, Sr. VP-Bus. Dev. Lewis Blackwell, Sr. VP-Creative Dir.
Phone: 206-268-2000 Fax: 206-268-2001 Toll-Free: Address: 701 N. 34th Ave., Ste. 400, Seattle, WA, 98103
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $451,000 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-95,300 (12 months) Stock Ticker: GETY 2000 Sales: $484,846 2000 Profits: $-169,334 Employees: 2,600 1999 Sales: $247,840 1999 Profits: $-67,833 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $185,084 1998 Profits: $-36,383 1997 Sales: $100,797 1997 Profits: $4,022
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $481,292 Second Exec. Salary: $463,177 Leading provider of stock photography images in the United States.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $500,000 Bonus: $500,000
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International: Y
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GLOBAL CASINOS INC
www.globalcasinos.com
Industry Group Code: 713210 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 21 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
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Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 18
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Casinos Bingo Supplies
Global Casinos, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries operate in the domestic gaming industry. The company is organized as a holding company for the purpose of acquiring and operating casinos, gaming properties and other related interests. Global currently maintains three operating subsidiaries, Casinos U.S.A., Global Central Corp. and Global Alaska Industries, Inc. Casinos U.S.A., Inc. owns and operates the Bull Durham Saloon and Casino in Black Hawk, Colorado. Global Central Corp. manages the portfolio of marketable securities and previously operated the Tollgate Saloon and Casino, which recently closed. Global Alaska Industries, Inc. operates Alaska Bingo Supply in Anchorage, Alaska. As part of its efforts to streamline and localize its operations, Global created a subsidiary named OnSource Corp. in order to spin it off as a dividend to the shareholders of Global Casinos. The company intends to transfer to OnSource its interest in Global Alaska Industries, Inc. as well as its Global Casinos' interest in Global Central Corporation. The company also offers online gaming via its www.luckystreakcasino.com website.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Casinos U.S.A., Inc Bull Durham Saloon and Casino Global Central Corp. Global Alaska Industries, Inc. Alaska Bingo Supply OnSource Corp.
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Frank L. Jennings, CEO Frank L. Jennings, CFO
Phone: 719-590-4900 Fax: 719-590-4888 Toll-Free: Address: 5373 N. Union Blvd., Ste. 100, Colorado Springs, CO, 80918
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $5,400 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-1,000 (12 months) Stock Ticker: GBCS 2000 Sales: $7,400 2000 Profits: $- 800 Employees: 67 1999 Sales: $11,300 1999 Profits: $- 300 Fiscal Year Ends: 6/30 1998 Sales: $11,400 1998 Profits: $-2,100 1997 Sales: $9,234 1997 Profits: $ 386
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $40,000 Second Exec. Salary: $
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
Focus on Colorado casinos.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International:
Y
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GOLDEN BEAR GOLF INC
www.nicklaus.com
Industry Group Code: 713910 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits:
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Golf Course Owner/Operator Markets Golf Course Design Services Sells Golf-Related Consumer Products
Golden Bear Golf, Inc., together with its wholly ownedsubsidiaries, is a diversified, international brand name golf products and services company engaged in the development, marketing and management of golf-related businesses. These include the licensing, distribution and sale of golf-related consumer products, the operation of golf instructional schools and the licensing and franchising of golf practice and instruction facilities. Through its various operating units, the company provides high quality products and services in over 40 countries, primarily under the Nicklaus, Jack Nicklaus and Golden Bear brand names. The firm also provides consulting on golf course design and marketing for Weitz Golf International. In an alliance with the Nicklaus companies, ClubCorp recently opened Bear’s Best Las Vegas, a unique, daily fee golf course concept featuring hole replications of designs by Jack Nicklaus. Golden Bear also signed an agreement with Randall International to license a line of sun care products under the Nicklaus name, starting with two products called The Nicklaus and the Lady Nicklaus. Golden Bear has sold Golden Bear Golf Centers and discontinued its golf course construction subsidiary Paragon.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Jack Nicklaus Nicklaus Flick Golf School Golden Bear International, Inc. Weitz Golf International
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Stephen S. Winslett, COO Stephen S. Winslett, CFO
Phone: 561-626-3900 Fax: 561-626-4104 Toll-Free: Address: 11780 U.S. Highway One, N. Palm Beach, FL, 33408
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for months. 2001 Sales: $ ( months) 2001 Profits: $ ( months) Stock Ticker: Private 2000 Sales: $ 2000 Profits: $ Employees: 39 1999 Sales: $11,200 1999 Profits: $7,800 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $11,400 1998 Profits: $-30,500 1997 Sales: $63,600 1997 Profits: $-2,931
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $ Second Exec. Salary: $
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
Name recognition.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International:
Y
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GOLDEN BOOKS FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT INC www.goldenbooks.com Industry Group Code: 511130 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 8 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Y Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Y Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution: Y
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 14
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Children's Book Publishing Video Distribution
Golden Books Family Entertainment, Inc. (GBFE) publishes, produces, licenses and markets an extensive range of children's books and family-related entertainment products. The company has two segments, which it operates primarily through its principal operating subsidiary, Golden Books Publishing Company, Inc. Its consumer products segment includes its children's publishing division, which is the largest publisher of children's books in the North American retail market. GBFE's entertainment segment operates as the Golden Books Entertainment Group division (GBEG). The company generates revenues from the GBEG division by selling its video products, licensing properties from its library to third parties (both domestically and internationally, for use on television, home video and ancillary media) and licensing properties from its library for merchandise and exploiting certain music publishing rights. The firm's commercial products segment, through its commercial printing division, allows GBFE to market its surplus manufacturing capabilities to third parties. In addition, the division sells printing services. GBFE recently emerged from bankruptcy, and agreed to be acquired by Bain Capital, LLC, making it a wholly-owned subsidiary of the new parent company. Golden Books offers a medical, dental and prescription plan that covers employees and dependents. The firm provides an educational assistance plan with tuition reimbursement for undergraduate courses.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Golden Books Entertainment Group Golden Books Publishing Company, Inc. Golden Books Children's Publishing Group Bain Capital, LLC
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Richard E. Snyder, CEO Richard Collins, COO Colin Finkelstein, CFO Philip Galanes, General Counsel Philip Galanes, Chief Admin. Officer
Phone: 212-547-6700 Fax: 212-547-6788 Toll-Free: Address: 888 7th Ave., 40th Fl., New York, NY, 10106
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for months. 2001 Sales: $ ( months) 2001 Profits: $ ( months) Stock Ticker: GBKF 2000 Sales: $148,954 2000 Profits: $-100,267 Employees: 440 1999 Sales: $165,771 1999 Profits: $185,839 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $194,226 1998 Profits: $-128,599 1997 Sales: $243,561 1997 Profits: $-49,680
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $ Second Exec. Salary: $ Growing line of videos/Largest publisher of children's books in North America
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
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Northeast: Y
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GOOD GUYS INC (THE)
www.thegoodguys.com
Industry Group Code: 443110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 4 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 10
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Electronics Stores, Retail Music Retailing Video Retailing Computer Software
The Good Guys, Inc. is a leading specialty retailer of consumer electronics products. The company currently operates 72 stores in California, Nevada, Oregon and Washington. These stores offer some 4,600 products from 240 vendors. The company's merchandising strategy is to provide shoppers with a broad selection of brand name consumer electronics products, with an emphasis on more fully featured merchandise. The firm, along with Tower Records, Inc., opened WOW! Multimedia Superstores, which sells music, videos and computer software. The Good Guys uses newspaper, direct mail and broadcast advertising to build name recognition and to position it in its markets. Digital technology is becoming infused in much of the company's merchandise. The company has recently begun the process of closing seven of its retail locations due to their under-performing status. The Good Guys also began a partnership with GE Warranty Management in an effort to upgrade its customer service by reducing costs, increasing claim response time and expanding in-service capabilities. The company offers employees medical, dental and life coverage, health care reimbursement accounts and a merchandise discount program.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Good Guys! (The) WOW! Multimedia Superstore Tower Records, Inc. GE Warranty Management
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Kenneth R. Weller, CEO Peter G. Hanelt, COO Kenneth R. Weller, Pres. David A. Carter, CFO John J. De Luca, CIO Cathy A. Stauffer, VP-Merch. Vance R. Schram, General Counsel Richard C. Gazlay, VP-Oper. Jeff G. Linden, VP-Logistics and Service George J. Hechtman, VP-Admin.
Phone: 510-747-6000 Fax: 510-747-6287 Toll-Free: Address: 1600 Harbor Bay Pkwy., Alameda, CA, 94502
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $415,000 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $1,300 (12 months) Stock Ticker: GGUY 2000 Sales: $860,543 2000 Profits: $-17,328 Employees: 3,604 1999 Sales: $915,642 1999 Profits: $-39,887 Fiscal Year Ends: 2/28 1998 Sales: $928,382 1998 Profits: $-11,813 1997 Sales: $890,524 1997 Profits: $-12,182
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Profit Sharing: Top Exec. Salary: $500,043 Stock Purch. Plan: Y Second Exec. Salary: $199,591 ADVANTAGE: Everyday discount prices on name brand merchandise.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Bonus: $15,000 Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
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Northeast:
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GRANITE BROADCASTING CORP
www.granitetv.com
Industry Group Code: 513120 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 13 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Y Information Systems:
Profits: 16
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Television Station Owner/Operator Media and Communications-Related Properties Online News and Services
Granite Broadcasting Corporation is a group broadcasting company that acquires and manages network-affiliated television stations and other media and communicationsrelated properties. The company's goal is to identify and acquire properties with potential for long-term appreciation and improve the acquisitions’ operating results. The firm currently owns and operates nine network-affiliated television stations in California, New York, Indiana, Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan. Granite owns each of its television stations through separate, wholly-owned subsidiaries. The firm owns a 50% stake in myshoptv.com, a web site that sells TV show-related merchandise. In order to broaden its audience through the Internet, Granite has joined with Yahoo! Broadcast to provide live online broadcasts of its local news. The company also signed a local affiliate program agreement with MNBC.com, making Granite’s NBC stations the affiliate of choice in their respective markets for the local section of MSNBC.com. Automobile advertising constitutes the company's single largest source of gross revenues, accounting for approximately 17%.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Datacast LLC myshoptv.com Yahoo! Broadcast MSNBC.com
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. W. Don Cornwell, CEO Stuart J. Beck, Pres. Robert E. Selwyn, COO Ellen McClain, CFO Stuart J. Beck, Corp. Sec. Lawrence I. Wills, VP-Admin.
Phone: 212-826-2530 Fax: 212-826-2858 Toll-Free: Address: 767 Third Ave., 34th Fl., New York, NY, 10017
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $82,800 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $-44,100 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: GBTVK 2000 Sales: $140,100 2000 Profits: $-27,500 Employees: 900 1999 Sales: $149,800 1999 Profits: $47,100 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $161,100 1998 Profits: $42,400 1997 Sales: $153,512 1997 Profits: $-9,035
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Profit Sharing: Top Exec. Salary: $550,000 Stock Purch. Plan: Y Second Exec. Salary: $550,000 ADVANTAGE: Owns geographically diverse stations/Affiliation with Yahoo! Broadcast.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Bonus: $585,960 Bonus: $419,760
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
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GRAY COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS INC www.graycommunications.com Industry Group Code: 513120 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 12 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Y Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Y Information Systems:
Profits: 12
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Television Station Owner/Operator Newspaper Publishers Advertising-Only Shoppers Satellite Uplink and Production Services Communications and Paging Business Publisher of Shoppers
Gray Communications Systems, Inc. owns thirteen network-affiliated television stations in eleven markets in the southeastern, southwestern and midwestern United States. In 10 of the 11 markets served by the company, its stations are ranked first in viewing audience, and the remaining station is ranked third for news viewers. 10 of the stations are affiliated with the CBS Television Network, and three are affiliated with the NBC Television Network. The firm also owns and operates four daily newspapers located in the southeast and the midwest U.S. Additionally, the company owns PortaPhone Paging, a paging business that operates in the southeastern United States. The company also provides satellite transmission and production services to broadcasting companies through its Lynqx Communications unit. Gray's strategy is to foster growth through strategic acquisitions and certain select divestitures. Noteworthy clients of the business include The Golf Channel, USA Network, Turner Cable Network Services, CBS, ABC, NBC and Home Box Office (HBO). In a recent development, Gray’s 13 television stations are partnering with iBlast Networks to utilize a portion of Gray's digital broadcast spectrum. Gray's stations now license a portion of their digital spectrum to iBlast for use in iBlast's national digital distribution network. Through the network's partner stations, popular content such as music, video games, movie trailers, newspapers, magazines, e-books, computer software and other applications are broadcast at high speed to personal computers and other receiving devices that are iBlastenabled. iBlast's free service will be compatible with both the stations' traditional over-the-air broadcasts and high definition television programming, another technology that Gray has begun implementing on a limited basis.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Lynqx Communications HBO Golf Channel Turner Cable Network Southwest Georgia Shopper PortaPhone Paging Gwinnett News and Entertainment Television (GNET) iBlast
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. J. Mack Robinson, CEO Hilton H. Howell, Jr., Exec. VP J. Mack Robinson, Pres. James C. Ryan, VP-CFO Martha Gilbert, VP-Human Resources Robert A Beizer, Corp. Sec. Robert A. Beizer, VP-Law and Dev. Thomas J. Stultz, Pres.-Publishing Div. Robert S. Prather, Jr., Exec.VP-Acquisitions
Phone: 404-504-9828 Fax: 404-261-9607 Toll-Free: Address: 4370 Peachtree Rd., N.E., Atlanta, GA, 30319
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $113,700 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $-11,800 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: GCS 2000 Sales: $171,200 2000 Profits: $-6,200 Employees: 1,284 1999 Sales: $144,000 1999 Profits: $-6,300 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $128,900 1998 Profits: $41,659 1997 Sales: $103,548 1997 Profits: $-1,402
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan:
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Profit Sharing: Top Exec. Salary: $248,000 Stock Purch. Plan: Y Second Exec. Salary: $240,000 ADVANTAGE: Superior rankings in its television markets.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Bonus: $130,513 Bonus: $50,000
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
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GRUPO RADIO CENTRO SA DE CV www.radiocentro.com.mx Industry Group Code: 513111 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 13 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 6
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y
Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Radio Broadcasting
Grupo Radio Centro is Mexico’s largest radio broadcaster, owning 13 radio stations, 11 of which are located in Mexico City. In addition to broadcasting, the company also produces musical programs, news, interviews and special events programs. With an average audience share of more than 30% in Mexico City, Grupo Radio Centro is easily the most popular radio broadcasting company in the country's capital. The company also enjoys exclusive broadcasting rights to the Monitor news program, the top-ranked news radio program in the country and the source of one-third of the Grupo Radio Centro’s total broadcasting revenues. Its most popular stations broadcast contemporary music, classic rock and talk. The company owns and operates 20 production studios and manages the majority of its programming. Furthermore, the firm’s Organizacion Impulsora de Radio subsidiary provides sales and programming to affiliate stations that serve the Spanish population of the U.S.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Organizacion Impulsora de Radio Monitor Radio Centro Publicidad Inmobiliaria Radio Centro Desarrollos Empresariales Universal de Muebles e Inmuebles Publicidad Y Promociones Internacionales Promotora Tecnica de Servicios Profesionales
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Carlos Aguirre, Dir. General Pedro Beltran, Dir.-Finance & Admin. Gonzalo Yanez, Dir.-Mktg. Sergio Gonzales, Dir.-Oper. Alfredo Azpeitia Mera, VP-Investor Rel. Luis Cepero, Dir.-Audio Engineering Eduardo Stevens, Dir.-Transmission Engineering
Phone: 52-5-728-4800 Fax: 52-5-728-4875 Toll-Free: Address: Constituyentes 1154, Piso 7, Colonia Lomas Altas, D.F., , 11950
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $201,400 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $20,400 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: RC 2000 Sales: $94,300 2000 Profits: $23,200 Employees: 472 1999 Sales: $75,900 1999 Profits: $10,300 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $59,800 1998 Profits: $3,500 1997 Sales: $82,000 1997 Profits: $18,700
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $ Second Exec. Salary: $
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
Largest radio broadcaster in Mexico.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International: Y
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GRUPO TELEVISA SA
www.televisa.com
Industry Group Code: 513120 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 3 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Y Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 17
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y Y Y Y Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Television Station Owner Cable Services Provider Satellite Broadcaster Internet Services Paging Film Production Music Production
Mexico’s Grupo Televisa S.A. is the largest Spanishspeaking media company in the world, with properties in television, cable, satellite services, Internet service, radio broadcasting, music recording, magazine publication, professional sports, paging services and film production. The firm has equity stakes in Univision, the largest Spanish-language television company in the U.S. Grupo Televisa’s Cablevision subsidiary is a cable services operator whose network consists of over 50 channels. It also owns an equity stake in Innova, the operator of the SKY direct-to-home satellite system. Through subsidiary Edivisa, Televisa publishes magazines for the Spanishspeaking world. The company recently began a collaboration with Spain’s Grupo Prisa in Televisa’s Radiopolis radio division. The company has also started a project to develop a family of Internet-based investment funds. In addition,Televisa also launched cable Internet service through Cablevision, having contracted with Motorola to be the technology provider and with WorldGate Communications to be the Internet access provider. At the same time, the company unveiled plans to offer additional services, including video navigators, video on demand, smart card shopping, video game channels, IP telephony and options to select different camera angles during sporting events
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Cablevision SKY Televicentro Univision Edivisa Innova SKY Radiopolis
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Emilio Azcarraga Jean, CEO Emilio Azcarraga Jean, Pres. Alfonso de Angoitia Noriega, Exec. VP-Finance Alejandro Quintero Iniguez, VP-Sales & Mktg. Javier Mondragon Alarcon, VP-Legal Affairs & General Counsel Alfonso de Angoitia Noriega, Exec. VP-Admin. José Antonio Bastón Patiño, VP-Television Jaime Dávila Urcullu, Exec. VP
Phone: 52-55-5224-5000 Fax: 52-55-5261-2494 Toll-Free: Address: Avenida Chapultepec 28, Mexico D.F., , 06724
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $1,595,100 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $48,000 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: TV 2000 Sales: $2,284,800 2000 Profits: $-86,800 Employees: 14,700 1999 Sales: $2,150,300 1999 Profits: $127,300 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $2,000,500 1998 Profits: $210,300 1997 Sales: $1,982,600 1997 Profits: $640,200
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $ Second Exec. Salary: $ Largest Spanish-speaking media company in the world.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International: Y
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GTECH HOLDINGS CORP
www.gtech.com
Industry Group Code: 713290 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 1 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Y Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 2
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Gambling Equipment-Lottery Systems Casinos Online Game Products and Services Benefits Delivery Systems Network Communication Services Retail Marketing Services Transaction Processing Solutions
GTECH Holdings Corporation is a leading global supplier of systems and services to the lottery, gaming and entertainment industries. Through its Worldwide Lottery Group, GameScape and Dreamport subsidiaries, GTECH provides customized solutions to meet the needs of lotteries, governments and corporations on five different continents. An essential component of GTECH’s growth strategy is the pursuit of new lottery opportunities in international markets. Whenever possible, the company strives to work with local partners to develop new lottery opportunities, because local partners understand their markets better and have often already established relationships with state and federal governments. Online lotteries are required by contract to provide the highest possible levels of performance, accuracy, reliability and security in the proceeding of transactions. GTECH currently operates or supplies equipment to online lottery systems for most of the online lottery authorities in the United States and has supplied, currently operates or has entered into contracts to operate in the future online lottery systems with a majority of the 94 international online lottery authorities. In countries that lack advanced data communications networks, GTECH has the opportunity to design, configure, test and deploy its own infrastructure. For example, in Brazil GTECH created a hybrid solution that is comprised of radio and satellite communications. In recent news, the firm signed contract extensions with the New Mexico Lottery Authority, as well as customers in Kentucky and Kansas. The company also announced that the Western Canada Lottery Corporation has selected it to negotiate a contract to supply the Province of Saskatchewan with an upgrade to the existing video lottery central system. GTECH plans to implement its new Video ProSys central system, which will monitor the security and integrity of 3,600 video lottery terminals in the network. The firm offers its employees domestic healthcare benefits, tuition reimbursement and a day care center at its corporate headquarters.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Dreamport, Inc. GameScape, Inc. Worldwide Lottery Group Video ProSys Uwin! Racimec Informatica Brasileira S.A. SB Industria E Comercio LTDA Transactive
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Howard S. Cohen, CEO Howard S. Cohen, Pres. Jaymin Patel, CFO Antonio Carlos Rocha, Sr. VP-Mktg. Kathy McKeogh, Sr. VP-Human Resources Larry R. Smith, Sr. VP-Chief Tech. Officer Robert J. Plourde, Controller Marc A. Crisafulli, General Counsel David J. Calabro, Exec. VP-Global Oper. Antonio Carlos Rocha, Sr. VP-Bus. Dev. Robert Vincent, VP-Corp. Comm. William M. Pieri, Treas. David J. Calabro, Sr. VP-Global Facilities Mgmt. Stephen P. Davidson, Sr. VP
Phone: 401-392-1000 Fax: 401-392-1234 Toll-Free: 800-483-2440 Address: 55 Technology Way, West Greenwich, RI, 02817
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $936,500 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $43,100 (12 months) Stock Ticker: GTK 2000 Sales: $1,010,800 2000 Profits: $93,600 Employees: 4,650 1999 Sales: $972,900 1999 Profits: $89,100 Fiscal Year Ends: 2/28 1998 Sales: $990,600 1998 Profits: $27,200 1997 Sales: $904,272 1997 Profits: $77,803
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $306,000 Second Exec. Salary: $290,411 Leading equipment supplier to international online lottery authorities.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $292,500 Bonus: $270,000
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest: Y
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
Y
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HALLMARK CARDS INC
www.hallmark.com
Industry Group Code: 511191 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 1 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits:
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Greeting Cards Publishing Cable Television Broadcasting Art Products
Hallmark Cards, Inc. markets greeting cards under its Gold Crown, Keepsake Ornaments, Maxine, Shoebox, Fresh Ink, Mahogany and Tree of Life brand names. The company’s Crown Media Holdings subsidiary operates a number of cable television channels that are viewed by 87.9 million subscribers worldwide. The Hallmark Channel, Crown Media’s most popular cable channel, licenses many programs from Hallmark Entertainment, which produces and distributes miniseries and movies made for television and owns over 4,000 hours of family entertainment programming. The firm’s Binney & Smith subsidiary produces Crayola crayons, which are packaged and sold in more than 80 countries. Binney & Smith also markets Liquitex fine art products, Revell-Monogram products and Silly Putty. The Picture People, another subsidiary, operates over 250 portrait studios in malls nationwide. Hallmark’s William Arthur, Inc. subsidiary specializes in high-end customized holiday cards, general invitations and announcements, social and business stationery, wedding invitations and birth announcements.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Gold Crown Keepsake Ornaments Maxine Shoebox Crown Media Holdings Binney & Smith Crayola Silly Putty
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Donald J. Hall, CEO Robert J. Druten, CFO Ralph N. Christensen, Human Resources Robert J. Druten, VP-Admin.
Phone: 816-274-5111 Fax: 816-274-5061 Toll-Free: Address: 2501 McGee St., Kansas City, MO, 64108
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for months. 2001 Sales: $ ( months) 2001 Profits: $ ( months) Stock Ticker: Private 2000 Sales: $4,200,000 2000 Profits: $ Employees: 21,700 1999 Sales: $ 1999 Profits: $ Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $ 1998 Profits: $ 1997 Sales: $ 1997 Profits: $
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $ Bonus: $ Second Exec. Salary: $ Bonus: $ Exceptional reputation for quality products/Great success in specialty programming and film production.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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HARRAH'S ENTERTAINMENT INC
www.harrahs.com
Industry Group Code: 713210A Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 2 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 7
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Casinos and Hotels Casinos Gambling Bingo Hotels Airline Racing
Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc. is the third largest gaming company in the world. The company conducts its business through a wholly-owned subsidiary, Harrah’s Operating Company, Inc. (HOC), and through HOC’s subsidiaries. The firm is a geographically diverse casino company. It owns, operates or manages casino hotels and dockside and riverboat casinos in Arizona, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey and North Carolina, as well as racing venues in Kentucky. Harrah’s marketing strategy is currently designed to appeal primarily to those customers who are avid, experienced players, especially those who play in more than one market, and offering reward incentives to those who return. In 1999, the firm completed its merger with Rio Hotel & Casino, Inc. Rio owns and operates the Rio Hotel & Casino, an all-suite hotel and casino located in Las Vegas, as well as the Rio Secco Golf Club in Seven Hills, Nevada. The company recently acquired Players International, Inc., giving Harrah’s holdings in the Midwest, Louisiana and its Kentucky racetracks. The firm recently acquired 48% of the stock of National Airlines, Inc., an airline based in Las Vegas offering flights to New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Miami, Dallas, Los Angels, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C. Harrah’s believes that the relocation of its corporate headquarters to the epicenter of the casino industry will improve its business by expanding its knowledge base of the gaming market, enhancing its product and service innovation, fueling its corporate development and increasing its visibility and accessibility to important industry, political and customer constituencies. The company further believes that expanding its presence in the world’s largest casino marketplace will benefit its entire national distribution network and will enhance its ability to attract and retain the highest quality gaming industry executives. Harrah’s offers varied positions within the company, along with standard benefits, educational assistance, and community outreach possibilities.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Eagle Gaming, LP Sky City Showboat, Inc. Harrah's Operating Company, Inc. Rio Hotel and Casino, Inc. JCC Holding Company Bluegrass Downs National Airlines, Inc.
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Philip G. Satre, CEO Gary W. Loveman, COO Colin V. Reed, CFO Marilyn G. Winn, Sr. VP-Corp. Human Resources Stephen H. Brammell, General Counsel Janis L. Jones, Sr. VP-Comm./Government Relations John M. Boushy, Sr. VP-CIO Richard E. Mirman, Sr. VP-Mktg.
Phone: 702-407-6000 Fax: 702-407-6037 Toll-Free: Address: One Harrah's Court, Las Vegas, NV, 89119
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $3,709,000 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $209,000 (12 months) Stock Ticker: HET 2000 Sales: $3,471,200 2000 Profits: $-12,000 Employees: 40,000 1999 Sales: $3,024,400 1999 Profits: $208,500 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $2,004,000 1998 Profits: $102,000 1997 Sales: $1,619,200 1997 Profits: $99,400
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Y Profit Sharing: Top Exec. Salary: $1,108,846 Stock Purch. Plan: Second Exec. Salary: $895,192 ADVANTAGE: One of the best-known names in gambling/Growth through acquisitions.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 2 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Bonus: $360,000 Bonus: $279,500
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
Y
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HARTE HANKS COMMUNICATIONS INC www.harte-hanks.com Industry Group Code: 511110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 13 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Y Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing: Y
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Y Information Systems:
Profits: 12
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Shopper Newspaper Publishing Direct Mail Services Direct Marketing Interactive Marketing
Harte-Hanks Communications, Inc. is a highly-focused targeting media company with continuing operations in two principal businesses: direct and interactive marketing and community newspapers known as shoppers. The company’s shopper business operates in selected local and regional markets in California and Florida, while its direct and interactive marketing business operates both nationally and internationally. The firm believes that marketing is undergoing a transition from traditional mass media marketing to targeted marketing and customer relationship management. The transition is being driven by the increasing sophistication and efficiency of computer technology and a growing need among marketers to customize the products and services they offer to customers. Its Trillium Software division creates powerful solutions to business and marketing technological problems. Direct and interactive marketing, which represents 67.4% of the firm’s revenue, is leading the movement toward highly targeted marketing and customer relationship management. The company’s shopper business applies similar targeting principles. The firm’s strategy is based on five elements: being a market leader in each of its businesses, increasing revenues through growing its base businesses, introducing new products, entering new markets and making acquisitions, using technology to create competitive advantage and employing people who can partner effectively with its clients.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Trillium Software, Inc. DiMark The Shopper's Guide The Flyer Potpourri PennySaver Harte-Hanks Response Management Direct Market Concepts, Inc.
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Larry Franklin, CEO Richard M. Hochhauser, COO Richard M. Hochhauser, Pres. Jacques D. Kerrest, CFO Craig Combest, VP-Direct Mktg. Carolyn Oatman, Dir.-Human Resources Dick Wai-Cheong Man, Pres., Harte-Hanks Data Tech. Jessica M. Huff, Controller/Chief Acc. Officer Donald R. Crews, Corp. Sec. Gary J. Skidmore, Sr. VP-Direct Mktg. Peter E. Gorman, Sr. VP-Shoppers
Phone: 210-829-9000 Fax: 210-829-9403 Toll-Free: Address: 200 Concord Plaza Dr., San Antonio, TX, 78216
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $917,900 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $79,700 (12 months) Stock Ticker: HHS 2000 Sales: $960,800 2000 Profits: $81,900 Employees: 8,849 1999 Sales: $829,800 1999 Profits: $72,900 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $748,500 1998 Profits: $68,400 1997 Sales: $638,300 1997 Profits: $335,800
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Y Profit Sharing: Top Exec. Salary: $835,000 Stock Purch. Plan: Y Second Exec. Salary: $550,000 ADVANTAGE: Focus on direct-marketing with high profit margin shopper newspapers.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 2 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Bonus: $561,120 Bonus: $369,600
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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HARVEY ELECTRONICS INC
www.harveyonline.com
Industry Group Code: 443110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 10
Profits: 9
Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Electronics Stores, Retail Highend Electronics Electronics Repair Online Retail Electronics Installation
Harvey Electronics, Inc. is engaged in the retail sale, service and custom installation of high quality audio, video and home theater equipment. The equipment includes high fidelity components and systems, VCRs, DVDs, high definition television, direct view projection and plasma flatscreen television sets, audio/video furniture, digital satellite systems, conventional telephones and related accessories. The company has been operating in the New York Metropolitan area since 1927. The firm currently owns six Harvey specialty retail stores and two Bang & Olufsen branded stores. Three Harvey stores are located in New York, two in New Jersey and one in Connecticut. Audio products account for about 60% of total sales. The company has entered into dealer agreements with Marantz America, Inc., Audio Control, Sony, Cinemapro Corporation, Mitsubishi Electronics America, Inc., Lenbrook America, LLC (a distributor of KEF products), Pioneer Electronics (USA), Inc., NAD Electronics of America, Niles Audio Corporation, Inc. and Runco International. Under each dealer agreement, the firm is authorized to sell the manufacturer's products from specified retail locations to retail customers, but cannot sell the products by telephone or mail order.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Harvey Electronics Sound Mill, Inc. Loriel Custom Audio Video Corporation Bang & Olufsen
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Franklin C. Karp, Pres. Joseph C. Calabrese, Jr., CFO Joseph C. Calabrese, Jr., Corp. Sec. Michael A. Beck, VP-Oper. Joseph C. Calabrese, Jr., Treas. Roland W. Hiemer, Dir.-Inventory Control
Phone: 201-842-0078 Fax: 201-842-0660 Toll-Free: Address: 205 Chubb Ave., Lyndhurst, NJ, 07071
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $36,700 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-1,300 (12 months) Stock Ticker: HRVE 2000 Sales: $34,355 2000 Profits: $ 317 Employees: 134 1999 Sales: $21,386 1999 Profits: $- 846 Fiscal Year Ends: 10/31 1998 Sales: $17,262 1998 Profits: $- 829 1997 Sales: $15,398 1997 Profits: $-1,325
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $138,000 Second Exec. Salary: $128,000
Bonus: $60,000 Bonus: $46,000
Aggressive expansion.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
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HASTINGS ENTERTAINMENT INC
www.gohastings.com
Industry Group Code: 532230 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 3 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Y Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Y Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 2
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Video Rental Stores, Rental Books Music Software Video Games Video, Games and DVD Rental E-Commerce Computers and Periphials
Hastings Entertainment, Inc. is a multimedia entertainment retailer that combines the sale of books, music, software, periodicals, videocassettes and DVDs with the rental of videocassettes, video games and DVDs in a superstore format. The firm also operates a multimedia entertainment e-commerce web site, gohastings.com, which offers a broad selection of books, music, software, videocassettes, video games and DVDs. Hastings’ goal is to enhance its position as a leading multimedia entertainment retailer by expanding existing stores, opening new stores in selected markets and offering its products through the Internet. The company’s business strategy is also designed to build consumer awareness of the Hastings concept and achieve high levels of customer loyalty and repeat business. Many of its stores offer such amenities as reading chairs and free coffee. About 20% of sales come from videotape, video game and DVD rentals. In its early years, the company focused on small markets and offered primarily book and music products. In the 1980s, the company's internal growth was supplemented by the acquisition of existing stores, most of which were located in malls. In the mid-1980s, the company added videotape sales and rentals and complementary product categories to its selection of books and music and developed a larger superstore format to satisfy favorable consumer response to its multimedia retailing concept and provide more extensive product selection. As a result, beginning in the late 1980s, the company began focusing on opening superstores and on expanding, relocating, selling or closing its smaller mall-based stores. Hastings recently announced the acquisition of new stores, bringing the company total to 141 stores in 22 states.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: GoHastings.com Hastings Properties, Inc. Hastings Internet, Inc. Hasting College Stores, Inc.
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. John H. Marmaduke, CEO John H. Marmaduke, Pres. Dan Crow, VP/CFO Alan Van Ongervalle, VP-Mktg. Michael Woods, VP/CIO Jerry M. McKee, Controller James S. Hicks, VP-Purchasing Jerry M. McKee, Corp. Sec. Robert A. Berman, VP-Store Oper.
Phone: 806-351-2300 Fax: 806-351-2424 Toll-Free: Address: 3601 Plains Blvd., Ste. 1, Amarillo, TX, 79102
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $458,203 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-14,600 (12 months) Stock Ticker: HAST 2000 Sales: $445,425 2000 Profits: $-2,165 Employees: 6,245 1999 Sales: $399,066 1999 Profits: $-4,305 Fiscal Year Ends: 1/31 1998 Sales: $357,682 1998 Profits: $5,104 1997 Sales: $324,300 1997 Profits: $3,800
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Y Profit Sharing: Stock Purch. Plan: ADVANTAGE: Focus on superstores.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Top Exec. Salary: $182,577 Second Exec. Salary: $106,503
Bonus: $209,250 Bonus: $64,800
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International:
Y
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HEARST-ARGYLE TELEVISION INC
www.hearstargyle.com
Industry Group Code: 513120 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 6 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
261 Profits: 7
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Broadcast Television Radio Stations
Hearst-Argyle Television, Inc. owns or manages seven radio stations and 27 television stations that reach approximately 17.5% of U.S. television households. The company is one of the country’s largest independent TV station groups. The firm is also the largest ABC affiliate group and the second largest NBC affiliate group. Of the 27 television stations Hearst-Argyle owns or manages, 19 are in the top 50 market areas. Each of Hearst-Argyle’s owned or managed television stations is affiliated with one of the following major networks: ABC, NBC, UPN and WB, except WMOR-TV in Tampa, Florida, which is currently operating as an independent station. The company also manages several radio stations after acquiring the Pulitzer Publishing Co., as well as maintaining a 3.5% interest in the Arizona Diamondbacks. Hearst-Argyle holds equity investments in Internet Broadcasting Systems, which forms local partnerships for the development and management of local news/information/entertainment portal websites, and ProAct, which provides online human resources support to corporations.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: The Hearst Corporation Geocast Network Systems Internet Broadcasting Systems Pulitzer Publishing Co. ProAct Arizona Diamondbacks
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. David J. Barrett, CEO David J. Barrett, COO David J. Barrett, Pres. Harry T. Hawks, CFO Kathleen Keefe, VP-Sales Jonathan C. Mintzer, Corp. Sec. Jonathan C. Mintzer, General Counsel Terry Mackin, Exec. VP Philip M. Stolz, Sr. VP
Phone: 212-649-2300 Fax: 212-887-6875 Toll-Free: Address: 888 7th Ave., New York, NY, 10106
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $641,900 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $31,100 (12 months) Stock Ticker: HTV 2000 Sales: $747,300 2000 Profits: $45,000 Employees: 3,250 1999 Sales: $661,400 1999 Profits: $32,300 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $407,300 1998 Profits: $48,900 1997 Sales: $146,440 1997 Profits: $7,666
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $715,000 Second Exec. Salary: $600,000
Bonus: $297,715 Bonus: $277,801
The largest ABC network affiliate.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 2 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
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HISPANIC BROADCASTING
www.hispanicbroadcasting.com
Industry Group Code: 513111 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 7 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 5
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Radio Station Owner/Operator
Hispanic Broadcasting Corporation (HBC) is the largest Spanish language radio broadcasting company in the United States, currently owning and programming 47 radio stations in 13 markets. Its stations are located in 12 of the 15 largest Hispanic markets in the United States: Los Angeles, New York, Miami, San Francisco/San Jose, Chicago, Houston, San Antonio, Dallas/Fort Worth, McAllen/Brownsville/Harlingen, San Diego, Phoenix and El Paso. The company also operates the HBC Radio Network, which is one of the largest Spanish-language radio broadcast networks in the United States in terms of audience delivery and HBCi, which operates the radio station Internet websites. Based on the results of the Fall Arbitron Rating Books, Hispanic Broadcasting operated the leading Spanish-language radio station in the adult 2554 age group, as measured by audience share, in 10 of the 13 markets where it operated. The firm’s programming includes mariachi music, salsa, merengue, tejano and Latin rock. HBC recently entered into an agreement with MSNBC.com to incorporate Spanish language local news content into the MSNBC.com affiliate network of websites.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: HBC Radio Network HBCi KTNQ (FM) WCAA (FM) WADO (AM) WAMR (FM) WRTO (FM) WAQI (FM)
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. McHenry T. Tichenor, Jr., CEO Gary Stone, COO Jeffrey T. Hinson, CFO Ellen R. Fox, Dir.-Human Resources David D. Lykes, VP-Corp. Affairs Jeffrey T. Hinson, Treas.
Phone: 214-525-7700 Fax: 214-525-7750 Toll-Free: Address: 3102 Oak Lawn Ave., Ste. 215, Dallas, TX, 75219
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $240,800 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $31,000 (12 months) Stock Ticker: HSP 2000 Sales: $237,600 2000 Profits: $41,500 Employees: 903 1999 Sales: $197,900 1999 Profits: $34,200 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $164,100 1998 Profits: $26,900 1997 Sales: $136,600 1997 Profits: $18,800
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $300,000 Second Exec. Salary: $275,000 Largest Spanish language radio company in the U.S.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $581,653 Bonus: $276,331
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
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HOLLINGER INTERNATIONAL INC
www.hollinger.com
Industry Group Code: 511110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 9 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Y Magazines: Y Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 9
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Newspaper Publishing Online Publishing Magazine Publishing
Hollinger International, Inc., through subsidiaries and affiliated companies, is one of the leading publishers of English-language newspapers in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada and Israel. In addition, the company has web sites supporting each of its major newspapers and is continuing to develop a strategic online new media presence. The 77 paid daily newspapers the firm owns or has an interest in have a worldwide daily combined circulation of over four million. Hollinger International also owns or has an interest in 302 non-daily newspapers, as well as magazines and other publications. The company’s strategy is to achieve growth through acquisitions and improvements in the cash flow and profitability of its newspapers. The operations of the firm consist of its Chicago Group, Community Group, U.K. Newspaper Group and Canadian Newspaper Group. The company’s Chicago Group consists of the Chicago SunTimes, the eighth largest circulation metropolitan daily newspaper in the United States; the Post Tribune in Gary, Indiana and the Daily Southtown. The Chicago Group also publishes Digital Chicago magazine and, in 1999, added Digital New York, which appears both on newsstands and on-line. The Community Group consists of 46 newspapers and related publications. The Community Group publishes 13 daily newspapers, nine paid non-daily newspapers and 24 free circulation publications with a combined circulation of approximately 315,000. The U.K. Newspaper Group consists of its wholly-owned subsidiary, the Telegraph Group Limited, and its consolidated subsidiaries. The Daily Telegraph is the largest circulation quality daily newspaper in the United Kingdom, with an average daily circulation of over 1 million. The firm’s Canadian Newspaper Group primarily consists of Southam and Hollinger International’s 85% interest in Hollinger Canadian Newspapers, Limited Partnership (Hollinger L.P.).
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Chicago Sun-Times Digital Chicago Southam, Inc. Telegraph Group, Ltd. The Sun-Times Company American Publishing Company Jerusalem Post Publications Limited Sterling Newspapers
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Conrad M. Black, CEO F. David Radler, COO F. David Radler, Pres. J.A. Boultbee, Exec. VP/CFO Fredrick A. Creasey, Group Corp. Controller Mark S. Kipnis, Corp. Sec. Peter Y. Atkinson, General Counsel Paul B. Healy, VP-Corp. Dev. Paul B. Healy, VP-Investor Relations Robert T. Smith, Treas. Tracy Holden Krume, Dir.-Investor Rel. Mark S. Kipnis, Corporate Counsel
Phone: 312-321-2299 Fax: 312-321-0629 Toll-Free: Address: 401 N. Wabash Ave., Suite 740, Chicago, IL, 60611
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $896,100 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $-153,700 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: HLR 2000 Sales: $2,096,000 2000 Profits: $117,100 Employees: 4,300 1999 Sales: $2,147,400 1999 Profits: $245,300 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $2,197,800 1998 Profits: $196,900 1997 Sales: $2,211,530 1997 Profits: $104,500
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan:
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Y Profit Sharing: Top Exec. Salary: $ Stock Purch. Plan: Second Exec. Salary: $ ADVANTAGE: Leading international newspaper publisher.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 2 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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HOLLYWOOD CASINO CORP
www.hollywoodcasino.com
Industry Group Code: 713210 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 8 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution: Y
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 10
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Casinos and Hotels Casinos Entertainment Restaurant Specialty Retail
Hollywood Casino Corporation (HCC) develops, owns and operates distinctively themed casino entertainment facilities under the service mark Hollywood Casino. Through its subsidiaries, HCC owns and operates a riverboat gaming facility in Aurora, Illinois, a casino and hotel complex in Tunica County, Mississippi and a casino and resort in Shreveport, Louisiana. The facilities feature a Hollywood theme, incorporating the glamour of the motion picture industry by utilizing designs inspired by famous movies, displays of motion picture memorabilia and movie-themed gaming, entertainment and dining areas. HCC owns Hollywood Casino-Aurora, Inc., two multi-level riverboat casinos and a land-based pavilion with enclosed passenger loading ramps, as well as a parking garage. The garage also contains the Hollywood Casino Studio Store, which sells logo items licensed from movie studios and first-run movies on videocassette. The Aurora riverboats depart from their landings for as many as 18 cruises a day. The Tunica casino recently underwent an expansion with a themed gaming area, Adventure Slots, featuring interactive special effects and multimedia displays of memorabilia from famous adventure movies. Hollywood Casino Shreveport features an Art Deco palace styled after Hollywood’s Golden Era. The resort contains a hotel, a three-story casino, a spa and an entertainment pavilion. Hollywood Casino Corporation offers employment in every aspect of its business, from the culinary areas to the business offices. It also offers internship opportunities at the Tunica location.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Hollywood Casino-Aurora, Inc. Hollywood Casino-Tunica, Inc. Hollywood Casino Studio Store Adventure Slots
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Edward T. Pratt,, III, CEO Edward T. Pratt, III, Pres. Paul C. Yates, CFO/Asst. Sec. Jim Wise, Dir.-Corp. Mktg. Catherine Whitney, VP-Human Resources Walter E. Evans, Corp. Sec. Walter E. Evans, General Counsel G. Patt Medchill, VP-Oper. Paul C. Yates, Treas. Charles F. LaFrano, VP-Finance/Asst. Sec. Donald Shapiro, VP-Deputy General Counsel/Asst. Sec.
Phone: 972-392-7777 Fax: 972-716-3896 Toll-Free: 800-888-7777 Address: 2 Galleria Tower, 13455 Noel Road, Ste. 2200, Dallas, TX, 75240
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $458,100 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-28,700 (12 months) Stock Ticker: HWD 2000 Sales: $348,200 2000 Profits: $8,300 Employees: 4,720 1999 Sales: $307,400 1999 Profits: $-81,706 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $268,800 1998 Profits: $-1,600 1997 Sales: $267,800 1997 Profits: $-17,300
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $710,000 Second Exec. Salary: $486,162
Bonus: $504,945 Bonus: $355,579
Hollywood-themed casinos.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International:
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HOLLYWOOD ENTERTAINMENT CORP www.hollywoodvideo.com Industry Group Code: 532230 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 2 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Y Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 5
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Video Rental Stores Video/VCR Rental DVD Rental Video Game/Video Game Player Rental
Hollywood Entertainment Corp. owns and operates 1,800 Hollywood Video retail superstores in 47 states and is the second largest retailer of rental videocassettes, DVDs and video games in the United States. Unlike many video retailers who have grown through acquisitions, Hollywood has focused on controlled organic growth. Of Hollywood's 1,000 video superstores opened since 1995, over 90% have been opened as new stores where Hollywood chose the site through a rigorous selection process. More recently, the company's focus has shifted from new store openings to revenue growth and cash generation from existing stores. Hollywood strives to provide customers with the broadest selection of movies and video games. The company's superstores typically carry approximately 8,000 titles and 15,000 videocassettes, DVDs and video games. Hollywood's goal is to offer more copies of popular new video releases and more titles than its competitors. In part because of the company's new revenue sharing arrangements with studios, Hollywood has increased the availability of most new releases and typically acquires 100 to 175 copies of hit movies for each Hollywood Video store. With the acquisition of Reel.com, Hollywood attempted to become the premier online destination for film-related content and commerce. However, operating losses were so high that the company quit the online business in 2000. Reel.com continues as a content-only web site of information about available film offerings. As of the end of 2000, Hollywood Video instituted Game Crazy, a store-within-a store concept in which customers sell, buy and trade new and used video games. The company offers an employee benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, as well as discounts on rental and retail products.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Hollywood Video Hollywood Video Superstores Reel.com Game Crazy
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Mark J. Wattles, CEO Mark J. Wattles, Pres. David G. Martin, CFO Donald J. Ekman, Corp. Sec. Roger J. Osborne, VP-Oper. F. Bruce Giesbrecht, VP-Bus. Dev. Scott R. Schultze, Chief Admin. Officer Donald J. Ekman, VP-Legal Affairs
Phone: 503-570-1600 Fax: 503-570-1680 Toll-Free: Address: 9275 SW Peyton Lane, Wilsonville, OR, 97070
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $1,379,500 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $100,400 (12 months) Stock Ticker: HLYW 2000 Sales: $1,296,200 2000 Profits: $-530,000 Employees: 21,695 1999 Sales: $1,096,800 1999 Profits: $-51,300 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $763,900 1998 Profits: $-50,500 1997 Sales: $500,500 1997 Profits: $5,000
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $570,652 Second Exec. Salary: $433,237 Second largest video rental chain in the U.S,
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $103,742 Bonus: $88,044
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
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HOLLYWOOD MEDIA CORP
www.hollywood.com
Industry Group Code: 454110A Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 3 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Y Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 1
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Movie Related Merchandise, Online Retail Illustrated Novels Publishing Development of Entertainment Properties Book Licensing and Packaging Franchising New Media Content Licensing
Hollywood Media Corp. (formerly Hollywood.com) operates an entertainment-related web site featuring extensive entertainment content, including movie descriptions and reviews, digitized movie trailers and photos, movie show time listings and entertainment news. The web site also features box office results, interactive games, movie soundtracks, celebrity profiles and biographies, comprehensive coverage of entertainment awards shows and film festivals and exclusive video coverage of movie premieres. Substantially all advertising revenues are generated through the Hollywood.com web site by selling banner advertising and sponsorships through an internal advertising sales force and through relationships with outside advertising firms. The studio store features a product line of branded licensed merchandise including toys, apparel, video games, art, collectibles and movie posters. The firm’s MovieTickets.com web site allows users to purchase movie tickets online and retrieve them at call windows or automatic ticketing machines located at theaters. MovieTickets.com also plans to implement technology that will allow users to print tickets on personal computers. Another subsidiary, Broadway.com, provides online information about live theater worldwide. Its content includes theater show times for the top 100 U.S. markets, as well as key global markets, such as London's West End. Additionally, Hollywood Media owns 51% of a book publishing and packaging company called Tekno Books. Hollywood Media and Fountainhead Media Services, Inc. recently announced the merger of the operations of FilmTracker, a destination for the promotion, creation and distribution of creative content in the entertainment industry, with Baseline, Inc., which is Hollywood Media’s entertainment information unit. The firm also announced an agreement with Vegas.com, a site that caters to those seeking to travel to Las Vegas, to form a joint venture offering consumers total offline and online access to tickets for Vegas shows. The Greenspun Media Group owns Vegas.com.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Baseline, Inc. Tekno Books Broadway.com MovieTickets.com Hollywood.com Wireless Vegas.com FilmTracker Fountainhead Media Services, Inc.
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Mitchell Rubenstein, CEO Nick Hall, COO Laurie S. Silvers, Pres. Margaret H. Fenton, CFO Elizabeth Davis, Dir.-Human Resources Laurie S. Silvers, Sec. W. Robert Shearer, General Counsel Mary Hall, VP-Oper. Martin H. Greenberg, CEO-Intellectual Properties Div. Eric Illowsky, Pres.-Baseline.hollywood.com
Phone: 561-998-8000 Fax: 561-998-2974 Toll-Free: Address: 2255 Glades Rd., Ste. 237 W, Boca Raton, FL, 33431
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $39,900 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $-24,400 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: HOLL 2000 Sales: $29,518 2000 Profits: $-51,848 Employees: 242 1999 Sales: $10,106 1999 Profits: $-24,657 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $11,127 1998 Profits: $-10,658 1997 Sales: $10,291 1997 Profits: $-2,995
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $262,763 Second Exec. Salary: $237,763
Bonus: $67,572 Bonus: $25,000
Expansion into book publishing.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 4 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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HOOVER'S INC
www.hoovers.com
Industry Group Code: 514191 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 9 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Y Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 5
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Online Corporate Information Reference Book and CD-ROM Publishing Online Business Travel Information Online Careers Information Online Finance and Investment Data Business News Content Integration Technology
Hoover's, Inc. is an Austin-based Internet provider of company and industry information, designed to meet the diverse needs of business organizations, businesspeople, investors and educational institutions worldwide. The company was one of the first to provide high-quality, proprietary business information via the Internet. Users of its web site can access information for their professional endeavors, including financial and competitive research, as well as marketing and job search activities. Hoover's core asset is its proprietary editorial content, which includes in-depth information on 15,000 public and private enterprises and data on 45 industry sectors. Hoover's provides information on initial public offerings (through the IPO Central page), feature stories, news, career information, personal finance information, SEC documents, management biographical information, brokerage reports and credit reports. Some of this data is gathered from third-party providers. While the firm's primary focus is the Internet, the company also publishes reference books and CD-ROMs. Hoover's has distribution agreements with AOL, Bloomberg, Dow Jones Interactive, go.com, LEXIS-NEXIS, Microsoft Investor and Reuters, among others. The company has also announced its Hoover's Wireless service, which allows people to tap into key content and service offerings. Hoover's Online is now available from anywhere, at any time and from virtually any wireless device, and is instantly customized to each wireless device's capabilities, taking into account browser type, protocol, markup language and screen size.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Hoover's Online IPO Central Cyberstocks Power Tool StockScreener Hoover's UK AOL Time Warner Powerize.com, Inc.
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Jeffrey Tarr, CEO/Pres. Elizabeth DeMarse, COO Patrick J. Spain, Exec. Chm. Lynn Atchison, Sr. VP/CFO William R. Cargill, VP-Mktg. Patti Brower, Dir.-Human Resources Thomas M. Ballard, CIO & VP-Tech. Karen Juhl, Controller Lynn Atchison, Sr. VP/Sec. Kris Rao, VP/General Counsel Jeffrey A. Cross, Dir-Finance and Admin. Elisabeth DeMarse, Exec. VP-Content, Strategy/Acquisition Lisa Glass, Publicity Manager Frank Milano, Investor Relations Officer Jeffrey A. Cross, Treas. Joseph B. McWilliams Jr., VP-Advertising Sales Leslie A. Wolke, VP-Web Operations
Phone: 512-374-4500 Fax: 512-374-4501 Toll-Free: 800-486-8666 Address: 5800 Airport Blvd., Austin, TX, 78752
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $30,772 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-37,114 (12 months) Stock Ticker: HOOV 2000 Sales: $19,020 2000 Profits: $-9,528 Employees: 287 1999 Sales: $9,229 1999 Profits: $-2,255 Fiscal Year Ends: 3/31 1998 Sales: $5,182 1998 Profits: $-1,788 1997 Sales: $3,360 1997 Profits: $- 944
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Y Profit Sharing: Top Exec. Salary: $240,000 Bonus: $150,000 Stock Purch. Plan: Second Exec. Salary: $215,694 Bonus: $28,146 ADVANTAGE: One of the most active of all the business related sites/Focus on outstanding content.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 7 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest: Y
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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HOUGHTON MIFFLIN CO
www.hmco.com
Industry Group Code: 511130 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 3 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Y Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 2
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Book Publishing Educational Assessment Materials CD-ROM and Mixed Media Textbooks Electronic Publishing
Houghton Mifflin Company is a publishing company that operates through various subsidiaries. McDougal Littell, Inc. publishes educational materials for the secondary school market. The Riverside Publishing Company publishes assessment materials for the educational and clinical testing markets. Subsidiary Great Source Education Group, Inc. publishes supplementary and alternative instructional material for the elementary and secondary school markets. Sunburst Technology publishes educational software and videos. Computer Adaptive Technologies, Inc. combines technology and test theory to create solutions for workplace and professional testing. The company operates in two industry segments: textbooks and other educational materials and services for the school and college market; and general publishing, including fiction, nonfiction, children’s books and dictionary and reference materials in a variety of formats and media. While the company’s works have been published principally in the form of printed materials, many programs or works are published in other formats, including computer software, laser discs, CD-ROM and other electronic and multimedia products. Recently, Vivendi Universal Publishing, a leading French publisher, acquired Houghton Mifflin, making Vivendi the second largest world educational publisher.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: McDougal Littell, Inc. Riverside Publishing Company Great Source Education Group Sunburst Technology Computer Adaptive Technologies, Inc. Vivendi Universal Publishing
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Nader F. Darehshori, CEO Nader F. Darehshori, Pres. Gail Deegan, CFO Arthur S. Battle, Jr., Human Resources Mark Mooney, Chief Tech. Officer David R. Caron, Controller Paul D. Weaver, Corp. Sec. Paul D. Weaver, General Counsel Gary L. Smith, VP-Admin. Elizabeth L. Hacking, VP-Strategic Dev. Susan E. Hardy, Investor Rel. John E. Laramy, Pres., The Riverside Publishing Co. Albert Bursma, Jr., Pres., Great Source Education Group, Inc.
Phone: 617-351-5000 Fax: 617-351-1104 Toll-Free: Address: 222 Berkeley St., Boston, MA, 02116
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 3 months. 2001 Sales: $108,900 ( 3 months) 2001 Profits: $-42,400 ( 3 months) Stock Ticker: Subsidiary 2000 Sales: $1,027,600 2000 Profits: $55,800 Employees: 3,500 1999 Sales: $920,100 1999 Profits: $76,300 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $861,700 1998 Profits: $63,600 1997 Sales: $797,320 1997 Profits: $49,822
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $677,500 Second Exec. Salary: $347,750
Bonus: $127,598 Bonus: $114,893
Widely-known and respected name.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 3 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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HUGHES ELECTRONICS CORP
www.hughes.com
Industry Group Code: 513340 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 1 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Y Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 1
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Satellite Broadcasting Satellite-Based Television Distribution Satellite-Based Internet Services
Hughes Electronics Corporation is the world’s top provider of digital television entertainment and wireless systems. The company’s DIRECTV subsidiary offers its 8 million subscribers access to more than 200 television channels broadcast in a digital format, providing sharper pictures and clearer sound. The firm’s PanAmSat subsidiary is the owner and operator of the largest commercial satellite fleet in the world, which provides satellite services to longdistance telecommunications carriers, corporations and Internet service providers. Furthermore, the company is one of the largest manufacturers of DIRECTV subscriber equipment, shipping over 2 million units annually. Hughes has been working to develop its international operations and take advantage of overseas potential. The company recently announced the result of the collaboration between its subsidiaries DIRECTV, Inc. and Hughes Network Systems, which have together created DIRECWAY, a satellite-based broadband service. The service allows DIRECTV to offer high-speed satellite Internet service with its digital multi-channel entertainment services and market it to over 10 million customers. Hughes also recently purchased Telocity Delaware, Inc., making Hughes the only company with the ability to offer, on a national basis, a portfolio of consumer entertainment and information services that includes digital multichannel television and high-speed wired and satellite broadband Internet access. As part of the company’s focus on broadband entertainment and communications, Hughes sold its satellite manufacturing operations to the Boeing Company. General Motors has agreed to sell Hughes Electronics to EchoStar Communications Corp., a deal still awaiting federal approval. If approved, Hughes would take the EchoStar name and market EchoStar’s video products and services under the DIRECTV brand.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: DirecTV PanAmSat Galaxy Latin America SurFin Skumars.com EchoStar Communications DIRECWAY Telocity Delaware, Inc.
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Jack A. Shaw, CEO Jack A. Shaw, Pres. Michael J. Gaines, CFO Sandra Harrison, Sr. VP-Human Resources Patrick T. Doyle, Controller John J. Higgins, General Counsel Sandra Harrison, Sr. VP-Admin. George H. Jamison, VP-Corp. Comm. Eddy W. Hartenstein, Sr. Exec. VP/CEO, DIRECTV, Inc. Roxanne S. Austin, Exec. VP/Pres./COO, DIRECTV, Inc.
Phone: 310-364-6600 Fax: 310-568-6390 Toll-Free: Address: 200 N. Sepulveda Blvd., El Segundo, CA, 90245-0956
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $5,981,400 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $-489,000 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: GMH 2000 Sales: $7,287,600 2000 Profits: $813,000 Employees: 9,000 1999 Sales: $5,560,300 1999 Profits: $-291,300 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $3,480,600 1998 Profits: $250,700 1997 Sales: $2,838,300 1997 Profits: $449,700
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $ Second Exec. Salary: $
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
Merger with EchoStar.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 2 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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HUNGRY MINDS INC
www.idgbooks.com
Industry Group Code: 511130 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 6 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Y Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 5
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Self-Help Book Publishing Reference Books Travel Books Books for Students
Hungry Minds, Inc. (HMI), formerly IDG Books Worldwide, Inc., is a major publisher of consumer guides, technology manuals and how-to books, selling more than 100 million English-language books since its inception in 1990. Its popular brands include the For Dummies series, the Frommer’s travel guides and Cliffs Notes summaries. For Dummies titles, in particular, are integral to HMI’s operations, as the series makes up more than half of the company’s revenues. HMI continues to center its expansion on its technology titles, constantly updating them in keeping with the demands of new technology. The company recently purchased Cliff Notes, Inc., making the 450 study guide titles a part of its brand names. HMI also manages HungryMindsUniversity.com, a web site for elearning with more than 17,000 online courses from academic institutions such as University of California at Berkley, New York University and the University of Maryland. Publishing company John Wiley and Sons, Inc. recently purchased Hungry Minds, adding their titles to its scientific, technical and medical works. The company offers employees medical, dental and life coverage, as well as tuition assistance, fitness reimbursement and an employee assistance plan.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Dummies Books Cliffs Notes Reference USA Frommer's Unofficial Guides, The Places Rated Arcotest Preparation Guides John Wiley & Sons
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. John J. Kilcullen, CEO William Barry, COO William Barry, Pres. John M. Harris, CFO John P. Ball, Sec.
Phone: 212-884-5000 Fax: 212-884-5400 Toll-Free: Address: 909 Third Ave., New York, NY, 10022
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for months. 2001 Sales: $ ( months) 2001 Profits: $ ( months) Stock Ticker: Subsidiary 2000 Sales: $243,300 2000 Profits: $12,100 Employees: 700 1999 Sales: $179,800 1999 Profits: $12,700 Fiscal Year Ends: 4/30 1998 Sales: $141,500 1998 Profits: $10,200 1997 Sales: $120,700 1997 Profits: $7,000
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Y Profit Sharing: Y Top Exec. Salary: $336,549 Stock Purch. Plan: Second Exec. Salary: $229,423 ADVANTAGE: Originators of the extremely popular For Dummies series.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Bonus: $338,921 Bonus: $329,415
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest: Y
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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HYPERFEED TECHNOLOGIES
www.hyperfeed.com
Industry Group Code: 514191B Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 2 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 1
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Online Information Service-Securities Financial Market Data Processing
HyperFeed Technologies provides technological solutions for institutional and professional clients worldwide. The company primarily offers financial markets content and services to the business-to-business and business-toconsumer financial marketplace. HyperFeed collects, manages and controls massive volumes of complex financial information and data in real-time. The firm collects financial content directly from stock, options and commodities exchanges as well as other news and financial information sources. HyperFeed then provides this content with a variety of optional analytics packages to businesses for their internal use and redistribution to their customers over the Internet, virtual private networks and local or wide area networks. The company also offers a wide variety of real-time solutions for financial institutions. Services include processing, data integration and privatelabel analytic software applications. The company’s principal product is HyperFeed, a digital, real-time data feed for financial markets. HyperFeed’s data processing capabilities provide clients with the mission-critical data required to achieve business and profit objectives. The firm also offers HyperServer, an on-site server designed to pump financial market data throughout an organization. PCQuote.com, a subsidiary of HyperFeed, provides realtime securities quotations, news and investment tools to its subscribers via the Internet. HyperFeed powers the subsidiary’s web site, which is designed to give the individual investor direct access to accurate, timely and complete business and financial information. The company recently acquired Marketscreen.com, a provider of comprehensive stock screens that are tailored to the needs of financial resource providers including online brokerages, investment firms and financial portals. More recently, the company embarked on a restructuring which included the elimination of 30% of its workforce. HyperFeed offers its employees a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision coverage.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: PCQuote.com Marketscreen.com HyperServer Apogee
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Jim R. Porter, CEO Kurt Klein, Sr. VP/COO John E. Juska, Sr. VP/CFO Kristen J. Mologousis, Sr. VP-Sales & Service Ramze Dahleh, Dir.-Human Resources Michael J. Kreutzjans, Sr. VP/Chief Tech. Officer John E. Juska, Corp. Sec. Alicia VanDeVeer, VP-Admin. Jerry Traver, VP-Data Content Teresa Brown, VP-Software Mgmt.
Phone: 312-913-2800 Fax: 312-913-2900 Toll-Free: 800-225-5657 Address: 300 South Wacker Drive, Suite 300, Chicago, IL, 60606
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $27,300 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $-1,200 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: HYPR 2000 Sales: $46,400 2000 Profits: $1,723 Employees: 125 1999 Sales: $33,128 1999 Profits: $-9,432 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $23,046 1998 Profits: $-7,468 1997 Sales: $17,119 1997 Profits: $-11,141
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Profit Sharing: Stock Purch. Plan: Y ADVANTAGE: Large customer base.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 3 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Top Exec. Salary: $227,333 Second Exec. Salary: $180,000
Bonus: $110,000 Bonus: $90,000
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest: Y
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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I-CABLE COMMUNICATIONS
www.i-cable.com
Industry Group Code: 513220 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 19 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 9
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Cable TV Service & Internet Access Internet Service Provider
I-Cable Communications is the leading cable systems operator in Hong Kong, with more than 500,000 subscribers signed up for its pay-TV services. The company also offers dial-up Internet services, with over 190,000 current users. I-Cable’s largest project is the expansion of its high-speed Internet access. Its broadband Internet access currently has more than 50,000 subscribers. I-Cable will make access to high-speed services available to over 95% of Hong Kong residents within several years. The firm has been working to upgrade its network infrastructure with hybrid fiber-coaxial cable. Growth plans include an offer of voice-over-IP telephony services. The company is rolling out a targeted market trial in Hong Kong for the voice-over-IP technology. Furthermore, the company recently entered a major technical partnership with Terayon Communications to set up Hong Kong’s first cable modem-based high-speed Internet network, with Terayon providing the necessary equipment for network operations. I-Cable has also been working to broaden its operations beyond Hong Kong borders, having recently announced that it will be working with Commerce One and six other Hong Kong conglomerates to set up a web-based business-tobusiness trading site for the Greater China Region. Through the partnership, the company will gain greater exposure in the lucrative Chinese mainland market. ICable and IBM also signed an agreement to collaborate bringing high-speed Internet access to small- and medium-sized businesses and offices.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES:
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Stephen T. H. Ng, CEO Stephen T. H. Ng, Pres. Paul K.S. Lo, VP-Human Resources Vincent T.Y. Lam, VP-Tech. and Network Services May M.G. Fung, VP-Programming Services Simon K.K. Yu, VP-Admin. and Audit Samuel S.F. Wong, VP-Finance and Corp. Dev. May M.G. Fung, VP-Programming Services Garmen K.Y. Chan, VP-External Affairs
Phone: 852-2112-6868 Fax: 852-2112-8811 Toll-Free: Address: Cable TV Tower, 9 Hoi Shing Rd., Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong, ,
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 3 months. 2001 Sales: $59,900 ( 3 months) 2001 Profits: $4,900 ( 3 months) Stock Ticker: ICAB 2000 Sales: $211,500 2000 Profits: $2,600 Employees: 2,446 1999 Sales: $173,200 1999 Profits: $-49,800 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $195,500 1998 Profits: $-92,900 1997 Sales: $158,700 1997 Profits: $-119,100
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $ Second Exec. Salary: $ The leading cable provider in Hong Kong
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International: Y
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IMAGE ENTERTAINMENT INC www.image-entertainment.com Industry Group Code: 512110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 14 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Y Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution: Y
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 11
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
DVD Distribution Laser Disc Distribution
Image Entertainment, Inc. operates in the domestic home video market, both wholesale and retail. The company is primarily a licensee and distributor of programming on DVD. Image is also a distributor of some VHS and CD titles, though for only a marginal amount of sales. In preparing its exclusive titles for manufacturing, Image uses its in-house digital post-production facility to create submasters. The company’s in-house graphic artists design the interactive DVD menus, and the creative services department designs program packaging, advertising and marketing materials. All of Image’s products are shipped from its warehouse and distribution facility in Las Vegas. Subsidiary DVDPlanet.com, Inc. manages an e-commerce site featuring streaming content, editorial features, product reviews and one of the most comprehensive DVD databases on the Internet. Image is one of the largest distributors of DVD programming, with almost 1,200 exclusive DVD titles on the market. The company has distribution agreements in the UK, Germany, Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands and Switzerland and licensing agreements in Japan, Australia and New Zealand. Image recently signed a 10-year licensing agreement with Power Pop music label, Smile Records.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: DVDPlanet.com, Inc. Power Pop Smile Records
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Martin W. Greenwald, CEO David Borshell, COO Martin W. Greenwald, Pres. Jeff M. Framer, CFO Garrett M. Lee, VP-Mktg. Debbie Wilming, Dir.-Human Resources Steve Kowal, VP-IS Sylvie Yang, Controller Eric A. Besner, VP-Bus. Affairs Martin W. Greenwald, Treas. Mary Schepis-Johnson, VP-Creative Services Bruce M. Venezia, VP-Programming
Phone: 818-407-9100 Fax: 818-407-9151 Toll-Free: Address: 9333 Oso Ave., Chatsworth, CA, 91311
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $100,800 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $8,400 (12 months) Stock Ticker: DISK 2000 Sales: $84,900 2000 Profits: $1,400 Employees: 164 1999 Sales: $77,200 1999 Profits: $1,700 Fiscal Year Ends: 3/31 1998 Sales: $75,500 1998 Profits: $-9,600 1997 Sales: $85,700 1997 Profits: $ 900
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $506,446 Second Exec. Salary: $206,790
Bonus: $414,138 Bonus: $149,188
State-of-the-art distribution center.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 3 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International:
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IMAX CORPORATION
www.imax.com
Industry Group Code: 512131 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 5 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Y Movie Production: Y Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 8
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Giant Screen Movie Theaters Film Production Advertising
IMAX Corporation, based in Ontario, Canada, designs and manufactures projection and sound systems for giantscreen theaters, based on proprietary and patented technology. IMAX is also the largest producer and distributor of films for giant-screen theaters. The company leases its projection and sound systems and licenses the use of its trademarks. Currently, there are 221 IMAX theaters in operation in 28 countries. Most IMAX theaters are located in museums, science centers, recreation and theme parks, zoos, world’s fairs and expositions. IMAX has strategic alliances and relationships with prominent companies, including The Walt Disney Company, America Online and Loews Cineplex Corporation. IMAX’s limited release of Disney’s Fantasia 2000, the first theatrical fulllength feature film to be formatted for the IMAX screen, set records for IMAX theaters with revenues of over $21 million in one month while showing in only 75 theaters. Subsidiary DPI designs, manufactures and sells high quality digital image delivery devices for applications such as rock concerts, casinos and trade shows. Another subsidiary, Sonics Associates, Inc., is a leader in the development and manufacture of sound systems for all applications including traditional movie theaters, auditoriums and specialized uses including the development of 3D sound capabilities. IMAX recently signed a partnership with DHJ Media to produce networked digital billboards, an advertising system that gives owners the ability to dramatically increase billboard revenues and target their audiences.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: IMAX Dome IMAX 3D Sonics Associates Walt Disney Company, The America Online Loews Cineplex Corporation Ideal Entertainment Digital Projection International
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Bradley J. Wechsler, Co-CEO Frank Joyce, CFO Ken Howarth, Exec. VP-Worldwide Sales Mary C. Sullivan, Sr. VP-Human Resources Michael A. Gibbon, Exec. VP-Tech. G. Mary Ruby, Corp. Sec. Robert D. Lister, General Counsel Brian E. Weisfeld, Sr. VP-Oper. Udo von Karhan, Exec. VP-Theatre Dev. Richard L. Gelfond, Co-CEO John Dierkes, VP-Worldwide Theatre System Mktg.
Phone: 905-403-6500 Fax: 905-403-6450 Toll-Free: Address: 2525 Speakman Dr., Mississauga, Ontario, , l5K 1B1
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $84,800 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $-164,800 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: IMAX 2000 Sales: $219,500 2000 Profits: $-92,900 Employees: 701 1999 Sales: $203,800 1999 Profits: $25,200 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $190,400 1998 Profits: $1,800 1997 Sales: $158,500 1997 Profits: $20,700
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $ Second Exec. Salary: $ Unique technology/Growing theater base.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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INDIVIDUAL INVESTOR GROUP
www.indi.com
Industry Group Code: 511120 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 9 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Y Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 5
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Financial Magazine and Newsletter Publishing Online Publishing
Individual Investor Group is a financial media company that focuses on information for the investor and business partners who serve investors. Until recently, Individual Investor operated Individual Investor magazine, individualinvestor.com, SHORTInterest.com, Ticker magazine, InsiderTrader.com and Individual Investor’s Special Situations Report newsletter. Most of these operations have since been sold in the attempt to stem losses, though it still retains the Special Situations newsletter. The firm also creates several indexes, such as the America’s Fastest Growing Companies (AMGC) Index, the AMGC MidCap Index, the AMGC LargeCap Index and the AMGC Total Growth Index. Individual Investor occasionally conducts paid seminars focusing on investment education. The company signed an agreement with Telescan, Inc., whose ProSearch technology enables investors to specify various criteria and find companies meeting the criteria. The original agreement allowed the company to incorporate Telescan’s technology into its own web site, but Individual Investor recently announced plans to merge with Telescan’s WallStreetCity.com site in the near future.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Individual Investor's Special Situations America's Fastest Growing Companies Index America's Fastest Growing Companies MidCap Index America's Fastest Growing Companies LargeCap Index America's Fastest Growing Companies Total Growth
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Jonathan L. Steinberg, CEO Jonathan L. Steinberg, Pres. Gregory E. Barton, CFO/VP-Finance Howard B. Lorch, Controller/VP Gregory E. Barton, Corp. Sec. Gregory E. Barton, General Counsel Gregory E. Barton, VP-Bus. Dev.
Phone: 212-742-2277 Fax: 212-843-2790 Toll-Free: Address: 125 Broad St., 14th Fl., New York, NY, 10004
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 3 months. 2001 Sales: $3,200 ( 3 months) 2001 Profits: $-1,700 ( 3 months) Stock Ticker: IIGP 2000 Sales: $19,800 2000 Profits: $-3,400 Employees: 60 1999 Sales: $17,500 1999 Profits: $-4,200 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $15,300 1998 Profits: $-8,600 1997 Sales: $14,900 1997 Profits: $-5,000
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $230,000 Second Exec. Salary: $200,000
Bonus: $ Bonus: $62,500
Creator of popular indexes.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
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INFINITY BROADCASTING
www.infinityradio.com
Industry Group Code: 513111 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 2 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Y Information Systems:
Profits: 1
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Radio Broadcasting Outdoor Advertising
One of the largest radio broadcasting firms in the country, Infinity Broadcasting is also the largest outdoor advertising company in North America. The company’s radio segment consists of 180 radio stations, with approximately 90% of them located in the top 50 radio markets in the country. Infinity selects a variety of programming for its stations, ranging from adult contemporary music to news broadcasts and personality shows. Infinity also manages and holds a minority interest in Westwood One, a leader in producing and distributing syndicated network radio programming. The company’s outdoor segment, which maintains operations in more than 90 markets, sells advertising space, including billboards, bulletins, buses, train platforms, mall posters and phone kiosks. Most notably, the segment has a lucrative and exclusive agreement with London Transport to manage advertising space in the London Underground and on more than 90% of London buses. The firm’s primary business strategy is to focus on large markets, which has heightened appeal for advertisers and larger labor and talent pools. Infinity has been devoted to expanding its international operations, having recently announced the acquisition of Giraudy, one of France’s largest outdoor advertising firms. Viacom recently purchased Infinity, adding the company to other subsidiaries such as MTV, VH1, Nickelodeon and CBS Enterprises.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Viacom, Inc. Mediacom, Inc. Outdoor Systems Mexico Roadshow Advertising Ltd. Westwood One CBS Radio, Inc. Spark Network Services, Inc. Giraudy
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Farid Suleman, CEO Farid Suleman, Pres. Farid Suleman, CFO
Phone: 212-314-9200 Fax: 212-314-9228 Toll-Free: Address: 40 W. 57th St., New York, NY, 10019
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for months. 2001 Sales: $ ( months) 2001 Profits: $ ( months) Stock Ticker: Subsidiary 2000 Sales: $3,856,000 2000 Profits: $460,000 Employees: 8,287 1999 Sales: $2,449,100 1999 Profits: $377,000 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $1,893,100 1998 Profits: $234,800 1997 Sales: $1,691,500 1997 Profits: $177,600
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $ Bonus: $ Second Exec. Salary: $ Bonus: $ Largest outdoor advertising company in North America/Exclusive right to ad space on London buses and in the London Underground.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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INFORMATION HOLDINGS INC www.informationholdings.com Industry Group Code: 511130 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 9 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Y Magazines: Books: Y Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Information Systems: Y
Profits: 7
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Book Publishing Developer of Solutions for Intellectual Property
Information Holdings, Inc. provides information products and services to businesses in the intellectual property, scientific, medical and technology markets. The company’s CorporateIntelligence.com was the Internet’s first intellectual property portal and is the most comprehensive source of intellectual property information. The firm’s Master Data Center has more than 500 clients using its Patent Management Software, while its MicroPatent produces and distributes patent information. Information Holdings’ CRC Press publishes a variety of professional and academic books, journals, newsletters and databases. Information Holdings has concentrated on providing guidance for customers seeking patents for information technology and recently acquired Transcender Corp. as part of that new focus. Transcender is an online provider of test-preparation products for IT professionals, corporations, learning centers and universities. Information Holdings recently formed a partnership with BTG International to operate a new web site, PATEX.com, which will provide Internet exchange for the licensing of patents and technology. Information Holdings also introduced Trademark.com, the Internet’s first complete trademark search system, which integrates federal and state databases. The company recently purchased Liquent, Inc., the premier provider of electronic publishing solutions for the life sciences industries. CRC Press also purchased Parthenon Publishing Group, Ltd., a U.K. provider of medical and environmental reference products.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: CorporateIntelligence.com Master Data Center CRC Press Transcender Corp. PATEX.com Trademark.com Liquent, Inc. Parthenon Publishing Group, Ltd.
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Mason P. Slaine, CEO Mason P. Slaine, Pres. Vincent A. Chippari, CFO Jay Nadler, Pres./CEO, CorporateIntelligence.com Norman R. Snesil, Pres./ CRC Press
Phone: 203-961-9106 Fax: 203-961-1431 Toll-Free: Address: 2777 Summer St., Ste. 209, Stamford, CT, 06905
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $105,300 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $7,800 (12 months) Stock Ticker: IHI 2000 Sales: $73,300 2000 Profits: $7,100 Employees: 468 1999 Sales: $58,800 1999 Profits: $6,000 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $46,700 1998 Profits: $4,800 1997 Sales: $34,900 1997 Profits: $-4,900
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $512,000 Second Exec. Salary: $225,000
Bonus: $300,000 Bonus: $92,000
Rapid growth in a unique niche.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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INNOVATIVE GAMING CORP OF AMERICA Industry Group Code: 713290 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 16 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Y Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
www.igca.com
Profits: 10 Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Video Gaming Machines and Software
Innovative Gaming Corporation of America (ICGA) and its wholly owned operating subsidiary, Innovative Gaming, Inc., develop, manufacture, market and distribute group participation and other specialty gaming machines to the gaming industry. The company manufactures and distributes multi-station blackjack, craps and roulette gaming machines worldwide. Recently, IGCA developed Bonus Streak, a video bonus game that operates in conjunction with a slant top spinning reel slot machine. The company is also developing and enhancing single player and group participation gaming machines for future introductions. IGCA also recently established a distributor in Australia. The company has also pursued joint venture arrangements with Delta Automaten and Unidesa Gaming, two European gaming corporations. In recent years, the corporation has pursued mergers with Equitex, Inc. and Xertain, Inc., both of which have failed. The company has undergone several management changes in an effort to restructure its assets and focus on its gaming operations. ICGA’s future operating strategy will focus on entry into Native American casinos.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Equitex, Inc. Xertain, Inc. Lightning Strike Roulette Live Video Blackjack Live Video Craps Live Video Roulette Supersuits Progressive Blackjack Bonus Streak
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Thomas Foley, CEO Michael Mackenzie, COO Laus Abdo, Pres. Laus Abdo, CFO Loren A. Piel, Corp. Sec. Loren A. Piel, General Counsel
Phone: 775-823-3000 Fax: 775-823-3030 Toll-Free: Address: 4725 Aircenter Cir., Reno, NV, 89502
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $7,500 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $-9,300 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: IGCA 2000 Sales: $8,900 2000 Profits: $- 700 Employees: 57 1999 Sales: $4,000 1999 Profits: $-12,900 Fiscal Year Ends: 3/31 1998 Sales: $8,500 1998 Profits: $-4,300 1997 Sales: $10,300 1997 Profits: $-1,900
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $163,039 Second Exec. Salary: $114,511 International presence/New focus on Native American casinos.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
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Northeast:
International: Y
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INSIGHT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY INC com.com Industry Group Code: 513220 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 16 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Y Information Systems:
Profits: 13
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
www.insight-
Y Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Cable TV Service Broadband Services Provider Video-On-Demand Interactive TV
Insight Communications Company, Inc. is the eighth largest cable television operator in the U.S., with the vast majority of its approximately one million customers scattered across Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Illinois. The company offers a variety of telecommunications services, including digital cable programming, high-speed Internet access and local telephone service. Subsidiary Insight Digital, currently available to select markets, offers cable television programming with enhanced video and audio quality; Onset video-on-demand, which has hundreds of movie titles; and electronic program guides that can be designed to fit viewers’ tastes. Subsidiary Insight@Home’s hybrid fiber-coaxial network enables customers using cable modems to transmit data over the Internet at speeds up to 100 times faster than traditional dial-up modems. To facilitate its expansion into the market, the company works with Excite@Home and RoadRunner for Internet service. One recent focus of the company’s expansion is local telephone service. Insight recently commenced an extensive agreement with AT&T to launch these services through subsidiary Insight Midwest. Insight has also sought to fully capitalize on the potentials of interactive television, recently announcing that it would deploy Commerce.TV technology on its network. The new technology will enable the firm's customers to purchase merchandise over the cable network and to respond to various television advertisements. At the same time, the company is working to consolidate its subscriber base by expanding the number of markets where its high-tech services are offered, launching digital cable city-by-city throughout its current markets. Cablevision Magazine recently named Insight the cable operator of the year.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: ICI Holdings Insight Interactive Insight@Home Onset AT&T Excite@Home RoadRunner Commerce.TV
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Michael S. Willner, CEO Kim D. Kelly, COO Michael S. Willner, Pres. Dinni Jain, CFO Pamela Euler Halling, Sr. VP-Mktg. & Programming Judy Poole, VP-Human Resources Charles E. Dietz, Chief Tech. Officer Daniel Mannino, Controller Elliot Brecher, General Counsel James A. Stewart, Sr. VP-Oper. E. Scott Cooley, Sr. VP-Dev. Colleen Quinn, Sr. VP-Corp. Rel. Jeffrey Sullivan, VP-Acc. Heather Wright, VP-Strategic Mktg.
Phone: 917-286-2300 Fax: 917-286-2301 Toll-Free: Address: 810 7th Ave., New York, NY, 10019
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $521,200 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $-44,100 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: ICCI 2000 Sales: $476,200 2000 Profits: $-43,000 Employees: 2,720 1999 Sales: $242,700 1999 Profits: $-84,200 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $112,900 1998 Profits: $138,600 1997 Sales: $67,700 1997 Profits: $73,900
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $500,000 Second Exec. Salary: $450,000 One of the nation's largest cable TV firms/Top tier technology.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 6 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $150,000 Bonus: $135,000
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest: Y
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
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INSTRUCTIVISION INC
www.instructivision.com
Industry Group Code: 511200 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 13 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Y Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Y Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution: Y
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 7
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Educational Multimedia Production Software CD Production Services Video Production
Instructivision, Inc. is a multimedia publishing and production company that develops supplemental educational software, videotapes and related workbooks for schools and instructional videotapes for businesses. Educational products are sold to elementary and high schools throughout the United States to prepare students for proficiency assessments, high school graduation and college admission tests. Its business products include video production services, such as video taping, editing, duplication, CD-ROM and foreign standards conversion for businesses in the North-Central New Jersey area. Since 1998, the company’s educational products have been marketed by Queue, Inc. Instructivision owns a video production studio and post-production facility in which it creates these video programs for schools and industry. Corporate clients use the firm’s video services for employee orientation videos, medical information, seminars and special event coverage. The company’s services include scriptwriting, on-location and studio recording, digital and analog editing, animation, CD-ROM recording, duplication and fulfillment services. Since its inception, when its sole business was multimedia test preparation for high school students preparing for college exams and proficiency tests, Instructivision has expanded its product line to include workbooks, computer software and video programs for fourth to 12th grade students and instructional video tapes for teachers, administrators and parents. The firm also produces educational software and books for other publishers under royalty agreements. Instructivision has made an agreement with Educational Options, Inc. to use its testing materials in online high school tutoring courses developed by Educational Options, though the project is still under development.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Queue, Inc. Educational Options, Inc.
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Rosemary Comras, CEO Rosemary Comras, Pres. Rosemary Comras, Sec. Rosemary Comras, Treas. Rosemary Comras, Chief Acc. Officer
Phone: 973-575-9992 Fax: 973-575-9134 Toll-Free: Address: 16 Chapin Rd., Unit 904, Pine Brook, NJ, 07058
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $ 900 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $- 200 (12 months) Stock Ticker: ISTC 2000 Sales: $ 900 2000 Profits: $ 100 Employees: 5 1999 Sales: $ 900 1999 Profits: $- 300 Fiscal Year Ends: 9/30 1998 Sales: $1,300 1998 Profits: $- 200 1997 Sales: $1,100 1997 Profits: $- 100
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $85,879 Second Exec. Salary: $
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
Unique multimedia niche.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
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INTEGRITY INC
www.integritymusic.com
Industry Group Code: 512230 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 1 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
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Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 1
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y Y Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Christian Music Publishing Songbooks Software Videos Book Publishing
Integrity, Inc. is a media communications company that primarily produces and publishes Christian music as well as other products developed to facilitate worship, entertainment and education. Product formats include cassettes, compact discs, software, videos and songbooks. The company produces Christian music ranging from praise and worship music, its largest category, to other styles of adult contemporary Christian music and children's music. Their products are sold primarily through retail stores and directly to consumers throughout the United States and in over 160 other countries worldwide. The company also produces songs recorded in indigenous languages, utilizing local artists and local songs to produce the recordings. Integrity produces products in a broad range of languages, including Russian, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, French, German, Portuguese and Indonesian. Moreover, the firm operates international subsidiary offices in the U.K., Australia and Singapore. The company plans to expand into various markets through importers, who would sell company provided products, or through distributors licensed to produce Integrity products from a master recording. Integrity recently launched a Christian book publishing subsidiary, Integrity Publishers, Inc., headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. The subsidiary recently entered into a contract to represent best-selling authors Henry Cloud, Ph.D., and John Townsend, Ph.D. The two co-wrote Boundaries, which has sold over one million copies, and are planning to release their first title for Integrity in September 2002.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Hosanna! Music Integrity Music Integrity Notes Just-For-Kids Praise! Aerobics Urban Praise Integrity Publishing, Inc. Songs 4 Worship
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. P. Michael Coleman, CEO Jerry W. Weimer, COO P. Michael Coleman, Pres. Donald S. Ellington, Sr. VP-Finance/CFO Daniel D. McGuffey, Chief Mktg. Officer Donald S. Ellington, Sr. VP-Admin. Keith J. Manwaring, Managing Dir.-Integrity Int'l Group Robert G. Rist, Sr. VP-Church Resources and Music Publishing
Phone: 334-633-9000 Fax: 334-633-7324 Toll-Free: Address: 1000 Cody Rd., Mobile, AL, 36695
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $71,000 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $2,800 (12 months) Stock Ticker: ITGR 2000 Sales: $51,800 2000 Profits: $1,700 Employees: 168 1999 Sales: $45,600 1999 Profits: $1,400 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $35,000 1998 Profits: $1,800 1997 Sales: $32,400 1997 Profits: $ 600
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $315,503 Second Exec. Salary: $226,901 Produces music in several languages/Focus on the Christian market.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing: Y
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International: Y
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INTELEFILM CORPORATION
www.intelefilm.com
Industry Group Code: 512110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 16 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Y Production-TV/Video: Y Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Y Information Systems:
Profits: 28
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y
Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Television Commercial Production Music Video Production Digital Video Archiving
iNTELEFILM Corporation formerly provided services to the television advertising industry and held several production companies. The company recently closed on the sale of Curious Pictures, the last of its commercial production subsidiaries, and DCODE, its advertising agency subsidiary. The sale ends the company's strategy of being a diversified media holding company. This shift in strategy results in a single business focus on Video3 (video cubed), the company’s majority-owned digital asset management company. Video3’s core product is intelesource, a web-enabled video asset management system that lets customers digitize, encode, archive, download and stream video. Intelelsource ensures that all film and video assets are captured, indexed, cataloged and leveraged for reuse and collaboration throughout the customer’s organization. Video3 recently announced that the Y&R companies in Irvine, California, have selected it to install a platform that will allow for the encoding, archiving, editing and sharing of thousands of videos. This technology will enable the protection and leveraging, through re-use and re-purposing, of video assets for the Y&R companies and its clients.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Harmony Holdings, Inc. Video3 Intelesource
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Mark A. Cohn, CEO Mark A. Cohn, Pres. Rick Wiethorn, VP-Finance/CFO Jim McKelvey, Chief Tech. Officer Judy P. Fluger, Corp. Sec. Judy P. Fluger, General Counsel Alex Tassos, VP-Publicity
Phone: 952-925-8840 Fax: Toll-Free: Address: 6385 Old Shady Oak Rd., Ste. 290, Eden Prairie, MN, 55344
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 6 months. 2001 Sales: $23,000 ( 6 months) 2001 Profits: $-5,600 ( 6 months) Stock Ticker: FILM 2000 Sales: $67,000 2000 Profits: $-10,900 Employees: 82 1999 Sales: $67,300 1999 Profits: $7,400 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $2,600 1998 Profits: $7,600 1997 Sales: $5,900 1997 Profits: $-14,600
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing: Y
Top Exec. Salary: $350,000 Second Exec. Salary: $232,291
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
Unique technologies and services.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest: Y
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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INTERACTIVE DATA CORPORATION www.interactivedatacorp.com Industry Group Code: 514100 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 1 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 2
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Information Service-Stock Market & Equities Information Portfolio Management Software
Interactive Data Corporation is a global provider of financial and business information to institutional and retail investors. The company supplies time-sensitive pricing, dividend, corporate action and descriptive information for more than 3.5 million securities traded around the world to banks, brokerage firms, insurance companies, money managers and mutual fund companies. The company operates through three divisions. The first, FT Interactive Data, provides financial information to institutional investors worldwide. Subsidiary CMS BondEdge provides fixed income portfolio analytics to institutional investors in North America and Europe. The third subsidiary is eSignal, an investment firm that offers real-time streaming market data and decision support tools to individual, semiprofessional and professional investors. Interactive Data Corp. recently acquired the Securities Pricing Service of Merrill Lynch and Co., Inc., a provider of information on global financial investments and fixed income securities. The merger will expand the current client base and introduce a variety of new pricing and data services. Previously, the company began efforts to streamline its operations by selling subsidiary Federal News Service, a company that offers transcripts of hearings, press conferences and interviews by the U.S. government. Another part of the streamlining operations resulted in the sale of the firm’s holdings in MarketWatch.com, Inc., which was acquired by an affiliate of Pearson, plc. Pearson is an international media company that is a majority shareholder of Interactive Data Corporation.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: FT Interactive Data eSignal CMS BondEdge Pearson, plc Interactive Data Capital Management Services Securities Pricing Service Data Broadcasting Corporation
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Stuart Clark, CEO Stuart Clark, Pres. Steven G. Crane, CFO/Exec. VP Andrea H. Loew, VP/Corp. Sec Andrea H. Loew, VP/General Counsel Raymond L. D'Arcy, Pres.- Data Delivery Products John L. King, COO-FT Interactive Data
Phone: 781-687-8500 Fax: 781-687-8005 Toll-Free: Address: 22 Crosby Dr., Bedford, MA, 01730
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $340,000 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $4,300 (12 months) Stock Ticker: IDCO 2000 Sales: $314,138 2000 Profits: $-143,472 Employees: 1,600 1999 Sales: $188,956 1999 Profits: $6,197 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $153,677 1998 Profits: $-3,215 1997 Sales: $140,534 1997 Profits: $-6,944
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $300,000 Second Exec. Salary: $250,000 Leading provider of real-time financial market data.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $150,000 Bonus: $216,908
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest: Y
Southeast:
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Northeast: Y
International: Y
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INTERACTIVE SYSTEMS WORLDWIDE INC www.sportxction.com Industry Group Code: 511200 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 12 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Y Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems: Y
Profits: 8
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Software-Sporting Events Wagering
Interactive Systems Worldwide, Inc. (ISWI), formerly International Sports Wagering, Inc., designed, developed and patented an interactive, PC-based hardware and a proprietary software system called SportXction, which enables bettors to wager during the course of sporting events such as football, baseball, basketball and hockey. The system accepts bets for specific game situations, such as will a football team make a first down, will a batter get on base, will a penalty shot be successful or will a player make two foul shots. SportXction also accepts traditional bets on the outcome of a sporting event. The system permits betting while the game is in progress, such as between downs or pitches. Wagers may be placed simultaneously through a variety of electronic devices, including interactive television terminals, computers, personal digital assistants (PDAs) and web-enabled cell phones. The system’s software is capable of accommodating 1.5 million simultaneous users in each of its 32 regional facilities, with each regional system capable of processing 25,000 transactions in a five second interval. The company is marketing its product to casinos in Las Vegas that offer sports wagering as well as select markets in Europe. In 2000, ISWI signed an agreement that granted exclusive licenses to market, distribute and use the SportXction System to Global Interactive Gaming, Ltd.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: SportXction Yarlow, Inc. Global Interactive Gaming, Ltd.
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Bernard Albanese, Pres. Bernard Albanese, CFO Bernard Albanese, Treas. Andrew Harbison, VP-Software Dev. Barry Mindes, Chmn.
Phone: 973-256-8181 Fax: 973-256-8211 Toll-Free: Address: 2 Andrews Dr., West Patterson, NJ, 07424-2672
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $4,700 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $5,300 (12 months) Stock Ticker: ISWI 2000 Sales: $1,600 2000 Profits: $- 800 Employees: 9 1999 Sales: $ 100 1999 Profits: $-2,400 Fiscal Year Ends: 9/30 1998 Sales: $ 100 1998 Profits: $-2,900 1997 Sales: $ 200 1997 Profits: $-2,200
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $273,077 Second Exec. Salary: $223,068 Unique computer system offers multiple betting opportunities.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
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Northeast: Y
International: Y
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INTEREP NATIONAL RADIO SALES INC Industry Group Code: 541810 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 6 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Y Information Systems:
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
www.interep.com
Profits: 5 Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Radio Advertising Time Sales Web Publishing Streaming Audio Online Advertising Marketing Campaigns
Interep National Radio Sales Inc. is an advertising and marketing company. The firm is one of the largest independent national spot radio representatives in the U.S. Interep provides innovative marketing solutions and integrated media campaigns to help national and regional advertisers achieve their business objectives. Typical media outlets utilized by the company include radio, the Internet, streaming audio and other media. Through its nine representation firms, Interep represents over 2,000 stations, including many of the most prestigious broadcast groups in the U.S. These include ABC/Disney, Citadel, Emmis Communications, Entercom, Infinity Broadcasting, Radio One and Jefferson Pilot. Interep is also the parent company of several subsidiaries, including Cybereps, Perfect Circle Media and Winstar Interactive Media. These interactive representation and web publishing firms specialize in the sales and marketing of online advertising, such as streaming media. In addition, the firm owns Morris and Abraham, a sales consulting company that works with media clients to develop effective sales promotions. Interep has 21 offices spanning the major cities and advertising centers in the U.S. The company is currently developing and testing RadioExchange, an Internet-based system for enhancing communications among advertisers, rep firms and radio stations about air time inventory and order placement.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Cybereps Perfect Circle Media Winstar Interactive Media Morris and Abraham RadioExchange Interep Marketing Group
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Ralph C. Guild, CEO William J. McEntee, Jr., CFO Marc G. Guild, Pres.-Mktg. Div. Jane Sperrazza, VP-Corp. Comm. Martha Harrington, Pres.-Promotion Mktg. Lisa Sirotka, Pres.-Allied Radio Sales
Phone: 212-916-0700 Fax: 212-916-0772 Toll-Free: Address: 100 Park Ave., New York, NY, 10017
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $81,900 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $-10,600 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: IREP 2000 Sales: $107,800 2000 Profits: $-2,900 Employees: 630 1999 Sales: $103,400 1999 Profits: $-12,200 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $125,000 1998 Profits: $4,800 1997 Sales: $113,700 1997 Profits: $2,900
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Y Profit Sharing: Top Exec. Salary: $909,969 Stock Purch. Plan: Second Exec. Salary: $344,969 ADVANTAGE: Massive radio advertising distribution network.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 4 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Bonus: $531,279 Bonus: $186,100
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
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INTERLOTT TECHNOLOGIES
www.interlott.com
Industry Group Code: 713290 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 10 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Y Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 7
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Lottery Ticket Vending Machines Phone Card Dispensing Machines Smart Card Dispensing Machines
Interlott Technologies designs and produces machines for the telecommunications and lottery industries. The company offers its lottery customers several different models of products, ranging from lottery machines that dispense from two to 16 scratch-off instant lottery games to pull tab machines that dispense up to eight different games. The firm provides these machines for the lottery organizations in 22 states as well as the District of Columbia. The company’s latest lottery dispensing product, the Modular Vending Platform, incorporates Interlott’s patented burster dispensing technology with a customer interactive platform. The company also markets prepaid telephone card dispensing machines and smart card dispensing machines. Already mature in Europe, the prepaid telephone card market has been rapidly increasing in the U.S. over the last several years. These machines allow long distance carriers to sell prepaid telephone cards in retail locations without the assistance of an employee. The smart card machines are currently being tested in several major markets such as Atlanta, San Francisco and New York. The company projects that smart cards will be a common form of payment in the future. Interlott recently entered into an agreement with On-Point Technology Systems, Inc. to acquire the lottery assets of the company, including patents, technology, inventory and contacts.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Modular Vending Platform SCDM4 CPC2 DC2 DC4 TTS
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. David F. Nichols, CEO Thomas W. Stokes, COO David F. Nichols, Pres. Dennis W. Blazer, CFO Gary S. Bell, Corp. Sec. Gary S. Bell, Treas.
Phone: 513-792-7000 Fax: 513-792-7001 Toll-Free: Address: 7697 Innovation Way, Mason, OH, 45040
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $42,700 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $1,900 (12 months) Stock Ticker: ILI 2000 Sales: $42,600 2000 Profits: $3,600 Employees: 184 1999 Sales: $22,300 1999 Profits: $2,100 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $24,500 1998 Profits: $1,600 1997 Sales: $19,100 1997 Profits: $1,500
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $350,000 Second Exec. Salary: $120,000 Valuable contracts with state lottery systems.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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INTERNATIONAL GAME TECHNOLOGY Industry Group Code: 713290 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 2 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Y Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems: Y
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
www.igtgame.com
Profits: 1 Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Computerized Casino Gaming Products
International Game Technology(IGT) is one of the largest manufacturers of computerized casino gaming products and proprietary gaming systems in the world. The company believes it manufactures the broadest range of microprocessor-based gaming machines available. IGT also develops and manufactures wide area progressive systems, which monitor slot machine play and track player activity. In addition to its gaming products, IGT sells computerized linked proprietary systems to monitor video lottery terminals and has developed specialized video lottery terminals for lotteries and other applications. The company has offices in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Europe, Iceland, Japan, Africa and Peru. The first company to develop computerized video gaming, IGT sells a variety of computerized video gaming machines under the Players Edge Plus trademark. The company’s spinning reel slot machines are sold under the trademark S-Plus, while its video product line offers Game King. The company’s IGDreamport joint venture with Dreamport, Inc. pursues the development, improvement and marketing of video lottery technology worldwide. The IGT Gaming System, a 14-module player tracking system, uses player tracking components and bonusing software of Acres Gaming, Inc. The company’s game machines are among the most popular in the industry. IGT also licenses popular entertainment brands such as Wheel of Fortune and the Addams Family for the themes of its games. The company offers discretionary time off for its employees at the rate of 10 hours per month for the first five years of employment and at increasing rates thereafter.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: IGDreamport Dreamport, Inc. Acres Gaming, Inc. Players Edge Plus S-Plus Game King VisionT Barcrest Limited
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. G. Thomas Baker, CEO Thomas J. Matthews, COO G. Thomas Baker, Pres. Maureen T. Mullarkey, Sr. VP/CFO Ward Chilton, Sr. VP-North American Sales Randy Kirner, VP-Human Resources Richard Pennington, Sr. VP/Prod. Management Sara Beth Brown, Sr. VP/Corp. Sec. Sara Beth Brown, Sr. VP/General Counsel Anthony Ciorciari, Sr. VP-Oper. Maureen T. Mullarkey, Sr. VP/Treas.
Phone: 775-448-7777 Fax: 775-448-0719 Toll-Free: Address: 9295 Prototype Dr., Reno, NV, 89511-0580
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $1,199,200 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $213,900 (12 months) Stock Ticker: IGT 2000 Sales: $898,400 2000 Profits: $156,800 Employees: 4,000 1999 Sales: $854,100 1999 Profits: $62,100 Fiscal Year Ends: 9/30 1998 Sales: $824,100 1998 Profits: $152,400 1997 Sales: $743,970 1997 Profits: $137,247
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Y Profit Sharing: Top Exec. Salary: $621,154 Stock Purch. Plan: Second Exec. Salary: $299,997 ADVANTAGE: One of the world's largest gaming system manufacturers in the world.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 2 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Bonus: $1,950,000 Bonus: $32,500
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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INTERNATIONAL LOTTERY & TOTALIZATOR SYSTEMS www.ilts.com Industry Group Code: 511200 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 1 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Y Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 1
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Software-Lottery and Racetrack Wagering Facilities Management Services
International Lottery and Totalizator Systems (ILTS) provides computerized wagering equipment and systems to racing organizations and lotteries worldwide. Moreover, ILTS provides facilities management services to organizations authorized to conduct online lotteries. The company’s wagering systems include the DATAMARK and Intelimark family of point-of-sale terminals. More than 35,000 of its DATAMARK terminals are currently in use at more than 200 racetracks. The DATAMARK technology is capable of issuing tickets both for standard betting and pool wagers used in pari-mutuel wagering. The terminals thus facilitate multiple bets on one ticket and multiple selections for each bet. Utilizing its DataTrak technology, the company also sets up the network needed to connect the terminals. The company’s technology can also be used in other transaction processing systems such as automated tollbooth systems for turnpikes. The company, in recent years, has become a major supplier to government-sponsored lotteries. ILTS’ major customers include the New South Wales Lottery, the Philippine Gaming Management Corporation, the Singapore Turf Club and the Hong Kong Jockey Club. Over the last decade, the firm has grown to serve customers in 18 countries, providing advanced online wagering systems and facilities management services. ILTS recently announced plans to supply an online lottery system for operation in India.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: ILTS U.K. Limited ILTS Australia, Pty. Ltd. Intelimark DATAMARK DataTrak eLottery New South Wales Lottery Hong Kong Jockey Club
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. M. Mark Michalko, CEO M. Mark Michalko, Pres. M. Mark Michalko, CFO Timothy R. Groth, VP-Tech. Oper. Lawrence E. Logue, Corp. Sec.
Phone: 760-931-4000 Fax: 760-931-1789 Toll-Free: Address: 2131 Faraday Ave., Carlsbad, CA, 92008-7297
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for months. 2001 Sales: $ ( months) 2001 Profits: $ ( months) Stock Ticker: ITSI 2000 Sales: $24,100 2000 Profits: $2,600 Employees: 57 1999 Sales: $5,700 1999 Profits: $-4,200 Fiscal Year Ends: 4/30 1998 Sales: $13,200 1998 Profits: $-1,900 1997 Sales: $10,800 1997 Profits: $-5,900
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $167,674 Second Exec. Salary: $138,275 Unique products and services for racetracks.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International: Y
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INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY CORP www.iscmotorsports.com Industry Group Code: 713990 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 1 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 2
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Motorsports Racing Theme Park Radio Network
International Speedway Corporation is a leading promoter of motorsports activities in the U.S. The company owns and/or operates 12 of the major motorsports facilities in the U.S., including Daytona International Speedway in Florida, home of the Daytona 500; Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama, the fastest stock car track; and Darlington Raceway in South Carolina, the first stock car superspeedway. The company also holds a 37.5% interest in Raceway Associates, LLC, which owns and operates two nationally recognized motorsports facilities in Illinois. In 2001, these motorsports facilities provided more than 100 stock car, open-wheel, sports car, truck, motorcycle and other racing events, including 20 NASCAR Winston Cup Series events, five Indy Racing League events and three CART FedEx Championship events. The firm also owns and operates Motor Racing Network, the largest independent sports radio network in the U.S. International Speedway promotes numerous racing events and broadcasts them and other motorsports programming through this network. Moreover, the firm owns and operates DAYTONA USA, a motorsports-themed entertainment complex that includes interactive media, theaters, historical memorabilia and exhibits. DAYTONA, USA is the Official Attraction of NASCAR. International Speedway’s Americrown subsidiary conducts the food, beverage and souvenir concession operations at ISC’s facilities and provides catering services to customers in suites and chalets at the company’s superspeedways.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: DAYTONA International Speedway Darlington Talladega Superspeedway DAYTONA USA Americrown Service Corporation Watkins Glen Tucson Raceway Park MRN Radio Network
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. William C. France, CEO James C. France, COO James C. France, Pres. Susan G. Schandel, CFO Paul Phipps, VP-Mktg. Gary Crotty, Corp. Sec. Gary Crotty, General Counsel John Saunders, Sr. VP-Oper. Lee Combs, Sr. VP-Corp. Dev. Greg Penske, Sr. VP-Western Oper. John Graham, VP
Phone: 386-947-6465 Fax: 386-947-6489 Toll-Free: Address: 1801 W. International Speedway. Blvd., Daytona Beach, FL, 32114
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $523,300 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $87,600 (12 months) Stock Ticker: ISCA 2000 Sales: $440,400 2000 Profits: $50,400 Employees: 900 1999 Sales: $298,700 1999 Profits: $56,600 Fiscal Year Ends: 11/30 1998 Sales: $187,400 1998 Profits: $40,200 1997 Sales: $141,400 1997 Profits: $29,800
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $445,109 Second Exec. Salary: $438,900
Bonus: $ Bonus: $125,613
Owns the home of the Daytona 500.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest: Y
Midwest:
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
Y
Y
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INTERPUBLIC GROUP OF COS INC
www.interpublic.com
Industry Group Code: 541810 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 5 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Y Information Systems:
Profits: 4
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Advertising Services Marketing Consulting Marketing Research
Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. is one of the world's leading diversified marketing and advertising firms. The firm owns and operates a full range of marketing subsidiaries grouped into four global operating divisions: McCann-Erickson WorldGroup, FCB Group, The Partnership and Advanced Marketing Services (AMS). Combined, the Interpublic companies operate in more than 650 offices in 130 countries around the world. They serve more than 4,000 multinational, regional and local clients, including some of the most recognized corporations and brand names in the world. The parent company provides strategic direction as well as centralized business services, including finance and acquisitions support, real estate expertise, legal counsel and investor relations. This allows the Interpublic companies to focus on their clients’ marketing and advertising campaigns. The firm offers advertising agency services through association arrangements with local agencies in various parts of the world. The company’s marketing services include media buying, direct marketing, public relations, market research, sales promotion and other related services. Interpublic plans and creates advertising programs for its clients and places advertising in various media, including television, cinema, radio, magazines, newspapers, direct mail, outdoor and interactive electronic media. The firm has developed deep expertise in online advertising and e-commerce branding. Interpublic recently completed the acquisition of True North Communications for approximately $2.1 billion.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: McCann-Erickson WorldGroup FCB Group The Partnership Advanced Marketing Services True North Communications Universal McCann Worldwide FutureBrand Nationwide Advertising Services
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. John J. Dooner, Jr., CEO John J. Dooner, Jr., Pres. Sean F. Orr, CFO Bruce S. Nelson, Chief Mktg. Officer C. Kent Kroeber, Sr. VP-Human Resources Richard P. Sneeder, Jr., Controller Nicholas J. Camera, Corp. Sec. Nicholas J. Camera, General Counsel Barry R. Linsky, Exec. VP-Planning & Bus. Dev. Susan V. Watson, Sr. VP-Investor Rel. Steven L. Weiss, Sr. VP-Strategic Planning
Phone: 212-399-8000 Fax: 212-399-8130 Toll-Free: Address: 1271 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY, 10020
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $5,007,400 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $-616,400 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: IPG 2000 Sales: $7,182,700 2000 Profits: $420,300 Employees: 48,200 1999 Sales: $6,417,200 1999 Profits: $359,500 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $5,492,900 1998 Profits: $374,200 1997 Sales: $3,125,800 1997 Profits: $239,100
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $1,155,000 Second Exec. Salary: $995,000 Respected name and worldwide network of offices.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $1,500,000 Bonus: $1,600,000
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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INTERTAN INC
www.intertan.com
Industry Group Code: 443110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 11 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems: Y
Profits: 12
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Electronics Stores, Retail- Franchised Computers/Accessories Telephones Cellular Telephones Audio and Video Communication Products Mail Order Online Sales
InterTAN, Inc. sells consumer electronics products and services through company-operated retail stores and dealer outlets in Canada. The firm was created in 1986 in order to acquire the foreign retail operations of the RadioShack Corporation. The company’s current retail operations consist of approximately 473 companyoperated stores, which operate under the trade name RadioShack, and 360 dealer outlets located throughout Canada. The dealer outlets are independent retail businesses, which operate under their own trade names but are permitted, under dealer agreements, to purchase and resell any of the products sold by company-operated stores. This enables the company to penetrate smaller markets that do not have a population base large enough to support a company-operated store. Customers can also purchase over 100,000 consumer electronics products through InterTan’s e-commerce site, located at RadioShack.ca. Moreover, the firm operates wireless communications stores on behalf of Rogers Wireless, Inc. There are currently 55 Rogers AT&T Stores in Canada that are operated by InterTAN. Along with its merchandise, the firm provides after-sale service for all the products it sells to its customers. The company recently streamlined its operations by selling off its retail businesses in Australia and Europe and focusing solely on its operations in Canada.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: RadioShack Rogers Wireless, Inc. Tandy Tandy Electronics Rogers AT&T Stores
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Brian E. Levy, CEO Brian E. Levy, Pres. James G. Gingerich, CFO Douglas Saunders, Controller Jeffrey A. Losch, Corp. Sec. Jeffrey A. Losch, General Counsel
Phone: 705-728-6242 Fax: 705-728-2159 Toll-Free: Address: 279 Bayview Dr., Barrie, Ontario, L4K 4M3
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $468,800 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $23,500 (12 months) Stock Ticker: ITN 2000 Sales: $484,218 2000 Profits: $25,120 Employees: 2,840 1999 Sales: $500,050 1999 Profits: $-24,645 Fiscal Year Ends: 6/30 1998 Sales: $541,374 1998 Profits: $-12,773 1997 Sales: $520,000 1997 Profits: $-16,600
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $475,000 Second Exec. Salary: $263,000 Strong relationship and franchise agreements with RadioShack-U.S.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $161,417 Bonus: $86,556
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International: Y
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INTERVISUAL BOOKS INC
www.intervisualbooks.com
Industry Group Code: 511130 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 9 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Y Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution: Y
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 6
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Pop-Up Book Publishing Board Games Novelty Books For Children Video/DVD Distribution
Intervisual Books, Inc. (IBI) is engaged in the business of creating and packaging a diversified line of pop-up and novelty books, primarily for children. To a lesser extent, the company also produces pop-up and dimensional game boards and playsets, as well as cloth books. IBI’s products incorporate dimensional and movable features, in which pictures come to life through complex multiple movements activated by opening the pages, pulling tabs, turning wheels and lifting flaps. IBI also incorporates electronic audio and musical chips and lights into some of its works. The firm had produced pop-up versions of many popular children’s books, such as Madeline, Good Night Moon, Paddington, Tales of Peter Rabbit and fairy tale classics. IBI also publishes educational material, including The Human Body, a book with anatomical pop-ups, and a series of Learn About books, which teach children such things as colors, sizes and numbers. The company develops its own books and generally grants the exclusive publishing rights to one publisher in each country. It also develops books in partnership with the publisher to produce pop-up versions of existing titles owned by the publishers, including the works of key artists or writers controlled by the publisher. In some cases, IBI will itself publish certain titles and offer them to retailers through a distributor. The firm sells and markets its self-published titles under the trade names Piggy Toes Press and PopUp Press. The company additionally offers a catalog of some 55,000 videos and DVDs due to its recent acquisition of Fast Forward Marketing.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Fast Forward Marketing Piggie Toes Press Pop-Up Press Madeline Good Night Moon Room The Human Body Learn About Paddington
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Larry Nusbaum, CEO Nathan N. Sheinman, COO Nathan N. Sheinman, Pres. Dan P. Reavis, CFO Steven F. Wallace, Sr. VP-Sales & Mktg. Gail A. Thornhill, Controller Gail A. Thornhill, Corp. Sec. Gail A. Thornhill, Chief Acc. Officer Steven D. Ades, Pres.-Video and Media Div.
Phone: 310-396-8708 Fax: 310-399-0419 Toll-Free: Address: 2716 Ocean Park Blvd., Ste. 2020, Santa Monica, CA, 90405
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $15,300 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $- 600 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: IVBK 2000 Sales: $19,400 2000 Profits: $-2,800 Employees: 47 1999 Sales: $18,300 1999 Profits: $- 900 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $11,400 1998 Profits: $-2,300 1997 Sales: $18,700 1997 Profits: $- 100
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $220,000 Second Exec. Salary: $171,850 Unique pop-up books and games for children.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International:
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ISLE OF CAPRI CASINOS INC
www.theislecorp.com
Industry Group Code: 713210 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 4 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 6
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Casinos Horse Racing Cruise Ships Casinos
Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. is one of the 10 largest publicly held gaming companies in the United States and currently operates riverboat, dockside and land-based casinos at 14 locations throughout Iowa, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri and Nevada. Additionally, Isle of Capri operates Pompano Park Harness Racing Track in Florida and the Enchanted Capri cruise ship. The ship, which sails out of New Orleans, features an onboard Isle of Capri Casino. The company aggressively markets its casinos by using a Caribbean theme and focusing on a pre-existing loyal customer base. The firm was recently approved by the Missouri Gaming Commission to acquire an affiliate of Davis Gaming. As a result, Isle of Capri Casinos plans to develop the Victorian Star Casino in Boonville, Missouri. The company also bought a 50% interest in Lady Luck Gaming Corporation, further expanding its operations in Iowa, Mississippi and Las Vegas, Nevada. Isle of Capri Casinos recently joined with Ardent Gaming to develop a new slot technology using an electronic cashless option for slot play. Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. offers job opportunities in all aspects of its gaming ventures and business operations, complete with extensive training and motivational and recognition programs.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Enchanted Capri Cruise Ship Isle of Capri Casinos Lady Luck Gaming Corporation Miss Marquette Riverboat Casino Enchanted Capri Pompano Park Harness Racing Track Victorian Star Casino Rhythm City Casino
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Bernard Goldstein, CEO John M. Galloway, COO John M. Galloway, Pres. Rexford A. Yeisley, CFO James Guay, VP-Mktg. Robert Boone, Human Resources David R. Teague, VP-Information Systems Allan B. Solomon, Corp. Sec. Allan B. Solomon, General Counsel Timothy M. Hinkley, VP-Oper. Gregory D. Guida, VP-Bus. Dev. Rexford A. Yeisley, Treas. Lester McMackin, VP-Mktg. Don Mitchell, VP-Finance
Phone: 228-396-7000 Fax: 228-435-5998 Toll-Free: Address: 1641 Popps Ferry Road, Biloxi, MS, 39532
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $982,800 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $25,100 (12 months) Stock Ticker: ISLE 2000 Sales: $646,700 2000 Profits: $31,100 Employees: 12,000 1999 Sales: $456,900 1999 Profits: $-24,200 Fiscal Year Ends: 4/30 1998 Sales: $440,800 1998 Profits: $7,500 1997 Sales: $373,400 1997 Profits: $-21,100
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $450,173 Second Exec. Salary: $450,084 Positioned to become one of the most successful small casino companies.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing: Y
Bonus: $360,000 Bonus: $268,000
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International:
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ITEC ATTRACTIONS INC Industry Group Code: 512131 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 8 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Y Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 2
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y
Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Movie Theater Entertainment Complex
ITEC Attractions, Inc. owns and operates a major giantscreen entertainment facility in Branson, Missouri named the IMAX Entertainment Complex. The complex consists of the Ozarks Discovery IMAX Theater, which has 532 seats and a screen that is about six stories tall and 83 feet wide; the Remember When Theater, a 200-seat live performance theater; and McFarlain’s Family Restaurant, a full-service restaurant that seats 600 people and features regional food specialties, home-baked pies and desserts; retail shops; various food concessions and related amenities. ITEC produced and owns an IMAX theme film entitled Ozarks: Legend and Legacy, which is only exhibited at the Ozarks Discovery IMAX Theater. The company also rents giant screen films and 35mm feature films from third parties for exhibition at its Branson facility. In addition, the firm owns two company-operated gift shops and 15 other tourist-related retail shops and kiosks, which are leased to and operated by third parties. ITEC’s Legacy & Legends gift shop offers products that tie in to the IMAX films being presented in the theater. The company’s Fabulous Fakes Gift Shop provides a unique blend of fine and fashion custom jewelry. Another part of the complex is the IMAX food court, which operates franchises for Quizno’s Subs, Breadeaux Pizza and Baskin Robbins.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Ozarks: Legacy and Legend McFarlain's Family Restaurant IMAX Entertainment Complex Ozarks Discovery IMAX Theater Remember When Theater Legacy & Legends Fabulous Fakes Gift Shop International Tourist Entertainment Corporation
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Paul M. Bluto, CEO Paul Rasmussen, COO Paul Rasmussen, Pres. Robert J. Cardon, Corp. Sec. Randy S. Brashers, VP-Oper. Robert J. Cardon, Treas.
Phone: 417-335-3533 Fax: 417-336-5348 Toll-Free: Address: 3562 Shepherd of the Hills Ex., Branson, MO, 65616
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $4,900 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $-1,000 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: ITAT 2000 Sales: $6,906 2000 Profits: $- 400 Employees: 90 1999 Sales: $6,500 1999 Profits: $- 100 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $3,900 1998 Profits: $ 200 1997 Sales: $4,700 1997 Profits: $3,600
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $ Second Exec. Salary: $
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
Focus on IMAX.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest: Y
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
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IVILLAGE INC
www.ivillage.com
Industry Group Code: 514191 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 4 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 11
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
y y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Online Women's Network Educational Materials Publishing Cable TV Programming
iVillage, Inc. is a media company that operates iVillage.com, Lamaze Publishing and the Newborn Channel. iVillage.com is a leading women’s online destination that provides practical solutions and everyday support for women 18 years of age and older. Topics discussed on the web site’s channels include astrology, pregnancy, books, entertainment and health. The iVillage web site is organized into communities across multiple topics of high importance to women and offers interactive services, peer support, content and online access to experts and tailored shopping opportunities. Membership to iVillage.com is free and provides features such as email, personal homepages, instant messaging and other community tools. Sponsorships allow the web site to cater to the specific goals of advertisers in the areas of impressions, product research, market research, new product launches, list development, product information and repositioning. Sponsors also have the opportunity to develop a dialogue with their key consumer prospects through iVillage.com’s message boards, chats, polls and special events. Astrology.com and Women.com are also part of the iVillage.com online holdings. Lamaze Publishing produces educational materials for expectant and new parents and is used to solidify iVillage’s strong position in the parenting category. The firm’s Newborn Channel division is a satellite television network that instructs mothers in their hospital rooms after they have given birth. The Business Women’s Network, also a subsidiary of iVillage, provides business related information for women through BWNi.com. Recently, the company and DASANI agreed to design, develop and execute a national marketing program. Through its recent acquisition of Women.com, iVillage, Inc. has become one of the top 20 digital media companies in the U.S.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Lamaze Publishing Newborn Channel iVillage.com Astrology.com Women.com Business Women's Network
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Douglas W. McCormick, CEO Scott Levine, CFO John M. Barbera, Pres.-Sales & Sales Mktg. Colleen Longstree, Human Resources Richard A. Caccappolo, Chief Tech. Officer Kellie Gould, Sr. VP-Programming Michael A. Gilbert, General Counsel Steven A. Elkes, Exec. VP-Oper. & Bus. Affairs Nancy Alpert, Sr. VP-Corp. Dev. Carl Fischer, VP-Corp. Comm. Nancy Evans, Editor-in-Chief Scott Levine, Chief Acc. Officer
Phone: 212-600-6000 Fax: 212-604-9133 Toll-Free: Address: 512 7th Ave., New York, NY, 10018
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $42,100 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $-38,700 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: IVIL 2000 Sales: $76,400 2000 Profits: $-191,400 Employees: 309 1999 Sales: $36,600 1999 Profits: $-93,000 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $12,500 1998 Profits: $-43,700 1997 Sales: $6,000 1997 Profits: $-21,300
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Profit Sharing: Top Exec. Salary: $400,079 Stock Purch. Plan: Y Second Exec. Salary: $325,144 ADVANTAGE: One of the top 20 digital media companies in the U.S.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 5 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Bonus: $90,000 Bonus: $84,000
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
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Northeast: Y
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IWERKS ENTERTAINMENT INC
www.iwerks.com
Industry Group Code: 512131 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 6 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Y Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Information Systems: Y
Profits: 4
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Movie Theaters-Three-Dimensional, Entertainment Entertainment Complex Developer Theaters 3-D Theater Systems
Iwerks Entertainment, Inc. is a leading full-service provider of high-tech specialty theater. The company’s technological breakthroughs in theater projection have been recognized worldwide. In 2000, Iwerks received an Academy Award for Scientific and Technical Achievement for its 8/70 Linear Loop Projector. The company primarily designs, engineers, manufactures, markets and services entertainment attractions, which employ a variety of projection, show control, ride simulation and software technologies. The primary markets for these attractions are theme parks, museums, movie theatres and special event venues. The firm combines advanced theater systems with entertainment or educational software to create high-impact attractions, immersing participants in the action. Iwerks has installed more than 270 specialty format theater attractions in 36 countries, including 119 ride simulation theaters. Film and video software for ride simulators and special format theaters are produced by the company, as is the provision of large format camera rental and related equipment rental. One popular brand of theater marketed by the company is called Extreme Screens. These screens measure 80 feet tall by 80 feet wide and can project 2-D and 3-D pictures. The company recently opened five Extreme Screens and is currently planning to open two more. Moreover, Iwerks is exploring potential new markets for its theater attractions and is continuing its expansion efforts in Europe, China, India and South America.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Iwerks TurboRide Iwerks CineDome Iwerks Video 360 Theater Iwerks Quatro Cinetropolis Encounter in the Third Dimension 8/70 Linear Loop Projector Extreme Screens
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Gary J. Matus, CEO Don Stults, COO Jeffrey M. Dahl, CFO Jeffrey M. Dahl, Corp. Sec.
Phone: 818-841-7766 Fax: 818-841-7847 Toll-Free: Address: 4520 W. Valerio St., Burbank, CA, 91505-1046
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $22,200 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-4,800 (12 months) Stock Ticker: Subsidiary 2000 Sales: $28,243 2000 Profits: $-22,507 Employees: 89 1999 Sales: $34,869 1999 Profits: $-4,778 Fiscal Year Ends: 6/30 1998 Sales: $25,073 1998 Profits: $-11,560 1997 Sales: $39,584 1997 Profits: $-9,956
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $247,373 Second Exec. Salary: $140,481 A leader in the specialty theater attraction market.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International: Y
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J2 COMMUNICATIONS
www.nationallampoon.com
Industry Group Code: 541613 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 3 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Y Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Information Systems:
297 Profits: 1
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Comedic Name Licensing Owner of Comedy Franchise Themed Apparel Themed Retail Merchandise Online Store
J2 Communications owns the legendary comedy franchise National Lampoon and produces National Lampoonthemed merchandise. The firm is currently positioning itself as a leading provider of comedy on the Internet. J2 acquired National Lampoon in 1990 and has since broadened the scope of the humor franchise, expanding into cable, video, interactive and audio entertainment and book publishing. The company’s web site, NationalLampoon.com, features Word of the Week, an animated adventures parody; NewsFlash, which adds twisted stories to authentic photos; and News on the March, a parody of current events. New features to the site include FlushLife, an animation series that stars talking characters from a men’s room wall, and Trash Tattoo, which features famous faces on skin. The company provides several of its features to other web sites, such as isyndicate.com, streamingmedia.com and rioport.com, for a license fee or a portion of the advertising revenues generated by the licensed content. NationalLampoon.com also contains the best of National Lampoon’s archives, including back issues of the magazine. Moreover, visitors to the web site can purchase a variety of National Lampoon-themed merchandise, including apparel, ceramics, audio entertainment and movies through the firm’s online store. J2 is depending on its web site as a central base of operations to launch future comedy projects, including television programming, multimedia, books, audio, video and a wide array of merchandise.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: National Lampoon Word of the Week NewsFlash FlushLife NationalLampoon.com streamingmedia.com isyndicate.com rioport.com
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. James P. Jimirro, CEO James P. Jimirro, Pres. Christopher Trunkey, CFO Christopher Trunkey, Corp. Sec. Scott Rubin, Editor In Chief, Nat'l Lampoon Mason Brown, Managing Editor, Nat'l Lampoon
Phone: 310-474-5252 Fax: 310-474-1219 Toll-Free: Address: 10850 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 1000, Los Angeles, CA, 90024-4322
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $ 306 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-3,076 (12 months) Stock Ticker: JTWO 2000 Sales: $1,480 2000 Profits: $ 826 Employees: 10 1999 Sales: $1,246 1999 Profits: $-1,299 Fiscal Year Ends: 7/31 1998 Sales: $ 783 1998 Profits: $ 121 1997 Sales: $1,356 1997 Profits: $ 30
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Profit Sharing: Stock Purch. Plan: Y ADVANTAGE: Unique focus on National Lampoon.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Top Exec. Salary: $190,750 Second Exec. Salary: $117,500
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
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JCC HOLDING CO Industry Group Code: 551110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 1 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 3
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Casino Management
JCC Holding Company is a casino and entertainment development company that came into operation by assuming the business formerly owned by Harrah’s Jazz Company. JCC Holding operates, through its subsidiary Jazz Casino, Harrah’s New Orleans, which is located on Canal Street in New Orleans’ famous French Quarter. The casino consists of more than 100,000 square feet of gaming space with five themed areas named The Jazz Court, The Mardi Gras Court, The Smuggler’s Court, The Court of the Mansion and The Court of Good Fortune. The casino also features a food service area with a 250seat buffet, special event and meeting room space. Harrah’s New Orleans contains approximately 2,900 slot machines and 120 table games, including live poker, blackjack, craps, roulette and baccarat. The casino is open 24 hours per day, every day of the year. JCC Holding recently emerged from bankruptcy in March 2001. It plans to develop approximately 130,000 square feet of non-gaming entertainment space on the second floor of the casino when funds become available. Harrah’s Entertainment, one of the largest casino operators in the U.S., owns approximately 43% of the company.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Jazz Casino Harrah's New Orleans
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Paul Debban, Pres. L. Camille Fowler, VP-Finance Karen Sock, VP-Human Resources L. Camille Fowler, VP/Sec. Thomas M. Morgan, VP-Dev. L. Camille Fowler, Treas. Frederick J. Keeton, VP-Gov't Affairs and Community Rel.
Phone: 504-533-6000 Fax: 504-533-6157 Toll-Free: Address: One Canal Place, 365 Canal St., Ste. 900, New Orleans, LA, 70130
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $190,746 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $89,086 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: JCCHA 2000 Sales: $261,100 2000 Profits: $-354,200 Employees: 2,820 1999 Sales: $41,200 1999 Profits: $-59,100 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $ 100 1998 Profits: $-3,700 1997 Sales: $1,700 1997 Profits: $-21,200
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $278,481 Second Exec. Salary: $179,681
Bonus: $68,750 Bonus: $137,131
Focus on the New Orleans market.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International:
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JEFFERSON-PILOT CORPORATION
www.jpfinancial.com
Industry Group Code: 524113 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 2 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 2
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Underwriting-Life and Accident Insurance Annuity Policies Radio and Television Stations Sports Programming Production Life and Accident Health Insurance Insurance Marketing Services
Jefferson-Pilot Corp. and its subsidiaries are primarily engaged in the business of writing life, accident and health insurance policies; writing annuity policies; selling other investment products; operating 17 radio stations and three television stations; and producing sports programming. Individual insurance products account for the majority of the firm’s revenues. Jefferson-Pilot’s insurance subsidiaries offer a number of individual life insurance policies including traditional life, universal and variable universal life and level and decreasing policies. On most policies, accidental, death, disability and other benefits are available in the form of riders. The companies market individual products through an agency force, independent agents, a regional marketing network, home service agents, financial institutions and workplace marketing representatives. Moreover, these subsidiaries market group term life, disability income and dental insurance to employee benefit brokers, third-party administrators and employee benefit firms. Group products are marketed through group brokers, career agents and home service agents. Jefferson-Pilot subsidiaries also offer investment products including fixed and variable annuity products, which are primarily marketed through investment professionals, annuity marketing organizations and broker/dealers. In addition to its insurance subsidiaries, the firm own and operates three television stations in Charlotte, North Carolina; Richmond, Virginia; and Charleston, South Carolina. Moreover, the company owns and operates 17 radio stations located in Atlanta, Charlotte, Miami, Denver and San Diego. Recently, Benefit Partners, the employee benefits division of Jefferson-Pilot, launched a comprehensive web site, allowing customers to conduct real-time business-tobusiness transactions online.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Jefferson Pilot Life Insurance Company Jefferson Pilot Communications Company Alexander Hamilton Life Insurance Company of Amer. Jefferson Pilot Financial Insurance Company Jefferson Pilot LifeAmerica Insurance Company Jefferson Pilot Securities Corporation First Alexander Hamilton Life Insurance Company Jefferson Pilot Sports
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. David A. Stonecipher, CEO David A. Stonecipher, Pres. Dennis R. Glass, CFO John D. Hopkins, General Counsel Dennis R. Glass, Treas. Kenneth C. Mlekush, Pres.-Insurance Oper. Dennis R. Glass, Pres.-Financial Oper.
Phone: 336-691-3000 Fax: 336-691-3938 Toll-Free: Address: 100 N. Green St., Greensboro, NC, 27401
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $2,528,000 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $433,000 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: JP 2000 Sales: $3,238,000 2000 Profits: $537,000 Employees: 3,000 1999 Sales: $2,561,000 1999 Profits: $495,000 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $2,610,000 1998 Profits: $444,000 1997 Sales: $2,578,000 1997 Profits: $396,000
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $1,012,410 Second Exec. Salary: $520,000 Diversified businesses/Marketing affiliations.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $1,300,000 Bonus: $500,000
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
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JOHN WILEY & SONS INC
www.wiley.com
Industry Group Code: 511130 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 4 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Y Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 3
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Reference Book Publishing Trade Books Business Books Professional Books Textbooks Professional Journals
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. publishes books, journals and electronic products primarily for the educational, professional, scientific, technical and consumer markets. The company specializes in publishing scientific, technical and medical (STM) journals and books; professional and consumer books and subscription services; and textbooks and educational materials for undergraduate and graduate students as well as lifelong learners. The firm operates publishing, marketing and distribution centers in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Asia and Australia. The company’s STM segment encompasses journals, encyclopedias and electronic products in subjects such as the life and medical sciences, chemistry, statistics and mathematics, electrical and electronics engineering and select medical areas with an emphasis on cancer research. Wiley’s educational materials are targeted to the science, engineering, mathematics and accounting fields. The firm is currently expanding into several fields, including business, education and modern languages. In Australia, Wiley is the leading publisher for the secondary school market. Wiley InterScience, the company’s web-based service, offers fully searchable access to several products, including more than 400 of the firm’s STM Journals, major reference works such as encyclopedias and Current Protocols, the widely used laboratory manual series. The company has recently engaged in several strategic acquisitions, including Frank J. Fabozzi Publishing, a publisher of finance titles for the professional and academic markets, and Hungry Minds, the publisher of the best-selling For Dummies, CliffNotes and Frommer’s travel guide series. Hungry Minds also publishes the Webster’s New World Dictionary.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Wiley Europe Limited Wiley-VCH Jacaranda Wiley, Ltd. John Wiley & Sons Pte. Ltd. (Asia) John Wiley & Sons Canada, Ltd. Hungry Minds Wiley InterScience Frank J. Fabozzi Publishing
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. William J. Pesce, CEO Ellis E. Cousens, COO William J. Pesce, Pres. Ellis E. Cousens, CFO William J. Arlington, Sr. VP-Human Resources Eric A. Swanson, Sr. VP-Scientific, Tech. & Med. Div. Warren C. Fristensky, VP-IT/CIO Peter W. Clifford, Controller Josephine A. Bacchi, Corp. Sec. Richard S. Rudick, General Counsel Timothy B. King, Sr. VP-Planning and Dev. Deborah E. Wiley, Sr. VP-Corp. Comm. Walter J. Conkin, Treas. Stephen A. Kippur, Pres.-Professional/Trade Publishing Peter W. Clifford, Sr. VP-Finance
Phone: 212-850-6000 Fax: 212-850-6088 Toll-Free: Address: 605 Third Ave., New York, NY, 10158-0012
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $613,800 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $58,900 (12 months) Stock Ticker: JWA 2000 Sales: $594,800 2000 Profits: $52,400 Employees: 2,600 1999 Sales: $508,400 1999 Profits: $39,700 Fiscal Year Ends: 4/30 1998 Sales: $467,100 1998 Profits: $36,600 1997 Sales: $432,000 1997 Profits: $20,300
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $546,538 Second Exec. Salary: $345,577
Bonus: $437,989 Bonus: $69,943
Aggressive acquisitions policy.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 2 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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JOURNAL REGISTER CO
www.journalregister.com
Industry Group Code: 511110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 15 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Y Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing: Y
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
301 Profits: 5
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Newspaper Publishing Printing Software Development for the Newspaper Industry
Journal Register Company is a leading U.S. newspaper publisher, with total daily circulation of approximately 570,000. The company owns and operates 23 daily newspapers, including the New Haven Register, Connecticut’s second largest daily and Sunday newspaper. Journal Register also owns 204 non-daily publications, with a total distribution of more than 3.4 million, and several commercial printing and software development companies. The firm’s operations are strategically clustered in six geographic areas: Connecticut, Philadelphia and its surrounding areas, greater Cleveland, central New England and the CapitalSaratoga and Mid-Hudson regions of New York. The company's newspapers are characterized by an intense focus on coverage of local news and local sports and offer compelling graphic design in colorful, reader-friendly packages. The majority of the company's daily newspapers have been published for more than 100 years and are established franchises with strong identities in the communities they serve. In many cases, Journal Register's daily newspapers are the only general circulation daily newspapers published in their respective communities. Over the past decade, Journal Register has employed an aggressive expansion strategy, primarily through acquisitions. Between 1993 and 2000, the company successfully completed 17 strategic acquisitions, gaining 13 daily newspapers, 126 non-daily publications and three commercial printing companies. The firm recently acquired The Litchfield County Times, a weekly newspaper based in New Milford, Connecticut, with a circulation of approximately 15,000.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: New Haven Register Litchfield County Times (The) Times Herald (The) Pawtucket Times (The) Phoenix (The) Conneticut Magazine Freeman Online Delaware County Times
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Robert M. Jelenic, CEO Robert M. Jelenic, Pres. Jean B. Clifton, CFO Allen J. Mailman, Sr. VP-Tech. Edward J. Melando, Controller Jean B. Clifton, Sec. Thomas E. Rice, Sr. VP-Oper. W. Wilson Dorward, Treas. W. Wilson Dorward, Sr. VP-Finance William J. Higginson, VP-Production
Phone: 609-396-2200 Fax: 609-396-2292 Toll-Free: Address: State St. Sq., 50 W. State St., Trenton, NJ, 08608-1298
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $394,400 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $78,100 (12 months) Stock Ticker: JRC 2000 Sales: $464,000 2000 Profits: $169,400 Employees: 4,500 1999 Sales: $469,600 1999 Profits: $47,700 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $426,800 1998 Profits: $41,100 1997 Sales: $359,400 1997 Profits: $23,000
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $900,000 Second Exec. Salary: $525,000 Major presence in its markets/Significant business in weeklies.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 3 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $275,000 Bonus: $160,000
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest: Y
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
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JUPITER MEDIA METRIX INC
www.jmm.com
Industry Group Code: 541810A Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 3 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Y Information Systems:
Profits: 3
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Internet Traffic Analysis Marketing Services
Jupiter Media Metrix, Inc. is a leading Internet and digital media measurement services firm. It is the result of a merger between Media Metrix, Inc. and Jupiter Communications. The company tracks Internet audiences for advertisers, advertising agencies, Internet properties, technology companies and financial institutions. The company also measures e-commerce activity for web merchants with online shopping reports detailing the numbers of repeat customers, the effectiveness of ecommerce for that particular firm and demographics of potential buyers. Through its AdRelevance service, subscribers can generate reports and compare competitive advertising intelligence with criteria that includes advertiser, product, region, time period and creative content. Customers ultimately use the information provided by the company to understand consumer behavior, develop e-commerce strategies, make investment decisions, plan marketing strategies and gain a competitive edge in market intelligence. The company has also been working to develop its international operations, recently publishing the first multicountry report, which will assist clients needing to assess their global presence to devise better marketing strategies. Jupiter Media entered a partnership with Latin American firm Ipsos, a move that will strengthen the firm presence in the region. As part of the agreement, the two firms will develop measurements for Internet audiences in select Latin American markets, including Brazil, Argentina and Mexico. The company recently laid off 156 people.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: AdRelevance Jupiter Research RelevantKnowledge e-Trends MyMetrix Ipsos Jupiter Communications Media Metrix
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Tod Johnson, CEO Gene DeRose, Pres. Jean Robinson, CFO Doug McFarland, Sr. VP-Sales Cynthia Fico, Dir.-Human Resources Ron Guggenheimer, VP-Oper. Thomas A. Lynch, Treas. Andrew Fessel, Sr. VP-Audience Ann Marie Kelly, VP-Global Mktg.
Phone: 212-780-6060 Fax: 212-515-8718 Toll-Free: Address: 21 Astor Pl., New York, NY, 10003
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $89,200 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-519,200 (12 months) Stock Ticker: JMXI 2000 Sales: $77,778 2000 Profits: $-63,321 Employees: 882 1999 Sales: $20,500 1999 Profits: $-21,908 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $6,300 1998 Profits: $-7,200 1997 Sales: $3,200 1997 Profits: $-4,600
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $199,000 Second Exec. Salary: $193,000 Market leader in Internet traffic intelligence.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 4 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $64,970 Bonus: $64,075
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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KINGS ROAD ENTERTAINMENT Industry Group Code: 512110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 28 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Y Production-TV/Video: Y Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 19
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Motion Picture Production TV Production
Kings Road Entertainment develops, finances and produces motion pictures for theater distribution, home video and pay, network and syndicated television in the United States and abroad. The company released the first of its 25 films, All of Me, starring Steve Martin, in 1984. Kings Road has not released a motion picture since 1995. The death of founder and CEO Stephen Friedman in 1996 left the company’s status in flux. Officers considered many options, including liquidation of the company, the sale of the company and the sale of all company assets. FAB Capital Corporation, MBO Music Verlag GmbH, West Union Leasing Ltd. and RAS Securities recently purchased a majority of the company’s shares. Kings Road now focuses most of its energy on the development of screenplays and the search for viable motion picture material. The company is usually looking at between five and 15 different screenplays at a time. Kings Road expects this area of operations to increase, believing that though most of these projects are eventually abandoned, it is necessary to evaluate many different projects in order to find those that are attractive to third party financing.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: All of Me FAB Capital Corporation MBO Music Verlag GmbH West Union Leasing Limted RAS Securities
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Michael L. Berresheim, CEO H. Martin DeFrank, COO Michael L. Berresheim, Pres. Michael L. Berresheim, CFO/Sr. VP Christopher Trunkey, Chief Admin. Officer
Phone: 323-512-5045 Fax: 323-512-5156 Toll-Free: Address: 3489 Cahuenga Blvd., Ste. D, Hollywood, CA, 90068
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $2,314 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $- 131 (12 months) Stock Ticker: KREN 2000 Sales: $ 660 2000 Profits: $-2,172 Employees: 3 1999 Sales: $ 800 1999 Profits: $-4,500 Fiscal Year Ends: 4/30 1998 Sales: $1,500 1998 Profits: $ 1997 Sales: $2,400 1997 Profits: $ 600
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $120,000 Second Exec. Salary: $ Royalties from its many successful films.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $5,000 Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International:
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KNIGHT RIDDER INC
www.kri.com
Industry Group Code: 511110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 6 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Y Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Y Information Systems:
Profits: 3
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Newspaper Publishing Electronic Media Business Information Services News Information Services Newsprint Mills Online Services Specialty Business Databases Online Careers Information
Knight Ridder is a communications company engaged in business information services, electronic retrieval services and graphics and photo services, as well as newspapers. The firm has two divisions: the newspaper division and Knight Ridder Digital, which consists of the company’s Internet publishing activities. Knight Ridder publishes 32 daily newspapers in the United States, with a readership of 8.7 million readers daily and 12.9 million on Sunday. The company also publishes 26 nondaily newspapers, as well as shoppers and special publications. News, advertising and information from Knight Ridder reach more than 100 million people worldwide. In addition to operating web sites for each of its newspapers, the company also operates the Real Cities network, a group of Internet sites specializing in local information and services for over 58 U.S. markets. Each of the firm’s newspapers and subsidiary companies operates on a substantially autonomous basis through local management. Knight Ridder has been working to develop its Internet operations, seeking to expand the services offered on its Real Cities network sites. Recently, the company partnered with CareerBuilder, Inc. and Tribune Company, one of the premier media companies in the U.S., to purchase Headhunter.NET, a leading national online recruiting and job awareness network. The company offers paid internships at a variety of locations.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Philadelphia Inquirer (The) Miami Herald (The) San Jose Mercury News (The) Detroit Free Press (The) Headhunter.NET Tribune Company CareerBuilder Knight Ridder Digital
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. P. Anthony Ridder, CEO Steven B. Rossi, Pres., Newspaper Div. Gary R. Effren, CFO Mike Petrak, VP-Mktg. Mary Jean Connors, Sr. VP-Human Resources Virginia Dodge Fielder, VP-Research Magaret Randazzo, Controller Gordon Yamate, General Counsel Frank McComas, Sr. VP-Oper. Dan Finnigan, VP-Internet Oper. Polk Laffoon, VP-Corp. Rel. Steve Hannah, VP-Tech. Jerry Ceppos, VP-News
Phone: 408-938-7700 Fax: 408-938-7766 Toll-Free: Address: 50 W. San Fernando St., San Jose, CA, 95113
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $2,900,200 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $184,800 (12 months) Stock Ticker: KRI 2000 Sales: $3,211,800 2000 Profits: $314,400 Employees: 22,000 1999 Sales: $3,228,200 1999 Profits: $339,900 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $3,091,900 1998 Profits: $365,800 1997 Sales: $2,876,785 1997 Profits: $413,015
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan: Y
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Profit Sharing: Top Exec. Salary: $893,846 Stock Purch. Plan: Y Second Exec. Salary: $578,003 ADVANTAGE: Wide variety of well-respected publications.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 12 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Bonus: $506,339 Bonus: $227,629
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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LAKES GAMING INC
www.lakesgaming.com
Industry Group Code: 551110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 2 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
305
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 1
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Casino Management Internet Interests
Lakes Gaming, Inc. specializes in casino management, developing and constructing casino properties and overseeing marketing programs to publicize them. The company formerly managed two land-based, Indianowned casinos in Louisiana: the Grand Casino Avoyelles in Marksville, owned by the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe, and the Grand Casino Coushatta in Kinder, owned by the Coushatta Tribe. Lakes recently announced that the Grand Casino Coushatta contract would not be renewed upon its expiration in 2002 and that the Tunica-Biloxi Tribe would exercise its option for an early buyout of the Grand Casino Avoyelles contract. The company currently has development and management agreements with four separate tribes for four new casino operations, one in Michigan, two in California and one with the Nipmuc Nation on the East Coast. The Company also has agreements for the development of one additional casino on Indian-owned land in California through a joint venture with MRD Gaming. As part of its plan for diversification, Lakes has made investments in companies such as Fanball.com, Inc., a start-up Internet provider of fantasy sports services; Interactive Learning Group, a consumer products company; and Trak 21 Development, LLC, a developer of player tracking systems for the casino industry. The company also recently invested in a joint venture called the World Poker Tour, an endeavor to establish poker as the next significant televised mainstream sport.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Fanball.com, Inc. Interactive Learning Group Trak 21 Development, LLC World Poker Tour
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Lyle Berman, CEO Joseph Galvin, COO Timothy J. Cope, CFO Timothy J. Cope, Sec.
Phone: 612-449-9092 Fax: 612-449-9353 Toll-Free: 800-946-9464 Address: 130 Cheshire Ln., Minnetonka, MN, 55305
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $34,900 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $- 300 (12 months) Stock Ticker: LACO 2000 Sales: $59,000 2000 Profits: $15,700 Employees: 30 1999 Sales: $54,700 1999 Profits: $28,800 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $92,300 1998 Profits: $61,200 1997 Sales: $78,500 1997 Profits: $45,200
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $375,000 Second Exec. Salary: $241,667
Bonus: $50,000 Bonus: $75,000
Diversified gaming interests.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest: Y
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International:
Y
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LAMAR ADVERTISING CO
www.lamar.com
Industry Group Code: 541810 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 4 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Y Information Systems:
Profits: 7
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Billboard Advertising Bus-Related Advertising Logo Signs
Lamar Advertising Company is among the top outdoor advertising firms in the country. The firm currently operates more than 152 advertising companies in 44 states. With more than 131,000 advertising displays, the company leases display space and, through its graphics division, designs advertisements for its clients in a stateof-the-art facility utilizing silk-screen and digital printing techniques. Lamar also operates the largest logo sign business in the U.S., which provides logo signs for states. Logo signs are signs located near highway exits that display brand name information on available gas, food, lodging and camping services. The company’s Interstate Logos subsidiary has maintained over 90,000 signs in 20 states and the province of Ontario, Canada. Moreover, Lamar operates transit advertising displays on bus shelters, buses and bus benches in 14 states. Over the past decade, the firm has pursued an aggressive growth strategy through strategic acquisitions of outdoor advertising assets, including outdoor advertising businesses as well as isolated purchases of outdoor advertising displays. Since 1983, Lamar has completed over 320 acquisitions of outdoor advertising businesses, which resulted in greater geographic diversification and increased market penetration for the company.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Lamar Graphics Triumph Outdoor Holdings TLC Properties, Inc. Colorado Logos, Inc. Delaware Logos Triumph Outdoor Holdings Interstate Logos, Inc. Advantage Outdoor Company
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Kevin P. Reilly, Jr., CEO Sean Reilly, COO Kevin P. Reilly, Jr., Pres. Keith A. Istre, CFO James R. McIlwain, Corp. Sec. James R. McIlwain, General Counsel Robert B. Switzer, VP-Oper. Keith A. Istre, Treas. Everett Stewart, Pres., Interstate Logos Thomas F. Teepell, VP-Nat'l Sales
Phone: 225-926-1000 Fax: 225-923-1005 Toll-Free: Address: 5551 Corporate Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA, 70808
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $729,100 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-108,600 (12 months) Stock Ticker: LAMR 2000 Sales: $687,300 2000 Profits: $-94,100 Employees: 2,700 1999 Sales: $444,100 1999 Profits: $-44,600 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $288,600 1998 Profits: $-11,900 1997 Sales: $200,500 1997 Profits: $2,841
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $220,000 Second Exec. Salary: $166,000 Growth through hundreds of acquisitions.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $300,000 Bonus: $225,000
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
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LASER-PACIFIC MEDIA CORP
www.laserpacific.com
Industry Group Code: 512191 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 3 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Y Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 1
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Television Post Production Services
Laser-Pacific Media Corporation specializes in postproduction services for films and television programs. Services offered by the firm include motion picture film processing, telecine transfer, color timing, insertion of digital graphics and visual effects, sound editing and mixing, digital compression service and duplication. The company has worked on a variety of television shows, including Touched By an Angel, Diagnosis Murder, Judging Amy and The Simpsons. Having won five Emmy Awards for outstanding achievement in engineering development, Laser Pacific utilizes the most advanced technology in its production facilities. The High Definition Laboratory is considered to be among the finest of its kind, with 24-frame progressive high definition capabilities. The company opened Hollywood’s first MPEG compression facility, which created some of the first DVDs. Since then, the company’s DVDs have been recognized for their highquality MPEG encoding. Laser Pacific recently formed an alliance with Studio City New York, which will give the West Coast-based company a strategic presence in New York. As part of the agreement, the company will be granted access to Studio City’s forthcoming full-service production facility in midtown Manhattan. The company also formed an alliance with Steve Michelson Productions, Inc., which will focus on the creation of Internet-enabled DVD content. In addition, Laser-Pacific released the inaugural issue of Digital Review, a quarterly email review of entertainment media-related topics and projects.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Laser Edit, Inc. Pacific Film Laboratories PDS Video Productions, Inc. Pacific Sound Services Pacific Video Canada, Ltd. High Definition Laboratory, The Digital Review
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. James R. Parks, CEO Emory M. Cohen, COO Emory M. Cohen, Pres. Robert McClain, CFO Randolph D. Blim, Sr. VP-Eng. Robert McClain, Corp. Sec. Leon D. Silverman, Exec. VP Jane Swearingen, VP-General Mgr.
Phone: 323-462-6266 Fax: 323-464-6005 Toll-Free: Address: 809 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Hollywood, CA, 90038
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $24,400 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $1,900 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: LPAC 2000 Sales: $33,100 2000 Profits: $3,500 Employees: 225 1999 Sales: $31,000 1999 Profits: $4,800 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $30,700 1998 Profits: $2,900 1997 Sales: $28,300 1997 Profits: $- 300
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $350,000 Second Exec. Salary: $275,004
Bonus: $50,000 Bonus: $35,000
Post production expertise.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
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LAUNCH MEDIA INC
www.launch.com
Industry Group Code: 513111B Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 2 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 2
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Online Music Broadcasting Concert Tour Management
Launch Media, Inc. offers an Internet destination for new music and music videos, broadcast via multiple broadband and narrow platforms. The company provides a wide selection of streaming audio, one of the largest collections of music videos on the web, exclusive artist features and music news on its premier Internet music site, LAUNCH.com. The site features CD-quality song samples; exclusive video interviews in 3-D environments, in which users can choose interviews of specific musicians; and direct links to the Internet for downloading additional content or chatting with other users. Members can access fan lists, chat rooms and instant messaging to keep in touch with other music fans. Registered members of LAUNCH.com may share their tastes and preferences with other members of the community by writing reviews, rating artists and albums and setting up personalized home pages that other members can visit. LAUNCH.com covers all musical genres, with the exception than classical, targeting consumers from 12 to 34 years old. The web site has approximately 5.6 million registered users. About 60% of Launch Media’s revenue is from advertising sales and the remainder comes from subscription fees and merchandising. The firm offers a music discovery experience for consumers and provides a marketing platform for record labels, artists, advertisers and merchants. Launch also provides music-related content on CD-ROM, but due to the growing popularity of broadband, the company intends to phase out the CDROM offering and concentrate more on the web site. In August of 2000, the company acquired The Warped Tour, a popular summer concert series combining rock music with extreme sports culture. Launch also creates and manages smaller multi-city concert series that showcase new and emerging artists. The company was recently acquired by Yahoo for approximately $12 million.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: LAUNCH.com Warped Tour (The) Tourdates.com Yahoo!
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. David B. Goldberg, CEO Robert D. Roback, Pres. Jeffrey M. Mickeal, CFO Briggs Ferguson, Exec. VP-Mktg. Alex Maghen, Chief Tech. Officer Jeffrey M. Mickeal, Sec. Spencer A. McClung, Jr., Exec. VP-Bus. Dev. Spenser A. McClung, Jr., Exec. VP-Advertising Briggs Ferguson, Exec. VP-Product Strategy
Phone: 310-526-4300 Fax: 310-526-4400 Toll-Free: Address: 2700 Pennsylvania Ave., Santa Monica, CA, 90404
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 3 months. 2001 Sales: $3,800 ( 3 months) 2001 Profits: $-14,100 ( 3 months) Stock Ticker: Subsidiary 2000 Sales: $30,829 2000 Profits: $-50,600 Employees: 280 1999 Sales: $16,600 1999 Profits: $-37,500 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $5,000 1998 Profits: $-13,805 1997 Sales: $3,100 1997 Profits: $-6,700
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Profit Sharing: Top Exec. Salary: $162,500 Stock Purch. Plan: Y Second Exec. Salary: $232,917 ADVANTAGE: Comprehensive site for younger music fans/Acquired by Yahoo!
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
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LEE ENTERPRISES INC
www.lee.net
Industry Group Code: 511110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 16 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Y Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing: Y
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Y Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Y Information Systems:
Profits: 11
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Newspaper Publishing Specialty Publications Advertising Services Direct-mail Services Commercial Printing Internet News and News Solutions
Lee Enterprises, Inc. publishes 28 daily newspapers and more than 100 weekly, classified and specialty publications, as well as associated online services. Lee's media properties, commercial printing facilities and direct marketing services are located in 18 states. With more than half of its revenue coming from advertising, the company plans to increase its local advertising share through increased sales in existing markets and by entering other markets through acquisition. Lee’s Internet activities are comprised of web sites supporting its newspapers and its investments in three Internet companies that provide web solutions for small daily and weekly newspapers and shoppers; integrated online classified solutions for the newspaper industry; or integrated online editorial content with transactional and promotional opportunities. Lee had formerly owned several television stations, but the past fiscal year has seen the company exit that industry completely with the sale of its final television holding to Council Tree Hispanic Broadcasters, LLC. As part of its renewed focus on the newspaper industry, the publishing firm plans to acquire Howard Publications, a family-owned company with 15 daily newspapers and a joint interest in another. The acquisition will position Lee as the 12th largest newspaper company in the country, with a total of 44 newspapers.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Journal-Star Printing Company SJL of Kansas Corp. Pacific Northwest Publishing Group Wisconsin State Journal Intermountain Printing & Publishing Dakota Printing & Publishing Quad-City Times Howard Publications
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Mary E. Junck, CEO Mary E. Junck, Pres. Carl G. Schmidt, CFO Michael E. Phelps, VP-Sales and Mktg. Vytenis P. Kuraitis, VP-Human Resources Brian E. Kardell, CIO Gregory P. Schermer, Corp. Counsel Carl G. Schmidt, Treas. John VanStrydonck, VP-Publishing James W. Hopson, VP-Publishing
Phone: 319-383-2100 Fax: 563-323-9609 Toll-Free: Address: 215 Main St., Davenport, IA, 52801
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $441,200 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $314,200 (12 months) Stock Ticker: LEE 2000 Sales: $431,500 2000 Profits: $83,700 Employees: 4,900 1999 Sales: $413,800 1999 Profits: $68,000 Fiscal Year Ends: 9/30 1998 Sales: $391,300 1998 Profits: $62,200 1997 Sales: $446,700 1997 Profits: $64,200
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $575,000 Second Exec. Salary: $325,000 Renewed focus on newspaper publishing.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $950,000 Bonus: $300,000
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest: Y
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International:
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LIBERTY CORPORATION (THE)
www.libertycorp.com
Industry Group Code: 513120 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 11 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Y Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Y Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Y Information Systems:
Profits: 6
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Television Broadcasting Cable Advertising Sales Video Production Direct Mail Advertising Broadcasting Equipment
The Liberty Corporation is a holding company involved in television broadcasting, advertising services, direct mail and broadcasting equipment sales. The company’s broadcasting subsidiary, Cosmos Broadcasting Corporation, owns 15 television stations principally located in the Southeast and Midwest. It also deals in cable advertising through the company CableVantage, Inc., a video production company called Take Ten and a professional broadcast equipment dealership known as Broadcast Merchandising Corp. Eight of the company's television stations are affiliated with NBC, five with ABC and two with CBS. Liberty’s direct mail company operates under the name SuperCoups USA and specializes in coupon mailouts. Previously, the company had dealt in insurance, but Royal Bank of Canada purchased those insurance operations in 2000. The company currently plans to focus on the expansion of its operations in television media through acquisitions and mergers.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Take Ten SuperCoups USA Cosmos Television Broadcasting Corporation CableVantage, Inc. Broadcast Merchandising Corp. Civic Communications Royal Bank of Canada
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. W. Hayne Hipp, CEO W. Hayne Hipp, Pres. Howard L. Schrott, CFO Martha G. Williams, Corp. Sec. Martha G. Williams, General Counsel James M. Keelor, Pres., Cosmos
Phone: 864-609-8256 Fax: 864-609-4390 Toll-Free: Address: 2000 Wade Hampton Blvd., Greenville, SC, 29615
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $178,400 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $16,600 (12 months) Stock Ticker: LC 2000 Sales: $173,700 2000 Profits: $53,600 Employees: 1,500 1999 Sales: $154,000 1999 Profits: $44,600 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $137,600 1998 Profits: $17,800 1997 Sales: $ 1997 Profits: $
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing: Y
Top Exec. Salary: $466,667 Second Exec. Salary: $450,000
Bonus: $412,500 Bonus: $162,500
Aggressive acquisition policy.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
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LIBERTY DIGITAL INC
www.libertydigital.com
Industry Group Code: 513220 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 23 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
311
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 6
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Interactive Television E-Commerce Subscription Music Services
Liberty Digital, formerly TCI Music, is a new media company focused on the development of interactive television content with interests in interactive television technology, Internet e-commerce and content businesses. The company is currently developing its interactive media segment, which will consist primarily of interactive television, new media businesses and strategic investments in Internet and new media companies. Part of its interactive television offerings is the Game Show Network, a service exclusively dedicated to game playing and game shows. The network offers game show favorites from the past and present, as well as a new line of game shows in which viewers can participate from their own homes. Liberty Digital owns a 50% share in the network with Sony Pictures Entertainment. The firm recently announced a development agreement with Discovery Communications for a travel commerce network, which will also operate as an interactive service. Liberty Digital owns DMX/AEI MUSIC, the result of a merger between DMX MUSIC, Inc. and AEI Music Network, Inc. The subsidiary distributes its music services to an international home and business audience via the Internet, satellite and broadband platforms. Liberty Media Corp. recently purchased the remaining shares that it did not already own of the former TCI Music, approximately 8%, thereby creating Liberty Digital.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: TCI Music ACTV Alloy Online MTVi Group Game Show Network DMX/AEI MUSIC Liberty Media Corp. Sony Pictures Entertainment
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Lee Masters, CEO Lee Masters, Pres. Mark D. Rozells, CFO Elizabeth M. Markowski, General Counsel Craig L. Enenstein, VP-Bus. Dev. and Strategy Robert Bennett, Pres./CEO, Liberty Media Corp.
Phone: 310-209-3600 Fax: 310-209-3606 Toll-Free: Address: 1100 Glendon Ave., Ste. 2000, Los Angeles, CA, 90024
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $114,800 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $-116,100 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: LDIG 2000 Sales: $100,700 2000 Profits: $53,300 Employees: 560 1999 Sales: $54,600 1999 Profits: $-463,000 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $84,500 1998 Profits: $-29,100 1997 Sales: $23,000 1997 Profits: $- 500
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $786,779 Second Exec. Salary: $349,039
Bonus: $60,000 Bonus: $
Focus on interactive television.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
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LIBERTY LIVEWIRE
www.libertylivewire.com
Industry Group Code: 512191 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 1 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Y Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 5
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Motion Picture Postproduction and Distribution
Liberty Livewire Corp., formerly known as The Todd-AO Corporation, is the world’s leading independent provider of technical and creative services to the entertainment industry, providing audio and video post-production, transmission, library services, Internet hosting and audio and video distribution services via satellite and fiber for major television producers, motion picture studios, cable and broadcast networks, advertising agencies and other content companies. Liberty Livewire is the result of a merger among several key companies with long-standing track records and respected brand names in the industries of content preparation, management and distribution. Preparation includes the audio services division, which provides sound design, script breakdown and budgeting, music prerecording and acquisition, on-camera supervision, score production and song placement. Other divisions handle negative developing, visual effects, assembly and duplications and color correction, among other services. The company also produces original television programming and commercials. The management segment provides archiving, storage and maintenance of master copies. The content distribution segment provides facilities and services to distribute programming via freight, fiber, satellite and the Internet to viewers in North America, Europe and Asia. Services include promotion, equipment rental and translation. Liberty Livewire also develops interactive television under the trademark HyperTV. The firm recently acquired Ascent Entertainment Group and Livewire Network Services, LLC.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Todd-AO Corp. Liberty Media Corp. Four Media Company SounDelux Entertainment Group Triumph Communications Group Soho Group Ltd. Visiontext Ltd. HyperTV
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Robert T. Walston, CEO Robert T. Walston, COO Robert T. Walston, Pres. George C. Platisa, CFO/Exec. VP Gavin W. Schutz, Exec. VP/Chief Tech. Officer Marcus O. Evans, Exec. VP/General Counsel William E. Niles, Sr. VP/Asst. Sec.
Phone: 310-434-7000 Fax: 310-434-7007 Toll-Free: Address: 520 Broadway, 5th Fl., Santa Monica, CA, 90401
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $444,600 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $-63,000 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: LWIRA 2000 Sales: $306,300 2000 Profits: $-11,500 Employees: 3,500 1999 Sales: $118,500 1999 Profits: $1,300 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $102,600 1998 Profits: $3,400 1997 Sales: $79,000 1997 Profits: $6,000
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $740,327 Second Exec. Salary: $302,885 Focus on advanced post-production services.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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LIBERTY MEDIA CORP
www.libertymedia.com
Industry Group Code: 512110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 2 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
313
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 1
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
y y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
TV Programming Internet Interests TV Shopping Online Music
Liberty Media is a holding company with interests in a broad range of domestic and international video programming, communications, technology and Internet businesses. The company holds assets through partnerships, joint ventures, common stock investments and instruments convertible into common stock. The firm owns majority stakes in Court TV; Discovery Communications, Inc., which offers the Discovery Channel, Animal Planet and others; Jupiter Programming Co, Ltd. in Japan; MacNeil/Lehrer Productions; Cablevision in Argentina; Liberty Digital; and Chorus Communications, Ltd. in Ireland; among many more. Liberty Media also owns interest in such notables as Sprint PCS, AOL/Time Warner, QVC, USA Networks, Motorola, priceline.com, the News Corporation, Ltd. and XM Satellite Radio, Inc. The company owns 100% of Starz Encore Group, Liberty Cablevision of Puerto Rico, Inc., Ascent Network Services and Pramer S.C.A. The firm was a subsidiary of AT&T until it was spun off in August 2001. In 2001, Liberty Media recently announced assets topping $48 billion, and revenues over $2 billion.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Starz Encore Group Court TV Discovery Communications, Inc. AT&T Communications MacNeil/Lehrer Productions Ascent Network Services Liberty Digital Pramer S.C.A.
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Robert R. Bennett, CEO Gary S. Howard, Exec. VP/COO Robert R. Bennett, Pres. David Brunick, Employee Relations Chris Shean, Controller Charles Y. Tanabe, Sr. VP/General Counsel Vivian Carr, Sr. VP-Investor Rel. David J. A. Flowers, Treas. Gary S. Howard, COO Elizabeth M. Markowski, Sr. VP
Phone: 720-875-5400 Fax: 720-875-7469 Toll-Free: Address: 9197 S. Peoria St., Englewood, CO, 80112
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $2,059,000 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-6,203,000 (12 months) Stock Ticker: L 2000 Sales: $1,526,000 2000 Profits: $2,569,000 Employees: 7,455 1999 Sales: $964,000 1999 Profits: $-2,045,000 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $1,359,000 1998 Profits: $622,000 1997 Sales: $1,225,000 1997 Profits: $470,000
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $1,000,000 Second Exec. Salary: $787,500 Owns some of the best media brands in the nation.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 2 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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LIONS GATE ENTERTAINMENT
www.lionsgate-ent.com
Industry Group Code: 512110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 8 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Y Production-TV/Video: Y Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 13
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Independent Film Production
Vancouver-based Lions Gate Entertainment is a leading producer and distributor of English and French-language independent films through its Lions Gate Films subsidiary. The company operates several other subsidiaries, including Lions Gate Television, formerly Mandalay Television, and has a 45% stake in Mandalay Pictures, a 55% stake in Cine-Group and a 63% interest in CinemaNow. Lions Gate Television produces movies-ofthe-week, TV series and mini-series, and the Mandalay Pictures subsidiary produces feature films. Despite its youth, the company has been very prolific and has released several critically acclaimed movies, including Buffalo 66, Love and Death on Long Island, Dogma and Monsters Ball. Lions Gate recently acquired Trimark Holdings, a worldwide distributor of entertainment software that primarily distributes feature films in the domestic home video and theatrical markets and licenses distribution rights to motion pictures for international markets. The firm also acquired the remaining interest in Sterling Home Entertainment and a 75% equity interest in Christal Films Distribution Inc., an independent producer and distributor of French and English-language feature films. Lions Gate Television recently signed a long-term output deal with German broadcaster and supplier Telemunchen to distribute Lions Gate’s television programming throughout the German-language European marketplace. Subsidiary CinemaNow just launched its new web site which features access to the company’s continuously growing library of feature film titles while providing a simplified user interface for the service's payper-view and subscription content.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Lions Gate Films Christal Films Distribution, Inc. Mandalay Television Lions Gate Television Mandalay Pictures Cine-Group CinemaNow Trimark Holdings
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Jon Feltheimer, CEO Andre Link, Pres. Marni Wieshofer, CFO Brad Pelman, Sr. VP-Sales and Distribution Julie Rennie, Corp. Sec. Wendy Jaffe, VP-Legal and Bus. Affairs Bill Boersma, VP-Finance John Dellaverson, Exec. VP
Phone: 604-409-6100 Fax: 604-609-6149 Toll-Free: Address: 3 Bentall Center, Ste. 3123, 595 Burrard, Vancouver, BC, V7X 1J1
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $176,800 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-27,900 (12 months) Stock Ticker: LGF 2000 Sales: $169,900 2000 Profits: $- 700 Employees: 615 1999 Sales: $74,100 1999 Profits: $-16,100 Fiscal Year Ends: 3/31 1998 Sales: $40,200 1998 Profits: $- 800 1997 Sales: $ 1997 Profits: $
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $846,000 Second Exec. Salary: $752,000
Bonus: $520,384 Bonus: $376,000
Growth through acquisitions.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 4 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International: Y
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LIQUID AUDIO INC
www.liquidaudio.com
Industry Group Code: 511200 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 11 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 10
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Software-Digital Music
Liquid Audio, Inc. is a provider of services and software that enable musicians, music producers and music retailers to digitally deliver professional quality music via the Internet. Formed by veterans of the music industry and professional recording engineers, Liquid Audio is converging music and technology to establish the Internet as a new medium for music distribution. The company’s products and services support all leading digital music formats, including Microsoft Windows Media and MP3. The company has significantly increased the reach of its Internet music distribution network to include content from major and independent record labels, retail presence at brick-and-mortar and online retailers and a huge audience of music fans. With the selection of Liquid Audio technology by CDNOW, the Liquid Music Network now includes more than 300 online music retailers and 800 record labels that use Liquid Audio software and services to deliver one million music previews and 40,000 secure song downloads to consumers. The company is beginning to expand globally with the recent launch of Liquid Audio Europe, a London based subsidiary working with European musicians, record labels, retailers and web sites to help them integrate and deploy technology that enables the secure delivery of digital music. The company also has a presence in Asia through strategic partnerships with companies in Japan and Korea. The company is currently undergoing a corporate restructuring program in order to concentrate more on its core competencies. Included in the restructuring plan is an approximate 40% headcount reduction across all departments.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Hummer Winblad Venture Partners CDNOW Liquid Music Network
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Gerald W. Kearby, CEO Gerald W. Kearby, Pres. Michael R. Bolcerek, Sr. VP-Finance/CFO Matt Smith, VP-Product Mktg. Tom Blanco, VP-Human Resources Philip R. Wiser, Sr. VP-Eng./Chief Tech. Officer Leon Rishniw, VP-Eng. Robert G. Flynn, VP-Business Dev. Mathieu Prevost, VP-Retail Mktg. & Promotion Richard W. Wingate, Sr. VP-Content Dev. & Label Rel.
Phone: 650-549-2000 Fax: 650-549-2199 Toll-Free: Address: 820 Hamilton Street, Redwood City, CA, 94063
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $4,700 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-37,200 (12 months) Stock Ticker: LQID 2000 Sales: $11,568 2000 Profits: $-33,685 Employees: 218 1999 Sales: $4,400 1999 Profits: $-24,200 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $2,800 1998 Profits: $-8,500 1997 Sales: $ 300 1997 Profits: $-6,200
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $293,255 Second Exec. Salary: $216,963 Vital services for firms that want to build fee-based Internet music content.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $86,900 Bonus: $105,685
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International: Y
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LITTLEFIELD CORP
www.littlefield.com
Industry Group Code: 713290 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 15 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Y Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 12
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Video Gaming and Charitable Bingo Events Management Support for Bingo Centers Vending and Concession Operations Bingo Supplies Electronic Bingo Card Minders Video Gaming
Littlefield Corporation, formerly American Bingo and Gaming Corporation, provides initial investment capital, facility set-up, maintenance and management support for charities that utilize bingo as a means of fundraising. The company currently operates 19 bingo centers in Texas, Alabama and South Carolina and is in the process of constructing a new center in Alabama. Subsidiary Littlefield Amusements operates video game amusement locations, and currently has deployed over 500 video game machines in Alabama. Littlefield Hospitality plans and operates unique events for its clients. It recently strengthened its position in that market through the acquisition of Austin Tents and Events and Premiere Party Rental. Subsidiary Littlefield Real Estate invests in various land opportunities and is currently rehabilitating a shopping center in South Carolina. Littlefield’s revenues are primarily derived from rental fees received from participating charities that conduct bingo sessions at the company’s bingo centers. Additional revenues are derived from vending and concession operations located in the centers, as well as the sale of bingo paper, daubers and other supplies. An increasing share of the firm's revenues are derived from video gaming machines in its South Carolina bingo centers where video gaming is legal. Littlefield Hospitality recently purchased Liberty Catering, expanding its operations in Austin, Texas.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: American Bingo and Gaming Corporation Littlefield Amusements Littlefield Hospitality Littlefield Real Estate Austin Tents and Events Premiere Party Rental Liberty Catering
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Jeffrey Minch, CEO Jeffrey Minch, Pres. Kathryn L. Scanlon, CFO Risa Feit, Dir.-Mktg. Kathryn L. Scanlon, Sec. Kathryn L. Scanlon, Chief Admin. Officer Kathryn L. Scanlon, Treas. Keely Murphy, Exec. Dir.-Littlefield Hospitality Hal Ryan, Exec. Dir.-Littlefield Entertainment
Phone: 512-476-5141 Fax: 512-476-4680 Toll-Free: Address: 2501 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX, 78705
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $7,300 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $1,500 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: LTFD 2000 Sales: $9,800 2000 Profits: $-1,600 Employees: 51 1999 Sales: $13,100 1999 Profits: $-4,400 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $15,400 1998 Profits: $-2,600 1997 Sales: $12,200 1997 Profits: $1,300
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $100,000 Second Exec. Salary: $
Bonus: $200,000 Bonus: $
Leader in the bingo gaming industry.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 2 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest: Y
Midwest:
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
Y Y
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LODGENET ENTERTAINMENT CORP Industry Group Code: 513220 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 20 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Information Systems:
www.lodgenet.com Profits: 11
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y Y Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Cable TV Service-Hospitality Industry High Speed Access Provider-Hospitality Satellite Television Service Broadband Internet Access Network-based Video Games Video on Demand
LodgeNet Entertainment Corporation is a specialized communications company that provides video-on-demand, network-based Nintendo-registered video games, cable television programming, Internet access and other interactive entertainment and information services. The company is the second largest provider of these services to the lodging industry, serving more than 5,100 hotels, resorts and casinos throughout the U.S. and Canada. The firm’s system architecture and technology is licensed to global firms in Latin America, Israel and Japan. LodgeNet provides both guest-pay and free-to-guest services to its clients. Guest-pay services are purchased by guests on a per-view, hourly or daily basis and include on-demand movies, network-based Nintendo video games, Internetenhanced television and high-speed Internet access. Service packages include satellite-delivered premium cable television programming and other interactive entertainment and information services that are paid for by the hotel. The company also has an agreement with DIRECTV that allows LodgeNet to provide the programming to its guests. LodgeNet’s clients include hotel chains such as Sheraton, Ritz-Carlton, Harrah’s Casino Hotels, La Quinta Inns, Red Roof Inns, Marriott, Holiday Inn, Hilton, Radisson, Westin, Doubletree and Embassy Suites. LodgeNet has become a leading provider of broadband and interactive television services, having recently announced that its systems serve more than 112,000 Hilton-managed rooms in the U.S. and Canada. The company also recently signed an agreement with MeriStar to service more than 55,000 of its North American rooms. To further expand its digital platform, LodgeNet has begun utilizing a satellite network to transport its encrypted digital content to its hospitality clients. LodgeNet’s employees receive health, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance as well as an employee stock purchase plan and a matching 401(k) savings plan.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Network Computer, Inc. TCI Satellite Entertainment, Inc. InfoAsia DIRECTV Global Interactive Communications SkyMall Online by LodgeNet Connect Group
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Scott C. Petersen, CEO John M. O'Haugherty, COO Scott C. Petersen, Pres. Gary H. Ritondaro, CFO David M. Bankers, Chief Tech. Officer David M. Bankers, Sr. VP-Bus. Dev.
Phone: 605-988-1000 Fax: 605-988-1532 Toll-Free: Address: 3900 W. Innovation St., Sioux Falls, SD, 57107
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $216,900 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-26,400 (12 months) Stock Ticker: LNET 2000 Sales: $196,817 2000 Profits: $-39,014 Employees: 769 1999 Sales: $181,272 1999 Profits: $-36,428 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $166,400 1998 Profits: $-39,900 1997 Sales: $135,710 1997 Profits: $-25,619
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $330,000 Second Exec. Salary: $190,000 Second largest provider of video services to the hotel industry.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $127,723 Bonus: $48,352
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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LOEWS CINEPLEX ENTERTAINMENT www.loewscineplex.com Industry Group Code: 512131 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 3 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Y Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 5
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Movie Theaters
Loews Cineplex Entertainment was formed in 1998 with the merger of two theater circuits, Loews Theatres and the Cineplex Odeon Corporation, to create the second largest movie theater operator in the U.S. Loews Cineplex operates approximately 2,500 screens in 294 locations, primarily in major cities throughout the United States, Canada and Europe under the Loews, Cineplex Odeon and Sony names. In addition, Loews Cineplex Entertainment is a co-venture partner in Magic Johnson Theatres and Star Theatres. Internationally, the theatre circuit is a partner in Yelmo Cineplex of Spain and the Megabox Theater in Korea. The company has a long history in the movie industry. Founder Marcus Loew, who had purchased a silent film studio named Metro, joined forces with Louis B. Mayer and Samuel Goldwyn to form Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM). After Loews Theatres and MGM became separate entities in the 1950s due to federal legislation, Loews continued to expand and was the genesis of what become the Loews Corporation. In 1985, the Loews Corporation sold its theater chain, which has since grown (under ownership by various corporations including Coca Cola and the Sony Corporation of America) into the Loews Cineplex known today. In recent news, the company has suffered significant losses due to the glut of movie theater expansion coupled with the competition from home video. Loews Cineplex has closed 675 screens and is in the process of being acquired by an investor group comprised of Onex Corporation and Oaktree Capital Management, LLC. As part of the acquisition agreement, the company has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. It has also been delisted from the NYSE and operates solely on the Toronto Stock Exchange.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Cineplex Odeon Sony Corporation of America Onex Corporation Oaktree Capital Management, LLC Magic Johnson Theaters Yelmo Cineplex Star Theaters Megabox
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Lawrence J. Ruisi, CEO Lawrence J. Ruisi, Pres. John J. Walker, CFO Joseph Sparacio, Controller Mindy Tucker, Corp. Sec. John C. McBride, Jr., General Counsel Mindy Tucker, VP-Strategy John J. Walker, Treas. Allen Karp, CEO, Cineplex Odeon Canada Travis E. Reid, Pres.-North American Oper.
Phone: 212-833-6200 Fax: 212-833-6277 Toll-Free: Address: 711 Fifth Ave., 11th Fl., New York, NY, 10022
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $903,500 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-436,200 (12 months) Stock Ticker: LCPFQ 2000 Sales: $930,423 2000 Profits: $-51,390 Employees: 14,000 1999 Sales: $851,160 1999 Profits: $-5,880 Fiscal Year Ends: 2/28 1998 Sales: $413,510 1998 Profits: $- 139 1997 Sales: $375,300 1997 Profits: $- 200
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $750,000 Second Exec. Salary: $486,686 Second largest movie theater operator in the U.S.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $296,000 Bonus: $145,000
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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LOTTERY AND WAGERING SOLUTIONS INC Industry Group Code: 713210 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 22 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 24
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Casinos
Formerly CCA Companies, Inc., Lottery & Wagering Solutions, Inc. (LWS) operates a gaming casino in Suriname and is pursuing the development of a casino and hotel project in Sakhalin in the Russian Federation on an island north of Japan. This project will culminate in the development of a $140 million dollar 450-room hotel/casino complex, with 70 tables and 350 slot machines, on a 10-acre site. There is a further possibility of ski resorts in the nearby mountains. LWS requires further financing to complete the development of the Sakhalin project. The company owns Dorsett Hotel & Resorts, Inc., which manages the Suriname casino. This casino occupies two floors in the Plaza Hotel in downtown Paramaribo, the capital city, and features 20 gaming tables, 161 slot machines and a 50-seat restaurant. In addition to the casino division, the firm also has a hotel management division, but LWS currently has no hotel management activities. LWS hopes to acquire, develop and operate more international casinos. The company recently acquired Emerging Market Solutions International, which is building an online lottery and sports betting establishment in Ho-Chi-Minh City and the southern provinces of Vietnam. LWS has also taken steps to partially acquire Applied Gaming Solutions of Canada, which runs an online lottery in Hanoi.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Sakhalin Project Suriname Palace Casino Dorsett Hotel and Resorts, Inc. Dorsett and Suriname Leisure Company A.V.V. Emerging Market Solutions International Applied Gaming Solutions of Canada
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Dallas R. Dempster, CEO Dallas R. Dempster, COO Dallas R. Dempster, Pres. Miles R. Greenberg, Sr. VP-Finance/CFO Miles R. Greenberg, Sec. David A. Hartley, Pres.-Casino Div.
Phone: 305-670-3838 Fax: 305-670-3422 Toll-Free: Address: 9130 S. Dadeland Blvd., Ste. 1602, Miami, FL, 33156
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $5,500 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $- 500 (12 months) Stock Ticker: RIPE 2000 Sales: $7,000 2000 Profits: $-15,300 Employees: 275 1999 Sales: $5,500 1999 Profits: $-4,600 Fiscal Year Ends: 6/30 1998 Sales: $ 600 1998 Profits: $-12,500 1997 Sales: $ 100 1997 Profits: $-8,600
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $300,000 Second Exec. Salary: $250,000
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
Expansion into Russia.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International: Y
Y
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MACROVISION CORP
www.macrovision.com
Industry Group Code: 511200 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 7 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Y Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 4
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Software-Video Copyright Protection Video Scrambling
Macrovision Corporation designs, develops and markets video security technologies and products that provide copy protection and video scrambling for motion pictures and other proprietary video materials stored on video cassettes, DVD or other media. The security technologies are applicable for other means, such as video transmitted by means of cable, satellite or microwave transmission. The company’s two primary technologies are copy protection and video scrambling. Macrovision’s copy protection technologies allow customers to view programming stored on prerecorded videocassettes and DVDs or transmitted as digital Pay-Per-View programs via cable and satellite, but deter unauthorized consumer copying of such programming. The company’s video scrambling technologies are used by cable and satellite television system operators in connection with analog PayPer-View and Pay TV programming, as well as by businesses, governments and other organizations to provide for the secure transmission of video signals. Subsidiary GLOBEtrotter Software, Inc. operates a suite of electronic license distribution and electronic license management technologies that encompass the areas of electronic software distribution, electronic licensing, electronic license management, software asset management and electronic license distribution. Macrovision also acquired certain assets of GLOBEtrotter’s European distributor, Productivity through Software plc. The company recently signed a multi-year contract with DreamWorks SKG to protect that company’s DVDs and videocassettes throughout the world. Macrovision has also made investments in Widevine Technologies, Digital Fountain, NTRU Cryptosystems, iVAST, Inc. and TTR Technologies in order to facilitate the emergence of various video-on-demand, audio and video streaming and online gaming services.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: GLOBEtrotter Software, Inc. Productivity Widevine Technologies Digital Fountain NTRU Cryptosystems iVAST, Inc. TTR Technologies
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. William A. Krepick, CEO William A. Krepick, Pres. Ian Halifax, CFO Matt Christiano, Chief Tech. Officer John Adams, CIO Matt Christiano, Exec. VP-Eng. Ian Halifax, Corp. Sec. Ian Halifax, VP-Admin. Brian Dunn, Sr. VP-Bus. Dev. Rich Mirabella, VP-Corp. Strategy Mark Belinsky, Sr. VP/Gen. Mgr., GLOBEtrotter Software, Inc.
Phone: 408-743-8600 Fax: 408-743-8610 Toll-Free: Address: 1341 Orleans Dr., Sunnyvale, CA, 94089
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $98,800 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $19,200 (12 months) Stock Ticker: MVSN 2000 Sales: $80,100 2000 Profits: $13,600 Employees: 234 1999 Sales: $52,100 1999 Profits: $12,500 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $36,400 1998 Profits: $10,000 1997 Sales: $31,100 1997 Profits: $7,700
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $250,000 Second Exec. Salary: $225,000 Substantial investment in new technology.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $131,931 Bonus: $105,000
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International: Y
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MAGNUM SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT INC www.wwentertainment.com Industry Group Code: 711211 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 3 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 4
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Athlete Management Services Business Management for Entertainers
Magnum Sports & Entertainment, Inc., formerly Worldwide Entertainment & Sports Corp., seeks to become a multidimensional entertainment business that provides career, marketing and licensing opportunities to its roster of talent in the converging worlds of sports, music, fashion and entertainment. The company commenced implementation of this business strategy with the acquisition of Ford Models, Inc., one of the world’s most prestigious fashion modeling agencies. Magnum provides agency services to many professional football players, including members of the Oakland Raiders and Green Bay Packers, through a contract with the National Football League. The firm has terminated its boxing management business as well as the operations of an Internet subsidiary, Sportcut.com. Magnum is in the process of developing a new division, Magnum Productions, which will focus on developing, producing, licensing and distributing television programming designed for basic cable, pay cable, network and syndicated television distribution. The firm will utilize talent managed by the company to create and package programming assets.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Worldwide Team Sports, Inc. Worldwide Sports Promotions, Inc. Sportscut.com Worldwide Entertainment and Sports Corp. Ford Models, Inc. 16W Marketing Magnum Productions
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Robert Gutkowski, CEO Robert Gutkowski, Pres. Ray Schaetzle, CFO John D'Angelo, General Counsel Murray Weiss, Exec. VP
Phone: 212-246-7380 Fax: 212-246-7482 Toll-Free: Address: 1330 Ave. of the Americas, New York, NY, 10019
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $ 500 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $-5,900 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: MAGZ 2000 Sales: $1,000 2000 Profits: $-12,800 Employees: 28 1999 Sales: $1,100 1999 Profits: $-10,500 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $1,600 1998 Profits: $-4,100 1997 Sales: $ 600 1997 Profits: $-3,200
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $300,000 Second Exec. Salary: $200,000
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
Acquisition of Ford Models, Inc.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
Y
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MALIBU ENTERTAINMENT WORLDWIDE INC www.speedzone.com Industry Group Code: 713110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 5 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 6
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Family Entertainment Centers Scaled Grand Prix Style Racetracks
Malibu Entertainment Worldwide, Inc. owns and operates multiple-attraction entertainment centers for families. It primarily operates facilities that feature miniature golf courses, go-karts, bumper boats, batting cages, video game rooms, souvenir concession stands and, in some parks, scaled grand-prix-style racetracks utilizing the company’s proprietary Malibu Grand Prix race cars. Malibu has also introduced a new type of entertainment center called SpeedZone, and, designed for teens, these centers include the Grand Prix attraction and new Top Eliminator dragster attraction with other regular attractions. The Grand Prix and Top Eliminator attractions have cars designed by professionals in the racing industry. Malibu and SpeedZones are located in California, Georgia, Nevada, Ohio, Oregon, Florida, Colorado and Texas in large metropolitan areas. The new SpeedZone concept was introduced after the company began experiencing significant profit losses. Malibu has also begun divesting itself of certain assets and properties. Since 1998, Malibu has closed or sold nine entertainment centers, and it currently owns 14 Family Entertainment Centers and three SpeedZones. Recently, the company terminated its registration with the SEC, becoming a privately owned company in order to reduce its operating expenses.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Malibu Grand Prix Mountasia Entertainment International SpeedZones MEI Holdings Malibu Top Eliminator
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Richard N. Beckert, CEO R. Scott Wheeler, CFO
Phone: 214-210-8701 Fax: 214-210-8702 Toll-Free: Address: 717 N. Hanwood Ave., Ste. 1650, Dallas, TX, 75201
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $31,100 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $-3,500 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: MBEW 2000 Sales: $42,200 2000 Profits: $-10,000 Employees: 871 1999 Sales: $42,300 1999 Profits: $-58,800 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $45,500 1998 Profits: $-34,400 1997 Sales: $44,600 1997 Profits: $-59,300
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $310,577 Second Exec. Salary: $147,404
Bonus: $317,779 Bonus: $86,332
Excellent name recognition.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International:
Y
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MANDALAY RESORT GROUP www.mandalayresortgroup.com Industry Group Code: 713210A Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 3 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 3
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Casino Hotels Riverboat Casinos
Mandalay Resort Group (formerly known as Circus Circus Enterprises, Inc.) currently owns and operates 10 hotelcasino properties in Nevada, for a total of more than 22,000 guest rooms. These properties include numerous hotel/casinos such as Mandalay Bay, Circus Circus, Luxor, Excalibur, Colorado Belle, Edgewater, Goldstrike, Railroad Pass and the Nevada Landing. These are located throughout Nevada in Reno, Las Vegas, Laughlin, Henderson and Jean. Mandalay also operates a dockside casino in Mississippi, a Slots-A-Fun casino on the Las Vegas Strip and the Grand Victoria riverboat casino in Elgin, Illinois. In addition, the company opened a casino in Detroit with its partner, Atwater Casino Group, L.L.C., called Motor City Casino. Notably, the group's Mandalay Bay Resort often offers high profile entertainment, having featured Pavarotti in concert and boxing champion Oscar De La Hoya in the ring. The resort also scheduled the first ever performance in Nevada of The Three Tenors. In consequence, the company has received some of the most prestigious awards given to fine hotels. One such award, the American Automobile Association (AAA) Five Diamond award, was presented to Mandalay’s nongaming Four Seasons Hotel on the Las Vegas Strip in its first year of business. No other hotel has ever received the award in its first year of operation. Currently, Mandalay is constructing a three-level, 1.8 million square-foot convention center adjacent to the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. The various properties owned by the Mandalay Resort Group offer its employees free meals as well as a health plan and a fun, gaming environment.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Goldstrike Casino & Resort Circus Circus Hotel & Casino Colorado Belle Hotel & Casino Edgewater Hotel & Casino Excalibur Hotel & Casino Luxor Hotel & Casino Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino Motor City Casino
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Michael S. Ensign, CEO Glenn W. Schaeffer, Pres. Glenn W. Schaeffer, CFO Kit Turner, Mgr.-Human Resources Les Martin, VP-Chief Acc. Officer Yvette E. Landau, VP/General Counsel Yvonne Lewis, Dir.-Comm. Affairs Glenn W. Schaeffer, Treas. John Marz, Sr. VP
Phone: 702-734-0410 Fax: 702-632-6714 Toll-Free: Address: 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas, NV, 89119
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $2,524,200 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $119,700 (12 months) Stock Ticker: MBG 2000 Sales: $2,050,900 2000 Profits: $42,200 Employees: 35,000 1999 Sales: $1,479,800 1999 Profits: $85,200 Fiscal Year Ends: 1/31 1998 Sales: $1,354,500 1998 Profits: $89,900 1997 Sales: $1,334,300 1997 Profits: $100,700
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $900,000 Second Exec. Salary: $850,000 Focus on affordable hotels and middle class casinos.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 3 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Profit Sharing: Y
Bonus: $900,000 Bonus: $850,000
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International:
Y
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MARKETWATCH.COM INC
www.cbs.marketwatch.com
Industry Group Code: 514191B Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 1 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 2
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Online Financial Information Online Business and Financial News and Analytical Tools Paid Subscription Products, Data and Related Features IPO Reports Personal Finance Tools Television and Radio Production
MarketWatch.com, Inc., through its web site of the same name, offers an online look into the financial world with free-of-charge services, including real-time business news, IPO reports, mutual fund data, financial programming and personal finance. The super site also offers subscriptions that enable premium services such as real-time financial data (MarketWatch RT), and the streaming of real-time quotes from all major U.S. stock exchanges (MarketWatch LIVE). Additionally, MarketWatch.com provides full-service business solutions for financial web sites. The company licenses a wide array of financial data and tools to major brokerages, Internet sites and media outlets, and supports them with flexible design, development and hosting solutions. MarketWatch.com delivers these products via one of the fastest, most reliable technical infrastructures on the web. The company operates three web sites: cbs.marketwatch.com, bigcharts.com and U.K.-based ftmarketwatch.com, and produces original content for television and radio programming. Recently, MarketWatch.com announced the launch of its content licensing partner site partner.marketwatch.com. The new site showcases how the CBS MarketWatch Licensing group creates custom solutions for their clients' web sites ranging from a simple front page Dow chart to hosting an entire financial portal. At the site, clients and potential partners find a comprehensive product list including descriptions and examples, news and press releases highlighting the latest partnerships and the unique way content and tools are customized to fit their needs. MarketWatch.com has announced that it will create and offer interactive, online personal finance courses in partnership with the Learning Network, offering an array of online educational tools, content, resources and communities. The company recently laid off 38 people, about 15% of its staff.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Pearson CBS Broadcasting Inc Data Broadcasting Corporation BigCharts, Inc. Financial Times Group Limited FTMarketWatch.com
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Larry S. Kramer, CEO Joan Platt, VP-Finance/CFO Scot McLernon, Exec. VP-Sales Jamie Thinglestad, Chief Tech. Officer Michele Chaboudy, VP-Mktg. Bill Bishop, Exec. VP-Bus. Dev. Scott Kinney, Exec. VP-Licensing Thom Calandra, Editor-in-Chief/VP-News
Phone: 415-733-0500 Fax: 415-392-1972 Toll-Free: Address: 825 Battery St., San Francisco, CA, 94111
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $45,900 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-76,500 (12 months) Stock Ticker: MKTW 2000 Sales: $53,907 2000 Profits: $-91,263 Employees: 259 1999 Sales: $24,900 1999 Profits: $-60,878 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $7,000 1998 Profits: $-12,400 1997 Sales: $ 600 1997 Profits: $- 100
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Y Profit Sharing: Stock Purch. Plan: Y ADVANTAGE: Affiliation with CBS.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 2 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Top Exec. Salary: $626,341 Second Exec. Salary: $274,992
Bonus: $112,500 Bonus: $104,600
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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MARTHA STEWART LIVING OMNIMEDIA INC www.marthastewart.com Industry Group Code: 511120 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 7 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Y Books: Y Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Y Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 4
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Magazine Publishing TV Production
Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. (MSL) is an integrated content and commerce company that creates how-to content and related merchandise for homemakers and other consumers. The company leverages the wellknown Martha Stewart brand name across a broad range of media and retail outlets, focusing primarily on the domestic arts. Content and merchandise spans eight core areas: home (decorating, collecting and renovating), cooking and entertaining (recipes and techniques), gardening, crafts, holidays, housekeeping and organizing, weddings and baby and kids. MSL comprises four business segments: publishing, television, merchandising and internet/direct commerce. The publishing segment currently publishes two regular magazines, Martha Stewart Living and Martha Stewart Weddings, as well as other special interest books and publications, the syndicated askMartha radio program and newspaper column and compilation CDs. The television segment produces Martha Stewart Living, a syndicated daily onehour program, and From Martha’s Kitchen, a daily program on the Food Network. Merchandise is distributed through third party retail channels such as Kmart and Sherwin Williams. MSL’s commerce segment consists of the Martha by Mail catalog business and the operation of marthastewart.com, the company’s web site. MSL and The Seiyu, Ltd. recently launched a version of Martha Stewart’s magazine in Japan. The company also recently introduced a new publication, At Home with Technology, featuring ideas for incorporating technology into everyday living.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Martha Stewart Living Sherwin Williams CBS Entertainment askMartha MarthaStewart.com Martha Stewart Weddings The Seiyu, Ltd. Kmart
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Martha Stewart, CEO Sharon Patrick, COO Sharon Patrick, Pres. James Follo, Exec. VP/CFO Suzanne Sobel, Exec. VP-Mktg. & Sales Lori Riordan, VP-Human Resources Gregory R. Blatt, Exec. VP/General Counsel Peter Mark, Exec. VP-Corp. Infrastructure Dev. Shelley S. Nandkeolyar, VP-e-Commerce Margaret Roach, Exec. VP/Editor-in-Chief Lauren Stanich, Exec. VP-Consumer Mktg.
Phone: 212-827-8000 Fax: 212-827-8204 Toll-Free: Address: 11 W. 42nd St., New York, NY, 10036
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $295,600 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $21,900 (12 months) Stock Ticker: MSO 2000 Sales: $285,800 2000 Profits: $21,300 Employees: 585 1999 Sales: $232,300 1999 Profits: $11,700 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $180,000 1998 Profits: $13,000 1997 Sales: $132,800 1997 Profits: $6,900
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $900,000 Second Exec. Salary: $580,288
Bonus: $1,770,000 Bonus: $696,400
Name recognition.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 9 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
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MARVEL ENTERPRISES INC
www.marvel.com
Industry Group Code: 511130 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 7 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Y Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 13
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Comic Book Publishing Toys Licensing
Marvel Enterprises, Inc. is one of the world’s most prominent character-based entertainment companies, with a proprietary library of over 4,700 characters. The company operates in the licensing, comic book publishing and toy businesses in both domestic and international markets. Marvel’s library of characters includes SpiderMan, X-Men, Captain America, Fantastic Four and the Incredible Hulk. It is one of the oldest and most recognizable collections of characters in the entertainment industry. The company’s business is divided into three integrated and complementary operating divisions: Marvel Licensing, Marvel Publishing and Toy Biz. Marvel Licensing licenses the company’s characters for use in consumer products and a variety of media, including television, feature films, destination-based entertainment and online media. The Marvel Publishing business segment has been in business for over 60 years and publishes in many foreign countries and a variety of languages. Comic books are distributed through three channels: comic book specialty stores, traditional retail outlets and subscription sales. The Toy Biz segment designs, develops, markets and distributes both innovative and traditional toys. Marvel recently signed an agreement with Encore, Inc. to feature Daredevil, a popular comic book superhero, in an action-adventure game for nextgeneration console systems. Another recent agreement gave Universal Interactive the rights to create video games based on the Incredible Hulk franchise.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Toy Biz Marvel Comics Spider-Man X-Men Captain America Incredible Hulk Marvel Entertainment Group Encore, Inc.
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Peter Cuneo, CEO William Jemas, COO Peter Cuneo, Pres. Robert Hull, Sr. VP/CFO Mary Sprowls, Dir.-Human Resources Gui Karyo, Sr. VP/Chief Info. Officer Jan Murray, VP-Corp. Comm. Allen S. Lipson, Exec. VP-Bus. Affairs Alan Fine, Pres./CEO-Toy Biz
Phone: 212-576-4000 Fax: 212-576-8598 Toll-Free: Address: 10 E. 40th St., New York, NY, 10016
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $131,600 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $-17,200 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: MVL 2000 Sales: $231,700 2000 Profits: $-89,900 Employees: 1,220 1999 Sales: $319,600 1999 Profits: $-33,800 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $232,100 1998 Profits: $-32,600 1997 Sales: $150,800 1997 Profits: $-29,500
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $694,615 Second Exec. Salary: $525,000 Owns some of the best comic book characters in the business.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 2 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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MCCLATCHY COMPANY (THE)
www.mcclatchy.com
Industry Group Code: 511110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 12 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Y Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing: Y
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Y Information Systems:
Profits: 10
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Newspaper Publishing
The McClatchy Company, the result of a merger between McClatchy Newspapers, Inc. and Cowles Media Company, publishes 24 newspapers in four regions of the country: Minnesota, California, the Carolinas and the Northwest (Alaska and Washington). These newspapers range from large dailies serving metropolitan areas to nondaily papers serving small communities. Each of McClatchy's 11 daily newspapers has the largest circulation of any newspaper servicing its particular metropolitan area. McClatchy’s core newspaper business is supplemented by a growing array of niche products and direct marketing initiatives. The company also operates leading local web sites and regional online portals in each of its daily newspaper markets, offering readers information, news, advertising, e-commerce and other services. McClatchy also operates Nando Media, an online publishing business, and The Newspaper Network, a national sales and marketing company that distributes pre-printed advertising inserts and run-of-press advertising. McClatchy's newest and largest newspaper is The Star Tribune, a leading newspaper in Minneapolis and St. Paul. The company's oldest and second-largest daily newspaper is The Sacramento Bee, originally published in 1857. Ecofaith.com, an advanced technology provider, recently selected Nando Media’s portal solution, Community Cornerstone, to host its online publishing portal.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Cowles Media Company East Coast Newspapers, Inc. Nando Media Newspaper Network, Inc., The BrightStreet.com Everstream Star Tribune, The webforums.com
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Gary B. Pruitt, CEO Gary B. Pruitt, Pres. Patrick J. Talamantes, VP-Finance/CFO Peter M. CaJacob, VP-Human Resources Robert W. Berger, Controller Karole Morgan-Prager, Corp. Sec. Karole Morgan-Prager, General Counsel Robert J. Weil, VP-Oper. Christian Hendricks, VP-Interactive Media Patrick J. Talamantes, Treas. James B. McClatchy, Publisher Howard Weaver, VP-News
Phone: 916-321-1855 Fax: 916-321-1869 Toll-Free: Address: 2100 Q St., Sacramento, CA, 95816
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $1,080,100 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $58,000 (12 months) Stock Ticker: MNI 2000 Sales: $1,142,100 2000 Profits: $88,900 Employees: 9,939 1999 Sales: $1,087,900 1999 Profits: $82,500 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $968,700 1998 Profits: $61,100 1997 Sales: $642,000 1997 Profits: $68,800
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $775,000 Second Exec. Salary: $390,000
Bonus: $425,025 Bonus: $89,957
Merger with Cowles Media.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
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MCGRAW HILL COS INC
www.mcgraw-hill.com
Industry Group Code: 511130 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 1 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Y Books: Y Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems: Y
Profits: 1
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Book Publishing Television Broadcasting Magazines Books Online Data Research Services Financial Services Information
McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. serves business, professional and educational markets around the world, offering information products and services. Its key markets are the finance, business, education, construction, medical, computers, communications, aerospace and defense industries. As a multimedia publishing and information company, McGraw-Hill employs a broad range of media, including books, magazines, newsletters, software, online data services, CD-ROMs, facsimiles and television broadcasts. The firm’s financial services segment, operating under the brand Standard & Poor’s, provides ratings, indexes and related financial and investment analysis and information. The company is the leading educational publisher in the United States, consistently ranking among the top sellers for kindergarten through 12th grade textbooks and holding leadership positions in 12 higher education disciplines, including accounting, biology, economics, finance and psychology. McGraw-Hill’s information and media segment is comprised of two groups: business-to-business (with groups including BusinessWeek) and broadcasting. The broadcasting group owns and operates four television stations, all of which are ABC affiliates. McGraw-Hill’s construction information group recently formed a strategic alliance with Associated Builder’s and Contractors, Inc. This group also recently acquired Constructionzone.com’s assets. In other recent news, the firm has partnered with American Military University to offer eight online courses in higher education. McGraw-Hill participates in enhancing its community and gives financial aid to charitable causes. For example, the company partnered with the National Council on Economic Education to launch a literacy program for young people.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Capitol Radio Engineering Institute, Inc. Computer and Communications Information Group J. J. Kenny Company, Inc. BusinessWeek McGraw-Hill International Enterprises, Inc. Money Market Directories, Inc. Standard & Poor's International Ratings, Ltd. Tower Group International, Inc.
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Harold W. McGraw III, CEO Harold W. McGraw, III, Pres. Robert J. Bahash, Exec. VP/CFO Michael McGlynn, Dir.-Human Resources Peter Watkins, Chief Tech. Officer Peter Watkins, Exec. VP-Info. Mgmt. Kenneth M. Vittor, Exec. VP/General Counsel Glenn S. Goldberg, Sr. VP-Corp. Affairs Robert E. Evanson, Pres.-McGraw Hill Education Barbara B. Maddock, Exec. VP-Organizational Effectiveness
Phone: 212-512-2000 Fax: 212-512-4502 Toll-Free: Address: 1221 Ave. of the Americas, New York, NY, 10020
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $4,645,500 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $377,000 (12 months) Stock Ticker: MHP 2000 Sales: $4,281,000 2000 Profits: $403,800 Employees: 16,761 1999 Sales: $3,992,000 1999 Profits: $425,800 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $3,729,100 1998 Profits: $333,100 1997 Sales: $3,534,100 1997 Profits: $290,700
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $900,000 Second Exec. Salary: $605,000 One of the world's largest, most successful publishers.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing: Y
Bonus: $1,400,000 Bonus: $770,000
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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MDI ENTERTAINMENT INC
www.mdientertainment.com
Industry Group Code: 541613 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 2 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Y Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
329 Profits: 2
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Lottery-Focused Marketing
MDI Entertainment, Inc. specializes in creating, marketing and implementing entertainment-based promotions to North American lotteries. MDI’s principal business is the scratch-ticket segment of the government lottery industry, but the company also runs online promotions with a lotto and daily numbers game featuring its licensed HarleyDavidson logo. Promotions feature well-known brand names such as Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy, Betty Boop, Louisville Slugger, the Pink Panther, SPAM and Tabasco. Awarded prizes include a number of second-chance prizes related to licensed property, including collectible merchandise such as posters and telephones. MDI’s revenues are largely derived from the sale of this merchandise to lotteries. The firm currently does business with a total of 41 lotteries, including recently added lotteries in Ontario, Canada and New South Wales, Australia. MDI is part of a strategic alliance with eLot, Inc., which operates an Internet lottery portal. The company intends to create a series of Internet platforms tied to its various licensed brands, to provide a variety of services including electronic registration for second-chance drawings, brand trivia and links. Among recently acquired licenses is the I Love Lucy brand. In other recent news, MDI secured the license to World Cup Soccer for lottery promotions throughout the world.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Wheel of Fortune Jeopardy Harley-Davidson Star Trek Twilight Zone SPAM Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Betty Boop
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Steven M. Saferin, CEO Steven M. Saferin, Pres. Kenneth M. Przysiecki, CFO Charles W. Kline, VP-Mktg. Linda Kesterson Saferin, Sr. VP-Systems Kenneth M. Przysiecki, Sr. VP-Accounting & Admin. Evelyn Yenson, Sr. VP-Intl. Sales & Mktg. Marcia Firsick, VP-Creative Services
Phone: 860-527-5359 Fax: 860-527-5920 Toll-Free: Address: 201 Ann St., Hartford, CT, 06103
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $10,700 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $1,800 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: LTRY 2000 Sales: $5,500 2000 Profits: $-2,000 Employees: 18 1999 Sales: $7,200 1999 Profits: $1,200 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $2,000 1998 Profits: $-2,100 1997 Sales: $4,000 1997 Profits: $-1,400
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $330,750 Second Exec. Salary: $201,212
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
Focus on scratch ticket promotions.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 3 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
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MDU COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL INCwww.mduc.com Industry Group Code: 513220 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 25 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 10
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Satellite Broadcasting High Speed Internet Access Local and Long Distance Telephone Service In-Suite Security Services
MDU Communications International, Inc. delivers state-ofthe-art digital satellite television and high-speed Internet solutions to the U.S. multi-dwelling unit residential market, serving 26 million residences. This market includes apartment buildings, condominiums, gated communities, universities, nursing homes, hospitals, hotels and motels. MDU seeks to balance the information and communication needs of residents with technology concerns of property managers and owners. The company’s revenues come from the sale of television programming and Internet services through long-term access agreements with owners and managers. MDU has a long-term system operator agreement with DIRECTV, which establishes and maintains distribution systems in non-rural U.S. states. MDU is also part of Cisco’s preferred network to provide broadband Internet products and services. Recent additions to the company’s list of customers include RitzCarlton hotels in Boston and New York and Springfield Crossing, a 15-building, 347-unit smart-living apartment community in Springfield, Virginia.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: MDTV MDU Communications (USA), Inc. DIRECTV 3Com Corporation Cisco Systems, Inc.
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Sheldon B. Nelson, CEO Gary Monaghan, Pres. John W. Mattice, VP-Finance & Admin. Helen Chee, Dir.-Mktg. Richard Hazell, Dir.-Tech. Patrick J. Cunningham, VP-Oper. Dean Taylor, VP-Bus. Dev. Mohamed Nabile Elbaz, VP-Broadband Tech.
Phone: 973-237-9499 Fax: 973-237-9243 Toll-Free: Address: 60-D Commerce Way, Totowa, NJ, 07512
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $1,100 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-2,400 (12 months) Stock Ticker: MDTV 2000 Sales: $ 900 2000 Profits: $-7,400 Employees: 30 1999 Sales: $ 400 1999 Profits: $-1,600 Fiscal Year Ends: 9/30 1998 Sales: $ 1998 Profits: $- 100 1997 Sales: $ 1997 Profits: $
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $96,356 Second Exec. Salary: $90,871
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
Focus on multi-unit dwellings.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
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MEDIA GENERAL INC
www.media-general.com
Industry Group Code: 511110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 14 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Y Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Information Systems:
331 Profits: 13
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y Y Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Newspaper Publishing Broadcast Television Cable Television Online Services Research Services
Media General, Inc. is an independent communications company, situated primarily in the Southeast, with interests in newspapers, television stations, interactive media and diversified information services. The company has expanded its reach over the past several years through a series of strategically targeted acquisitions and dispositions, focusing on newspapers and television stations. Media General’s publishing operations include daily and Sunday newspapers in Virginia, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina and Alabama, as well as partial ownership of the Denver Post Corporation. The broadcast television division operates 26 network-affiliated television stations in the United States. These stations are affiliated with networks such as NBC, ABC, CBS and WB and are located in Tampa, Florida; Birmingham, Alabama; and Greenville, South Carolina, among other cities in the southeast region of the U.S. The primary source of revenues for this division is the sale of time to national and local advertisers. The interactive media division builds upon the company’s newspapers, television stations and financial databases to create online enterprises. In recent news, several of Media General’s Florida newspapers partnered with other news organizations in the area, owned by the New York Times Company, to collaborate in the areas of content sharing, cross promotion and cosponsored events. The firm also recently reorganized its operations by cutting a number of employees. Media General offers employees a flexible benefits plan with a range of health and welfare programs, insurance programs, tuition reimbursement, counseling assistance and a savings plan, among other core and optional benefits.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Park Acquisitions, Inc. Garden State Paper Company, Inc. Media General Cable of Fairfax County, Inc. Hoovers Online Mega Advertising, Inc. Richmond Newaspapers, Inc. WSPA Spartan Communications
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. J. Stewart Bryan, III, CEO J. Stewart Bryan, III, Pres. Marshall N. Morton, CFO Stephen Y. Dickinson, Controller George L. Mahoney, Corp. Sec. George L. Mahoney, General Counsel Lou Anne Nabhan, VP-Corp. Comm. John A. Schauss, Treas. Neal F. Fondren, VP/Pres.-Interactive Media Div. James A. Zimmerman, VP/Pres.-Broadcast Div.
Phone: 804-649-6000 Fax: 804-649-6066 Toll-Free: Address: 333 E. Franklin St., Richmond, VA, 23219
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $807,200 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $18,200 (12 months) Stock Ticker: MEG 2000 Sales: $830,600 2000 Profits: $53,700 Employees: 9,000 1999 Sales: $692,900 1999 Profits: $881,300 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $688,700 1998 Profits: $70,874 1997 Sales: $756,700 1997 Profits: $-10,490
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan: Y
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Profit Sharing: Top Exec. Salary: $830,000 Stock Purch. Plan: Y Second Exec. Salary: $485,000 ADVANTAGE: Diversified communications interests.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Bonus: $346,894 Bonus: $165,848
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
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MEDIA SOURCE INC Industry Group Code: 511130 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 14 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Y Book Stores: Distribution/Printing: Y
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 9
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Book Publishing and Distribution
Media Source, Inc., formerly Pages, Inc., performs its principal operations through its wholly owned subsidiary MT Library Services, Inc. (MTLS), which distributes children’s literature throughout the United States under the name Junior Library Guild (JLG). Literature is distributed primarily through book subscriptions directly to librarians at public libraries and both private and public school libraries. Media Source focuses on literature for children in kindergarten through grade 12. MTLS markets the JLG name, which offers award-winning literature in nine reading levels, directly to libraries through a 12-month subscription program. Marketing is accomplished by a network of telephone sales representatives. Media Source also uses extensive promotions on a continual basis throughout the year as an enticement for book subscriptions. The company offers numerous book titles each year in addition to previously offered titles at a discount price. Titles are selected by the editorial department, located in New York City, from manuscripts and other sources submitted by children’s book publishers. Media Source also owns Pages Book Fairs, Inc. This subsidiary is no longer engaged in the book fair business but continues to sell its remaining inventory.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Children's Book World Junior Library Guild MT Library Services, Inc. Hamburger Press Willowisp Press Worthington Press Page Book Fairs Pages, Inc.
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. S. Robert Davis, CEO S. Robert Davis, Pres. Donald R. Hollenack, CFO Randall J. Asmo, Exec. VP
Phone: 614-793-8749 Fax: 614-793-8509 Toll-Free: Address: 5695 Avery Rd., Dublin, OH, 43016
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $4,100 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $ 900 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: MESH 2000 Sales: $4,300 2000 Profits: $1,600 Employees: 30 1999 Sales: $3,300 1999 Profits: $- 400 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $2,600 1998 Profits: $-4,000 1997 Sales: $27,800 1997 Profits: $-5,400
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $192,243 Second Exec. Salary: $
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
Focus on products for schools.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest: Y
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
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MEDIACOM COMMUNICATIONS
www.mediacomcc.com
Industry Group Code: 513220 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 17 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
333 Profits: 16
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Cable TV Service Internet Access
Mediacom Communications, the eighth largest cable television company in the United States, provides customers with a wide array of broadband services including traditional video services, digital television and high-speed Internet access. The company currently serves over 2.5 million homes in 23 states. Services are satellite-delivered and feature channels consisting mainly of feature films, original programming, live sports events, concerts and other special entertainment features without commercial interruption, such as HBO and Showtime. Mediacom uses digital video technology, which allows the firm to increase its channel offerings through the use of compression of analog channels into digital channels. Mediacom’s growth plan involves acquiring underperforming cable systems, primarily in markets with favorable demographic profiles, as well as expanding its array of core cable products and services. The firm is upgrading its network to allow for the widespread launch of advanced broadband services. A recent agreement with AT&T provides Mediacom with the IP network to launch its new high-speed Internet service under the brand name Mediacom Online.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: MidAmerican Cable Systems Rapid Communications Cable Systems At Home Network Solutions, Inc. Excite@Home Mediacom LLC Mediacom Capital Corp. AT&T Broadband Mediacom Online
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Rocco B. Commisso, CEO Mark E. Stephan, Sr. VP/CFO John G. Pascarelli, VP-Mktg. Italia Commisso Weinand, VP-Human Resources Joseph Van Loan, Sr. VP-Tech. Brian M. Walsh, VP/Controller Joseph E. Young, Sr. VP/General Counsel James M. Carey, Sr. VP-Oper. Calvin G. Craib, Sr. VP-Business Dev. Mark E. Stephan, Treas. Italia Commisso Weinand, Sr. VP-Programming Charles Bartolotta, Sr. VP-Field Oper.
Phone: 845-695-2600 Fax: 845-695-2699 Toll-Free: Address: 100 Crystal Run Rd., Middletown, NY, 10941
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $590,000 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-190,800 (12 months) Stock Ticker: MCCC 2000 Sales: $332,100 2000 Profits: $-149,800 Employees: 1,649 1999 Sales: $176,100 1999 Profits: $-81,300 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $129,300 1998 Profits: $-39,800 1997 Sales: $17,600 1997 Profits: $-4,600
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $200,000 Second Exec. Salary: $163,532
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
Leading cable television provider.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
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MEDIUM4.COM INC
www.medium4.com
Industry Group Code: 513111B Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 3 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Y Information Systems:
Profits: 1
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Online Foreign Broadcasting Current Affairs Entertainment News Lifestyle Music Film Content
Medium4.com, Inc. (formerly foreignTV.com) is an Internet broadcaster that produces streaming media content from locations around the world. Users can access real-time information in English, about global news, fashion, arts, culture, travel, adventure, sports and entertainment. The company's content is updated daily and includes interviews and web-only features from Medium4.com reporters. The usage of streaming video technology allows the viewer to watch live or on-demand programming without having to download content to the user's hard drive. Medium4.com is building a series of indepth location-specific sites, such as ParisTV.com, BerlinTV.com, AllChinaTV.com, BeijingTV.com and RomeTV.com, which immerse users in each area. These sites provide a sense of what it is like to visit, live and work in a foreign location, as well as feature video news reports and video tours of different destinations. The site's flagship daily newsmagazine, Worldcast, includes special reports and interviews with world leaders. The World Music site lets the user listen to international artists and genres, plus special reports, biographies and interviews. Medium4.com's audience includes business and leisure travelers, students and people just interested in interacting with the world. The company generates most of its revenue from advertising. Medium4.com and MulticastISP recently announced a partnership that will combine Multicast’s proprietary broadcast network with content from Medium4.com, for delivery by Multicast’s network in real-time 24/7 programming. Medium4.com will take advantage of the Multicast Network’s cost-effective system which delivers a range of its real-time international content to Internet Service Providers (ISPs), cable modemenabled systems, DSL providers, colleges, universities, and corporations throughout North and Central America and Mexico, which then provide the broadcast to the end user consumer.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: World Music, The Worldcast Medium4.com ForeignTV.com Medium4Film.com Medium4Music.com NicheTV.com StreamingUSA.com
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Jonathan Braun, CEO Graham Cannon, VP-Mktg. Marc D. Leve, VP-Legal Affairs Bruno Finel, Sr. VP-Int'l Operations Elorian C. Landers, VP-Corp. Dev. Dennis Oppenheimer, VP-Music Yeon S. Hong, VP-Creative
Phone: 305-538-0955 Fax: Toll-Free: Address: 1220 Collins Avenue, Suite 100, Miami Beach, FL, 33139
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $ 700 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $-4,000 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: MDM 2000 Sales: $ 390 2000 Profits: $-9,531 Employees: 6 1999 Sales: $ 46 1999 Profits: $-3,760 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $ 1998 Profits: $ 1997 Sales: $ 1997 Profits: $
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $156,900 Second Exec. Salary: $106,338 Known for international Internet streaming media.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
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MEREDITH CORP
www.meredith.com
Industry Group Code: 511120 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 4 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Y Books: Y Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 3
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Magazine Publishing Broadcast Television Stations CD-ROM Development Book Publishing Web Sites Real Estate
Meredith Corporation began in agricultural publishing and has since expanded to include mass audience and special interest publications designed to serve the home and family market. The company also owns and operates television stations in 12 locations across the United States and is expanding into interactive media and integrated marketing operations. Meredith’s publishing segment includes 16 magazine brands, such as Better Homes and Gardens and Ladies’ Home Journal, roughly 120 special interest publications, roughly 300 books in print and over 20 web sites. Meredith has the largest domestic database among media companies, with over 60 million consumer names. The firm’s broadcasting segment includes the operations of FOX, CBS and NBC network-affiliated television stations. Meredith’s largest source of revenues is magazine and television advertising. The company recently reduced its number of employees and sold Golf for Women Magazine to the Golf Digest Companies, Inc. Meredith’s competitive compensation package includes such benefits as a savings plan, a retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, insurance and subscription discounts.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Ladies' Home Journal Better Homes and Gardens Multicom Publishing, Inc. Wal-Mart Country Home Successful Farming Meredith Cable, Inc.
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. William T. Kerr, CEO Suku V. Radia, CFO Thomas J. Ferree, Controller John Zeiser, Corp. Sec. John Zeiser, General Counsel Tina Georgeou, VP-Bus. Dev. Leo R. Armatis, VP-Corp. Relations Suku V. Radia, Treas. Kevin P. O'Brien, Pres.-Broadcasting Group Stephen M. Lacy, Pres.-Publishing Group
Phone: 515-284-3000 Fax: 515-284-2700 Toll-Free: Address: 1716 Locust St., Des Moines, IA, 50309-3023
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $1,053,200 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $71,300 (12 months) Stock Ticker: MDP 2000 Sales: $1,097,200 2000 Profits: $71,000 Employees: 2,616 1999 Sales: $1,036,000 1999 Profits: $89,700 Fiscal Year Ends: 6/30 1998 Sales: $1,009,900 1998 Profits: $79,900 1997 Sales: $855,200 1997 Profits: $95,285
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $690,000 Second Exec. Salary: $425,289 Owns some of the best names in consumer magazines.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $382,062 Bonus: $172,343
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
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METRO NETWORKS INC
www.metronetworks.com
Industry Group Code: 513111 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Y Information Systems:
Profits:
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Radio and TV-Traffic Reporting Services Various News Reporting Services Advertising Sales Traffic Information for Cellular Subscribers
Metro Networks, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Westwood One, is the largest domestic outsource provider of traffic reporting services and a leading supplier of local news, sports, weather, video news and other information programming services to the television and radio broadcast industries. Metro’s customized information reports are currently broadcast by approximately 1,690 radio stations and 155 television station affiliates in 81 Metro Survey Area markets in the United States. The company’s revenues come from the packaging and sale of commercial airtime inventory provided in exchange for information reports. Metro’s information reports are seen and heard by over 100 million people daily. The firm works closely with program directors, news directors and general managers to customize reports according to each affiliate’s requirements. Metro broadcasters often become integral personalities on their stations. The company gathers traffic news and other data for its reports from an information-gathering infrastructure including aircraft, broadcast-quality remote camera systems, mobile units and cellular systems, third party news services and various government-based tracking systems. Metro Source, the company’s newest product within its radio division, is a total information system and digital audio workstation that allows news affiliates to receive via satellite, view, write, edit and report the latest news with continuous updates. Metro also provides live video coverage to its television stations.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Westwood One Metro Traffic Metro Networks News STAR JAM Mapquest.com Road Watch America STAR FIND Metro Information Services
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. David Saperstein, CEO Charles L. Bortnick, Pres. Timothy D. McMillin, Sr.VP/CFO Ivan N. Shulman, Sr. VP-Mktg. & Sales Mike McCollum, VP-Human Resources Luis Rodriguez, VP-Info. Tech. Trevor Marriott, Nat'l Dir.-Eng. Gary L. Woodrow, Sr.VP/Sec. Gary L. Woodrow, Sr.VP/General Counsel John Frawley, VP-Broadcast Oper. Kelly Barton, Sr. VP-Comm. & Product Mktg. Shane Coppola, Exec. VP
Phone: 713-407-6000 Fax: 713-407-6699 Toll-Free: Address: 2800 Post Oak Blvd., Ste. 4000, Houston, TX, 770566199
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for months. 2001 Sales: $ ( months) 2001 Profits: $ ( months) Stock Ticker: Subsidiary 2000 Sales: $ 2000 Profits: $ Employees: 1999 Sales: $91,347 1999 Profits: $8,741 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $172,132 1998 Profits: $20,354 1997 Sales: $139,125 1997 Profits: $15,543
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $ Second Exec. Salary: $ Largest provider of traffic reporting services in the U.S.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
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METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER INC
www.mgm.com
Industry Group Code: 512110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 3 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Y Production-TV/Video: Y Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution: Y
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 5
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Film Production and Distribution
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Inc. (MGM) is involved in the worldwide production and distribution of entertainment products, including motion pictures, television programming, home video, interactive media, music and licensed merchandise. The company has accumulated a library of more than 4,100 theatrically released films and a significant television library. Films in the company’s library have won over 200 Academy Awards. Movies produced by MGM include Silence of the Lambs, Platoon, Dances With Wolves, Thelma and Louise and Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. The company’s library includes titles from United Artists, Orion, Polygram, Goldwyn, Epic Films and the recently-formed MGM Pictures productions. The library also includes over 10,100 episodes from television series previously broadcast in prime-time network television, including episodes of The Addams Family, Pink Panther and In the Heat of the Night. The television programs in the firm’s library have won 114 Emmy awards and 17 Golden Globe awards. Moreover, MGM has a 20% ownership interest in Rainbow Media’s national cable networks, including American Movie Classics (AMC), Bravo, The Independent Film Channel (IFC) and WE: Women’s Entertainment. The firm also holds equity interest in 14 international television channels. The company’s films released in 2001 have achieved the largest domestic box office total for one year in MGM’s 77-year history. About 80% of the firm's stock is owned by Kirk Kerkorian, who annouced in early 2002 that he would seek a buyer for his interest in the company. MGM’s corporate headquarters in the heart of Santa Monica, California, features restaurants, a childcare center, a health club, cleaners, a barbershop and a credit union as well as basketball, volleyball and tennis courts.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: United Artists Corporation United Artists Films, Inc. Orion Pictures Corporation G2 Films United Artists International Silence of the Lambs Polygram Epic Films
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Alex Yemenidjian, CEO Chris McGurk, COO Daniel J. Taylor, CFO Priscilla Pesci, Sr. VP-Mktg. Steve Shaw, Sr. VP-Human Resources William A. Jones, Corp. Sec. Jay Rakow, General Counsel Stephen Hendry, Sr. VP-Financial Planning Joseph M. Fitzgerald, Exec. VP-Corp. Comm. Joseph M. Fitzgerald, Exec. VP-Investor Rel. Michael Nathanson, MGM Pictures Larry Gleason, Pres., Worldwide Theatrical Dist.
Phone: 310-449-3000 Fax: 310-449-8750 Toll-Free: Address: 2500 Broadway St., Santa Monica, CA, 90404
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $1,387,500 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-438,000 (12 months) Stock Ticker: MGM 2000 Sales: $1,237,400 2000 Profits: $51,000 Employees: 1,050 1999 Sales: $1,142,400 1999 Profits: $-530,900 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $1,240,700 1998 Profits: $-157,600 1997 Sales: $831,300 1997 Profits: $-128,100
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $2,596,154 Second Exec. Salary: $2,125,962
Bonus: $1,298,909 Bonus: $1,078,094
Massive film library/Respected name.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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MICROS SYSTEMS INC
www.micros.com
Industry Group Code: 334111 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 1 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems: Y
Profits: 1
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Computer Hardware-Hospitality Point-of-Sale Computer Systems Point-of-Sale Systems Hotel Management Software Retail Management Software Restaurant Management Software Hotel/Casino Management Systems
MICROS Systems, Inc. is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer, marketer and servicer of enterprise information solutions for the global hospitality industry, which includes lodging, table service restaurants, quick service restaurants, entertainment venues such as stadiums and arenas, business foodservice operations and cruise ships. Information solutions consist of application-specific software and hardware systems supplemented by a range of services and fall in two major areas: hotel systems and restaurant systems. The hotel systems consist of software encompassing property management, central reservation and customer information systems. The restaurant systems consist of hardware and software for point-of-sale and operational applications and a suite of back-office applications including inventory, labor and finance management. MICROS systems are installed worldwide in leading hotel chains such as Marriott, Radisson, Hilton, Wyndham and Four Seasons, at over 10,000 locations, and in restaurants such as T.G.I. Friday’s, La Madeleine, Hooters and Hard Rock Café. The company also markets systems acquired via Hospitality Solutions International, which provides Windows-based software that runs on personal computers. Additionally, MICROS offers an Internetbased reservation service through a subsidiary called hotelBANK. In recent news, the firm has installed its OPERA Enterprise Solution in the international Olympic committee and NBC hotel headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah. MICROS also recently launched this line of property management systems in the Six Continents Hotels Asia Pacific chain. The company provides on-site software, product knowledge and management training to employees.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: MICROS-Fidelio Software GmbH & Co. KG OPERA Enterprise Solution Hospitality Solutions International, Inc. Merchants Information Solutions, Inc. MICROS Hospitality Management System MICROS Point-of-Sale System hotelBank
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Tom Giannopoulos, CEO Tom Giannopoulos, Pres. Gary C. Kaufman, CFO/Exec. VP-Finance Bernard Jammet, Exec. VP-Latin American Sales Kathleen S. Johnson, Sr. VP-Human Resources T. Paul Armstrong, Exec. VP-New Tech. Robert Moon, VP/CIO Cynthia A. Russo, VP/Controller James T. Walsh, VP-Quality Eng. Thomas L. Patz, Exec. VP/General Counsel Gary C. Kaufman, VP-Admin. Thomas L. Patz, VP-Strategy Robert J. Post, Sr. VP-Mergers, Acquisitions and e-Commerce Jennifer M. Kurdle, VP-Customer Relations Peter J. Rogers, Jr., VP-Investor Relations and Business Dev.
Phone: 443-285-6000 Fax: 443-285-8000 Toll-Free: 888-964-2767 Address: 7031 Columbia Gateway Dr., Columbia, MD, 210462289
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $325,400 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $- 700 (12 months) Stock Ticker: MCRS 2000 Sales: $359,651 2000 Profits: $16,204 Employees: 2,586 1999 Sales: $335,094 1999 Profits: $27,294 Fiscal Year Ends: 6/30 1998 Sales: $280,245 1998 Profits: $19,641 1997 Sales: $228,169 1997 Profits: $16,332
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $500,500 Second Exec. Salary: $300,000 Excellent technology for casino/hotel management.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 3 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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MICROSOFT CORP
www.microsoft.com
Industry Group Code: 511200 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 1 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Y Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 1
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y Y Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Computer Software-Diversified Internet Access Provider Online Services Portal Book Publishing Entertainment and Television Delivery Computer Peripherals Personal Game Players Venture Capital
Microsoft Corp., the world’s leading (and largest) software firm, develops, manufactures, licenses, sells and supports a wide range of some of the most globally critical software existing today. The company offers online services; computer books and input devices, including operating systems for intelligent devices, PCs and servers; server applications for client/server environments; business and consumer productivity applications; software development tools; and Internet and Intranet software and technologies. The company also launched a new interactive television service called UltimateTV and invested in cable operator Comcast. Microsoft also made an investment in cable operator Comcast. Windows CE software is one of the operating systems for millions of cable modems purchased by major cable television operators worldwide. Microsoft now jointly operates MSNBC news programming with the National Broadcasting Corporation (NBC). Microsoft is making a serious move toward renting software applications over the Internet, as an alternative to having customers buy and install software on local computers. (.Net is a vital part of this program). Other initiatives include Passport.net, Office.net and VisualBasic.net. These programs are based on XML, and about 50% of the firm's $4 billion annual research budget is currently slotted for these products. The company’s highly anticipated Microsoft Xbox video game system was recently launched and has been selling briskly. Microsoft recently began installing its real-time embedded Automotive v3.5 operating system in the new flagship BMW 7 Series model line. This combination of telecommunications and computing will benefit the auto industry as the complexity of automotive systems continues to evolve. Microsoft provides its workforce with relocation expenses, health club membership, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance. The company has a casual dress policy and has created more employee-millionaires than any other firm in history.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Windows Office.net bCentral Passport.net Sidewalk .Net WebTV Internet Gaming Zone
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Steve Ballmer, CEO John Connors, CFO Orlando Ayala, Group VP-Worldwide Sales/Mktg. Deborah Willingham, Sr. VP-Human Resources Eric Rudder, VP-Tech. Strategy Rick Devenuti, CIO Scott Boggs, VP/Corp. Controller Jeff Raikes, Group VP-Productivity & Bus. Serv. Jim Alichin, VP-Platforms Product Group David Vaskevitch, Sr. VP-Bus. Applications Div. Bill Neukom, Corp. Sec. Brad Smith, General Counsel Craig Mundie, Sr. VP-Advanced Strategies Richard Emerson, Sr. VP-Corp. Dev. Strategy Bruce Leak, Pres.-WebTV Networks, Inc. Blake Irving, VP-Corp. Comm. Carla Lewis, Sr. Dir.- Investor Rel. William Gates III, Chief Software Architect/Chm. Linda Stone, VP-Corp. and Industry Initiatives
Phone: 425-882-8080 Fax: 425-936-7329 Toll-Free: 800-285-7772 Address: 1 Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA, 98052-6399
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $25,296,000 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $7,346,000 (12 months) Stock Ticker: MSFT 2000 Sales: $22,956,000 2000 Profits: $9,421,000 Employees: 47,600 1999 Sales: $19,747,000 1999 Profits: $7,785,000 Fiscal Year Ends: 6/30 1998 Sales: $15,262,000 1998 Profits: $4,490,000 1997 Sales: $11,936,000 1997 Profits: $3,454,000
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Y Profit Sharing: Top Exec. Salary: $626,250 Bonus: $400,000 Stock Purch. Plan: Y Second Exec. Salary: $494,992 Bonus: $350,000 ADVANTAGE: Owns industry-standard PC operating systems, Internet browsers and office applications.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 3 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
Y
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MIKOHN GAMING CORP
www.mikohn.com
Industry Group Code: 713290 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 7 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Y Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 16
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Jackpot Systems Casino Networking Systems Surveillance and Security Systems Signage
Mikohn Gaming Corporation is a leading developer, manufacturer and distributor to the gaming industry of merchandising products for casino operators and gaming machine manufacturers, including interior and exterior signage. Mikohn also develops, manufactures and distributes electronic components used in progressive jackpot systems for gaming machines and in player tracking and information control systems for gaming machines and table games. In addition, the company develops proprietary table games and gaming machines. Some of Mikohn’s proprietary games include Caribbean Stud, Progressive Blackjack and Tre’ Card Stud. Mandalay Resort Group, Harrah’s and Park Place are among the companies that use Mikohn’s products. Recent games launched by the company include a new video slot game based on the legendary Ripley’s Believe It Or Not and a Monopoly Blackjack table game. In addition, Mikohn has several new table games in various stages of development, including Progressive Bad Beat Stud Poker, Monopoly Poker, Yahtzee Shake and Win and Clue. Other casino operations include the development and installment of security, surveillance and communications systems. In addition, Mikohn designs, manufactures, installs and maintains interior and exterior signage for casinos. The company’s MikohnVision technology consists of LED displays that enable users to produce spectacular displays on huge outdoor screens using up to 16.7 million colors.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: SuperLink Casino Excitement, Inc. Trans Sierra Communications Mandalay Resort Group Harrah's Park Place Crown Casino Tablelink
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. David J. Thompson, CEO David J. Thompson, Pres. Donald W. Stevens, CFO Louie D. Peyton, Exec. VP-Manufacturing Charles H. McCrea, Jr., Corp. Sec. Charles H. McCrea, Jr., General Counsel Louie D. Peyton, Exec. VP-Oper. Donald W. Stevens, Treas. Robert J. Parente, VP-North American Sales
Phone: 702-896-3890 Fax: 702-896-2461 Toll-Free: 800-336-8449 Address: 920 Pilot Rd., Las Vegas, NV, 89119
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $80,900 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $1,100 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: MIKN 2000 Sales: $100,800 2000 Profits: $-22,100 Employees: 711 1999 Sales: $106,900 1999 Profits: $ 900 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $99,000 1998 Profits: $-6,300 1997 Sales: $98,548 1997 Profits: $2,374
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $439,425 Second Exec. Salary: $342,739
Bonus: $219,222 Bonus: $50,000
Broad range of products for casinos.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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MILLBROOK PRESS INC
www.millbrookpress.com
Industry Group Code: 511130 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 10 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Y Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
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Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 10
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Children's Book Publishing
Millbrook Press Inc. is a publisher of children’s nonfiction books, in hardcover and paperback, for the school and library market and the consumer market. The company has published over 1,500 hardcover and 700 paperback books under its Millbrook, Copper Beech and Twenty-First Century imprints. Millbrook’s books have been placed on numerous recommended lists by libraries, retail bookstores and educational organizations. Books range from information-intensive school and library books to graphic, colorful general-interest titles. Twenty-First Century titles are published primarily for the educational market at a secondary school level. Children’s books are purchased by traditional bookstores such as Barnes and Noble and Borders, educational stores such as the Discovery Store and non-traditional channels such as direct sales, catalogs, book clubs and fairs and non-book retail stores such as museums, gift shops and toy stores. Millbrook intends to expand and upgrade its publishing program by embarking on new programs to publish and market picture books and young people’s fiction and to develop programs for classroom sales of supplementary reading enrichment materials. The firm is also part of an online eBook distribution agreement with netLibrary Inc., a provider of eBooks and content and collection management services.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Copper Beech Millbrook Twenty-First Century netLibrary Inc.
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. David Allen, Interim CEO David Allen, COO David Allen, Exec. VP/CFO Richard McCullough, Sr. VP-Mktg. & Sales Paula Stewart, Dir.-Human Resources Jean E. Reynolds, Exec. VP/Publisher
Phone: 203-740-2220 Fax: 203-740-2526 Toll-Free: 800-462-4703 Address: 2 Old New Milford Rd., Brookfield, CT, 06804
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $21,600 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $ 100 (12 months) Stock Ticker: MILB 2000 Sales: $21,400 2000 Profits: $1,100 Employees: 52 1999 Sales: $18,800 1999 Profits: $- 700 Fiscal Year Ends: 7/31 1998 Sales: $15,600 1998 Profits: $ 600 1997 Sales: $12,600 1997 Profits: $- 900
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $215,000 Second Exec. Salary: $161,000
Bonus: $30,000 Bonus: $15,000
Award winning line of children's books.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
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MONARCH CASINO & RESORT INC www.monarchcasino.com Industry Group Code: 713210 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 12 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 14
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Casinos Hotel Motor Lodge Nightclub Food Outlets Retail Outlets Health Club
Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc., through its wholly owned subsidiary, Golden Road Motor Inn, Inc., owns and operates the tropically themed Atlantis Casino Resort, a hotel/casino facility in Reno, Nevada. Golden Road is located in the generally more affluent southwest area of Reno and features three high-rise hotel towers with an adjoining low-rise structure containing additional casino and public space and an enclosed overhead skywalk. The property has over 50,000 square feet of casino space interspersed with waterfalls, palm trees, thatched roof huts, nine food outlets, a nightclub, enclosed and outdoor pools, a health club and retail outlets. The casino features roughly 40 table games, including blackjack, craps and roulette, 1,500 slot and video poker machines, a race and sports book, keno and a poker room. The majority of the casino’s revenue comes from slot and video poker machines. Atlantis is the closest hotel-casino to the 370,000-square-foot Reno Sparks Convention Center and the only hotel-casino within walking distance. Marketing is directed towards potential casino customers in three consumer groups: Reno area residents, conventioneers and non-conventioneer visitors to the Reno area.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Atlantis Casino Resort Golden Road Motor Inn, Inc. Dunes Marina Resort & Casino, Inc. Sea World Processors, Inc.
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. John Farahi, CEO John Farahi, COO Bob Farahi, Pres. Ben Farahi, CFO Darlyne Sullivan, VP-Mktg. & Sales (Golden Road) Richard Coolet, VP-Admin. (Golden Road) Ben Farahi, Treas.
Phone: 775-825-3355 Fax: 775-825-7705 Toll-Free: 800-723-6500 Address: 1175 W. Moana Ln., Ste. 200, Reno, NV, 89509
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $104,500 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $4,600 (12 months) Stock Ticker: MCRI 2000 Sales: $97,000 2000 Profits: $1,000 Employees: 1,842 1999 Sales: $78,900 1999 Profits: $- 600 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $62,500 1998 Profits: $3,800 1997 Sales: $59,100 1997 Profits: $3,526
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Profit Sharing: Stock Purch. Plan: Y ADVANTAGE: Excellent Reno location.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Top Exec. Salary: $215,384 Second Exec. Salary: $184,616
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International:
Y
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MOVIE GALLERY INC
www.moviegallery.com
Industry Group Code: 532230 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 4 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Y Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
343 Profits: 1
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Video Rental Stores, Rental Online Sales Franchising Magazine Publishing Video Production
Movie Gallery, Inc. owns and operates over 1,000 video specialty stores located in 30 states. The stores rent and sell videocassettes, DVDs and video games. The company is the leading video specialty store in rural and secondary markets in the United States. Substantially all of Movie Gallery’s operations are carried out through its wholly owned subsidiary, M.G.A., Inc. Movie Gallery maintains a flexible store format, tailoring the size, inventory and look of each store to local demographics. The firm uses market development funds, cooperative allowances from suppliers and movie studios and internal funds to purchase radio advertising, direct mail, newspaper advertising, in-store visual merchandising and in-store media to promote new releases. Movie Gallery also prepares a monthly consumer magazine called Video Buzz and a customized video program, MGTV, which plays on televisions in the stores. Stores offer over 15,000 movie titles and 1,000 video games for Nintendo, Sony and Sega game systems. Movie Gallery recently acquired 13 stores from the Video Vault chain in Kentucky and Indiana. Another recent acquisition was St. Paul-based Video Update.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Hollywood Video HomeVision Entertainment M.G.A., Inc. Video Buzz MGTV Video Vault Video Update
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Joe T. Malugen, CEO Joe T. Malugen, Pres. J. Steven Roy, Exec. VP/CFO Theodore L. Innes, Sr. VP-Sales and Mktg. Jim Pagonis, Mgr.-Human Resources Richard R. Langford, Sr. VP-MIS Steven M. Hamil, Sr. VP/Controller/Chief Acc. Officer S. Page Todd, Sr. VP/General Counsel Jeffrey S. Stubbs, Sr. VP-Store Oper. Keith A. Cousins, Sr. VP-Real Estate/Dev. William G. Guerrette, Jr., Sr. VP-E-Commerce Mark S. Loyd, Sr. VP-Purchasing and Product Mgmt.
Phone: 334-677-2108 Fax: 334-677-1169 Toll-Free: Address: 739 W. Main St., Dothan, AL, 36301
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $369,100 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $14,300 (12 months) Stock Ticker: MOVI 2000 Sales: $318,936 2000 Profits: $9,486 Employees: 8,000 1999 Sales: $276,945 1999 Profits: $5,017 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $267,633 1998 Profits: $-23,076 1997 Sales: $260,356 1997 Profits: $ 905
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Profit Sharing: Stock Purch. Plan: Y ADVANTAGE: Growth through acquisitions.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Top Exec. Salary: $346,518 Second Exec. Salary: $346,154
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
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MP3.COM INC
www.mp3.com
Industry Group Code: 513111B Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 1 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Y Information Systems:
Profits: 3
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Portal-Music Music Sales and Distribution Premium Subscription Services Storage, Management and Promotion of Digital Music
MP3.com, Inc. enables users to listen to thousands of songs over the Internet, free-of-charge, using MP3 technology. MP3.com specializes in regional and lesserknown artists. Artists agree to provide the songs at no cost, in exchange for contract-free exposure and wide distribution. Artists also receive a free web page, including disk space and unlimited downloads. In addition, artists can utilize MP3.com's Digital Audio Music program, which allows them to sell and market their music with no startup costs and a 50% share of proceeds. Users have access to the latest in MP3 technology and an extensive archive of software and hardware to enhance the MP3 experience. MP3.com sells albums and custom compilation CDs, but the majority of revenues are from online advertising, ecommerce and offline advertising. MP3.com currently receives more than 15 million visitors to its site each month. The company did not create and does not own the MP3 technology. Recently Vivendi Universal announced that it would acquire MP3.com in a friendly transaction. MP3.com represents a major acquisition and is expected to strongly reinforce Vivendi Universal's digital efforts in the strategic areas of online music, subscriptions, branding, technology and all its content. MP3.com is a candidate to provide state-of-the-art technical contributions for Duet, Vivendi Universal's joint venture with Sony Music, to create a legitmate alternative to Napster's online digital music subscription service. Duet is expected in the summer of 2001, and will be available and marketed through a number of distribution alliances, the first being with Yahoo! Vivendi Universal's online music distribution capabilities will be enhanced by the MP3.com acquisition. The total aggregate audience for MP3.com, GetMusic, FarmClub and EMusic represents close to 40 million registered users, with approximately 120 million monthly page views. Corporate headquarters features an on-site fitness center and an on-site masseuse offering free massages. An education assistance plan is also offered, and employees are free to set their own business hours.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: My.MP3 Beam-it Instant Listening NetCds Stations Digital Automatic Music System Cox Enterprises, Inc. Vivendi Universal
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Michael L. Robertson, CEO Derrick R. Oien, Sr. VP/COO Robin D. Richards, Pres. Paul L. H. Ouyang, Exec. VP/CFO Steven G. Sheiner, Exec. VP-Sales/Mktg. Christine Buckley, Dir.-Human Resources Greg Kostello, Exec. VP-Tech. William P. Dow, Controller Daniel K. O'Neill, VP-Eng. John R. Diaz, VP-Industry Relations Carolyn J. Kantor, Pres.-MP3.com International
Phone: 858-623-7000 Fax: 858-623-7323 Toll-Free: Address: 4790 Eastgate Mall, San Diego, CA, 92121
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 6 months. 2001 Sales: $39,300 ( 6 months) 2001 Profits: $-57,700 ( 6 months) Stock Ticker: MPPP 2000 Sales: $80,100 2000 Profits: $-279,500 Employees: 308 1999 Sales: $21,899 1999 Profits: $-42,500 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $1,200 1998 Profits: $- 400 1997 Sales: $ 1997 Profits: $
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Y Profit Sharing: Top Exec. Salary: $283,851 Stock Purch. Plan: Second Exec. Salary: $246,160 Pioneer in delivery of Internet-based music / Acquired by Vivendi Universal. ADVANTAGE:
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 2 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Bonus: $302,250 Bonus: $302,250
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
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MTR GAMING GROUP INC
www.mtrgaming.com
Industry Group Code: 713210 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 11 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Y Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 8
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Horse Racing Hotel Accommodations Outdoor Sports Video Lottery Terminals Restaurants Casino Convention Centers Golf Course
MTR Gaming Group, Inc. owns and operates Mountaineer Race Track and Gaming Resort in Chester, West Virginia. The company also operates Speedway Casino at the Ramada Inn in North Las Vegas, which has more than 300 slot and video games. MTR’s third resort, the Ramada Inn and Speakeasy Casino, is located in Reno, Nevada. Mountaineer Park, a 606-acre site on the Ohio River, features an entertainment complex and destination resort with hotel, dining and lounge facilities and outdoor activities, including golf, swimming and tennis. The facility offers live thoroughbred horse racing with expansive clubhouse and grandstand viewing areas with enclosed seating for year-round racing. The track also conducts simulcast thoroughbred and greyhound racing from other prominent racetracks. In addition to live and simulcast pari-mutuel wagering, Mountaineer offers video lottery gaming through 2,500 video lottery terminals located in the racetrack clubhouse, grandstand and lodge. The site also includes a theatre and events center and a new 39,000 square foot convention center. The Ramada Inn and Speakeasy casino features a 131-room hotel and a casino complex. The casino employs an auto-racing theme due to its close proximity to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The Ramada Inn and Speakeasy Casino in Reno features a 262-room hotel, an 8,000 square foot casino area, two bars and a deli. The site also includes a 7,900 square foot convention facility housed in a separate building. In July 2001, MTR announced that it will close the casino and one of the restaurants at the Reno property. The hotel and other food and beverage services will remain open as the firm explores opportunities to reposition or sell the facility.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Mountaineer Park, Inc. Mountaineer Racetrack & Gaming Resort Ramada Inn Speakeasy Casino Speedway Casino
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Edson R. Arneault, CEO Edson R. Arneault, Pres. Mary Jo Needham, CFO Rose Mary Williams, Sec. Roger M Szepelak, COO, Nevada Properties
Phone: 304-387-5712 Fax: 304-387-2167 Toll-Free: 800-804-0468 Address: State Route 2 S., Chester, WV, 26034
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $164,400 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $16,200 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: MNTG 2000 Sales: $170,600 2000 Profits: $15,100 Employees: 1,400 1999 Sales: $113,400 1999 Profits: $6,200 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $83,100 1998 Profits: $7,700 1997 Sales: $60,138 1997 Profits: $4,694
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $469,904 Second Exec. Salary: $182,649 Expansion into video lottery and other services.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 2 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $100,000 Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
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MULTIMEDIA GAMES INC
www.multimediagames.com
Industry Group Code: 713290 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 8 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Y Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Information Systems: Y
Profits: 8
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Electronic Bingo Games Video Lottery Machines
Multimedia Games, Inc. designs and develops interactive high-speed video lottery games, related electronic player stations and equipment that are marketed to Native American bingo and gaming halls located throughout the United States. The company operates its interactive bingo games on behalf of its tribal customers through a multipath telecommunications network called Betnet. The network interconnects electronic player stations located at multiple bingo halls, thereby enabling players to simultaneously participate in a live bingo game and to compete against one another to win a common pooled prize. The electronic player stations enable players to log on to the network, select the bingo cards of their choice and interact with the game to make decisions, such as whether or not to continue a card in play, daubing a number on a card and declaring a winning bingo. The company also produces high stakes TV bingo game shows that are televised live to multiple participating Native American bingo halls linked via closed circuit satellite and broadband telephone communications networks. MegaBingo, MegaCash, MegaBingo Lite, MegaMania, FlashCash, Big Cash Bingo, Flash 21 Bingo and Evergreen are trademarks and tradenames of the company. Multimedia Games recently introduced a new Black&White bingo game, its first to use a theme from Bally Gaming and Systems, a business unit of Alliance Gaming Corp.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: MegaBingo MegaCash MegaBingo Lite MegaMania BetNet Gamebay.com Bally Gaming and Systems Alliance Gaming Corp.
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Gordon T. Graves, CEO Clifton E. Lind, COO Clifton E. Lind, Pres. Craig Nouis, CFO Gary L. Loebig, VP-Mktg. & Sales Ed Lepkowski, Dir.-Manufacturing Larry W. Sandel, General Counsel Robert F. Lannert, VP-Oper. Gordon T. Sjodin, Exec. VP Tommy LeGassick, VP-Sales
Phone: 512-371-7100 Fax: 512-371-7114 Toll-Free: Address: 8900 Shoal Creek Blvd., Ste. 300, Austin, TX, 78757
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $131,800 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $6,700 (12 months) Stock Ticker: MGAM 2000 Sales: $96,800 2000 Profits: $2,800 Employees: 187 1999 Sales: $88,900 1999 Profits: $-2,500 Fiscal Year Ends: 9/30 1998 Sales: $70,500 1998 Profits: $2,200 1997 Sales: $39,100 1997 Profits: $1,300
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Profit Sharing: Stock Purch. Plan: Y ADVANTAGE: Cutting edge network technology.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Top Exec. Salary: $187,683 Second Exec. Salary: $178,700
Bonus: $20,000 Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest:
Southeast:
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Northeast:
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MULTI-MEDIA TUTORIAL SERVICES Industry Group Code: 512110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 25 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Y Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution: Y
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Y Information Systems:
Profits: 18
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Education Video Production Telemarketing Services
Multi-Media Tutorial Services (MMTS) produces, acquires and telemarkets a variety of products to educational institutions and consumers using direct marketing through television, radio and print advertising. The company’s principal product to date has been proprietary tutorial education programs on videotape for use by adults and children in homes, workplaces, schools, libraries and other locales. This line, marketed under the brand Math Made Easy, consists of a series of over 100 videotapes and supplemental materials on mathematics, using colorful computer graphics and real-life vignettes. MMTS also offers customized telemarketing services on a project-byproject basis to companies and institutions that wish to outsource their telemarketing needs. The firm specializes in telemarketing generated by its own television and radio advertisements, which it places on a direct-response basis at the lowest available rates. MMTS intends to expand the scope of its telemarketing business with new product offerings, by developing, licensing or acquiring new educational products. The company also operates an ecommerce web site, known as 1800USAMATH.com or mathmadeeasy.com and featuring tutorial programs. MMTS recently formed a strategic alliance with the Princeton Review’s Homeroom.com forum, a web-based tool for improving academic performance.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: TheTutorialChannel.com EduClick.com Math Made Easy Video Tutorial Services, Inc. Gaspra, Inc. 1800MATHUSA.com mathmadeeasy.com Homeroom.com
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Barry Reichman, CEO Hershel Waldner, COO Barry Reichman, Pres. Barry Reichman, CFO
Phone: 718-234-0404 Fax: 718-234-0550 Toll-Free: Address: 205 Kings Hwy., Brooklyn, NY, 11223
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $2,100 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-1,200 (12 months) Stock Ticker: MMTS 2000 Sales: $2,706 2000 Profits: $-1,500 Employees: 57 1999 Sales: $5,400 1999 Profits: $- 800 Fiscal Year Ends: 2/28 1998 Sales: $3,400 1998 Profits: $-5,000 1997 Sales: $7,900 1997 Profits: $-1,700
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $100,000 Second Exec. Salary: $
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
Unique products/Focus on education.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
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NATIONAL BROADCASTING COMPANY INC Industry Group Code: 513120 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 2 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
www.nbc.com
Profits: 1
Y
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Television Broadcasting Online News and Information Search Portals Internet Investments Interactive Online Content Web Site Operator
National Broadcasting Company, Inc., owned by General Electric, owns the NBC Television Network, which is the top U.S. television network among adults under age 50. The firm also operates cable channels CNBC and MSNBC, and has partial ownership in the cable channel A&E. NBC Internet, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of NBC, and operates web sites that include NBCi.com, Snap.com and Xoom.com. With more than 20 million visitors to its sites on a monthly basis, the company integrates major media platforms, including Internet, broadcast and cable television and radio, to enable its partners and affiliates to connect with users. NBCi offers a variety of services online, which include home-page building, chat rooms, software download options, message boards and greeting cards. The firm also provides online content for popular NBC shows, including web sites for Saturday Night Live and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. NBCi‘s AllBusiness.com subsidiary announced a partnership with GE Small Business Solutions, to create a one-stop resource for small business owners that delivers a wide range of services, including financial solutions and the online purchase of office supplies. In recent news, NBCi cut about 150 positions in a move to reduce costs amid an increasingly soft online-advertising market. General Electric's NBC television unit recently agreed to buy all of money-losing NBCi’s stock, and fold the company back into NBC. In other news, NBCi told its online members that they would no longer be able to store files and upload pictures. The company has also moved its game section to a separate web address and discontinued a synchronize feature for its calendar. The changes are part of a reorganization and downsizing as NBC shifts focus toward its more successful web initiatives such as MSNBC.com and CNBC.com.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Friends ER Snap.com NBCi.com CNBC.com MSNBC.com CNET Networks General Electric Company
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Robert C. Wright, CEO-National Broadcasting Co. Pamela Thomas-Graham, COO-CNBC Robert C. Wright, Pres.-National Broadcasting Co. Mark W. Begor, Exec. VP/CFO Mark W. Begor, Exec. VP-NBC Bus. Dev. Andrew R. Lack, Pres.-NBC News Richard Cotton, Pres.-CNBC Europe
Phone: 415-375-5000 Fax: 415-989-1365 Toll-Free: Address: 225 Bush St., San Francisco, CA, 94104
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for months. 2001 Sales: $ ( months) 2001 Profits: $ ( months) Stock Ticker: Subsidiary 2000 Sales: $6,797,000 2000 Profits: $1,797,000 Employees: 500 1999 Sales: $5,790,000 1999 Profits: $1,576,000 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $5,269,000 1998 Profits: $1,349,000 1997 Sales: $5,153,000 1997 Profits: $1,216,000
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $615,393 Second Exec. Salary: $336,549 Top rated broadcast network/Diversification into Internet and cable programming.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $450,000 Bonus: $367,103
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest: Y
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
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NATIONAL RECORD MART INC
www.nrmmusic.com
Industry Group Code: 451220 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 3 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 3
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Music Stores, Retail
National Record Mart, Inc. (NRM) operates as a specialty retailer of prerecorded home entertainment products, including compact discs, audio cassettes, videos and related accessories. NRM is the fourth largest specialty retailer of prerecorded music in the United States, with over 150 stores in 32 states. Stores offer a broad array of music in categories including rock, pop, alternative, jazz, classical, new age, children’s, educational, show tunes, soundtracks and world music, as well as VHS and DVD titles, accessories, tickets and other products. Over 1.8 million customers participate in NRM’s Passport program, allowing them to earn points on purchases towards free merchandise of choice. The company also operates two Internet commerce sites, www.nrmmusic.com and www.wavesmusic.com. NRM recently responded to an involuntary petition filed by five of the company’s major supplier’s, including Universal Music and Video Distribution and BMG Distribution. Now reorganizing under bankruptcy, the firm continues to operate its chain of stores, but many store locations are in the process of closing.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: National Record Mart NRM Music Waves Music Music Oasis Vibes Music Surplus Sounds One-Stop Entertainment Music For You
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. William A. Teitelbaum, CEO William A. Teitelbaum, Pres. Theresa Carlise, Sr. VP/CFO C. Michael Stephenson, VP-Mktg. Nancy O'Rourke, Mgr.-Human Resources James Benedetti, VP-Info. Systems Larry K. Mundorf, VP-Store Oper. Scott Bargerstock, VP-Business Dev.
Phone: 412-276-6200 Fax: 412-276-6201 Toll-Free: 800-860-8863 Address: 507 Forest Ave., Carnegie, PA, 15106
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $125,900 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-16,000 (12 months) Stock Ticker: NRMI 2000 Sales: $142,645 2000 Profits: $-8,072 Employees: 1,238 1999 Sales: $129,902 1999 Profits: $-1,691 Fiscal Year Ends: 3/31 1998 Sales: $112,448 1998 Profits: $ 893 1997 Sales: $99,439 1997 Profits: $-1,101
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $225,000 Second Exec. Salary: $110,000 Fourth largest specialty music retailer in the U.S.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 2 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Profit Sharing: Y
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
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NBG RADIO NETWORK INC
www.nbgradio.com
Industry Group Code: 513111 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 17 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Y Information Systems:
Profits: 10
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
National Radio Program Production and Distribution
NBG Radio Network, Inc., formerly Nostalgia Broadcasting Corp., creates, produces, distributes and is a sales representative for national radio programs and offers other miscellaneous services to the radio industry. The company offers radio programs in exchange for commercial broadcast time, which it sells to national advertisers, which generates a significant part of its revenue. Another portion of NBG’s revenue comes from the company’s sales representation division, which operates as a sales staff for other nationally syndicated program producers who do not wish to sell their own products. This division sells network advertising time for third party program producers, retaining a sales commission on gross revenue. NBG currently offers 40 programs, targeting the most popular radio formats such as adult contemporary, album rock, country, news and talk and oldies, to over 2,500 radio station affiliates. Programs, which are both short and long form, include Country Music Minute, Bigg Snoop Dogg Radio and Ultimate ‘80s. These programs are offered free of charge. NBG recently acquired Glenn Fisher Entertainment Corp., a supplier of programming to the radio industry. In other recent news, the host of NBG’s popular syndicated radio program the Dave Koz Radio Show was nominated for a Grammy award.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Nostalgia Broadcasting Corp. Bigg Snoop Dogg Radio Absolutely 80s Country Music Minute Glenn Fisher Entertainment Corp. Rock Around the World Richard Simmons' Slice of Life Time Out For Trivia
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. John A. Holmes, CEO Christopher J. Miller, COO-NBG Solutions John A. Holmes, Pres. John J. Brumfield, VP-Finance Gina DeWitt, Dir.-Mktg./PR David J. Thibeau, Chief Tech. Officer-NBG Solutions John J. Brumfield, Controller Ted Corbett, Eng./Producer John J. Brumfield, Sec. Oliver J. Holmes, VP-Oper. Kirill Zhukov, Webmaster/Database Mgr. Brian Blair, Affiliate Rel. George Campbell, Pres.-NBG Solutions Robert B. Taylor, VP-Programming
Phone: 503-802-4624 Fax: 503-802-4625 Toll-Free: 800-572-4624 Address: 520 S.W. 6th Ave., Ste. 750, Portland, OR, 97204
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $10,400 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $-2,800 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: NSBD 2000 Sales: $11,800 2000 Profits: $ 800 Employees: 35 1999 Sales: $3,600 1999 Profits: $-1,300 Fiscal Year Ends: 11/30 1998 Sales: $2,200 1998 Profits: $- 200 1997 Sales: $ 800 1997 Profits: $- 200
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing: Y
Top Exec. Salary: $256,628 Second Exec. Salary: $233,299
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
Innovative new products.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
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Northeast: Y
International:
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NETCREATIONS INC
www.netcreations.com
Industry Group Code: 541810A Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
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Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Y Information Systems:
Profits:
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Marketing-Opt-In E-mail Lists Opt-in E-mail Lists Online Distribution
NetCreations, a wholly owned subsidiary of SEAT Pagine Gialle, specializes in opt-in email address list management and brokerage and delivery of email advertisements to voluntary recipients. NetCreations created PostMasterDirect.com, the Internet’s only email marketing network featuring a double opt-in process, called 100% Opt-In, meaning customers, not marketers, govern what they receive. The firm believes that banner advertising is an ineffective means of reaching customers. NetCreations works on behalf of over 2,000 direct marketing clients, which include Dell Computer, J. Crew, Compaq and ZiffDavis. The firm’s PostMasterDirect database service is a collection of over 50 million email addresses organized into various interest areas that clients can rent. NetCreations has arrangements with hundreds of web site operators to sign up more email recipients; as per these agreements, the operators share the revenues generated by the addition of new email addresses. The company continues to partner with various corporations to help build its PostMasterDirect database. NetCreations is currently partnered with over 350 web sites and has developed relationships with hundreds of major advertisers. The company recently purchased 40% of the stock of ICOM, an information marketing company based in Canada, with an option to increase the stake to 100% by 2004.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: SEAT Pagine Gialle Penton Media NetZero JFAX.com ICOM Techies.com PostMasterDirect.com 100% Opt-In
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Michael Mayor, COO Michael Mayor, Pres. Robert Mattes, CFO Allison Fillmore, Sr. VP-Mktg. Ninon Brown-Traugott, Human Resources Dir. Steven Gittleson, VP-Tech. Tej Anand, CIO Brian Burlant, General Counsel Brian Burlant, Sr. VP-Legal & Bus. Dev. Tim Skennion, VP-Sales
Phone: 212-625-1370 Fax: 212-274-9266 Toll-Free: Address: 379 W. Broadway, Ste. 202, New York, NY, 10012
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for months. 2001 Sales: $ ( months) 2001 Profits: $ ( months) Stock Ticker: Subsidiary 2000 Sales: $ 2000 Profits: $ Employees: 40 1999 Sales: $20,658 1999 Profits: $4,532 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $3,447 1998 Profits: $ 606 1997 Sales: $1,101 1997 Profits: $ 260
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan:
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Profit Sharing: Stock Purch. Plan: Y ADVANTAGE: Expertise in e-mail marketing.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 2 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Top Exec. Salary: $157,292 Second Exec. Salary: $157,292
Bonus: $60,000 Bonus: $60,000
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
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NETFLIX
www.netflix.com
Industry Group Code: 532230 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 5 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: y Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 3
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Online Video Rental
Netflix is the world's largest online entertainment subscription service providing more than 500,000 subscribers with access to a library of over 11,500 video selections. Members pay a low monthly fee which allows them to logon on the Netflix site, select up to three movie or television titles using the company's CineMatch technology and receive the programs on DVD via first class mail. There is no time limit for keeping selected titles, and members are provided with prepaid mailers for returns. Members may also create a list of desired titles, and the next in line is automatically shipped once a return is received, as long as the three title limit is maintained. CineMatch technology tracks web site use and previous selections in order to provide members with title recommendations. Netflix primarily uses pay-forperformance marketing programs and free trial offers to acquire new subscribers. After a couple of false starts, the company recently filed for initial public offering, and is expected to go public by mid 2002.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: CineMatch
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Reed Hastings, CEO Reed Hastings, Pres. W. Barry McCarthy Jr., CFO Leslie J. Kilgore, VP-Mktg. Patricia J. McCord, VP-Human Resources Michael Osier, VP-IT Oper. Neil Hunt, VP-Internet Eng. W. Barry McCarthy Jr., Sec. David Hyman, General Counsel Thomas R. Dillon, VP-Oper. J. Mitchell Lowe, VP-Bus. Dev. Marc B. Randolph, VP-New Mkts. Ted Sarandos, VP-Content Acquisition
Phone: 408-399-3700 Fax: 408-399-3737 Toll-Free: Address: 750 University Ave., Ste. 100, Los Gatos, CA, 95032
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $75,912 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-38,258 (12 months) Stock Ticker: NFLX 2000 Sales: $35,894 2000 Profits: $-57,353 Employees: 264 1999 Sales: $5,005 1999 Profits: $-29,845 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $ 1998 Profits: $ 1997 Sales: $ 1997 Profits: $
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $200,000 Second Exec. Salary: $190,000 Largest online video rental company in the U.S.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
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Northeast:
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NETRATINGS INC
www.netratings.com
Industry Group Code: 541512 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 1 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Y Information Systems:
Profits: 1
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Internet Audience Information and Analysis Marketing Services
NetRatings, Inc. provides technology-driven Internet audience information solutions for media and commerce. Its products and services enable customers, including advertising agencies, media companies, technology companies, business service companies and retailers/marketers, to make informed business-critical decisions regarding their Internet strategies. NetRatings delivers accurate and timely information about Internet user behavior, collected directly and automatically from representative samples of users throughout the world, and augments this data with detailed reporting and in-depth analysis. The firm is part of several strategic relationships including joint ventures with Nielsen Media Research, ACNielsen and Forrester Research, Inc. NetRatings’ activity tracking technology gathers information regarding site visit, advertising exposure and response, commerce transactions and streaming media usage information. The company’s strategy for growth involves leveraging its strategic relationships, increasing the size and scope of its audience measurement panels, developing new products, entering new markets and expanding internationally. Recent acquisitions include ACNielsen’s eRatings.com, an Internet audience measurement company with international operations.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Nielsen Media Research ACNielsen ACNielsen eRatings.com Yahoo! Fusion Marketing
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. David J. Toth, CEO William Pulver, Pres. Jack R. Lazar, CFO George Durney, Sr. VP-Sales Amy Cruz, Human Resources Barbara Jarzab, VP/Chief of Meas. Science David Muir, VP-Eng. Charles L. Meadows, Exec. VP-Products & Services Terry Nolan, VP-Admin. Jack R. Lazar, Exec. VP-Corp. Dev. Manish Bhatia, Sr. VP-Mktg. & Bus. Dev. Sean Kaldor, VP-Analytics & Corp. Mktg.
Phone: 408-941-2900 Fax: 408-957-0487 Toll-Free: 888-634-1222 Address: 890 Hillview Crt., Milpitas, CA, 95035
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $23,500 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-17,600 (12 months) Stock Ticker: NTRT 2000 Sales: $20,400 2000 Profits: $-14,300 Employees: 160 1999 Sales: $3,000 1999 Profits: $-17,900 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $ 200 1998 Profits: $-3,900 1997 Sales: $ 1997 Profits: $-1,800
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $225,000 Second Exec. Salary: $187,500
Bonus: $50,313 Bonus: $194,544
Relationships with Yahoo and Nielsen.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 3 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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NEW HORIZON KIDS QUEST INC
www.kidsquest.com
Industry Group Code: 624410 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 1 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 1
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Children's Entertainment Centers (in Casinos) Child Care Centers Supervised Video Entertainment Centers
New Horizon Kids Quest, Inc. develops, owns and operates supervised children’s entertainment and recreational facilities under the name Kids Quest and premium traditional childcare centers under the name New Horizon Child Care. The company currently operates 20 childcare centers in 10 states, including three with supervised non-violent video entertainment centers designed for teens. Locations include the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota and the Venetian Resort-HotelCasino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Kids Quest combines supervised hourly childcare with indoor entertainment and educational facilities for children ages 6 through 12, a concept developed to provide casino guests with quality childcare. Centers feature padded floor-to-ceiling climbing mazes with tunnels, slides, ball baths, ramps, stairs, climbing nets, periscopes and other activities for safe play. Play areas also offer interactive media, electronic entertainment and computer technology. The company also operates employee childcare centers for parents working at corporations such as Mobil Oil. New Horizon recently entered into an agreement to repurchase its shares of common stock from Lakes Gaming, Inc. New Horizon Kids Quest offers workers flexible scheduling and a savings plan, among other benefits.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Kids Quest Mall of America Grand Casinos, Inc. Station Casinos, Inc. Venetian Resort Park Place Entertainment Kids Quest Adventure Club Grand Oasis Hotel
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. William M. Dunkley, CEO Susan K. Dunkley, Pres. Patrick R. Cruzen, CFO Linda Heruth, Human Resources
Phone: 763-557-1111 Fax: 763-383-6101 Toll-Free: 800-941-1007 Address: 16355 36th Ave. N., Ste. 700, Plymouth, MN, 55446
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $13,400 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $ 400 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: KIDQ 2000 Sales: $17,300 2000 Profits: $ 400 Employees: 550 1999 Sales: $17,100 1999 Profits: $-1,100 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $15,600 1998 Profits: $ 1997 Sales: $13,900 1997 Profits: $
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $129,566 Second Exec. Salary: $
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
Unique child care services in casinos.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 2 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
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NEW YORK TIMES CO (THE)
www.nytco.com
Industry Group Code: 511110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 5 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Y Y Y Y
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Y Information Systems:
Profits: 2
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y Y Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Newspaper Publishing World Wide Web Sites Broadcast TV Newsprint and Paper Manufacturing Broadcast Radio Forest Products
The New York Times Company is a diversified media company, including newspapers, television and radio stations, electronic information and publishing and interests in forest products companies. The company has classified its businesses into three primary segments: Newspapers, Broadcasting and New York Times Digital. The Newspaper group includes The New York Times; the New England Newspaper Group, consisting of The Boston Globe, the Boston Sunday Globe and the Worcester Telegram & Gazette; and 14 daily and 12 Sunday newspapers throughout the U.S. Additional operations within this segment consist of newspaper distributors in the New York City and Boston Globe metropolitan areas as well as news, photo and graphic services. The Broadcasting group involves eight network-affiliated TV stations in various states and two radio stations in New York. Five of the television stations are ranked No. 1 in their markets, while the others are in strong No. 2 positions. New York Times Digital is the Internet division of firm, featuring web sites such as NYTimes.com, Boston.com and an archive distribution business. In addition to its major operating segments, The New York Times Company has ownership interests in a Canadian newsprint company and a paper mill that manufactures supercalendered paper, which is used primarily in magazines. The company recently sold off substantially all of its assets in its golf properties and Magazine Group, which included Golf Digest magazine, Golf World magazine and GolfDigest.com, to Advance Publications, Inc. for $435 million. Of fourteen persons on the Board of Directors, two are minorities. Minorities also make up eight of the 50 top-paid employees, 12.0% of all officials and managers and 28% of all new hires. In addition, the company staffs half of its intermediate reporter positions with minority hires and takes special notice of students from historically black colleges at all of its properties.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: The New York Times The Boston Globe New York Times Digital NYTimes.com International Herald Tribune Donohue Malbaie Inc. Abitibi-Consolidated Madison Consolidated
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Russell T. Lewis, CEO Russell T. Lewis, Pres. John M. O'Brien, Sr. VP/CFO Jyll F. Holzman, Sr. VP-Advertising Cynthia H. Augustine, Sr. VP-Human Resources Michael G. Williams, VP/CIO Stuart Stoller, VP/Corp. Controller Solomon B. Watson IV, Sr. VP/Sec. Solomon B. Watson IV, General Counsel Janet L. Robinson, Sr. VP-Newspaper Oper. Catherine Levene, VP-Strategy & Bus. Dev.-NYT Digital Catherine J. Mathis, VP-Corp. Comm. James C. Lessersohn, VP/Treas. Martin A. Nisenholtz, CEO-New York Times Digital Janet L. Robinson, Pres./General Mgr.- The New York Times
Phone: 212-556-1234 Fax: 212-556-4011 Toll-Free: Address: 229 West 43rd St.,7th Floor, New York, NY, 10036
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $3,016,000 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $444,700 (12 months) Stock Ticker: NYT 2000 Sales: $3,489,500 2000 Profits: $397,500 Employees: 12,050 1999 Sales: $3,156,800 1999 Profits: $310,200 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $2,936,700 1998 Profits: $278,900 1997 Sales: $2,866,400 1997 Profits: $262,000
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Profit Sharing: Top Exec. Salary: $870,000 Stock Purch. Plan: Y Second Exec. Salary: $870,000 One of the best names in the newspaper business/Significant Internet operations. ADVANTAGE:
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 6 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Bonus: $1,305,000 Bonus: $1,305,000
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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NEWS COMMUNICATIONS INCwww.newscommunications.com Industry Group Code: 511110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 19 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Y Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Y Information Systems:
Profits: 17
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Newspaper Publishing Community Newspapers
News Communications, Inc. (NCI) is primarily engaged, through wholly and partly owned subsidiaries, in the publication and distribution of advertiser-supported, community-oriented newspapers and related targetedaudience publications. The company currently publishes 18 weekly newspapers through six offices. Community newspapers are directed at specific geographic communities and are mostly distributed free of charge to selected residences and business establishments in those communities. Publications focus on local news, entertainment, politics, social issues, lifestyle, culture and arts. Some of the papers publish different editions, with variations in content and advertising, which are distributed to each community in the target group. NCI’s principal source of revenues is the sale of advertising space. The firm’s publications include Manhattan publications Manhattan Spirit, Our Town, Chelsea-Clinton News and Westsider. Manhattan Spirit and Our Town are published in four-color tabloid format and are distributed in luxury apartment buildings, restaurants, banks, supermarkets and sidewalk boxes. The firm also publishes papers for areas such as the Hamptons, Queens and Capitol Hill.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Parkchester Publishing Co. Nassau Newspapers, The Capitol Hill Publishing, Inc. Tribco Dan's Papers Brooklyn Newspaper Publishing, Inc. Manhattan Spirit Our Town
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Jerry Finkelstein, CEO Jerry Finkelstein, Pres. Paul Mastronardi, VP/CFO Eva Shea, Human Resources Wilbur L. Ross, Jr., Publisher Michael Schenkler, Pres./Publisher-Queens Tribune
Phone: 212-689-2500 Fax: 718-357-9417 Toll-Free: Address: 2 Park Ave., Ste. 1405, New York, NY, 10016
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $11,500 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $-2,100 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: NCOM 2000 Sales: $18,700 2000 Profits: $-1,600 Employees: 216 1999 Sales: $18,300 1999 Profits: $-3,800 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $17,800 1998 Profits: $-2,700 1997 Sales: $17,500 1997 Profits: $-3,000
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Profit Sharing: Top Exec. Salary: $153,577 Stock Purch. Plan: Y Second Exec. Salary: $95,000 ADVANTAGE: Large network of community newspapers.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Bonus: $15,000 Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
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Northeast: Y
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NEWS CORPORATION LIMITED
www.newscorp.com
Industry Group Code: 511110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 1 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Y Magazines: Y Books: Y Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Y Production-TV/Video: Y Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 19
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y Y Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Newspaper Publishing Book Publishing Television Stations Baseball Franchises Television Production
News Corporation Limited (NCL) is a diversified international communications company engaged in producing and distributing motion pictures and television programming; television, satellite and cable broadcasting; newspaper, magazine and book publishing; producing and distributing promotional and advertising products and services; developing digital broadcasting; developing conditional access and subscriber management systems; and creating and distributing online programming. NCL’s activities are conducted largely in the U.S., the U.K., Australia and the Pacific Basin. The filmed entertainment division has released such highly successful movies and TV series as Cast Away, Moulin Rouge and Malcolm in the Middle. The company’s cable programming operations include several Fox channels, such as Fox Sports Net, and the National Geographic Channel. Newspapers include the Times and the Sunday Times. The company also publishes magazines, such as TV Guide and SmartSource, in addition to books through its publishing division, HarperCollins, which has produced record numbers of bestsellers. The firm’s other subsidiaries include NDS, a provider of digital television technology, and Broadsystem, one of the U.K.’s leading database management and marketing communications providers. NCL recently sold Fox Family Worldwide, Inc. to the Walt Disney Company.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Fox Broadcasting Company British Sky Broadcasting HarperCollins NDS The Times New York Post TV Guide Broadsystem
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Keith Rupert Murdoch, CEO Peter Chernin, COO Peter Chernin, Pres. David F. DeVoe, CFO Roger Fishman, Exec. VP-Mktg. Arthur M. Siskind, Group General Counsel Gary Ginsberg, Exec. VP-Corp. Comm. Reed Nolte, VP-Investor Rel. Anthea Disney, Exec. VP-Content James Murdoch, Exec. VP
Phone: 212-852-7017 Fax: 212-852-7145 Toll-Free: Address: 1211 Ave. of the Americas, New York, NY, 10036
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $13,099,500 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-111,600 (12 months) Stock Ticker: NWS 2000 Sales: $11,493,900 2000 Profits: $-168,500 Employees: 30,000 1999 Sales: $11,151,300 1999 Profits: $493,200 Fiscal Year Ends: 6/30 1998 Sales: $9,704,500 1998 Profits: $284,200 1997 Sales: $7,369,100 1997 Profits: $-101,900
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $ Second Exec. Salary: $ One of the largest and most influential media companies in the world.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
Y Y
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NEWSEDGE CORPORATION
www.newsedge.com
Industry Group Code: 514191 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 5 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 4
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Syndicated Online News Content Business News Business Information
NewsEdge Corporation is a leading independent supplier of syndicated content services and electronic business publishing technologies. The company’s services allow customers to create content for millions of users through a variety of high technology mediums such as Intranets, web sites, portals, Extranets and distribution channels. Products such as Newsedge Live, Newsedge Insight and Newsedge Workgroups, deployed as part of the infrastructure of large organizations, help companies convey news and information to large numbers of their employees over Intranets and Local Area Networks (LAN’s). A separate company unit, the Newsedge Refinery, fashions highly targeted news pieces on more than 2,000 business topics from over 2,000 sources, it also serves thousands of sites and companies with customized content solutions including industry-specific topics, wireless services and live news feeds and applications. The firm uses human editors to assist in the editing process, winnowing out the less pertinent stories for its industry-specific readership. End users can be split into two groups: employees of large organizations that depend on news for competitive advantage and visitors to web sites that content providers compete to retain. The company has over 1,400 customers, including 81 of Business Week’s 100 largest global companies. Working side by side with its corporate clientele, the company’s services and content are designed to appeal to specialized audiences, encourage return visits, and result in increased purchases and business traffic.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Newsedge Refinery Newsedge Live Newsedge Insight Newsedge Workgroups
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Clifford M. Pollan, CEO Clifford M. Pollan, COO Clifford M. Pollan, Pres. Ronald Benanto, CFO/VP David M. Scott, VP-Corp. Mktg. Alton Zink, VP-Worldwide Human Resources Larry Kramer, Controller Thomas Karanian, VP-Client Services and Oper. Lee Phillips, VP-Product and Content Dev. John Zahner, VP-Internet Services Charles White, VP-eContent Services John Crozier, VP-North American Sales
Phone: 781-229-3000 Fax: 781-229-3030 Toll-Free: 800-252-9980 Address: 80 Blanchard Rd., Burlington, MA, 01803
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 6 months. 2001 Sales: $33,500 ( 6 months) 2001 Profits: $-1,100 ( 6 months) Stock Ticker: Subsidiary 2000 Sales: $70,900 2000 Profits: $-3,500 Employees: 309 1999 Sales: $74,200 1999 Profits: $-17,000 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $79,500 1998 Profits: $-17,200 1997 Sales: $ 1997 Profits: $
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Y Profit Sharing: Top Exec. Salary: $232,496 Stock Purch. Plan: Second Exec. Salary: $182,313 ADVANTAGE: Well-designed, customizable news content filter/Large customer base.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Bonus: $89,780 Bonus: $65,000
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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NOSTALGIA NETWORK (THE)
www.goodtv.com
Industry Group Code: 512110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Y Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits:
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Television Programming
The Nostalgia Network, Inc. operates a television programming service, GoodLife TV Network, which offers a variety of entertainment, information and lifestyle programming exemplifying traditional American culture, values and sense of community. This programming mix targets the America’s Boomer-and-Over audience. As part of its branding efforts, the Network adopted the GoodLife name, which was deemed to be more descriptive of the Network’s emphasis on values-oriented programming, free of sex and violence. In an effort to differentiate itself from its many competitors, and in response to comments from cable system operators, the Network has continued its efforts to increase original programming. The company saw a dramatic increase in viewership through the service transmission agreement between Nostalgia and National Digital Television Center, which provides for the digital distribution of the Network’s signal through the Headend in the Sky program. To more closely align its sales and marketing activities, the company consolidated these efforts at its headquarters in Washington, D.C. Consistent with this decision, the company determined to close its Englewood, Colorado and Ft. Washington, Pennsylvania offices. Nostalgia Network went private after accepting an offer from Crown Communications Corporation to enter into a cash merger that resulted in the elimination of the Network’s publicly held shares of common stock.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: GoodLife TV Network National Digital Television Center Crown Communications Corporation
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Squire D. Rushnell, CEO Squire D. Rushnell, Pres. Diane C. Fuller, CFO Willard R. Nichols, Sec. Willard R. Nichols, General Counsel Diane C. Fuller, Treas. Lawrence Meli, Pres./COO, GoodLife TV Network
Phone: 202-289-6633 Fax: 202-289-6632 Toll-Free: Address: 650 Massachusetts Ave. N.W., Washington, DC, 20001
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for months. 2001 Sales: $ ( months) 2001 Profits: $ ( months) Stock Ticker: Private 2000 Sales: $ 2000 Profits: $ Employees: 27 1999 Sales: $5,400 1999 Profits: $-21,200 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $5,500 1998 Profits: $-23,000 1997 Sales: $7,200 1997 Profits: $-18,900
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $ Second Exec. Salary: $ Merger with Crown Communications Corporation.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
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Northeast: Y
International:
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NTL INCORPORATED
www.ntl.com
Industry Group Code: 513220 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 8 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Y Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 25
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y Y Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Cable TV Service Internet Services High Speed Access Business Telecommunications
NTL Incorporated is a leading communications company in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, as well as a telecommunications provider in Switzerland, France and Australia and a broadband cable operator in Germany and Sweden. The company provides residential, business and wholesale customers with residential telecom and television services, national telecom services and broadcasting services. Residential telecom and television services include residential telephony, cable television and Internet access services. National telecom services include national business telecoms, national and international carrier telecommunications, Internet services and satellite and radio communications services. Broadcasting Services include digital and analog television and radio broadcast transmission services. NTL provides its broad range of services over local, national and international network infrastructure. The company operates advanced local broadband networks serving entire communities throughout NTL's regional franchise areas. The broadcast transmission network provides national, regional and local analog and digital transmission services to customers throughout the U.K. The firm also operates the U.K.'s first synchronous digital hierarchy backbone telecommunications network, as well as satellite earth stations and radio communications facilities from NTL's tower sites across the U.K. NTL recently expanded through the acquisition of the residential cable, business cable, indirect residential telephony, residential Internet and digital television development and services businesses from Cable & Wireless Communications plc. NTL has been suffering from immense amounts of debt. In early 2002, the firm was in technical default on $11 billion in bonds, and was working on an agreement that would allow it to provide a 95% equity stake to bondholders in exchange for $5 billion in debt reduction and greatly lowered interest payments.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Cablecom Cable & Wireless Communications plc
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. J. Barclay Knapp, CEO Stephen A. Carter, COO J. Barclay Knapp, Pres. John F. Gregg, CFO Steven L. Wagner, VP-Mktg. Gregg N. Gorelick, Controller Richard J. Lubasch, Corp. Sec. Richard J. Lubasch, General Counsel Bret Richter, VP-Corp. Dev. George S. Blumenthal, Treas. Bruno Claude, COO, NTL Europe Steven L. Wagner, VP-Consumer Services
Phone: 212-906-8440 Fax: 212-752-1157 Toll-Free: Address: 110 E. 59th St., 26th Fl., New York, NY, 10022
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $3,699,200 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-15,858,200 (12 months) Stock Ticker: NLI 2000 Sales: $2,840,800 2000 Profits: $-2,963,700 Employees: 23,880 1999 Sales: $1,584,100 1999 Profits: $-735,700 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $747,000 1998 Profits: $-534,600 1997 Sales: $491,800 1997 Profits: $-333,100
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $277,659 Bonus: $249,813 Second Exec. Salary: $265,000 Bonus: $178,438 Operates the U.K.'s first synchronous digital hierarchy (SDH) backbone telecommunications network/The firm is heavily in debt.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
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Northeast: Y
International: Y
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NTN COMMUNICATIONS INC
www.ntn.com
Industry Group Code: 512110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 22 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Y Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 27
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Interactive TV Production
NTN Communications, Inc. develops interactive sports and trivia games through its BUZZTIME.com subsidiary and maintains two major networks to broadcast its games across the country through its NTN Networks subsidiary. The company’s interactive television networks are the largest in the nation, with over 17 million games played on them, connecting nearly 3,500 venues. NTN produces play-along games, including QB1 and NTN PowerPlay; fantasy sports games such as Brackets and Survivor; hour-plus premium trivia games, including Showdown and SportsIQ; half-hour standard trivia games such as Countdown and Brain Buster; and custom-made games for special events such as awards ceremonies. The company also operates Players Plus, a frequent player club enabling its over 500,000 members to play for points that can be used to win prizes in monthly sweepstakes. NTN’s expansion plans have been geared toward boosting the company’s name recognition through an aggressive advertising strategy and exploiting the advantages of the Internet. The company recently signed a major agreement with WebTV that will allow WebTV’s one million customers to play NTN’s trivia games. The firm also signed an agreement with America Online that would make the games accessible to 19 million AOL users. It has made similar agreements in recent months with Sprint PCS, AT&T, Yahoo! and FoxSports.com. In addition, NTN recently launched its second network, NTN Digital Interactive TV, which is driven by Internet-enhanced technology.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: NTN Networks BUZZTIME, Inc. FoxSports.com Yahoo! AOL Sprint PCS AT&T WebTV
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Stanley B. Kinsey, CEO James B. Frakes, CFO Kathy Miles, Human Resources Stephen Gray, Chief Tech. Officer Darlene French-Porter, Controller Kathy Miles, Corp. Sec. Kathy Miles, VP-Admin. V. Tyrone Lam, Pres., BUZZTIME, Inc. Mark deGorter, Pres./COO, NTN Network
Phone: 619-438-7400 Fax: 619-438-7470 Toll-Free: Address: 5966 La Place Ct., Ste. 100, Carlsbad, CA, 92008
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $16,400 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $-3,200 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: NTN 2000 Sales: $22,000 2000 Profits: $-9,600 Employees: 198 1999 Sales: $23,700 1999 Profits: $-2,500 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $24,200 1998 Profits: $-1,800 1997 Sales: $25,900 1997 Profits: $-12,500
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $295,057 Second Exec. Salary: $198,077
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
Leading-edge technology.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 2 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
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Northeast:
International:
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NUCENTRIX BROADBAND NETWORKS INCwww.nucentrix.com Industry Group Code: 513390A Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 1 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 1
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
High Speed Access Provider-Wireless Cable Service Wireless High-Speed Internet Access Wireless Cable TV Service
Nucentrix Broadband Networks, Inc., formerly Heartland Wireless Communications, uses its high-capacity radio spectrum to provide fixed wireless broadband services in medium and small markets in the central United States. The company currently provides high-speed wireless Internet access primarily to medium- and small-sized businesses, as well as to small and home offices. Nucentrix also provides its customers with value-added services, such as e-mail, technical support, web hosting, web design and domain name registration. In addition, Nucentrix offers wireless television (wireless cable) services in 58 markets in nine states to approximately 103,000 subscribers. In February 2000, the firm announced a strategic alliance with Cisco Systems to test and deploy fixed-wireless broadband services with VOFDM technology on a Cisco Powered Network. The company planned to use the VOFDM technology in 20 markets by the end of 2000, but the trial periods were delayed. Currently Nucentrix is renewing the Amarillo trial, but it remains unsure as to the pending success. The VOFDM technology provides higher quality and decreases the effects of interference present in wireless operating environments. Nucentrix expanded by 33 channels through the acquisition of Multichannel Multipoint Distribution Service in the Rockford, Illinois area.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Cisco Systems Multichannel Multipoint Distribution Service Heartland Wireless Communications
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Carroll D. McHenry, CEO Carroll D. McHenry, Pres. J. David Darnell, CFO J. Curtis Henderson, Corp. Sec. J. Curtis Henderson, General Counsel Russell A. Wiseman, Sr. VP-Internet Oper. Frank H. Hosea, Sr. VP-Video Oper.
Phone: 972-423-9494 Fax: 972-633-0074 Toll-Free: 877-682-3687 Address: 200 Chisholm Place, Ste. 200, Plano, TX, 75075
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $39,800 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $-18,400 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: NCNX 2000 Sales: $61,046 2000 Profits: $-22,079 Employees: 440 1999 Sales: $70,475 1999 Profits: $148,939 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $73,989 1998 Profits: $-211,561 1997 Sales: $78,792 1997 Profits: $-134,583
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $300,000 Second Exec. Salary: $172,446 Leading-edge technology for high-speed wireless Internet access.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $30,000 Bonus: $25,000
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
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ODYSSEY PICTURES CORP
www.odysseypix.com
Industry Group Code: 512110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 29 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Y Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution: Y
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 17
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Motion Picture Distribution
Odyssey Pictures Corporation is a holding company for Odyssey Entertainment Ltd., an international film distribution company. By 2000, the company had undergone management change and has since been unable to sustain any substantial activities in the international distribution of motion pictures. Under Schotte’s leadership, Odyssey will seek success by establishing relationships and strategic alliances with major film studios and successful writers, directors and producers. The firm also intends to establish a permanent presence in Europe through select joint-venture partners. In August 1998, the company purchased the assets of Swedish-based Kimon Mediabright KB, consisting of a film library with worldwide and Scandinavian distribution rights and Scandinavian video distribution rights to certain Hallmark Entertainment products. While continuing to develop and re-establish the company’s distribution business, new management’s main goal is to aggressively build a diverse, global media company independent in ownership from the major film and music companies. Management will seek to establish a group of domestic and international companies providing both content and distribution in the film, music, publishing, sports, merchandising and other multimedia outlets. Odyssey’s current decrease in revenue and increase in loss reflect the management’s effort to streamline the company and the payoff and conversion of certain notes payable. The company recently purchased Filmzone.com, an informational entertainment resource site which presently serves the public for retrieval of current film information. Odyssey also signed an agreement to be the exclusive distributor of films owned or controlled by JL Media Services, LLC, a film production company. With this and similar acquisitions, the firm hopes to expand into a variety of media distribution venues including television, video, DVD and movie theaters in all major markets.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Odyssey Entertainment Ltd. Kimon Mediabright KB Hallmark Entertainment Filmzone.com JL Media Services, LLC
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. John Foster, CEO John Foster, Pres. Johan Schotte, CFO John Foster, Corp. Sec.
Phone: 972-818-7990 Fax: 972-818-7998 Toll-Free: Address: 16910 Dallas Pkwy., Ste. 104, Dallas, TX, 75248
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $ 4 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-1,449 (12 months) Stock Ticker: OPIX 2000 Sales: $ 146 2000 Profits: $-1,208 Employees: 3 1999 Sales: $ 288 1999 Profits: $-1,388 Fiscal Year Ends: 6/30 1998 Sales: $ 42 1998 Profits: $-1,119 1997 Sales: $ 141 1997 Profits: $ 69
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $ Second Exec. Salary: $
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
Focus on overseas markets.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest: Y
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International: Y
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OMNICOM GROUP INC
www.omnicomgroup.com
Industry Group Code: 541810 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 2 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Y Information Systems:
Profits: 1
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Advertising Services Market Research
Omnicom Group, Inc., along with its subsidiaries, provides corporate communications services to clients worldwide on a global, national and local basis. Operations cover the major regions of North America, the United Kingdom, continental Europe, Latin America, the Far East, Australia, the Middle East and Africa. The corporate communications services offered by the company include advertising in various media, such as television, radio, newspaper, magazines, outdoor and the Internet, as well as public relations, specialty advertising, direct response and promotional marketing, strategic media planning and buying, Internet and digital media development. Omnicom Group offers its clients such additional services as marketing consultation, consumer market research, design and production of merchandising, sales promotion and interactive marketing. Clients of Omnicom include major consumer products; industrial, financial and service industry companies; as well as smaller, pan-regional, national and local companies. Omnicom Group's subsidiaries include AGENCY.COM, GSD&M, Interone Marketing Group, BBDO Worldwide, TBWA Worldwide, Abbott Mead Vickers, Adelphi Group, Alcone Marketing Group, Bernard Hodes Advertising and many others. Recently, the company added Arnell Group, a brand ideation and experience marketing company, to its subsidiary family. Arnell Group specializes in integrated branding, strategy and communications solutions. Omnicom Group's ad campaigns have included Budweiser’s Whassup ads and The Joy of Cola spots for Pepsi.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: BBDO Worldwide Network DDB Needham Worldwide Network TBWA International Network Diversified Agency Services Communicade AGENCY.COM GSD&M Arnell Group
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. John D. Wren, CEO John D. Wren, Pres. Randall J. Weisenburger, CFO Leslie Chiocco, VP-Human Resources Phillip J. Angelastro, Controller Barry J. Wagner, Sec. Barry J. Wagner, General Counsel Dennis E. Hewitt, Treas. Allen Rosenshine, CEO, BBDO Worldwide James A. Cannon, CFO, BBDO Worldwide
Phone: 212-415-3700 Fax: 212-415-3530 Toll-Free: Address: 437 Madison Ave., New York, NY, 10022
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $4,918,900 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $339,100 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: OMC 2000 Sales: $6,154,200 2000 Profits: $498,800 Employees: 56,000 1999 Sales: $5,130,500 1999 Profits: $362,900 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $4,290,900 1998 Profits: $278,800 1997 Sales: $3,296,200 1997 Profits: $217,300
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $985,000 Second Exec. Salary: $925,000 Highly diversified corporate communications services.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $2,200,000 Bonus: $2,025,000
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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ON COMMAND CORP
www.oncommand.com
Industry Group Code: 513220 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 18 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
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Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Information Systems: Y
Profits: 12
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Cable TV Service-Hospitality Satellite Television Service Video on Demand High-Speed Internet Access-Hotel Rooms
On Command Corporation, a leading provider of hotel pay-per-view entertainment and information services, serves a number of well-known hotels, including Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt and Embassy Suites. As a provider of hotel entertainment, the company offers a variety of free channels, including Disney, HBO, ESPN and Showtime (depending on the hotel’s preferences) with roughly 10 recently released movies for pay-per-view purposes. The company’s newer systems enable a number of hotels to provide its guests with the option of playing Sony PlayStation video games. As a provider of in-room Internet access, On Command leads the industry in highspeed Internet access service, with installation in over 120,000 hotel rooms. The firm operates such services through packages called @Hotel TV and @Hotel PC, which enable guests to surf the web using the televisions in their rooms. The company aggressively promotes its OCX multimedia services platform, which features an improved graphical user interface for movies and games and TV-based Internet with a keyboard. On Command also sells its systems to other providers of in-room entertainment, such as Hospitality Network, Inc., which is licensed to use the systems for on-demand, in-room entertainment and information services to certain gamingbased hotel properties, and ALLIN Interactive, which is licensed to install its systems on cruise ships. Liberty Media Corp. owns a controlling share of On Command’s stock. The company offers employees medical, dental and vision insurance, as well as an education reimbursement program.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: @Hotel TV @Hotel PC OCX Hospitality Network, Inc. ALLIN Interactive Liberty Media Corp. Marriott Hilton
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Christopher Sophinos, CEO Gregory B. Armstrong, COO Christopher Sophinos, Pres. William D. Myers, CFO Ken Stempson, VP-Human Resources & Admin. David Simpson, Sr. VP-Eng. Pamela Strauss, General Counsel Ronald D. Lessack, Sr. VP-Oper. William D. Myers, Treas. Jean A. deVera, Sr. VP-Sales Richard C. Fenwick, Jr., VP-Eng.
Phone: 720-873-3200 Fax: 720-873-3299 Toll-Free: 800-797-7654 Address: 7900 E. Union Ave., Tower III, 6th Fl., Denver, CO, 80237
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $183,800 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $-51,700 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: ONCO 2000 Sales: $265,380 2000 Profits: $-39,043 Employees: 981 1999 Sales: $252,948 1999 Profits: $-29,394 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $238,820 1998 Profits: $-25,966 1997 Sales: $222,103 1997 Profits: $-33,314
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $390,000 Second Exec. Salary: $325,000 Provides service to more than 120,000 hotel rooms.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 2 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $200,000 Bonus: $90,312
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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ON STAGE ENTERTAINMENT
www.onst.com
Industry Group Code: 512110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 19 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 23
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Theatrical Productions Productions for Casinos
On Stage Entertainment produces and markets live theatrical productions and operates live theaters and dinner theaters worldwide. The company markets its productions directly to audiences at theaters in resort and urban tourist locations. On Stage also markets its productions to commercial clients, which include casinos, corporations, fairs and expositions, theme and amusement parks and cruise lines. The firm has put on productions in both United States and international locations, including China, Africa, Russia, Australia, Japan and the Philippines. On Stage has also performed for major corporate clients, such as McDonald’s, Bank of America, Hewlett Packard, IBM, Pitney Bowes, Levi Strauss and Texaco. The company’s flagship production is called Legends in Concert and features impersonators who perform as Elvis Presley, the Blues Brothers and Marilyn Monroe. On Stage also sells souvenirs, such as clothing and videotapes, from the Legends in Concert production. Another major production is Wild Bill’s Dinner Extravaganza, a two-hour dinner show that features performances from the wild west. The company recently negotiated the live production licensing rights to Ripley’s Believe It or Not for the U.S. and Canada, excluding New York. On Stage also purchased the production Country Tonite, a country-music showcase based in Las Vegas, Nevada, Branson, Missouri and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, from BounceBackTechnologies.com.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Legends in Concert Country Tonite Ripley’s Believe It or Not Wild Bill's Dinner Extravangaza
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Timothy J. Parrott, CEO Jeffery Victor, COO Timothy J. Parrott, Pres. Richard Kanfer, VP-Sales Christopher R. Grobl, Human Resources Christopher R. Grobl, Sec. Christopher R. Grobl, General Counsel Gary Panter, Sr. VP-Oper. Pedro Perez, Treas. Pedro Perez, Chief Acc. Officer
Phone: 702-253-1333 Fax: 702-253-2368 Toll-Free: Address: 4625 W. Nevso Dr., Ste. 9, Las Vegas, NV, 89103
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $17,800 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $-1,200 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: ONST 2000 Sales: $24,100 2000 Profits: $-4,700 Employees: 402 1999 Sales: $28,500 1999 Profits: $-2,100 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $27,800 1998 Profits: $-4,900 1997 Sales: $15,700 1997 Profits: $-2,900
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $308,333 Second Exec. Salary: $114,400
Bonus: $87,500 Bonus: $
Focus on resort and tourist locations.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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ONESOURCE INFORMATION SERVICES INC www.onesource.com Industry Group Code: 514191 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 6 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems: Y
Profits: 3
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Online Business Information
OneSource Information Services, Inc. delivers in-depth company and industry information to business individuals and organizations via the Internet. OneSource’s Business Browser product line provides reliable, up-to-date, comprehensive business and financial information on over 1 million companies from over 2,500 sources. The information offers professionals quick access to corporate, industry and market intelligence, with such information as news, trade press, executive biographies, analyst reports, company financial results, stock quotes and industry statistics. Customers access the information over standard web browsers at fixed annual subscription rates. The fixed rate is particularly attractive to large corporations because the cost decreases as the number of company users increases. With the use of standard web technology, end users require minimal training and minimal installation and systems support. Customers have full access to the products anytime from anywhere over the Internet. The Business Browser product line includes the U.S., U.K., Global and European Business Browser. The Business Browser features special applications integrated into the product including a company profiler, which delivers integrated reports on a company’s history, products, competition, executives, current news articles and financials; WatchList Update, which automatically keeps track of news articles, news stories, financial filings and research reports on companies specified by the user; and a topic search, which screens news stories, research reports, business descriptions and trade articles for information by topic. OneSource’s customers include American Express, BankAmerica, Boeing, Ernst & Young, Harvard Business School, MCI Worldcom, Merrill Lynch and Oracle. The Business Browser was recently enhanced with XML web services which will provide increased integration with corporate IT systems.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Business Browser WatchList Update
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Daniel J. Schimmel, CEO Daniel J. Schimmel, Pres. Roy D. Landon, Sr. VP-Finance Philip J. Garlick, Sr. VP-Global Sales Michael L. Buzzell, Sr. VP-Eng. Roy D. Landon, Sr. VP/Sec. Roy D. Landon, Sr. VP-Admin. Dileep Hurry, Sr. VP-Bus. Dev. Roy D. Landon, Treas. Mary McCabe, Sr. VP-Product Dev. Bill Schumacher, Sr. VP-Content
Phone: 978-318-4300 Fax: 978-318-4690 Toll-Free: 800-554-5501 Address: 300 Baker Ave., Concord, MA, 01742
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $59,000 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $4,700 (12 months) Stock Ticker: ONES 2000 Sales: $51,889 2000 Profits: $ 858 Employees: 257 1999 Sales: $35,548 1999 Profits: $-4,400 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $30,428 1998 Profits: $5,600 1997 Sales: $30,384 1997 Profits: $-2,247
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $212,885 Second Exec. Salary: $164,616 Gathers business data from a wide variety of sources into a single web site.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $82,599 Bonus: $52,693
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest: Y
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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ORLANDO PREDATORS ENTERTAINMENT INC (THE) www.orlandopredators.com Industry Group Code: 711211 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 2 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 2
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Football Team Owner/Operator Minor League Arena Football
Orlando Predators Entertainment, Inc. owns and operates the Orlando Predators, a professional arena football team of the Arena Football League. The firm also owns a 12% equity stake in the Arena Football League. Arena football is played in an indoor arena on a padded 50-yard-long football field using eight players on the field for each team. Most of the game rules are similar to college or other professional football game rules, with certain exceptions intended to make the game faster and more exciting. Orlando Predators Entertainment generates revenues from national league and regional team broadcast contracts, national league sponsorship contracts, fees from league membership, merchandise sales and ticket sales. The company also owns and operates the Peoria Pirates, a minor league team in the af2. In addition, the firm expects to open af2 teams in Green Bay, WI in 2003 and Bismarck, ND in 2004.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Orlando Predators Arena Football League Peoria Pirates
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Eric Margenau, CEO David Berryman, COO David Berryman, Pres. John Pearce, CFO Dale Hendricks, VP-Sales John Pearce, Controller John Pearce, Sec. Herkie Walls, Dir.-Comm. Rel. John Pearce, Treas. Kim Truckenmiller, Asst. Gen. Manager
Phone: 407-566-2493 Fax: 407-566-2494 Toll-Free: Address: 741 Front St., Ste. 140, Celebration, FL, 34747
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $4,600 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-3,200 (12 months) Stock Ticker: PRED 2000 Sales: $3,900 2000 Profits: $-1,500 Employees: 24 1999 Sales: $5,100 1999 Profits: $ 200 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $3,600 1998 Profits: $-3,700 1997 Sales: $2,700 1997 Profits: $- 900
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $68,000 Second Exec. Salary: $
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
Aggressive plans for expansion.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International:
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PANAMSAT CORP
www.panamsat.com
Industry Group Code: 513220 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 13 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: y Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 5
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Satellite Broadcasting-Private Communications Satellite Communication Services Satellite-Based Internet Access Service Satellite Television Broadcasting Webcasting Services Entertainment Services Services for ISPs
PanAmSat Corporation, majority owned by Hughes Electronics, operates satellites around the globe, providing links for broadcasters, news organizations and telecommunications companies worldwide. It also transmits programming for home television services, provides technical support for live broadcasts and services private corporate networks. The company provides service to the United States, Latin America, Africa, South Asia, the Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, the Caribbean and Europe. The firm’s video services provide long-term, fulltime, part-time and occasional satellite services for transmission of news, sports, entertainment and educational functions. PanAmSat’s telecommunications services support networks that relay voice, video and data communications throughout the world. PanAmSat also provides services through its own satellites or other satellite operators. With 21 spacecraft in orbit today, the company has the world’s largest commercial geostationary satellite network. It offers programming and broadcasting support for television companies such as Discovery, Disney and Time-Warner. Corporations such as Hughes Network Systems and General Motors, which operate private business communication networks, receive satellite support from PanAmSat. The firm also provides satellite services to news organizations and Internet service providers. PanAmSat is building a vast satellite network that will eventually have the ability to provide superb Internet access services and the capacity to broadcast 3 million simultaneous high-fidelity streams. The company recently announced a 10-year, multi-transponder sales agreement with Television and Radio Broadcasting Services, Australia’s leading multicultural broadcaster, to launch a new direct-to-home television platform in the United States.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: NET/36 Hughes Electronics
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Joseph R. Wright, Jr., CEO Michael Inglese, Exec. VP/CFO Thomas E. Eaton, Jr., Exec. VP-Global Sales James B. Frownfelter, Exec. VP/Chief Tech. Officer James W. Cuminale, Exec. VP/Corp. Sec. James W. Cuminale, Exec. VP/General Counsel Michael S. Liebow, Sr. VP-Mktg. Ashley G. Fernandes, VP-Sales, Pacific Ocean Region
Phone: 203-622-6664 Fax: 203-622-9163 Toll-Free: Address: 1 Pickwick Plaza, Greenwich, CT, 06830
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $870,100 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $30,600 (12 months) Stock Ticker: SPOT 2000 Sales: $1,023,600 2000 Profits: $125,600 Employees: 730 1999 Sales: $810,617 1999 Profits: $122,237 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $767,263 1998 Profits: $124,606 1997 Sales: $629,939 1997 Profits: $112,829
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $300,000 Bonus: $195,000 Second Exec. Salary: $191,731 Bonus: $130,000 Vast satellite network keyed to the distribution of streaming entertainment and Internet access.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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PARADISE MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT INC Industry Group Code: 512110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 18 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Y Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Y Information Systems:
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
www.pdse.com
Profits: 24 Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y Y Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Music Video Production & Record Labels Music Artist Management Web Site Content
Paradise Music and Entertainment, Inc. is engaged in the music and entertainment business. The company currently conducts its business through wholly owned subsidiaries in three divisions. PDSE Film and TV produces television commercials, music videos and televised music concerts. However, the company has been forced to discontinue the two major subsidiaries in this segment, Straw Dogs and Shelter Films, which had previously contributed about 70% of revenue. PDSE Music generates original music scores and advertising themes for television, radio and film through its Rave subsidiary. It also produces and releases recorded music through PDSE Records and Push Records and manages artists, such as Carly Simon, Daryl Hall and John Oates, through subsidiary All Access. PDSE Digital designs, creates, produces and delivers new digital formats of programming for Internet-related content and digital entertainment consulting services through its Paradise Digital Productions division. Paradise recently acquired iball Media, a music distribution company.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Paradise Digital Productions PDSE Records All Access Entertainment Management Group, Inc. Push Records, Inc. Rave Music and Entertainment iball Media Carly Simon Hall & Oates
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Kelly T. Hickel, CEO Kelly T. Hickel, Pres. Robert M. Viola, CFO Lee Haymore, Dir.-Urban Mktg. John Gansley, VP-Corp. Finance and Admin. Brian White, VP-Strategic Planning Charles V. Pankey, Exec. VP/Pres., Events Division Jon Small, Pres., Picture Vision
Phone: 212-590-2100 Fax: 212-590-2121 Toll-Free: Address: 53 W. 23rd St., New York, NY, 10010
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $30,700 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $-3,500 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: PDSE 2000 Sales: $36,400 2000 Profits: $-4,800 Employees: 48 1999 Sales: $8,100 1999 Profits: $-1,300 Fiscal Year Ends: 6/30 1998 Sales: $13,600 1998 Profits: $-2,900 1997 Sales: $5,568 1997 Profits: $- 993
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $ Second Exec. Salary: $
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
Manages major recording artists.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
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PARK PLACE ENTERTAINMENT
www.parkplace.com
Industry Group Code: 713210A Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 1 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 1
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Casinos Restaurants Hotels Live Entertainment
With approximately 20 gaming properties bringing in net revenues of $4.69 billion, Park Place Entertainment is the largest gaming company in the world and the only such company with a leading presence in Nevada, New Jersey and Mississippi, the three largest gaming markets in the U.S. Park Place owns some of the most famous casinos in America, including Caesar's Palace, the Las Vegas Hilton and the Grand Casinos, as well as the Caesars Palace at Sea casinos on two Crystal Cruses, Inc. cruise ships, the Symphony and the Harmony. In addition, it holds interests in Baluma Holdings, SA in Uruguay, which manages the Conrad International Punta del Este Resort and Casino; Windsor Casino Ltd., which operates Casino Windsor in Ontario, Canada; the Metropolitan Entertainment Group in Halifax, Nova Scotia; and the Caesars Gauteng in Johannesburg, South Africa. To complement its gaming operations, the company runs shops, restaurants and hotels, which serve as ideal locations for large conventions. It also stages a variety of performances in its nightclubs, ranging from Star Trek: The Experience to Reba McEntire concerts. The firm recently opened the highly anticipated, $785-million Paris Las Vegas Casino Resort, featuring a 50-story replica of the Eiffel Tower, eight French restaurants, Paris street scenes around the resort and a large European health spa. Park Place is in the process of introducing airport check-in services at its Las Vegas hotels, where customers can check in luggage and obtain seating assignments. The company offers life, medical, dental and vision plans, as well as employee assistance programs.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Bally's Las Vegas Grand Casino Biloxi Paris Las Vegas Caesar's Palace Flamingo Hilton Dover Downs Las Vegas Hilton Sheraton Casino & Hotel
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Thomas E. Gallagher, CEO Wallace R. Barr, COO Thomas E. Gallagher, Pres. Scott A. LaPorta, CFO Kim Sinatra, Chief Legal Officer
Phone: 702-699-5000 Fax: 702-699-5202 Toll-Free: Address: 3930 Howard Hughes Pkwy., Las Vegas, NV, 89109
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $4,631,000 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-24,000 (12 months) Stock Ticker: PPE 2000 Sales: $4,896,000 2000 Profits: $143,000 Employees: 57,000 1999 Sales: $3,176,000 1999 Profits: $136,000 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $2,305,000 1998 Profits: $109,000 1997 Sales: $2,153,000 1997 Profits: $67,000
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $1,615,385 Second Exec. Salary: $750,000
Bonus: $686,625 Bonus: $595,075
Largest gaming company in the world.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
Y
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PAUL-SON GAMING CORP
www.paulsongaming.com
Industry Group Code: 713290 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 12 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Y Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 11
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Casino Table Game Equipment
Paul-Son Gaming Corporation is the leading manufacturer of casino table game equipment in the U.S., producing casino chips, playing cards, table layouts, roulette wheels, chip trays and gaming furniture. The company also continually develops and tests its products, incorporating the latest technology to ensure that they are durable, artistic and easy-to-use. Headquartered in Las Vegas, the firm sells its products anywhere gambling is legal, with major branch offices in New Jersey, Mississippi, Louisiana, Oregon and Florida. While casinos are the firm’s primary customers, Paul-Son also operates several retail outlets at its branch offices that sell gambling items for personal use. The company has focused its domestic expansion toward manufacturing novel games that incorporate new technology. Hoping that such games would draw casino patrons away from the conventional ones, Paul-Son recently created a New Games Division that will develop ideas and market the new games available. The firm also announced an agreement with Pit Six Gaming to become the exclusive manufacturer of Pit Six’s interactive casino table game, to be named PaulSon’s Draw Poker. The game will enable a maximum of five players to choose among three games and play against the machine.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Paul-Son Gaming Supplies, Inc. Paul-Son Mexicana, S.A. de C.V. Authentic Products, Inc. Paul-Son's Draw Poker Pit Six Gaming
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Eric P. Endy, CEO Eric P. Endy, Pres. John M. Garner, CFO Michael R. Detommaso, Sr. VP-Sales Dorothy Endy, Mgr.-Human Resources John M. Garner, Treas.
Phone: 702-384-2425 Fax: 702-384-1965 Toll-Free: 800-728-5766 Address: 1700 S. Industrial Rd., Las Vegas, NV, 89102
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $20,500 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $- 900 (12 months) Stock Ticker: PSON 2000 Sales: $22,700 2000 Profits: $-1,200 Employees: 450 1999 Sales: $23,900 1999 Profits: $- 700 Fiscal Year Ends: 5/31 1998 Sales: $25,900 1998 Profits: $-2,200 1997 Sales: $24,914 1997 Profits: $1,372
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $155,070 Second Exec. Salary: $120,000 Leading maker of casino table game equipment in the U.S.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $1,550 Bonus: $1,200
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS CORP
www.pax.tv
Industry Group Code: 513120 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 10 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 18
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Television Broadcasting Radio Broadcasting TV Network (Independent)
With a network of over 120 television stations across the U.S., Paxson Communications Corporation owns the largest broadcast television station group in the country. The company utilizes its stations and affiliates to broadcast its new network PAX TV, which reaches 85% of U.S. primetime television sets in 19 of the top 20 U.S. markets. The network is a prime broadcaster of familyoriented programming promoting traditional values and positive role models. Among its most popular shows are Hope Island, Chicken Soup for the Soul and Twice in a Lifetime, as well as syndicated episodes of Touched By an Angel and Diagnosis Murder. Paxson recently announced a partnership with the National Broadcasting Company (NBC). By the terms of the agreement, NBC will allow Paxson to broadcast NBC-produced programming on PAX TV. The company has also been concentrating on acquiring new stations to consolidate its assets. It recently completed the acquisition of several television stations serving Detroit, Houston and Jacksonville, bringing it into three top markets. Recently, the Women’s United Soccer Association signed an agreement with PAX TV, allowing the network to broadcast the 2002 and 2003 seasons. PAX TV also announced a marketing agreement with Yahoo! Inc. to promote the premiere of its latest season on Yahoo! TV.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: America 51, L.P. Bud Hits, Inc. Clearlake Productions, Inc. Cocola Media Corporation of Florida Hispanic Broadcasting, Inc. PAX TV Jetstar Development, Inc.
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Jeff Sagansky, CEO Jeff Sagansky, Pres. Thomas E. Severson, CFO Steve Sohmer, Exec. VP-Mktg. Rob Hebenstreit, VP-Research Ronald L. Rubin, Controller Anthony L. Morrison, Corp. Sec. Anthony L. Morrison, Chief Legal Officer Seth Grossman, Chief Strategy Officer Cheryl Scully, VP-Investor Rel. Cheryl Scully, Treas. Steve Friedman, Pres.-Cable Distribution Karsten Amlie, Pres.-PAX Internet
Phone: 561-659-4122 Fax: 561-659-4252 Toll-Free: Address: 601 Clearwater Park Rd., West Palm Beach, FL, 33401
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $199,000 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $-168,600 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: PAX 2000 Sales: $271,900 2000 Profits: $-178,500 Employees: 929 1999 Sales: $214,200 1999 Profits: $-160,400 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $117,300 1998 Profits: $-88,300 1997 Sales: $88,400 1997 Profits: $214,700
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $610,000 Second Exec. Salary: $412,997 The nation's largest broadcast TV station group/Large infomercial business.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $75,000 Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
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PEACE ARCH ENTERTAINMENT GROUP INC www.peacearch.com Industry Group Code: 512110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 20 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Y Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 12
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Television Production
Peace Arch Entertainment Group, Inc., based in Canada, develops, produces and distributes high-quality, proprietary television programming for markets worldwide. The firm also provides production services for third parties on a contract basis, as well as film distribution with such feature films as Now and Forever. Peace Arch develops television programming that has domestic and international appeal and produces episodic series, movies and documentaries. The company also produces training, education, foreign language and information programming services for network television. The company’s web casting and streaming media division agreed to provide live event web-casting services to Sharp’s Audio-Visual, Ltd. Sharp’s is an industry leader in video-conferencing, event staging and meeting/presentation and convention services in Western Canada. Peace Arch produced a 22episode season of a science fiction thriller called First Wave, in association with Francis Ford Coppola. The series landed an unprecedented 66 episode sale from USA Networks’ Sci-fi Channel. The company also produces a western-themed television series, called Dead Man’s Gun, which has won the Western Heritage Award for Best Western Dramatic script. Peace Arch also produces The Immortal, a 22-episode, hour-long action adventure television series, and Big Sound, a comedy starring Greg Evigan. The company recently launched Streamscapes Media, a division specializing in webcasting and streaming media for the Internet.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Vidatron Entertainment Peace Arch Portal First Wave Dead Man's Gun The Immortal Big Sound Streamscapes Media Sugar Entertainment
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Juliet Jones, CEO Juliet Jones, Pres. Garth Albright, CFO Garth Albright, Corp. Sec.
Phone: 604-681-9308 Fax: 604-681-3299 Toll-Free: Address: 1132 Hamilton, No. 302, Vancouver, BC, V6B 2S2
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $35,700 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-9,200 (12 months) Stock Ticker: PAE 2000 Sales: $24,100 2000 Profits: $ 600 Employees: 24 1999 Sales: $34,500 1999 Profits: $1,200 Fiscal Year Ends: 8/31 1998 Sales: $20,700 1998 Profits: $1,100 1997 Sales: $17,000 1997 Profits: $- 900
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $108,333 Second Exec. Salary: $200,000
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
Excellent customer base.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International: Y
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PEGASUS SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS INC www.pgtv.com Industry Group Code: 513220 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 14 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 17
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Satellite TV Service Satellite-Based High-Speed Internet Access Broadcast TV Stations
With over 1.4 million subscribers, Pegasus Satellite Communications, Inc. is the largest independent provider of DIRECTV direct broadcast satellite (DBS) service, a digital television service offering hundreds of channels of high picture and sound quality programming. It is the only company that provides multichannel DBS service to underserved and rural areas of the country. Pegasus Satellite Communications holds the exclusive right to broadcast DIRECTV service to over 7.5 million rural households in 41 states. The Pegasus Retail Network, consisting of over 3,500 independent retailers, enables the distribution of DIRECTV in the company’s exclusive territories. The company plans to expand this network to approximately 5,000 retailers in the next three years. The firm also operates 10 TV stations that are affiliated with FOX, UPN or WB. One of the fastest growing media companies, Pegasus has focused its expansion plans toward the acquisition of its rivals. In May of 2000, it completed a major acquisition in of Golden Sky, which was the second largest independent provider of DIRECTV. The transaction, valued at over $1 billion, increased Pegasus’ potential customer base by 1.8 million households. The company followed this with the acquisition of six other DIRECTV providers scattered across the midwestern and western portions of the country. The firm currently owns approximately 80% of the DIRECTV exclusive territories held by the rural affiliates. The company, through agreements with companies such as Liberate Technologies, Genuity and Hughes Network Systems, also offers an array of additional digital products and services, including the recent launch of Pegasus Express, a high-speed Internet connectivity service. Pegasus Satellite Communications offers its employees a comprehensive benfits program including complimentary DIRECTV Programming.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Golden Sky Bride Communications, Inc. Henry County MRTV, Inc. Liberate MCT Cablevision, Ltd. Portland Broadcasting, Inc. Pegsattv.com DIRECTV
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Marshall W. Pagon, CEO Marshall W. Pagon, Pres. Kasin Smith, VP-Finance/CFO John DiDio, Sr. VP-Sales, Mktg. & Dist. Karen Heisler, VP-Human Resources John Hane, VP-Space Dev. Ted S. Lodge, Sec. Ted S. Lodge, General Counsel Ted S. Lodge, Chief Admin. Officer Yolanda Robins, Dir.-Corp. Comm. Denise Rolfe, VP-Broadcast Oper. Jack Paris, VP-Broadcast Sales
Phone: 610-934-7000 Fax: 610-934-7054 Toll-Free: 888-438-7488 Address: 225 City Line Ave., Suite 200, Bala Cynwyd, PA, 19004
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $635,600 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $-228,800 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: PGTV 2000 Sales: $617,508 2000 Profits: $-159,000 Employees: 1,175 1999 Sales: $322,768 1999 Profits: $-188,300 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $181,453 1998 Profits: $-48,800 1997 Sales: $70,130 1997 Profits: $-19,272
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $274,743 Second Exec. Salary: $188,717 Largest independent provider of DIRECTV.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 4 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Profit Sharing: Y
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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PENN NATIONAL GAMING INC
www.pennnational.com
Industry Group Code: 713210 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 9 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 9
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Horse Racing Slot Gambling
Penn National Gaming, Inc. operates the largest number of pari-mutuel wagering locations in Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Mississippi. The company provides parimutuel wagering opportunities on both live and simulcast thoroughbred and harness horse races at two racetracks and nine off-track wagering facilities, primarily located in eastern and central Pennsylvania. The company operates Penn National Race Course and Pocono Downs racetrack. Penn National purchased the assets of Casino Magic Bay St. Louis and Boomtown Biloxi casino from Pinnacle Entertainment in Mississippi. The company also owns Charles Town Races, a thoroughbred horse racing facility in West Virginia. This facility includes a video gaming machine lounge operated by the company through a joint venture with Bryant Development Company. The company recently purchased the gaming assets of CRC Holdings, Inc., which will expand Penn National’s operations into Louisiana and Ontario, Canada. CRC manages the Casino Rouge in Baton Rouge and Casino Rama in Toronto.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Charles Town Races Bryant Development Company Pocono Downs Racetrack Penn National Race Course CRC Holdings, Inc. Casino Rouge Casino Rama
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Peter M. Carlino, CEO Kevin DeSanctis, COO Kevin DeSanctis, COO Robert S. Ippolito, CFO George Connolly, Human Resources Robert E. Abraham, Controller Robert S. Ippolito, Corp. Sec. Joseph A. Lashinger, Jr., General Counsel Steven T. Snyder, VP-Corp. Dev. Robert S. Ippolito, Treas.
Phone: 610-373-2400 Fax: 610-376-2842 Toll-Free: Address: 825 Berkshire Blvd., Ste. 200, Wyomissing, PA, 19610
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $519,400 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $24,400 (12 months) Stock Ticker: PENN 2000 Sales: $294,100 2000 Profits: $12,000 Employees: 4,310 1999 Sales: $171,500 1999 Profits: $6,700 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $154,100 1998 Profits: $7,500 1997 Sales: $111,500 1997 Profits: $2,300
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $380,000 Second Exec. Salary: $255,000 Expansion into Louisiana and Canada/Rapid growth.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $126,000 Bonus: $60,000
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
Y
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PENTON MEDIA INC
www.penton.com
Industry Group Code: 511120 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 5 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Y Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Y Information Systems:
Profits: 2
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Trade Magazine Publishing Producer of Trade Shows and Conferences Web Site Maintenance Research and Marketing Internet Interests
A highly diversified company, Penton Media, Inc. publishes 62 trade magazines, produces 185 trade shows and conferences and maintains 139 web sites. The company serves a variety of industries, including the Internet, electronics, manufacturing, natural products, leisure, mechanical systems and government. Penton is especially known for its wildly popular Internet World trade shows that feature Internet business summits and companies presenting a variety of online services and applications, including AOL, Microsoft and Real NetWorks. Among the publications put out by the company are Wireless Systems Design, Restaurant Hospitality, Government PROcurement, American Machinist and IndustryWeek. Penton’s expansion in recent years has been centered on Internet and e-commerce possibilities. Penton recently acquired the Streaming Media trade shows as part of its strategy to expand that area. It also purchased Duke Communications, which provided the company with a leadership position in the Windows 2000 and AS/400 operating systems markets. Penton hopes to spread globally and has recently worked toward that end by adding additional Internet World and ISPCON trade shows in Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Recent acquisitions include Meko, Ltd., a U.K. provider of newsletters, market studies and European computer display information; Group Computing, a magazine and online resource serving Lotus professionals; Professional Trade Shows, the producer of 50 regional trade shows for the plant engineering and maintenance, buildings and facilities maintenance and machine tool industries; National Advisory Group, a trade group serving the convenience store and petroleum marketing industry; and Profit.Net, Inc., which includes bakery-net.com, a web site for the commercial baking market. The company offers employees medical, dental and life coverage as well as tuition reimbursement and an employee assistance program.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Streaming Media Duke Communications ComMunic Meko, Ltd. Group Computing Professional Trade Shows National Advisory Group Profit.Net, Inc.
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Thomas L. Kemp, CEO Daniel J. Ramella, COO Daniel J. Ramella, Pres. Joseph G. NeCastro, CFO Jocelyn A. Bradford, Controller Preston L. Vice, Corp. Sec. Mary E. Abood, VP-Corp. Comm. Mary E. Abood, VP-Investor Rel. Joseph G. NeCastro, Treas. Darrell Denny, Exec. VP/Pres., Penton Lifestyle Media William C. Donohue, Exec. VP/Pres., Penton Retail Media
Phone: 216-696-7000 Fax: 216-696-1752 Toll-Free: Address: 1100 Superior Ave., Cleveland, OH, 44114
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $371,600 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-104,100 (12 months) Stock Ticker: PME 2000 Sales: $404,600 2000 Profits: $79,600 Employees: 1,750 1999 Sales: $300,800 1999 Profits: $8,200 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $207,700 1998 Profits: $10,900 1997 Sales: $181,100 1997 Profits: $14,900
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $550,000 Second Exec. Salary: $400,000 Growing Internet interests/Worldwide expansion.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 2 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $592,375 Bonus: $504,590
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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PINNACLE ENTERTAINMENT INCwww.pinnacle-entertainmentinc.com Industry Group Code: 713210 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 5 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 2
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Casinos Riverboat Casinos
Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc., formerly Hollywood Park, Inc., is a gaming, sports and entertainment company engaged in the ownership and operation of card club casinos, pari-mutuel racing facilities and the development of other gaming, sports and entertainment opportunities. The name change, which took place in 2000, was a strategic move intended to shift the company’s image from a horse racing-focused entity to a gaming-focused firm. Pinnacle operates seven riverboat and land-based casinos in Louisiana, Nevada, Indiana and Argentina and also operates in Mississippi, though it is planning to exit that state. In 1999, the company sold its Hollywood Park Race Track and the card club casino adjacent to the facilities at Churchill Downs. Soon after, Pinnacle leased back the card casino location and charges fees to allow gamblers to play poker against one another. Crystal Park Casino in California operates on a similar basis and is leased to a third party by the company. The company also operates the Boomtown Casino in New Orleans and Casino Magic in Argentina. Pinnacle sold the Turf Paradise racetrack in Phoenix, as well as its dockside gaming facilities in Biloxi and Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, though it still maintains ownership of Casino Magic in Biloxi. The company recently opened the Belterra Casino Resort, a hotel and riverboat casino resort in Switzerland County, Indiana.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Hollywood Park Crystal Park Hotel and Casino Boomtown, Inc. Churchill Downs Casino Magic Belterra Casino Resort
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Paul R. Alanis, CEO Wade W. Hundley, COO Paul R. Alanis, Pres. Bruce C. Hinkley, CFO Ron Vargas, VP-Human Resources R. Dale Dodd, VP-IT Chris Plant, Controller Loren S. Ostrow, Corp. Sec. Loren S. Ostrow, General Counsel Cliff Kortman, VP-Construction and Dev. Jim Barich, Sr. VP-Public Affairs Bruce C. Hinkley, Treas. Richard Delaney, VP-Hotel/Food and Beverage Oper. G. Michael Finnigan, CEO, HP Realty
Phone: 818-662-5900 Fax: 818-662-5901 Toll-Free: Address: 330 N. Brand Blvd., Ste. 1100, Glendale, CA, 912032380
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $528,600 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-28,600 (12 months) Stock Ticker: PNK 2000 Sales: $584,600 2000 Profits: $76,800 Employees: 6,748 1999 Sales: $706,900 1999 Profits: $44,000 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $427,000 1998 Profits: $13,200 1997 Sales: $248,100 1997 Profits: $8,700
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $600,000 Second Exec. Salary: $500,000 Focus on casino gaming/Sale of horse racing interests.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $500,000 Bonus: $400,000
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International: Y
Y Y
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PIXAR ANIMATION STUDIOS
www.pixar.com
Industry Group Code: 512110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 7 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Y Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 3
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Computer-Animated Film Production
Pixar Animation Studios is a leading digital animation studio with the creative, technical and production capabilities to create a new generation of animated feature films and related products. Pixar’s objective is to create, develop and produce computer-animated feature films with a three-dimensional appearance. Pixar’s first three films, Toy Story, A Bug’s Life and Toy Story 2 were created and produced by the company and marketed and distributed by The Walt Disney Company. Toy Story 2’s revenues at the domestic box office were approximately $245 million dollars, making it the second highest domestic grossing animated feature of all time. Pixar’s relationship with Disney provides that the two companies will co-finance and co-brand five computer animated feature films in the future. Monsters, Inc. and Finding Nemo are the latest installments of this agreement. Along with box office revenues, Pixar generates revenue through the sale of home videos, children’s merchandise and soundtracks. Pixar also makes short films that help the company develop new ideas and win the company acclaim, which further establishes the Pixar brand. Pixar’s short film, Geri’s Game, won an Academy Award for Best Short Film. The RenderMan software manufactured by the firm has helped create visual special effects for films such as Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace, The Matrix and Gladiator. The creators of the software recently won an Oscar for significant advancements to the field of motion picture rendering.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Toy Story Buena Vista International A Bug's Life Disney Toy Story 2 Monsters, Inc. Finding Nemo RenderMan
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Steve Jobs, CEO Edwin E. Catmull, Pres. Ann Mather, CFO Ann Mather, Corp. Sec. John Lasseter, Exec. VP-Creative Dev. Sarah McArthur, Exec. VP-Production
Phone: 510-752-3000 Fax: 510-752-3151 Toll-Free: Address: 1200 Park Ave., Emeryville, CA, 94608
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $70,200 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $36,200 (12 months) Stock Ticker: PIXR 2000 Sales: $172,300 2000 Profits: $78,400 Employees: 581 1999 Sales: $121,000 1999 Profits: $49,200 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $14,300 1998 Profits: $7,900 1997 Sales: $34,700 1997 Profits: $22,200
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $879,567 Second Exec. Salary: $400,005 Relationship with Disney/State-of-the-art digital animation.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 2 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $600,000 Bonus: $250,000
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International:
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PLATO LEARNING INC
www.plato.com
Industry Group Code: 511200 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 8 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 5
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Software-Education
PLATO Learning, Inc., formerly TRO Learning, offers more than 3,500 hours and 12,500 learning objectives of comprehensive academic and applied skills computerbased instructional courseware designed for both adolescents and adults. The company’s Learning Systems are marketed to middle schools, high schools, colleges, job training programs, correctional institutions, military education programs, corporations and consumers. PLATO’s courseware works in a variety of settings, including alternative education programs, mandated state accountability test preparation, graduation standards prep labs, school-to-work programs, adult basic education, GED preparation, developmental studies, employment preparation and workplace training programs. PLATO delivers its self-paced, instructional technology via the Internet (on the company’s web site), private intranets and CD-ROM to over half-a-million users each year. The company has offices throughout the U.S., in the U.K. and in Canada. Additionally, PLATO has international distributors in Puerto Rico, Singapore, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates. The firm recently acquired Wasatch Interactive Learning Corp., a provider of multimedia courseware for K-8 education. PLATO also purchased TeachMaster Technologies, Inc., a researchbased educational software development and consulting services company, specializing in the implementation of cross-platform standards-based educational solutions for K-12 districts. PLATO offers its employees a variety of programs, including flexible spending accounts for dependent daycare or health expenses, tuition reimbursement, additional life insurance, dependent life insurance and long term disability insurance.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: PLATO Learning Systems TRO Aviation Training The Roach Organization, Inc. TRO Learning (Canada), Inc. TRO Learning (U.K.), Inc. PLATO Vocabulary Builder TeachMaster Technologies, Inc. Wasatch Interactive Learning Corp.
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. John Murray, CEO John M. Buske, COO John Murray, Pres. Gregory J. Melsen, CFO Robert M. Kilgarriff, Exec. VP-Sales & Mktg. Nancy L. Hanna, VP-Human Resources Frank Preese, Chief Tech. Officer Mary Jo Murphy, Controller Frank Preese, VP-Product Dev. Steven R. Schuster, Corp. Sec. David H. LePage, Sr. VP-Oper. John C. Super, VP-Strategic Planning Steven R. Schuster, Treas. Mary Jo Murphy, Chief Accounting Officer Michael J. Reynolds, VP-North American Sales
Phone: 847-781-7800 Fax: Toll-Free: 800-447-5286 Address: 10801 Nesbitt Ave. S., Bloomington, MN, 55437
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $70,100 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $3,500 (12 months) Stock Ticker: TUTR 2000 Sales: $56,100 2000 Profits: $4,800 Employees: 486 1999 Sales: $44,100 1999 Profits: $15,000 Fiscal Year Ends: 10/31 1998 Sales: $43,300 1998 Profits: $3,100 1997 Sales: $37,000 1997 Profits: $-20,200
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Profit Sharing: Top Exec. Salary: $249,115 Stock Purch. Plan: Y Second Exec. Salary: $154,736 ADVANTAGE: Unique multimedia educational products.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 2 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Bonus: $100,000 Bonus: $75,000
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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PLAYBOY ENTERPRISES INC
www.playboyenterprises.com
Industry Group Code: 511120 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 6 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Y Books: Y Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Y Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution: Y
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
381 Profits: 7
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Magazine Publishing Movie, Video and Multimedia Production Playboy Product Marketing Cable TV Online Sales and Subscriptions Internet Gaming
Playboy Enterprises, Inc. is a multimedia entertainment company that was organized in 1953 to publish Playboy magazine. Today, the company publishes Playboy magazine worldwide, operates the Playboy and Spice television networks and distributes programming via home video and DVD. Approximately 15 million people worldwide read the magazine monthly on a circulation of 2.5 million copies. Half of the advertising dollars for the magazine come from tobacco and alcohol companies. The firm is resting its future on increased participation in adult TV offerings through Playboy TV International and subsidiary Spice Entertainment. Playboy also entered into a European joint venture with Clasxon Interactive Group, Inc., in which that company will merge with Playboy TV International. The company also licenses its trademarks for use on various consumer products, operates direct marketing and online businesses and is re-entering the casino gaming business. The Chicago Playboy Club opened 40 years ago and has since expanded to 40 clubs, hotels and resorts around the world. Playboy.com features such channels as Travel & Nightlife, Sports, Comedy Club, Love & Sex and Digital Culture, among many others. The subsidiary recently entered into a licensing agreement with Wireless Entertainment Services Finland, Ltd. (WES) in which WES will create Playboybranded content for current wireless devices and those soon to be launched into market. Playboy.com also launched PlayboyRacingUSA.com, an online wagering site for pari-mutual horseracing, as well as PlayboySportsBook.com, and international sports wagering site. Both operations are part of Playboy.com’s newest venture: Playboy Internet Gaming. The online subsidiary had filed a registration statement for an Initial Public Offering, but the company withdrew the statement due to market conditions. Playboy Enterprises has sold its Collectors’ Choice Music catalog and CCMusic.com web site to Infinity Resources, Inc.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Playboy Magazine Playboy Channel, The Spice Entertainment Playboy.com Clasxon Interactive Playboy Internet Gaming PlayboyRacingUSA.com PlayboySportsBook.com
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Christie Hefner, CEO Linda G. Havard, CFO Helen Isaacson, Sr. VP-Product Mktg. Group Carol A. Devine, VP-Human Resources Danielle Barcilon, Chief Tech. Officer Michael S. Dannhauser, Corp. Controller Howard Shapiro, Exec. VP-Admin./Corp. Sec. Howard Spario, Exec. VP-Law/General Counsel Linda G. Havard, Exec. VP-Oper. Robert D. Campbell, Sr. VP-Strategic Planning Lawrence R. Lux, Pres.-Playboy Online Martha O. Lindeman, Sr. VP-Corp. Comm. Martha O. Lindeman, Sr. VP-Investor Rel. Robert D. Campbell, Treas. Richard S. Rosenzweig, Exec. VP James L. English, Exec. VP/Pres.-Entertainment Group
Phone: 312-751-8000 Fax: 312-751-2818 Toll-Free: Address: 680 North Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL, 60611
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $291,200 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-33,500 (12 months) Stock Ticker: PLA 2000 Sales: $307,700 2000 Profits: $-47,600 Employees: 700 1999 Sales: $347,800 1999 Profits: $-5,400 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $317,600 1998 Profits: $4,300 1997 Sales: $149,541 1997 Profits: $1,065
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing: Y
Top Exec. Salary: $750,000 Second Exec. Salary: $550,000
Bonus: $96,607 Bonus: $52,695
Name recognition/Diversification.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 6 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
Y
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POINT.360
www.point360.com
Industry Group Code: 512191 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 2 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 2
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Video and Film Management Services
Point.360, formerly VDI MultiMedia, specializes in postproduction services, which include film-to-video transferring, digital editing, audio and video duplicating, DVD services, closed captioning, syndication and content distribution. For the distribution of its clients’ products, the company relies on a massive distribution network of fiberoptic cables, satellites and the Internet. Furthermore, the company also focuses on the security of its clients’ materials with large security vaults and elaborate systems of internal controls designed to limit and monitor access. Among the firm’s biggest clients are DreamWorks SKG, MGM, Disney, BBC, Universal Studios, Warner Brothers Studios and Paramount Pictures. Point.360 also works with the advertising industry to distribute video and audio commercials to radio and television broadcast outlets worldwide. The company recently installed state-of-the-art film-to-tape transfer equipment in its Burbank facility that will enable the company to offer the high-definition television (HDTV) service. Point.360 recently acquired Creative Digital, Inc., a post-production company that helped to expand the firm’s production services.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: VDI MultiMedia Creative Digital, Inc.
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. R. Luke Stefanko, CEO Clarke W. Brewer, CFO Alan R. Steel, Corp. Sec. Alan R. Steel, Exec. VP-Admin Matt Graczyk, Chief Strategy Officer Alan R. Steel, Exec. VP-Finance Neil Nguyen, Pres., Multimedia Group
Phone: 323-957-7990 Fax: 323-957-9500 Toll-Free: Address: 7083 Hollywood Blvd., Ste. 200, Hollywood, CA, 90028
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $69,600 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-1,600 (12 months) Stock Ticker: PTSX 2000 Sales: $74,800 2000 Profits: $1,800 Employees: 517 1999 Sales: $78,200 1999 Profits: $6,800 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $59,700 1998 Profits: $5,300 1997 Sales: $40,800 1997 Profits: $4,000
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $273,000 Second Exec. Salary: $149,000
Bonus: $40,000 Bonus: $38,000
Post production niche.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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PRESIDENT CASINOS INC
www.presidentcasino.com
Industry Group Code: 713210 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 10 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
383 Profits: 23
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Riverboat Casinos
President Casinos, Inc. is an operator of casino-hotels and resorts. The company operates the President Casino Broadwater Resort in Biloxi, Mississippi, which includes the President Casino-Broadwater riverboat; and the President Casino Laclede’s Landing, St. Louis, Missouri, which includes the Admiral riverboat. Combined, the two casinos have over 2,000 slot machines and more than 100 gaming tables. President Casinos also runs two riverboats, The Becky Thatcher and The Tom Sawyer, on the Mississippi River for dinner cruises, excursions and sightseeing. In addition, the company owns two unused vessels, The New Yorker and President CasinoMississippi. President Casinos enables various organizations and individuals to rent these boats for private functions. The firm has been experiencing financial difficulty lately, and subsidiary President Broadwater Hotel, LLC in Biloxi filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. President Casinos also sold the assets of its Davenport, Iowa casino and hotel operations.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: President Broadwater Hotel, LLC President Casino Broadwater Resort President Casino-Broadwater Riverboat President Casino Laclede’s Landing Admiral Riverboat Becky Thatcher, The Tom Sawyer, The The New Yorker
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. John E. Connelly, CEO John S. Aylsworth, COO John S. Aylsworth, Pres. Ralph J. Vaclavik, CFO Terrence L. Wirginis, VP-Marine and Dev. James A. Zweifel, Exec. VP
Phone: 314-622-3000 Fax: 314-622-3029 Toll-Free: 800-772-3647 Address: 802 N. First St., St. Louis, MO, 63102
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $152,100 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $- 200 (12 months) Stock Ticker: PREZ 2000 Sales: $188,500 2000 Profits: $-13,400 Employees: 1,900 1999 Sales: $192,200 1999 Profits: $-14,900 Fiscal Year Ends: 2/28 1998 Sales: $187,500 1998 Profits: $-15,000 1997 Sales: $187,027 1997 Profits: $-8,785
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $450,000 Second Exec. Salary: $218,269
Bonus: $93,750 Bonus: $33,333
Popular Mississippi river boats.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
Y
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PRIMACOM AG
www.primacom.de
Industry Group Code: 513220 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 22 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 14
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Cable TV Service Interactive Services
PrimaCom is the fourth largest private cable network provider in Germany and the Netherlands, serving 2 million households. Concentrating its operations on small and rural areas of Germany, the company’s largest consumer base is drawn from citizens of the formerly communist eastern section of Germany. Subsidiary Multikabel operates in small- to medium-sized cities in the Netherlands. The basic cable package offered by the company consists of more than 100 channels and interactive pay-per-view television options. The cornerstone of this high-tech system is PrimaCom’s broadband cable technology, which enables the firm to provide high-speed Internet services. Recently, PrimaCom acquired QuickNet from Sonera Plaza Nederland BV. QuickNet is a cable modem access platform providing a wide range of handling, access and fulfillment services to cable subscribers in North Holland and Rotterdam. The company will become part of Multikabel. Talks recently failed between UPC and PrimaCom to merge the two companies. The merger would have greatly increased PrimaCom’s customer base.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Agency.com Galaxis AG LightPC.com Multikabel N.V.
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Paul Thomason, Speaker of Mgmt. Board Paul Thomason, CFO Franz Matouschek, Managing Dir.-Mktg. Robert Stögbauer, VP-Human Resources Hans Wolfert, Chief Corp. Dev. Officer Alexander Hoffmann, Exec. VP-Investor Rel. Heinz-Josef Closta, Sr. VP-Strategy Jana Enge, VP-Finance
Phone: +49-6131-9310-00 Fax: +49-6131-9310-509 Toll-Free: Address: Hegelstrasse 61, 55122 Mainz, ,
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $105,500 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $-71,400 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: PCAG 2000 Sales: $109,100 2000 Profits: $-56,400 Employees: 724 1999 Sales: $93,000 1999 Profits: $-25,700 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $43,300 1998 Profits: $ 400 1997 Sales: $37,600 1997 Profits: $2,600
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $ Second Exec. Salary: $
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
Large European market share.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International: Y
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PRIMEDIA INC
www.primediainc.com
Industry Group Code: 511120 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 3 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Y Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Y Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 8
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Magazine Publishing Business Directories Databases Educational Videos Housing Guides TV Programming
With over 100 magazine titles, Primedia, Inc. is a major magazine publisher. Its titles include Seventeen and New York, and it is the largest publisher of teen magazines in the U.S. Primedia also publishes 30 automotive enthusiast magazines, including Automobile and Lowrider. Subsidiary Gr8ride.com has recently become the official Internet technology partner of the National Hot Rod Association. The company also has significant holdings in the outdoor recreation market; bridal, parenting and soap opera publishing; apartment guides and local interest guides; business-to-business magazines; and special interest videos. Most of the sales come from retail locations. Subsidiary RetailVision is the largest magazine distribution company in the U.S., and it distributes over 500 company titles and 95 other publishers to independent niche retailers such as craft shops, tackle shops, record/music stores and health food shops. Primedia also operates the Channel One Network, a television network with educational programming seen by approximately 8 million students in classrooms across the U.S. The company recently merged with About.com, the leading producer of original Internet content. The merger has created a targeted media company, which provides a vast array of marketing solutions to advertisers and niche content to users. Primedia has agreed to sell Modern Bride Group to Conde Nast Publications for $52 million as part of Primedia’s plan to divest itself of non-core assets and reduce debts. The company also sold its Bacon’s Information unit to international group Observer AB. Among the divestitures, the firm did acquire emap usa, formerly known as Peterson Publishing, making Primedia the second largest consumer magazine company in the U.S.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Gr8ride.com About.com RetailVision Channel One Network emap usa Seventeen New York American Baby
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Thomas Rogers, CEO Charles G. McCurdy, Pres. Lawrence Rutkowski, CFO Michaelanne C. Discepolo, Exec. VP-Human Resources Scott P. Kurnit, Chief Internet Officer Robert J. Sforzo, Controller Beverly C. Chell, Sec. Beverly C. Chell, General Counsel Warren N. Bimblick, VP-Investor Rel. Matthew A. Flynn, Treas. William C. Day, CEO, About, Inc. David G. Ferm, Pres./CEO, Business-to-Business Group
Phone: 212-745-0100 Fax: 212-745-0121 Toll-Free: Address: 745 Fifth Ave., New York, NY, 10151
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $1,742,300 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-1,111,600 (12 months) Stock Ticker: PRM 2000 Sales: $1,691,000 2000 Profits: $-346,800 Employees: 6,900 1999 Sales: $1,716,100 1999 Profits: $-120,100 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $1,573,600 1998 Profits: $-37,700 1997 Sales: $1,487,600 1997 Profits: $-172,800
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan:
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Y Profit Sharing: Stock Purch. Plan: ADVANTAGE: Merger with About.com
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 2 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Top Exec. Salary: $1,200,004 Second Exec. Salary: $679,803
Bonus: $800,000 Bonus: $538,024
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
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PROQUEST COMPANY
www.proquestcompany.com
Industry Group Code: 511140 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 2 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Y Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems: Y
Profits: 3
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Electronic Information Distribution and Databases Publishing-Automotive Maintenance Information Internet Portal-Motorcycles
ProQuest Co., formerly Bell & Howell Company, is a leading global information solutions and services provider. It operates in two business segments: information and learning through ProQuest Information and Learning Co. and publishing services through Bell & Howell Publishing Services. Within each, the company develops and markets information services and systems that are focused on the needs of its customers in select vertical niches, including libraries of all kinds and transportation and vehicle dealers. The information and learning segment integrates information and learning applications from periodicals and newspapers, dissertations, out-ofprint books and other scholarly collections. This information can be accessed via the Internet, in other electronic media, such as CD-ROM and magnetic tape or on microfilm and paper. The publishing services segment provides turnkey systems (including database content, information updates, service, software and hardware) used to manage the parts area of automotive dealerships and to provide total information systems for motorcycle, marine and recreational vehicle dealerships. ProQuest also develops and markets early-stage e-commerce, advertising, sponsorship, news, e-mail, chat, forums and other community applications for its automotive and powersports customers, including its MotorcycleWorld.com website. MotorcycleWorld.com is the world’s largest online community of motorcycle dealers, enthusiasts and parts and accessories suppliers. The company recently divested its mail and messaging technologies and imaging businesses and acquired Micromedia Ltd., Canada’s largest developer, publisher, and distributor of reference information for academic, government, and corporate markets. The company offers medical, dental and life insurance, as well as tuition and adoption assistance.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: ProQuest Information and Learning Co. Bell & Howell Publishing Services Micromedia Ltd. MotorcycleWorld.com
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. James P. Roemer, CEO Alan Aldworth, COO Alan Aldworth, Pres. Linda T. Longo-Kazanova, VP-Human Resources Todd W. Buchardt, Corp. Sec. Todd W. Buchardt, General Counsel Dwight A. Mater, VP-Bus. Dev. Mark Trinske, VP-Investor Rel. Stuart T. Lieberman, VP-Finance Joseph P. Reynolds, Pres./CEO, ProQuest Information and Learning
Phone: 734-761-4700 Fax: 734-997-4040 Toll-Free: Address: 300 N. Zeeb Rd., Ann Arbor, MI, 48106
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $295,200 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $14,600 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: PQE 2000 Sales: $374,000 2000 Profits: $-68,700 Employees: 2,379 1999 Sales: $359,500 1999 Profits: $18,000 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $321,000 1998 Profits: $37,114 1997 Sales: $856,971 1997 Profits: $-32,460
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan:
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Profit Sharing: Top Exec. Salary: $630,006 Stock Purch. Plan: Y Second Exec. Salary: $450,008 Well-known name/Diversified services. ADVANTAGE:
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Bonus: $496,130 Bonus: $234,000
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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PULITZER INC
www.pulitzerinc.com
Industry Group Code: 511110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 17 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Y Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 14
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Newspaper Publishing Community Newspaper Electronic Publishing
Pulitzer, Inc., formerly Pulitzer Publishing, Inc., is engaged in newspaper publishing and related new media businesses. Its newspaper operations consist of two major metropolitan dailies, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, the only major daily newspaper serving the St. Louis metropolitan area, and The Arizona Daily Star, serving the Tucson metropolitan area. The company’s Pulitzer Community Newspaper group includes 13 daily papers that serve smaller markets, primarily in the West and Midwest, as well as a number of weekly and bi-weekly publications. Upon changing names, the company sold its television and radio holdings to Hearst-Argyle Television. Pulitzer’s new media operations are designed to enhance, complement and add value to its traditional newspaper publishing businesses by providing subscriber and advertiser services through various forms of electronic distribution. The company provides full Internet access to each newspaper’s electronic publication web site in St. Louis and Tucson. Recently, Pulitzer purchased all but 5% of the remaining stock it did not own in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. The company also acquired the assets of the Suburban Newspapers of Greater St. Louis, LLC and the stock of The Ladue News, Inc. The two companies serve the St. Louis, Missouri area.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Pulitzer Publishing Arizona Daily Star World Newspaper Daily Herald Ladue News, Inc., The Suburban Newspapers of Greater St. Louis, LLC Pantagraph, The St. Louis Post Dispatch
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Robert C. Woodworth, CEO Robert C. Woodworth, Pres. Ronald H. Ridgway, Sr. VP-Finance James V. Maloney, Sec. Terrance C.Z. Egger, VP Mark G. Contreras, VP
Phone: 314-340-8000 Fax: 314-340-3125 Toll-Free: 800-365-0820 Address: 900 N. Tucker Blvd., St. Louis, MO, 63101
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $413,500 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $10,700 (12 months) Stock Ticker: PTZ 2000 Sales: $407,500 2000 Profits: $34,900 Employees: 3,000 1999 Sales: $334,200 1999 Profits: $1,600 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $317,700 1998 Profits: $76,300 1997 Sales: $358,000 1997 Profits: $66,000
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $980,000 Second Exec. Salary: $619,135 Excellent newspaper properties/Growth through acquisitions.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $570,982 Bonus: $363,879
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International:
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QUALCOMM INC
www.qualcomm.com
Industry Group Code: 334210 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 1 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: y Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems: y
Profits: 1
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Telecommunications Equipment-Code-Division Multiple Access Technology Digital Wireless Communications Products Satellite-based, Two-way Mobile Communications Products Cellular Technology Software Communications Components and Systems
QUALCOMM, Inc. is a leading provider of digital wireless communications products, technologies and services. The firm designs application-specific integrated circuits based on CDMA technology, then licenses and receives royalty payments on this technology from major domestic and international telecommunications equipment suppliers. QUALCOMM's CDMA technology has been adopted as an industry standard for digital cellular, PCS and wireless local loop networks. QUALCOMM also produces the email software Eudora. The company has two subsidiaries, Wireless Knowledge and Snaptrack. Wireless Knowledge focuses on speeding the acceptance of new wireless and digital technologies and on assisting customers in building wireless corporate networks. Snaptrack is a location services company that markets the industry’s only technology that integrates GPS with wireless networks. Additionally, QUALCOMM offers the fleet management systems OmniTRACS and OmniEXPRESS, respectively satellite and digital wireless mobile communication systems. The company also bundles operational software with these products, which offers dispatch, accounting and payroll functions to fleet managers. The firm’s growth strategy focuses on increasing the acceptance of and migration to the 3G CDMA technology for wireless communications. QUALCOMM recently announced a line of products that use the technology, which the company expects to further increase demand for 3G enabled products. QUALCOMM has partnered with Technicolor to form Technicolor Digital Cinema, a joint venture that utilizes QUALCOMM technology for the compression, encryption, electronic security, transmission and management of digital media for electronic distribution to theaters. QUALCOMM offers its employees an assistance program and a computer loan program. The company provides its employees with amenities such as fitness centers, tennis courts, a swimming pool and a sand volleyball court. In addition, the company pays 100% of its employees' insurance premiums.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Wireless Knowledge Snaptrack CDMA Eudora OmniTRACS OmniEXPRESS Technicolor Digital Cinema
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Irwin M. Jacobs, CEO Anthony S. Thornley, COO Anthony S. Thornley, Pres. William E. Keitel, Sr. VP/CFO Daniel L. Sullivan, Exec. VP-Human Resources Roberto Padovani, Exec. VP/Chief Tech. Officer Norm Fjeldheim, Sr. VP/CIO Franklin P. Antonio, Exec. VP/Chief Scientist Peggy L. Johnson, Pres., QUALCOMM Internet Services Julie C. Cunningham, Sr. VP-Investor Rel. Paul E. Jacobs, Pres., QUALCOMM Wireless and Internet Donald E. Schrock, Pres., QUALCOMM CDMA Tech.
Phone: 858-587-1121 Fax: 858-658-2100 Toll-Free: Address: 5775 Morehouse Dr., San Diego, CA, 92121-1714
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $2,679,800 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-548,700 (12 months) Stock Ticker: QCOM 2000 Sales: $3,196,780 2000 Profits: $670,211 Employees: 6,300 1999 Sales: $3,937,299 1999 Profits: $200,879 Fiscal Year Ends: 9/30 1998 Sales: $3,347,870 1998 Profits: $108,532 1997 Sales: $2,096,365 1997 Profits: $91,934
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Profit Sharing: Top Exec. Salary: $936,557 Stock Purch. Plan: Y Second Exec. Salary: $529,241 Owns Eudora e-mail software/Interest in digitized film distribution. ADVANTAGE:
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 2 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Bonus: $600,000 Bonus: $350,000
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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RADIO ONE Industry Group Code: 513111 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 9 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 12
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Radio Broadcasting
Radio One was founded in 1980 and is the largest radio broadcasting company in the United States that primarily targets African-Americans. It is also the seventh largest general radio broadcasting company in the U.S. After completing its pending acquisitions, the company will own 63 radio stations, 34 of which are located in 14 of the top 20 largest African-American markets. Radio One's strategy is to expand within its existing markets and into new markets that have a significant African-American presence. The radio station clusters that Radio One owns or manages are ranked in the top three in their markets in combined audience and revenue share among radio stations primarily targeting African-Americans. The company's acquisition strategy consists of acquiring and turning around underperforming radio stations that are principally in the top 40 African-American markets. Radio One also makes acquisitions in existing markets, where expanded coverage is desirable, and in new markets, where it is advantageous to establish a presence. Historically, the company has entered a market by acquiring a station or stations that have little or negative broadcast cash flow. Radio One recently acquired 12 radio stations from Clear Channel and AMFM located in several major African-American markets, such as Los Angeles, Houston and Miami. The company also acquired Blue Chip Broadcasting, Inc., which owns and/or operates 16 radio stations in the Midwest, opening that area of the country to Radio One. The broadcasting firm plans to continue capitalizing on the growing influence of AfricanAmerican culture, the concentrated presence of AfricanAmericans in urban markets and the rapid AfricanAmerican population growth.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Atlanta-Dogwood Communications Cleveland-WFUN-FM St. Louis-WFUN-FM Richmond-WDYL-FM Boston-WBOT-FM Philadelphia-WPLY-FM Richmond-WKJS-FM Richmond-WARV-FM
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Alfred C. Liggins, III, CEO Mary Catherine Sneed, COO Alfred C. Liggins, III, Pres. Scott R. Royster, CFO Leslie J. Hartmann, Corp. Controller Catherine L. Hughes, Sec. Linda J. Eckard Vilardo, General Counsel Alfred C. Liggins III, Treas.
Phone: 301-306-1111 Fax: 301-306-9426 Toll-Free: Address: 5900 Princess Garden Pkwy., 8th Fl., Lanham, MD, 20706
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $243,800 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-55,200 (12 months) Stock Ticker: ROIA 2000 Sales: $155,700 2000 Profits: $-4,300 Employees: 1,180 1999 Sales: $81,700 1999 Profits: $ 100 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $46,100 1998 Profits: $ 800 1997 Sales: $32,400 1997 Profits: $-3,000
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $300,000 Bonus: $250,000 Second Exec. Salary: $250,000 Bonus: $200,000 Excellent, major market broadcasting properties/Focus on the African-American market.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 3 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Profit Sharing:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest:
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
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RADIO UNICA COMMUNICATIONS CORP www.radiounica.com Industry Group Code: 513111 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 15 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Y Information Systems:
Profits: 16
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Radio Broadcasting
Radio Unica Communications Corporation produces and broadcasts Spanish-language radio programming in the United States. The company is the only national Spanishlanguage AM radio network in the U.S., broadcasting continuously. Radio Unica began broadcasting on January 5, 1998, producing 19 hours of live and first-run celebrity-based news/talk, sports and information programming each weekday and 20 hours of such programming each weekend. With 15 company-owned and/or operated stations and 33 affiliated stations, Radio Unica's network reaches approximately 80% of the U.S. Hispanic population. The company-operated stations are located in 15 of the top 20 U.S. markets in terms of Hispanic composition, which collectively account for approximately 68% of the total U.S. Hispanic population. Popular Hispanic television personalities host Radio Unica's programs, and their broad appeal extends beyond Hispanic cultural and geographical boundaries. These national personalities include Pedro Sevcec, Dr. Isabel Gomez-Bassols, Jorge Ramos, Ricardo Brown, Ana Patricia Candiani, Hugo Cadelago and Mauricio Zeilic. Radio Unica also airs segments featuring Cristina, the most popular Hispanic talk show host in the U.S., and Maria Elena Salinas, the most recognized Hispanic female news anchor. The company's programming includes contemporary talk, entertainment and information programs, news programs, hourly local and national newscasts, sports talk and broadcasting and other programming relevant to the audience. Radio Unica has acquired the Spanish-language radio rights for many popular sporting events such as the Copa America through 2003; the Summer Olympics in 2004; the 2002 World Cup qualifying matches, and the Mexican National Team and Mexican soccer league games. The company recently announced a strategic marketing alliance with EstrellaMundo, LLC to co-promote its radio network with Y Arriba! Yarriba!, the Latin entertainment and retail venue in Downtown Disney at Disneyland.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Los Angeles-KBLA-AM New York-WWRU-AM Miami-WNMA-AM San Francisco/San Jose-KIQI-AM Chicago-WNTD-AM Houston-KXYZ-AM Phoenix-KIDR-AM Denver-KCUV-AM
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Joaquin F. Blaya, CEO Jose C. Cancela, Pres. Steven E. Dawson, CFO Blaine R. Decker, Exec. VP-Network Sales Virginia Lennon, VP-Research Roy Pressman, VP-Eng. Steven E. Dawson, Sec. Andrew C. Goldman, Exec. VP-Bus. Affairs Adriana Grillet, VP-Affiliate Rel. Omar Marchant, VP-Programming and Creative Dir. Enrique Perez, Sr. VP-Sales
Phone: 305-463-5000 Fax: 305-463-5001 Toll-Free: Address: 8400 NW 52nd St., Ste. 101, Miami, FL, 33166
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $26,900 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $-31,500 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: UNCA 2000 Sales: $30,100 2000 Profits: $-32,300 Employees: 345 1999 Sales: $16,200 1999 Profits: $-54,100 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $8,200 1998 Profits: $-21,800 1997 Sales: $ 1997 Profits: $-1,900
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $550,000 Second Exec. Salary: $385,000 Focus on the Spanish-language market.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 2 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
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RADIOSHACK CORPORATION www.radioshackcorporation.com Industry Group Code: 443110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 3 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Y Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
TYPES OF BUSINESS: Electronics Stores, Retail Cellular Telephone Sales and Retail Distribution Internet Services Retail Sales and Distribution Audio and Video Equipment Distribution Personal Computer Sales Franchising
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: WebTV Sprint Store at Radio Shack Northpoint Communications Group Microsoft Corporation Computer City Blockbuster Compaq Tandy
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Leonard H. Roberts, CEO David J. Edmondson, COO David J. Edmondson, Pres. Michael Newman, CFO Francesca Spinelli, Sr. VP-People Evelyn V. Follit, CIO Mark C. Hill, Corp. Sec. Mark C. Hill, General Counsel Laura K. Moore, VP-Public Rel. and Corp. Comm. Nina B. Petty, VP-Corp. Real Estate
Phone: 817-415-3700 Fax: 817-415-2647 Toll-Free: Address: 100 Throckmorton St., Ste. 1800, Fort Worth, TX, 76102
Profits: 1
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES: RadioShack operates 5,109 company-owned stores located throughout the United States. These stores average approximately 2,300 square feet in gross area and are located in major malls and strip centers, as well as individual storefronts. Product lines include electronic parts and accessories, cellular and conventional telephones, audio and video equipment, direct-to-home satellite systems and personal computers, as well as specialized products such as scanners and weather radios, among others. RadioShack also provides consumers access to third party services such as cellular phone and pager activation, DTH satellite programming, long distance telephone service, broadband and dial-up Internet access and prepaid wireless airtime. In addition, the company has a network of 2,090 dealer/franchise outlets, including 54 located outside of the U.S. RadioShack has formed strategic alliances with many well-recognized companies, including Excite@Home, a broadband online service provider, AT&T and Cox. RadioShack also has an agreement with Blockbuster to introduce a RadioShack store-within-a-store concept within Blockbuster locations. Compaq is the sole supplier of personal computers sold through the company’s retail stores, participating dealer/franchise outlets and on the web site. The stores also sell direct-to-home satellite systems and activate customers for DTH satellite programming, provided exclusively by DIRECTV. Following the merger between DIRECTV and EchoStar, the company began offering the EchoStar DISH Network as well as DIRECTV. Through a new cellular phone alliance with Verizon, RadioShack customers at 4,400 locations will have the ability to subscribe to wireless telephone service. Thomson, which owns the RCA brand, supplies the firm with various RCA-branded audio and video components. Employees at company headquarters may use the on-site fitness center and receive day care center discounts, as well as tuition reimbursement and a vacation planning service.
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $4,775,700 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $166,700 (12 months) Stock Ticker: RSH 2000 Sales: $4,794,700 2000 Profits: $368,000 Employees: 43,600 1999 Sales: $4,126,200 1999 Profits: $297,900 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $4,787,900 1998 Profits: $61,300 1997 Sales: $5,372,200 1997 Profits: $186,900
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Y Profit Sharing: Top Exec. Salary: $1,000,000 Bonus: $1,705,547 Stock Purch. Plan: Second Exec. Salary: $420,000 Bonus: $547,782 ADVANTAGE: Nationwide chain/Alliances with major name brand manufacturers and service providers.
OTHER THOUGHTS:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes)
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Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 4 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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RAINBOW MEDIA GROUP
www.rainbow-media.com
Industry Group Code: 513210 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 4 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
393 Profits: 2
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Cable Television Broadcasting Cable Music Channel Regional Sports Cable Channels
Rainbow Media Group, Inc., a subsidiary of Cablevision Systems Corporation, manages a number of national cable channels, including American Movie Classics (AMC), Bravo, Independent Film Channel, Women’s Entertainment, MuchMusic USA and Mag Rack. With one of the most comprehensive libraries of films from the 1930s through the 1980s, AMC attempts to recreate the charmed lifestyle of Hollywood’s Golden Age. Bravo’s programming features American and international movies, theater, dance, music, documentaries and original shows that profile the creative process. Independent Film Channel, Bravo’s sister network, presents a blend of unedited feature-length television premieres, documentaries, shorts and animation. These independent productions are not interrupted by commercials. The company’s MuchMusic USA cable channel airs popular music videos, live concerts and a diverse mix of music from both newcomers and established artists. The channel’s web site allows viewers to create videos for their favorite new artists, submit their opinions and new music suggestions and choose which emerging artists will play on-air. Women’s Entertainment, which currently airs in 37 million homes, features a mix of popular films, original series and topical specials that appeal to women. The firm’s Mag Rack channel allows customers to choose from a wide selection of special interest video magazines. Rainbow Sports Network delivers regional sports coverage and reaches nearly 19 million households.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Cablevision Systems Corporation American Movie Classics (AMC) Bravo Independent Movie Channel Women's Entertainment MuchMusic USA Mag Rack Rainbow Sports Network
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Josh Sapan, CEO Hank Ratner, COO Josh Sapan, Pres. Arthur Minson, Sr. VP-Finance Christine Levesque, Sr. VP-Mktg. Frank Livoti, Human Resources David Deitch, General Counsel/Sr. VP-Legal Affairs Mike DiPasquale, Sr. VP-Oper. Christine Levesque, Sr. VP-Comm. Linda Schupack, Sr. VP-Creative Services Kathleen Dore, Pres., Bravo Networks
Phone: 516-803-3000 Fax: 516-803-3003 Toll-Free: Address: 200 Jericho Quadrangle, Jericho, NY, 11753
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $427,400 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $573,200 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: RMG 2000 Sales: $484,800 2000 Profits: $-8,700 Employees: 499 1999 Sales: $361,800 1999 Profits: $-19,300 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $283,500 1998 Profits: $-22,200 1997 Sales: $230,600 1997 Profits: $124,100
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $ Bonus: $ Second Exec. Salary: $ Bonus: $ Owns several highly successful specialty cable networks, including AMC and Bravo.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 5 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Profit Sharing:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
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Northeast: Y
International:
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READER'S DIGEST ASSOCIATION INC Industry Group Code: 511120 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 2 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Y Books: Y Book Stores: Distribution/Printing: Y
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Y Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
www.rd.com
Profits: 1 Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Magazine Publishing Book Publishing Television and Home Video Production Music Packages Electronic Media
Reader’s Digest Association, Inc. is a global leader in publishing and direct marketing, producing magazines, books, music collections and home videos. Reader’s Digest Magazine is a monthly general interest publication consisting of original and previously published articles in condensed form, as well as a condensed version of a previously published or soon-to-be published full-length book. The magazine contains monthly humor columns such as Laughter: the Best Medicine and Humor in Uniform as well as regular columns, including It Pays to Enrich your Word Power and Personal Glimpses. Reader’s Digest has a worldwide circulation of about 23 million, with 100 million readers each month. The magazine is published in 19 different languages and is sold in over 60 countries. The company also produces Select Editions condensed books; do-it-yourself, cooking, health, gardening, children’s and home improvement books; music collections; and home videos. Special interest magazines published by the firm include Walking, American Health for Women, The Family Handyman, Moneywise and New Choices: Living Even Better After 50. Reader’s Digest’s long-term growth strategy includes plans to expand its presence in five areas of intense consumer interest (health, home, family, finance and faiths) and the selling of non-publishing products and services in these areas. In recent news, Reader's Digest and its custom publishing partner McMurry Publishing signed a deal with The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company to publish The Ritz-Carlton Magazine. In other news, the company formed an alliance with The Vanguard Group, under which Vanguard will offer mutual funds and other financial services to Reader's Digest customers in the U.S. In early 2002, the firm announced its intention to acquire Remain Publications LLC. Benefits offered to employees include tuition reimbursement, charitable matching gift contributions as well as adoption assistance. Additionally, the main company headquarters features a cafeteria, fitness facility, dry cleaner, auto mechanic and hair salon.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Dove Audio, Inc. Meredith Corporation Microsoft Corporation Public Broadcasting Service QSP, Inc. Quality Service Plan, Inc. Remain Publications
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Thomas O. Ryder, CEO Michael S. Geltzeiler, CFO Thomas D. Gardner, Sr. VP-Global Mktg. Gary S. Rich, Sr. VP-Human Resources Jeffery Spar, VP/CIO Clifford H. R. DuPree, Corp. Sec. Michael A. Brizel, VP/General Counsel Albert L. Perruzza, Sr. VP-Global Oper. Elizabeth G. Chambers, Sr. VP-Global Strategy and Bus. Dev. Elizabeth I. Board, VP-Global Comm. Richard E. Clark, VP-Investor Rel. William H. Magill, Treas. Peter J. C. Davenport, Sr. VP-Global Books Richard M. Fontana, Jr., Pres.-QSP, Inc.
Phone: 914-238-1000 Fax: 914-238-4559 Toll-Free: Address: Reader's Digest Rd., Pleasantville, NY, 10570-7000
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $2,518,200 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $132,100 (12 months) Stock Ticker: RDA 2000 Sales: $2,553,700 2000 Profits: $173,800 Employees: 5,000 1999 Sales: $2,532,200 1999 Profits: $151,900 Fiscal Year Ends: 6/30 1998 Sales: $2,691,200 1998 Profits: $17,900 1997 Sales: $2,896,500 1997 Profits: $133,500
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan:
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Profit Sharing: Top Exec. Salary: $742,307 Stock Purch. Plan: Y Second Exec. Salary: $508,461 Large, worldwide customer base/ Respected name. ADVANTAGE:
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 2 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Bonus: $1,560,000 Bonus: $540,100
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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READING ENTERTAINMENT
www.readingentertainment.com
Industry Group Code: 531000 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 1 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Y Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
395 Profits: 1
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Movie Theaters
Reading Entertainment was involved in the transportation business prior to 1976, owning and operating the Reading Railroad. Since 1976, the company has reduced its railroad real estate holdings from approximately 700 parcels and rights-of-way to 25. Since decreasing its presence in the railroad industry, the company has acquired and expanded a chain of multiplex cinemas in Puerto Rico called CineVista, featuring conventional film products. Reading has also developed a line of U.S. theatres, Angelika Cinemas, principally featuring art, specialty and sophisticated or upper-end conventional film products. In addition, the company has begun to develop a chain of cinemas in Australia and New Zealand (Reading Cinemas) and has completed entertainment centers, typically consisting of a multiplex cinema, a complementary restaurant, retail spaces and convenient parking.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Angelika Cinemas CineVista Reading Cinemas Citadel Reading International
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Robert F. Smerling, Pres. James A. Wunderle, CFO John Foley, VP-Mktg. David J. Brown, Controller Andrzej Matyczynski, Chief Admin. Officer Ellen M. Cotter, VP-Business Affairs Neil Pentecost, COO-Australia and New Zealand
Phone: 215-569-3344 Fax: 215-569-2862 Toll-Free: Address: 30 S.15th St., Ste. 1300, Philadelphia, PA, 19102
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $30,700 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $-5,300 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: RDGE 2000 Sales: $42,200 2000 Profits: $-15,800 Employees: 553 1999 Sales: $38,500 1999 Profits: $-41,200 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $33,900 1998 Profits: $-2,400 1997 Sales: $33,100 1997 Profits: $3,000
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $ Second Exec. Salary: $ State-of-the-art movie theater design and layout.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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REALNETWORKS INC
www.realnetworks.com
Industry Group Code: 511200 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 5 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems: Y
Profits: 13
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Computer Software-Audio & Video Interactive TV News and Entertainment Portal
RealNetworks, Inc. is a leading provider of branded software products and services that enable the creation, real-time delivery and playback (streaming) of audio, video, text, animation and other media content over the Internet and intranets on both a live and on-demand basis. RealNetworks' products and services include its RealSystem iQ, a streaming media solution that includes the company's popular RealAudio and RealVideo technologies and an electronic commerce web site. The company’s RealJukebox software is one of the most popular digital music jukebox systems worldwide with more than 50 million unique registered users. Over 200 million people have downloaded the company's RealPlayer software, including 90 million users located outside the U.S. The RealPlayer user base increases by over 200,000 new users every day. Other products offered by the company include RealSystem Producer, a multimedia creation and publishing tool; and RealSlideshow, a program that allows users to combine pictures with voice commentary and/or music to create a slide show experience on a web site. The company is currently pursuing alliances with Internet service, satellite and other infrastructure providers. Customers such as ABC, Bloomberg, Turner Broadcasting and Microsoft, which accounts for 15% of the company's sales, use RealNetworks' products. RealNetworks is also AOL-Time Warner’s exclusive provider of software for broadcasting music over the web. However, a recent proposed joint venture between Microsoft and AOL-Time Warner, in which Microsoft’s Internet audio and video technology would be packaged with America Online’s Internet service, could significantly affect RealNetworks’ future revenues. RealOne is the firm's exciting new interactive television news and entertainment portal. It allows subscribers, who pay $9.95 monthly for access, to see and interact with 15 channels of real-time news, information and entertainment.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: RealSystem iQ RealOne RealVideo RealPlayer RealServer Internet Solutions RealPublisher RealJukebox RealSystem Server Plus
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Robert Glaser, CEO Larry Jacobson, COO Larry Jacobson, Pres. Paul Bialek, Sr. VP-Finance/CFO Jeff Pancottine, Sr. VP-Sales & Mktg. Susan Coskey, VP-Human Resources Kelly Jo MacArthur, Corp. Sec. Kelly Jo MacArthur, Sr. VP/General Counsel Paul Bialek, Sr. VP-Oper. Randy Tinsley, VP-Bus. Dev. Maria Cantwell, Sr. VP-E-Commerce Eric Liu, VP-Corp. Comm. Mark Hall, VP-Media Publishing and Programming Martin Plaehn, Sr. VP-Media Systems
Phone: 206-674-2700 Fax: 206-674-2695 Toll-Free: 888-768-3248 Address: 2601 Elliott Ave., Ste. 1000, Seattle, WA, 98121
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $188,900 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-74,800 (12 months) Stock Ticker: RNWK 2000 Sales: $241,500 2000 Profits: $-110,100 Employees: 1,042 1999 Sales: $131,242 1999 Profits: $6,926 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $66,377 1998 Profits: $-19,953 1997 Sales: $36,391 1997 Profits: $-15,069
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Profit Sharing: Top Exec. Salary: $247,972 Stock Purch. Plan: Y Second Exec. Salary: $200,000 ADVANTAGE: Aggressive growth of its web sites/Focus on streaming media.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 5 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Bonus: $75,000 Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International: Y
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REGAL ENTERTAINMENT GROUP
www.regalcinemas.com
Industry Group Code: 512131 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 1
Profits: 1
Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Y Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Y Information Systems:
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Movie Theaters In-Theater Advertising Theater Rental for Special Events
Regal Entertainment Group (REG), a leading motion picture exhibitor, operates the largest theater circuit in the United States. The firm’s nationwide network of theaters, comprising Regal Cinemas, United Artists and Edwards Theaters, currently operates 5,885 screens in 561 theaters in 36 states. REG operates approximately 17% of all screens in the U.S., nearly twice as many as the nearest competitor, and represents over 20% of domestic box office receipts. Furthermore, REG operates theaters in 41 of the top 50 demographic market areas, as well as prime locations in growing suburban areas. The firm’s strengths include its expertise in acquisitions and integration, its quality theater portfolio, its flexible, reorganized circuit and its distinctive opportunity in ancillary revenues. The company also operates Regal CineMedia, a seller of intheater advertising. Subsidiary The Satellite Theater Network rents out theaters for business functions and other events. REG’s business plan includes the creation of a digital video and communications network among domestic exhibitors, which will generate additional revenue from on-screen and in-lobby advertising and corporate communications services. The firm’s three theater companies were undergoing bankruptcy proceedings prior to their purchase by investor Philip Anschutz. Anschutz, through his company The Anschutz Corporation, controls the majority of the voting power of REG. REG then planned a May 2002 initial public offering of its stock. REG offers employees medical and dental insurance and free movies.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Regal Cinemas United Artists Theaters Edwards Theaters Regal CineMedia Satellite Theater Network (The) Anschutz Corporation (The) Anschutz Entertainment Group
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Michael L. Campbell, Co-CEO/CEO, Regal Cinemas Gregory W. Dunn, COO/Exec. VP Kurt C. Hall, Co-CEO/Pres., Regal CineMedia Amy E. Miles, CFO/Exec. VP Richard Westerling, Sr. VP-Mktg./Advertising J.E. Henry, Sr. VP/CIO Peter Brandow, Exec. VP/General Counsel Michael Pade, Exec. VP-Film Rob Del Moro, Chief Purchasing Officer
Phone: 865-922-1123 Fax: 865-922-3188 Toll-Free: Address: 7132 Mike Campbell Dr., Knoxville, TN, 37918
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for months. 2001 Sales: $2,027,100 ( months) 2001 Profits: $162,400 ( months) Stock Ticker: RGC 2000 Sales: $ 2000 Profits: $ Employees: 23,815 1999 Sales: $ 1999 Profits: $ Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $ 1998 Profits: $ 1997 Sales: $ 1997 Profits: $
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $ Second Exec. Salary: $ Backed by movie theater mogul Philip Anschutz/Largest theater owner in the U.S.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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REGENT COMMUNICATIONS
www.regentcomm.com
Industry Group Code: 513111 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 14 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Y Information Systems:
Profits: 7
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Radio Station Owner/Operator
Regent Communications owns and operates approximately 61 radio stations in 12 markets across the country, including Pennsylvania, California, New York, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Louisiana, Minnesota and Texas. The company offers a variety of programming that ranges from adult contemporary music to news talk programs and country music. Regent depends almost solely on advertising revenues, which consist of close to 90% of the firm’s total revenues. Regent Communications’ primary expansion strategy is to focus on the acquisition of radio stations in small- and mid-sized markets, where reduced competition facilitates the purchase of stations for sale. Ownership of multiple stations in the same market will place the company in a better position to grow steadily and encompass a broader range of demographic groups, a strategy aimed at raising advertising revenues. Furthermore, this makes the firm less susceptible to economic downturns due to advertising revenues being localized. In recent news, Regent Broadcasting, Inc., a subsidiary, signed an agreement to acquire radio stations WRXF-FM and WLSP-AM from Covenant Communications, Inc. The stations cover the Flint, Michigan market. Regent Communications also acquired seven radio stations that serve the Lafayette, Louisiana market from ComCorp of Lafayette, Inc. and its affiliates. This is the first entry that the company has made into the southern-U.S. market.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Regent Broadcasting of Chico, Inc. Regent Broadcasting of Erie, Inc. Regent Broadcasting of Flagstaff, Inc. Regent Broadcasting of Mansfield, Inc. Regent Broadcasting of Palmdale, Inc. Regent Broadcasting of Redding, Inc. Covenant Communications, Inc. ComCorp of Lafayette, Inc.
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Terry S. Jacobs, CEO William L. Stakelin, COO William L. Stakelin, Pres. Anthony Vasconcellos, VP/CFO Ginger Scherbath, Mgr.-Human Resources David J. Remund, VP-Eng. William L. Stakelin, Sec. Fred L. Murr, Sr. VP-Oper. Terry S. Jacobs, Treas. Robert J. Ausfeld, VP-Regional Matthew A. Yeoman, VP-Finance
Phone: 859-292-0030 Fax: 606-292-0352 Toll-Free: Address: 100 E. RiverCenter Blvd., 9th Fl., Covington, KY, 41011
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $53,700 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-1,700 (12 months) Stock Ticker: RGCI 2000 Sales: $44,100 2000 Profits: $13,900 Employees: 576 1999 Sales: $23,900 1999 Profits: $-6,700 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $14,800 1998 Profits: $-4,500 1997 Sales: $6,000 1997 Profits: $-4,700
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $280,000 Second Exec. Salary: $250,000
Bonus: $50,000 Bonus: $50,000
Focus on smaller markets.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
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RENAISSANCE ENTERTAINMENT CORP Industry Group Code: 711310 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 1 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
www.recfair.com
Profits: 1 Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Renaissance Entertainment Events Craft Shops and Products
Renaissance Entertainment Corporation (REC), the only publicly traded company in the Renaissance fair industry, owns and operates Renaissance Faires in the U.S. The company serves four of the largest metro areas in the country: New York, Chicago/Milwaukee, Los Angeles and San Francisco/Sacramento. The Renaissance Faire is an outdoor family entertainment event that romanticizes the ambiance of a Renaissance-era marketplace and includes craft shops, period food, dancers, jousters, musicians and historical characters from Elizabethan England. All day long, comedies and dramas are enacted on multiple stages, minstrels and troubadors walk about singing and dancing and more than 100 foods and desserts are offered, including shepherd’s pie, roasted turkey legs, crepes and strawberries and cream. Each year, the Faires bring in nearly 700,000 people. Together with First USA Bank, REC offers a Renaissance Faire credit card with no annual fee that features merchandise, admissionrelated discounts and a low introductory APR. The firm’s results have been affected by a recent slump in the tourism industry, although is at an advantage in serving a niche market.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Bristol Renaissance Faire Southern California Renaissance Pleasure Faire Northern California Renaissance Pleasure Faire New York Renaissance Faire Creative Faires, Ltd. First USA Bank
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Charles S. Leavell, CEO J. Stanley Gilbert, COO J. Stanley Gilbert, Pres. Charles S. Leavell, CFO Sue Brophy, Controller/Chief Acc. Officer
Phone: 303-664-0300 Fax: 303-664-0303 Toll-Free: Address: 275 Century Cir., Ste. 102, Louisville, CO, 80027
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $10,800 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $ 600 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: FAIRC 2000 Sales: $12,500 2000 Profits: $ 100 Employees: 32 1999 Sales: $14,500 1999 Profits: $-3,500 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $15,200 1998 Profits: $- 200 1997 Sales: $14,200 1997 Profits: $-2,600
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $160,000 Second Exec. Salary: $120,000 Unique operations in growing specialty niche.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest: Y
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
Y
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RENTRAK CORPORATION
www.rentrak.com
Industry Group Code: 512110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 9 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution: Y
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 10
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Video Distribution Transaction Processing e-Commerce Systems Management
Rentrak Corporation’s primary business is the distribution of videocassettes to home video specialty stores and other retailers using its Pay-Per-Transaction system (PPT). Under this system, home video specialty stores and other retailers that rent videocassettes to consumers, including grocery stores and convenience stores, lease videocassettes and other media from Rentrak for a low upfront fee and share a portion of each retail rental transaction with the company. One quarter of Rentrak’s retailers are in Japan and serviced through Rentrak Japan Corporation, of which Rentrak Corporation has a minority stake. Through subsidiary Formovies.com, Rentrak offers web site services for video retailers and a video locator service for consumers of videocassettes. Consumers can search for a movie by title, genre, actor or director and then find a nearby store that has the movie available for rental. The site stores over 160,000 video titles. Another subsidiary, Blowout Video, Inc., sells videocassettes and discs through Blowoutvideo.com and five retail outlets. 3PF.COM, Inc. is the e-fulfillment subsidiary of Rentrak Corp. and is concerned with third-party fulfillment, order processing and inventory management services for ecommerce businesses. Rentrak recently introduced videoon-demand (VOD) reporting and auditing services through its software for electronically delivered entertainment products. The DigiTrak software solution provides movie studios and other content providers with a reliable online system to track VOD rentals, whether delivered through cable, telephone, satellite, the Internet or private network. In other news, Rentrack signed a revenue-sharing agreement with MGM Home Entertainment Group, allowing MGM’s releases to be obtained in the increasingly popular DVD format.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: DigiTrak Pay-Per-Transaction system MGM Home Entertainment Group Formovies.com 3PF.com, Inc. BlowoutVideo.com Rentrak Japan Corporation Rentrak U.K.
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Paul A. Rosenbaum Paul A. Rosenbaum, CEO F. Kim Cox, Pres. Mark Thoenes, CFO Christopher Roberts, VP-Sales Rita Coe, Dir.-Human Resources Marty Graham, VP-Product Dev. Amir Yazdani, VP-MIS F. Kim Cox, Corp. Sec. Rick Nida, VP-Investor Rel. F. Kim Cox, Treas. Peter Balner, Pres.-Blowout Video, Inc. Herbert M. Fischer, Pres.-Rentrak Int'l
Phone: 503-284-7581 Fax: 503-282-9017 Toll-Free: 800-929-8000 Address: P.O. Box 18888, Portland, OR, 97218
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $116,400 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-7,600 (12 months) Stock Ticker: RENT 2000 Sales: $113,400 2000 Profits: $3,500 Employees: 408 1999 Sales: $123,800 1999 Profits: $2,000 Fiscal Year Ends: 3/31 1998 Sales: $122,800 1998 Profits: $4,700 1997 Sales: $116,300 1997 Profits: $6,300
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $201,044 Second Exec. Salary: $196,132
Bonus: $85,000 Bonus: $40,000
Unique revenue sharing model.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International: Y
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REX STORES CORP
www.rextv.com
Industry Group Code: 443110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 6 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 5
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Electronics Stores, Retail Personal Computers Online Sales
REX Stores Corporation is a leading specialty retailer in the consumer electronics and appliance industry. Since its inception in 1980, REX has grown from four to over 260 consumer retail stores located throughout 37 states in the United States, all under the REX trade name. Stores are concentrated primarily in the Midwest and Southeast, serving over 200 small- to medium-sized towns and communities. REX’s stores average approximately 11,000 square feet. Each store offers a wide variety of name brand products, such as televisions, including big-screen models; video and audio equipment; computers and appliances. Depth of selection, key product categories and a focus on small- to medium-sized markets all combine to formulate REX's business strategy. The firm has usually concentrated its stores in markets with populations of 20,000 to 300,000 and is currently focusing most of its new store developments in markets with populations of under 85,000, which are generally underserved by REX’s competitors. The stores offer brand name products at everyday low prices along with special promotions and sales. Each store sports a knowledgeable sales staff, and each local newspaper usually features extensive REX advertising. Focusing on markets with a newspaper circulation to assist the company in cost-effectiveness and efficiently promoting themselves through print advertising are regular REX practices. The firm believes that it can become a dominant retailer through value-minded pricing. REX has a low-overhead store format and the ability to operate in strip centers, malls and freestanding locations. The company recently completed the purchase of a new leased distribution center that will also serve as a showroom and corporate office, leading to a reduction in expenses. REX’s recent strategy has been to focus sales on digital and large screen TVs, as opposed to items such as smaller TVs and VCRs.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: REX Stores RexStores.com Stereo Town Kelly & Cohen Appliances
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Stuart A. Rose, CEO Lawrence Tomchin, COO Lawrence Tomchin, Pres. Douglas L. Bruggeman, CFO Douglas L. Bruggeman, VP-Human Resources Edward Kress, Sec. Douglas L. Bruggeman, Treas.
Phone: 937-276-3931 Fax: 937-276-8643 Toll-Free: Address: 2875 Needmore Rd., Dayton, OH, 45414
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $473,020 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $18,736 (12 months) Stock Ticker: RSC 2000 Sales: $464,300 2000 Profits: $18,293 Employees: 1,143 1999 Sales: $416,673 1999 Profits: $11,195 Fiscal Year Ends: 1/31 1998 Sales: $411,005 1998 Profits: $7,412 1997 Sales: $427,400 1997 Profits: $7,400
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $154,500 Second Exec. Salary: $154,500 Features high quality, brand name products at everyday low prices.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing: Y
Bonus: $653,000 Bonus: $305,000
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
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RIVIERA HOLDINGS CORP
www.theriviera.com
Industry Group Code: 713210A Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 8 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 6
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Casino Hotels Wedding Planning Gambling Convention Center
Riviera Holdings Corporation owns and operates the Riviera Hotel & Casino, which is located on Las Vegas Boulevard in Las Vegas, Nevada, and Black Hawk Casino located in Black Hawk, Colorado. The Riviera Hotel in Las Vegas opened in 1955 and has a reputation for delivering high quality, traditional Las Vegas-style gaming, entertainment and other amenities. Riviera Las Vegas has 2,100 newly renovated rooms and 110,000 square feet of casino space with 1,520 slot machines and 46 gaming tables, including blackjack, craps, roulette and poker. Riviera Las Vegas offers such shows as An Evening at La Cage, Crazy Girls and Splash. Black Hawk Casino, located about 40 miles west of Denver, is one of the largest full service casinos in Colorado, with 990 stateof-the-art slot machines and 12 gaming tables. Through the company’s web site, theriviera.com, travelers to Las Vegas can book rooms, buy souvenirs, check Player’s Club point balances and make other reservations before making their trip. At its Convention Center, Riviera recently introduced the first fully interactive multi-kiosk workgroup on the Las Vegas Strip. TouchNSurf provides hardware and proprietary software for the five-kiosk workgroup. The kiosks consist of an interface that enables users to check and receive web-based or pop email, surf the web, send video email and print web and email content to laser printers. There are also a variety of other accessible options. In other news, due to the soft tourism industry the company has embarked upon a strategy of spending more marketing dollars in order to increase demand for its services. Riviera is also planning to continue aggressively pursuing its incentives program in order to increase the number of customers.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Riviera Hotel and Casino Four Queens Hotel and Casino Riviera Gaming Management Splash An Evening at La Cage TouchNSurf Black Hawk Casino theriviera.com
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. William L. Westerman, CEO Robert A. Vannucci, COO William L. Westerman, Pres. Duane R. Krohn, Exec. VP-Finance Robert A. Vannucci, Exec. VP-Mktg. and Ent. Larry Dunn, Dir.-Human Resources John A. Wishon, General Counsel Jerome P. Grippe, Exec. VP-Oper. Duane R. Krohn, Treas. Sean Sullivan, General Mgr.-Riviera Black Hawk Ronald P. Johnson, Exec. VP-Gaming Oper.
Phone: 702-734-5110 Fax: 702-794-9442 Toll-Free: 800-634-3420 Address: 2901 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Las Vegas, NV, 89109
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $202,000 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-6,400 (12 months) Stock Ticker: RIV 2000 Sales: $206,800 2000 Profits: $-4,200 Employees: 1,930 1999 Sales: $158,200 1999 Profits: $-2,900 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $160,000 1998 Profits: $-4,100 1997 Sales: $153,793 1997 Profits: $2,088
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $600,000 Second Exec. Salary: $250,000
Bonus: $900,000 Bonus: $236,166
Well situated on the Las Vegas Strip.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International:
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RNETHEALTH.COM INC
www.mymindandbody.com
Industry Group Code: 512110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 26 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Y Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
403
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 26
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Health Focused TV Programming
RnetHealth.com, Inc. is a digital media company leveraging the converging digital technologies of the Internet and cable television networks to deliver behavioral health support, programming, products and services to a national audience. MyMindandBody TV (Recovery Network) is a satellite-delivered cable television network that reaches about six million cable households. The network delivers traffic to the company’s web site, mymindandbody.com, enhancing the scope of the webbased community and providing subscription and ecommerce revenue. The web site is targeted to consumers, employers, health care providers and managed care companies. In an agreement with America Online’s Digital City, RnetHealth.com will provide a local health resources locator to the more than 200 markets on Digital City 2000, which recently expanded from 60 markets. Digital City users will be able to access RnetHealth.com’s comprehensive listings of local behavioral and alternative health providers in their communities.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: MyMindandBody TV mymindandbody.com America Online Digital City 2000 Recovery Network
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. William D. Moses, CEO Wendy Borow-Johnson, Pres. Stacey Romm, CFO Brad Parobek, Sr. VP-Affiliate Sales Tracy Neal, General Counsel John Wheeler, Sr. VP-Oper.
Phone: 310-393-3979 Fax: 310-393-5749 Toll-Free: Address: 1411 5th St., Ste. 200, Santa Monica, CA, 90401
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for months. 2001 Sales: $ ( months) 2001 Profits: $ ( months) Stock Ticker: RNTTW 2000 Sales: $1,600 2000 Profits: $-8,100 Employees: 27 1999 Sales: $1,500 1999 Profits: $-8,100 Fiscal Year Ends: 6/30 1998 Sales: $ 900 1998 Profits: $-8,300 1997 Sales: $ 100 1997 Profits: $-3,800
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $ Second Exec. Salary: $
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
Agreement with Digital City.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 3 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International:
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ROWECOM INC
www.rowe.com
Industry Group Code: 422920 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 2 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing: Y
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 2
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
ASP with Online Ordering System for Books and Magazines Intermediary for Publication Ordering Distribution of Books and Magazines to End Users E-Procurement Services
RoweCom is a business-to-business provider of ecommerce solutions for the purchasing and managing of magazines, newspapers, journals, books and other knowledge resources. The company offers its clients and their employees easy access to one of the largest catalogs of knowledge resources on the Internet. RoweCom's flagship services, Knowledge Store (kStore) and Knowledge Library (kLibrary), allow companies to order, pay for and manage 240,000 titles online. Businesses are allowed to create custom online stores where employees can order from a pre-selected choice of titles. These sites also provide access to millions of discounted books via the company's partner barnesandnoble.com. The company also offers e-procurement services that allow purchasing organizations to automate their processing of transactions. Federal Express recently chose RoweCom as the pilot supplier for its online purchasing card system. RoweCom's clients range from Fortune 1000 companies to academic libraries, organizations with intensive knowledge requirements and high-volume purchasers, including Bank of America, Arthur Andersen, Prudential Securities, Bayer and First Union. A key component of the company’s business strategy is growth by acquisition. Key acquisitions of RoweCom include Corporate Subscription Services, which is now integrated into the firm’s kStore and kLibrary services, and Subscription Agencies Pty, a subscription agency based in Bisbane, Australia. In October 1999, the company acquired Dawson Information Services Group, one of the world’s largest information services organizations. The tables turned in May of 2001, when RoweCom announced its intention to be acquired by divine, Inc., an enterprise solutions company offering a unique combination of services, web-based technology and managed applications capabilities.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Knowledge Store (kStore) Knowledge Library (kLibrary) Corporate Subscription Services Dawson Information Services Group NewsEdge Subscription Agencies Pty divine, Inc.
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Richard Rowe, CEO Jim Krzywicki, COO Paul Burmeister, Sr. VP/CFO Amira Aaron, VP-Mktg. Ian Best, VP/Chief Tech. Officer Peggy Gerrity, VP-Oper. Robert Smith, VP-Finance Amira Aaron, VP-Library Services Charles Germain, Pres.-RoweCom Europe, Asia & Latin America
Phone: 617-497-5800 Fax: Toll-Free: 800-ROWECOM Address: 15 Southwest Park, Westwood, MA, 02090
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 6 months. 2001 Sales: $149,200 ( 6 months) 2001 Profits: $-52,300 ( 6 months) Stock Ticker: Subsidiary 2000 Sales: $347,600 2000 Profits: $-84,000 Employees: 719 1999 Sales: $307,600 1999 Profits: $-15,100 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $19,100 1998 Profits: $-7,600 1997 Sales: $12,900 1997 Profits: $-3,300
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $230,769 Second Exec. Salary: $210,000
Bonus: $75,000 Bonus: $23,205
Acquisition by divine, Inc.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 2 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES
www.rccl.com
Industry Group Code: 721110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 3 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 2
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Cruise Lines On-Board Casinos Land Excursions
Royal Caribbean Cruises owns and operates 23 cruise ships and plans to add six more by 2004. Its vacation destinations are concentrated primarily in the Caribbean, but the company also offers cruises to western Europe, Australia and eastern Asia. The ships operate worldwide with a selection of itineraries that call on approximately 200 destinations. The company’s continued introduction of new ships means that it has one of the youngest fleets in the cruising industry. Royal Celebrity Tours, a subsidiary, operates land-tour vacations in Alaska using the world's largest glass-domed train cars. This subsidiary recently took possession of two new Wilderness Express train cars. Due to a successful inaugural season, the subsidiary expanded operations into the Canadian Rockies, in conjunction with Rocky Mountaineer Railtours. Royal Caribbean recently agreed to merge with P&O Princess Cruises, plc, an agreement that would create the world’s largest cruise vacation group, with annual revenues of over $5 billion. The proposed combination would result in both companies falling under one structure. Established brands of the two firms that would be incorporated into the new organization include Princess, Celebrity, P&O Cruises, Swan Hellenic, AIDA and A'ROSA. Even after the terrorist attacks of September 11, the firm has continued to experience solid growth and revenues from its operations. The firm offers special rates for its employees, immediate family and other relatives aboard its vessels. For seabased employees, Royal operates on a 14 weeks on and 14 weeks off plan.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Rocky Mountaineer Railtours Celebrity Cruises Sovereign of the Seas Shipping, Inc. Viking Serenade, Inc. Admiral Management, Inc. Royal Celebrity Tours First Choice P&O Princess Cruises, plc
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Richard D. Fain, CEO Jack L. Williams, COO Jack L. Williams, Pres. Richard J. Glasier, CFO Daniel J. Hanrahan, Sr. VP-Mktg. & Sales Maria Del Busto, Human Resources Thomas H. Murphy, CIO Michael J. Smith, Corp. Sec. Michael J. Smith, General Counsel Erin Williams, Dir.-Investor Rel. Bonnie S. Biumi, Treas. Richard E. Sasso, Pres., Celebrity Cruises Jack L. Williams, Pres.-Royal Caribbean Int'l
Phone: 305-539-6000 Fax: 305-374-7354 Toll-Free: Address: 1050 Caribbean Way, Miami, FL, 33132
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $3,145,300 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $254,500 (12 months) Stock Ticker: RCL 2000 Sales: $2,865,800 2000 Profits: $445,000 Employees: 26,200 1999 Sales: $2,546,200 1999 Profits: $383,900 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $2,636,300 1998 Profits: $330,800 1997 Sales: $1,939,000 1997 Profits: $175,100
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan:
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Profit Sharing: Top Exec. Salary: $ Stock Purch. Plan: Y Second Exec. Salary: $ ADVANTAGE: One of the most financially stable cruise firms.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
Y
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ROYAL OLYMPIC CRUISES LTDwww.royalolympiccruises.com Industry Group Code: 721110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 5 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 4
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Cruise Lines On-Board Casinos
Based in the Greek Islands, Royal Olympic Cruises Ltd. is one of the largest cruise operators in Europe. Offering cruises ranging anywhere from three to 10 days, the company’s cruises are concentrated primarily in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. Cruises depart either from Athens or Rome and traverse to major tourist destinations in southeast Europe, the Middle East and northeast Africa, including Istanbul, Delphi, Rhodes, Cairo and Jerusalem. Noticeable by their blue or white colors (the colors of the Greek flag), Royal Olympic ships are moderate in size by industry standards, holding between 300 to 1,000 passengers each. The company’s programs are notable for their focus on cultural enrichment, seeking to incorporate historical sights in program itineraries. Royal Olympic recently announced grand-scale cruises in South America, which will include a 19-day transatlantic journey and a 58-day circumnavigation of the land. For these undertakings, the company launched the inaugural season of the Olympic Voyager, a state-of-the-art 25,000-ton vessel capable of carrying 840 passengers. The liner’s state-of-the-art design enables it to travel at 27 knots per hour, an above-average speed in the cruise industry. The tours will start from Houston, Texas and explore South America, the Caribbean and the Panama Canal.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Olympic Voyager Triton Stella Solaris Odysseus World Renaissance Stella Oceanis Olympic Countess
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Yiannos Pantazis, CEO Stelios Kiliaris, Pres. George Kassapis, CFO George Strathopoulos, VP-Mktg. & Sales Cy Hopkins, VP-RO Cruises, Inc.
Phone: 30-1-429-1000 Fax: 30-1-429-0862 Toll-Free: 800-872-6400 Address: Akti Miaouli 87, Piraeus, , 18538
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 6 months. 2001 Sales: $45,500 ( 6 months) 2001 Profits: $-20,200 ( 6 months) Stock Ticker: ROCLF 2000 Sales: $128,200 2000 Profits: $1,600 Employees: 1,600 1999 Sales: $98,200 1999 Profits: $-10,800 Fiscal Year Ends: 11/30 1998 Sales: $125,800 1998 Profits: $4,500 1997 Sales: $112,800 1997 Profits: $7,700
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $ Second Exec. Salary: $
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
Focus on European markets.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest: Y
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International: Y
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RSTAR CORPORATION
www.zapme.com
Industry Group Code: 514191 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 9
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Educational Satellite-Based Internet Service Educational Content
RSTAR Corporation, formerly ZapMe! Corp. operates and is expanding the largest broadband Internet media network specializing in education in the United States. The company utilizes satellite technology to deliver the latest tools and educational resources at no cost to schools. The firm provides PCs, software, installation, support and broadband connectivity to the Internet. Each school that participates in its network receives from five to 15 highend, multimedia PCs that are satellite-ready and have broadband access to the Internet. The computers that are donated come equipped with selected hardware such as a laser printer, as well as software that includes Microsoft Office products. The computers provide access to over 13,000 pre-selected indexed third-party educational Internet sites and other content and services. The company’s network provides students, parents, teachers and administrators access to Internet-based educational content, cost-effective school e-commerce solutions and school fundraising opportunities. In connection with many of these core activities, the RSTAR network has established strategic alliances with a wide range of companies, including Ask Jeeves, Classroom Connect, Dell, Gilat Satellite Networks, Inacom, Microsoft, New Sub Services, School Specialty, Sylvan Learning Systems, Toshiba, Xerox, and Yahoo! to further enhance the educational experience. RSTAR recently sold its eFundraising.com subsidiary to Quality Service Programs Inc. of Canada, a subsidiary of The Reader's Digest Association Ltd. In other news, RSTAR announced plans to acquire the Latin American business of Gilat Satellite Networks, Ltd. Gilat is a satellite networking company that specializes in solutions based on VSAT satellite network technology. The firm provides satellite-based, end-to-end enterprise networking and rural telephony solutions to customers across six continents and markets interactive broadband data services. The company recently awarded 2,000 scholarships for youth camp participants who demonstrated financial need.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Satellite Online Solutions ZapMe! Corp. Gilat Satellite Networks, Ltd. ACEplanet.com Ask Jeeves Dell Microsoft Quality Service Programs Inc.
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Lance Mortensen, CEO Jay Scott, COO Lance Mortensen, Pres. Robert J. Edwards, CFO Christophe Morin, Chief Mktg. Officer Sandra Bowen, Dir.-Human Resources Steve Strasnick, Chief Scientist William S. Burwell, CIO Dave Lundberg, VP-Eng. David Wallace, Corp. Sec. David Wallace, General Counsel Bruce Bower, VP-Bus. Dev. Phillip Wise, Sr. VP-Strategic Alliances and Deployment John Flynn, VP-Govnt. Affairs
Phone: 925-543-0300 Fax: 925-543-0301 Toll-Free: Address: 3000 Executive Pkwy., Ste. 150, San Ramon, CA, 94583
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $ ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $-22,100 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: RSTR 2000 Sales: $ 2000 Profits: $-110,955 Employees: 139 1999 Sales: $ 1999 Profits: $-27,127 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $ 1998 Profits: $-5,031 1997 Sales: $ 1997 Profits: $- 581
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $449,864 Second Exec. Salary: $261,692
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
Focus on school markets.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
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SAGA COMMUNICATIONS INCwww.sagacommunications.com Industry Group Code: 513120 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 15 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Y Information Systems:
Profits: 10
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Television Broadcasting Radio Broadcasting
Saga Communications, Inc. is a broadcast company operating radio and television stations and state radio networks in mid-sized markets. The company concentrates its broadcast operations in 18 markets across the U.S. with annual revenues of $101.8 million. A significant portion of this this revenue depends on the sale of local advertising. Its market currently consists of 2 LPTV stations, 4 TV stations, 1 farm radio network, 2 state radio networks, 21 AM radio stations and 34 FM stations. The firm’s radio stations play a variety of music, ranging from classical to country, whereas the television stations maintain affiliations with CBS, ABC, FOX and Spanishspeaking Univision. Saga is also the main producer of the local news shown on these affiliate stations. Saga recognizes mergers and acquisitions as an important factor in its growth plan. Consequently, the firm has continued its focus on mid-sized markets with significant populations and economic growth potential, as is reflected in its recent acquisitions of stations in Mitchell, South Dakota and Greenfield, Massachusetts. These purchases will allow Saga to attain control over Mitchell Broadcasting and its KMIT-FM and KGGK-FM stations, as well as WHAI-AM/FM from the Haigis Broadcasting Corporation of Greenfield.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Illinois Radio Network Des Moines Radio Group Mitchell Broadcasting KMIT-FM KGGK-FM WHAI-AM/FM
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Edward K. Christian, CEO Edward K. Christian, Pres. Samuel D. Bush, VP/CFO Marcia K. Lobaito, VP-Human Resources Catherine A. Bobinski, VP/Corp. Controller Greg Urbiel, Dir. of Engineering Marcia K. Lobaito, Corp. Sec. Warren Lada, Sr. VP-Oper. Marcia K. Lobaito, Dir.-Corp. Affairs Samuel D. Bush, Treas. Steven J. Goldstein, Exec. VP/Group Program Dir. Michelle Hemmer, Programming Dir.
Phone: 313-886-7070 Fax: 313-886-7150 Toll-Free: Address: 73 Kercheval Ave., Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, 482363603
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $77,100 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $6,100 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: SGA 2000 Sales: $101,700 2000 Profits: $8,600 Employees: 972 1999 Sales: $90,000 1999 Profits: $8,600 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $75,900 1998 Profits: $6,400 1997 Sales: $66,258 1997 Profits: $4,492
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $382,472 Second Exec. Salary: $297,044
Bonus: $756,502 Bonus: $75,000
Focus on local news programming.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 3 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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SALEM COMMUNICATIONS CORP
www.salemcomm.com
Industry Group Code: 513111 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 11 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing: Y
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Y Information Systems:
Profits: 8
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y
Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Religious and Family Radio Broadcasting Real Estate Christian Music Online Sales
Salem Communications Corporation is among the largest radio broadcasting companies in the U.S., operating 81 radio stations in 32 markets, of which 57 stations function in the top 25 markets of the country. It is also affiliated with more than 1,300 radio stations. Known for its programs centered on religion and family values, the company also operates a Christian web site and publishes the OnePlace catalog featuring Christian music. Among its offerings are religious-themed talk shows, music programs of praise and ceremonies of worship. Salem has been seeking to move beyond the radio and broadcast media to focus on expanding its Internet operations. It selected KOZ.com to be its online community solution provider, which would make the company a part of a national media affiliate of more than 450 newspapers and stations. The company recently made a series of purchases, as well as a number of divestitures. Specifically, Salem acquired WTBN-AM Tampa from the Synchronous Media Group, which will be offered in a Christian Talk and Teaching format. Additionally, the firm has bought Portland-based KJUNFM, WBTK-AM of Richmond, Palo Alto's KSFB-AM, as well as Cleveland's WFHM-FM and Sacramento's KLNAFM. Apart from individual radio stations, Salem recently acquired Dame-Gallagher Networks. In addition, the company sold Akron's WHLO and San Bernardino's KEZY, two of its AM radio stations.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: OnePlace, Ltd. CCM Communications, Inc. WTBN-AM Tampa Dame-Gallagher Networks KJUN-FM WBTK-AM KOZ.com Salem Radio Network
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Edward G. Atsinger III, CEO Edward G. Atsinger III, Pres. David A. R. Evans, Sr. VP/CFO Spence Johnson, Dir.-Human Resources Eric H. Halvorson, General Counsel Greg R. Anderson, Pres.-Salem Radio Network James R. Cumbee, Pres.-Non-Broadcast Media
Phone: 805-987-0400 Fax: 805-384-4520 Toll-Free: Address: 4880 Santa Rosa Rd., Ste. 300, Camarillo, CA, 93012
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $104,000 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $3,400 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: SALM 2000 Sales: $118,000 2000 Profits: $10,100 Employees: 1,233 1999 Sales: $93,500 1999 Profits: $-8,100 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $77,900 1998 Profits: $-1,600 1997 Sales: $67,900 1997 Profits: $-2,400
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $500,000 Second Exec. Salary: $500,000
Bonus: $250,000 Bonus: $100,000
Focus on Christian markets.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
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SALON MEDIA GROUP INC
www.salon.com
Industry Group Code: 514191 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 10 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 6
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Portal-News and Media
Salon.com is an Internet media company that operates a network of 11 subject-specific, demographically-targeted web sites and a variety of online communities. Salon's 10 sites provide news, features, interviews and regular columnists writing about specific topics, from arts and entertainment to parenting and health. Salon.com's other media offerings consist of Table Talk, an interactive forum, and The Well, a paid subscription community. The site's online communities allow users to interact and discuss salon content with other users and with Salon's editorial staff. Salon Shopping is an e-commerce destination aimed at marketing upscale Salon-branded and third party products to a high-value demographic base. A recently announced subscription service will allow access to additional content for a $30 annual fee. In May 2000, the firm acquired MP3Lit.com, a web site offering spoken word and audio literature recordings in MP3 and Real Audio formats. In October 2000, Salon Audio was launched, offering 24-hour music programming, daily downloads and streaming audio. In September 2000, its combined sites had 2.6 million unique visitors, demonstrating a presence that has attracted advertising from companies as diverse as Microsoft, IBM, Intel, Lexus, Mastercard and HewlettPackard. Strategic distribution partners include TheStreet.com, AvantGo, CNN.com and CNet. Salon.com also provides content to America Online, Lycos, Netscape, TheStreet.com and Reuters. The site has been a pick by Time Magazine for Best Web Site of the Year. The company recently laid off 20% of its workforce. Some analysts have reported that without a cash infusion that company may face bankruptcy. Salon.com has won three consecutive Webby Awards for Best Online Magazine, Entertainment Weekly chose the company as Best Web Site two years in a row. In 2001 Yahoo Internet Life selected Salon.com as the best online magazine.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: theDial Table Talk The Well Salon Shopping drkoop.com Lycos Netscape TheStreet.com
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Michael O'Donnell, CEO Michael O'Donnell, Pres. Robert O'Callahan, CFO/VP-Finance and Administration Patrick Hurley, VP-Mktg. Donna DeLuca, Dir.-Finance and Human Resources Chad Dickerson, Chief Tech. Officer Patrick Hurley, Sr. VP-Bus. Oper. Leah Tracy, VP-Bus. Dev. Scott Rosenberg, VP-Site Dev. Cliff Figallo, Dir.-Community Dev. David Talbot, Editor-in-Chief Gary Kamiya, VP-Content and Exec. Editor
Phone: 415-882-8720 Fax: 415-882-8728 Toll-Free: Address: 706 Mission St., San Francisco, CA, 94103
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $7,200 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-19,200 (12 months) Stock Ticker: SALNC 2000 Sales: $8,000 2000 Profits: $-21,900 Employees: 148 1999 Sales: $2,900 1999 Profits: $-6,200 Fiscal Year Ends: 3/31 1998 Sales: $1,200 1998 Profits: $-3,800 1997 Sales: $ 300 1997 Profits: $-1,900
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan: Y
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Y Profit Sharing: Top Exec. Salary: $175,000 Stock Purch. Plan: Second Exec. Salary: $147,500 ADVANTAGE: Trendy topics/Excellent editorial content.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 2 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Bonus: $50,507 Bonus: $30,507
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
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SANDS REGENT
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www.sandsregency.com
Industry Group Code: 713210A Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 10 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 5
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Casino Hotels Convention Facilities
Sands Regent operates the Sands Regency Casino and Hotel in Reno, Nevada. The complex, with over 800 hotel rooms and 27,000 square feet of gaming space, is one of the top attractions in the city. While the company derives most of its revenues from its 20 game tables, it also offers a comedy club, cocktail lounges, a video arcade and a music lounge. Sands Regent operates beauty and gift shops, restaurants and fast-food establishments that cater to the dining public in the complex. The property also includes a 12,000-square-foot convention and meeting center for 1,000 people. The firm’s strategy is to integrate entertainment with accommodations and eating facilities to maximize convenience for its guests, a service not seen at most smaller casinos. The diversification of services offered also enables the company to better withstand an economic downturn. Future expansion plans are concentrated on upgrading the complex and consolidating its holdings. In recent news, Sands Regent agreed to acquire the Gold Ranch Casino and RV Resort, a move that is in line with furthering its goal of expanding operations in northern Nevada. Gold Ranch is strategically located in a prime area along Interstate 80. It is the first casino gaming attraction that travelers encounter when entering Nevada from California, and the last when leaving. The facilities include an 8,000-square-foot casino that offers over 300 slot machines, a video arcade, a coffee shop, a fast food restaurant, two bars and a convenience store. Gold Ranch also owns an ARCO gas station, a State of California lottery outlet and a 105-space RV park. Gasoline sales from its ARCO station have ranked it among the top five ARCO stations in the United States.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Zante, Inc. Sands Regency Casino and Hotel
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Ferenc B. Szony, CEO Ferenc B. Szony, Pres. David R. Wood, CFO Steve Reid, Human Resources Pete Cladianos III, Corp. Sec. David R. Wood, Treas. Patrick Bassney, VP-Sands Regency Casino and Hotel
Phone: 775-348-2200 Fax: 775-348-6241 Toll-Free: 800-648-3553 Address: 345 N. Arlington Ave., Reno, NV, 89501
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $35,800 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $1,200 (12 months) Stock Ticker: SNDS 2000 Sales: $36,400 2000 Profits: $1,500 Employees: 709 1999 Sales: $43,500 1999 Profits: $-1,400 Fiscal Year Ends: 6/30 1998 Sales: $59,200 1998 Profits: $-1,200 1997 Sales: $57,521 1997 Profits: $- 762
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $353,173 Second Exec. Salary: $170,000 Owns a well known Las Vegas property.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $234,500 Bonus: $89,250
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
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International:
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SCHOLASTIC CORP
www.scholastic.com
Industry Group Code: 511130 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 2 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Y Books: Y Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Y Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 4
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Children's Book Publishing TV Series Production Educational Software Products Magazines
Selling more than 325 million books annually, Scholastic Corporation is a leading publisher of children’s books. Its success is based on traditional favorites, including the Babysitters’ Club and Clifford the Big Red Dog series, as well as on newcomers, most notably the wildly popular Harry Potter series. The company has gone on to produce children’s television programming based on some of its successful titles, such as the Magic School Bus and Goosebumps series. Scholastic also specializes in educational materials, publishing 35 magazines that are read by more than 20 million elementary and high school students in the United States alone. At the same time, it operates 10 school-based book clubs and 120,000 book fairs worldwide, both of which facilitate the purchase of books for families. The company also produces multimedia educational software for children, such as Math Shop and Fun With Writing. Some of Scholastic’s other products and services include television shows, videos and toys, which are marketed through sales channels that include the Internet, schools and sales agents. The firm has global operations in several countries including Canada, Australia, Singapore, India, Argentina, Ireland, Mexico and the U.K. Scholastic recently acquired Tom Snyder Productions, a leading developer and publisher of interactive educational software, from a subsidiary of Canadian-based Torstar Corporation. The animated television production arm Soup2Nuts was included in the purchase. Tom Snyder Productions develops and publishes educational software in social studies, science, mathematics and language arts. The firm has established itself through its brand name and welldeveloped distribution channels. The firm provides its employees with vision care, tuition reimbursement and leave programs that include childcare, military and compassionate leaves.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Scholastic Book Fairs, Inc. Tom Snyder Productions Soup2Nuts Scholastic Productions, Inc. The Magic School Bus Harry Potter The Babysitters' Club CUC Software
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Richard Robinson, CEO Richard Robinson, Pres. Kevin J. McEnery, CFO Richard M. Spaulding, Exec. VP-Mktg. Larry V. Holland, Sr. VP-Human Resources Maurice Greenfield, CIO Karen A. Maloney, VP-Controller Charles B. Deull, Sec. Charles B. Deull, General Counsel Beth Ford, Sr. VP-Global Oper. Kevin J. McEnery, VP-Strategic Planning Judy Corman, Sr. VP-Corp. Comm. and Media Rel. Raymond Marchuk, VP-Investor Rel. Vincent M. Marzano, Treas. Deborah A. Forte, Exec. VP Donna M. Iucolano, VP-Scholastic Internet Group
Phone: 212-343-6100 Fax: 212-343-6934 Toll-Free: 800-724-6527 Address: 555 Broadway, New York, NY, 10012
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $1,962,300 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $36,300 (12 months) Stock Ticker: SCHL 2000 Sales: $1,402,500 2000 Profits: $51,400 Employees: 9,300 1999 Sales: $1,165,500 1999 Profits: $36,800 Fiscal Year Ends: 5/31 1998 Sales: $1,058,400 1998 Profits: $23,600 1997 Sales: $966,300 1997 Profits: $ 400
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan: Y
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Profit Sharing: Top Exec. Salary: $731,731 Stock Purch. Plan: Y Second Exec. Salary: $629,224 Well-known line of publications for children. ADVANTAGE:
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 7 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Bonus: $562,500 Bonus: $460,525
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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SCIENTIFIC GAMES CORPORATIONwww.scientificgames.com Industry Group Code: 713290 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 5 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Y Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 17
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Gambling Equipment-Pari-Mutuel Wagering Systems Satellite Broadcast Services at Racetracks Online Computer-based Lottery Systems Telecommunications
Scientific Games Corporation, formerly known as Autotote Corporation, is a leading worldwide supplier of technologically advanced computerized wagering systems and related equipment, as well as a licensed international operator of gaming venues. The company provides technology, software, equipment and services for parimutuel wagering conducted at thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racetracks, off-track betting establishments and jai alai frontons. The company is a leading provider of sophisticated, customized computer software, equipment and data communication services to governmentsponsored and privately operated lotteries. In addition, Scientific Games is a leading provider of simulcasting services in North America. The company broadcasts live racing events via satellite to more than 150 racetracks. Scientific Games offers these same services in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Latin America, New Zealand, the Far East, Africa and Europe, particularly The Netherlands and Germany. Scientific Games is also involved in the global telecommunications industry, with prepaid wireless phone cards being its fastest-growing product line. These are marketed by subsidiary Scientific Connections, and provide the same level of access security that the company uses in the production of instant lottery tickets. The subsidiary serves consumers in more than 25 countries, and is looking to pursue the huge market potential. Scientific Games recently announced plans to introduce a Virtual Private Network (VPN) for the South Carolina Education Lottery. The VPN deployment is being conducted in collaboration with telecommunications provider BellSouth. VPN is an important technology advance that is expected to speed up communications between most of South Carolina's lottery retailers, and the Educational Lottery’s central computer. The company relies on a team-based employee network, and provides employees with benefits that include tuition reimbursement.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Autotote Corporation Autotote Systems, Inc. Autotote Enterprises, Inc. Sports Haven BellSouth South Carolina Education Lottery PlayandWin, Inc. Scientific Connections
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. A. Lorne Weil, CEO A. Lorne Weil, Pres. DeWayne E. Laird, CFO Paula Cummings, Dir.-Human Resources Martin E. Schloss, Corp. Sec. Martin E. Schloss, General Counsel Robert C. Becker, Treas. Erich Borovnyak, Managing Dir.-Autotote Europe Gerald Lawrence, Exec. VP-Autotote Enterprises
Phone: 212-754-2233 Fax: 212-754-2372 Toll-Free: 800-367-9345 Address: 750 Lexington Ave., 25th Fl., New York, NY, 10022
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $331,900 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $1,000 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: SGMS 2000 Sales: $233,300 2000 Profits: $-31,000 Employees: 2,560 1999 Sales: $211,100 1999 Profits: $ 400 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $159,300 1998 Profits: $-15,900 1997 Sales: $157,332 1997 Profits: $-17,687
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $536,000 Second Exec. Salary: $262,000 Leading infotech supplier to government and private lotteries.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $736,000 Bonus: $193,800
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
Y
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SCIOTO DOWNS INC
www.sciotodowns.com
Industry Group Code: 713210 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 20 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 17
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Horse Racing Restaurant Group Packages
Scioto Downs, Inc.’s sole business is the ownership and operation of a harness horse racing facility in Ohio. In addition to the racetrack itself, the facility features parking, a grandstand, clubhouse and eating facilities for the customers, as well as barn and stable facilities. The company’s revenue is derived primarily from commissions on pari-mutuel wagering, net of pari-mutuel taxes, admission fees to enter the facilities, concessions, programs and parking. The number of horse races conducted during a live racing program varies during the week and tends to increase on weekends. Scioto Downs offers live harness racing May through September. During the off-season, Scioto conducts simulcasting for harness and thoroughbred races, which includes signals from West Coast thoroughbred tracks such as Santa Anita and Del Mar. The firm recently began operating year-round simulcasting, which entails longer operating hours and an increase in revenue that will offset a decline in income earned from hosting live races.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Mid-America Racing Association, Inc.
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Ed Ryan, COO Ed Ryan, Pres. Richard J. Fiore, CFO Roderick H. Willcox, Sec. William C. Heer, Treas. LaVerne A. Hill, VP Ed Ryan, General Mgr.
Phone: 614-491-2515 Fax: 614-491-4626 Toll-Free: Address: 6000 South High St., Columbus, OH, 43207
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $13,000 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-1,200 (12 months) Stock Ticker: SCDO 2000 Sales: $7,860 2000 Profits: $- 230 Employees: 350 1999 Sales: $8,100 1999 Profits: $- 32 Fiscal Year Ends: 10/31 1998 Sales: $8,100 1998 Profits: $ 13 1997 Sales: $7,900 1997 Profits: $ 100
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $81,250 Second Exec. Salary: $
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
Offers year-round simulcasting.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest: Y
Southeast:
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Northeast:
International:
Y Y
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SEAGRAM CO LTD (THE)
www.seagram.com
Industry Group Code: 512110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 1 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Y Production-TV/Video: Y Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution: Y
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 2
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Media Production and Distribution Film Production Television Production Theme Parks Spirits and Wine
Based in Canada, The Seagram Company, Ltd. operates in four global business segments: music, filmed entertainment, recreation and spirits and wine. The music business is conducted through Universal Music Group, which is the largest recorded music company in the world, producing, marketing and distributing recorded music throughout the world in all major genres. Universal Music Group also manufactures, sells and distributes video products in the United States and internationally and is engaged in the acquisition and licensing of music copyrights. The filmed entertainment business, carried out through Universal Pictures and Universal Studios, produces and distributes motion picture, television and home video products; operates and has ownership interests in a number of international cable channels and engages in the licensing of merchandising and film property rights. The recreation business operates theme parks and retail stores and is also involved in the development of entertainment software. The spirits and wine business produces distilled spirits, wines, ports and sherries, coolers, beers and other low-alcohol adult beverages and mixers. In addition to marketing owned brands, the spirits and wine business also distributes distilled spirits, wine, champagne and beer brands owned by others. Seagram is in the process of being acquired by Vivendi, a communications and environmental services company based in France. The merger will also include the acquisition of Canal Plus, which is to be named Vivendi Universal. Vivendi Universal will be strategically positioned to accelerate the worldwide growth of wired and wireless Internet access devices by providing value-added content The firm will bring content from the world’s largest music company, second largest film library, major film production studio, second largest destination theme park company and global leader in reference, consumer and PC-based software game publishing to Vizzavi, Vivendi’s new multiple access portal.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Universal Music Group Universal Studios USA Networks, Inc. Universal Pictures Vivendi Canal Plus Vivendi Universal Vizzavi
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Edgar Bronfman, Jr., CEO Brian Mulligan, Exec. VP/CFO John D. Borgia, Exec. VP-Human Resources Michael C.L. Hallows, Sec. Tod R. Hullin, Exec. VP-Corp. Comm. And Public Policy John R. Preston, VP/Treas. Daniel R. Paladino, Exec. VP-Legal and Environmental Affairs
Phone: 514-849-5271 Fax: 514-987-5224 Toll-Free: Address: 1430 Peel St., Montreal, Quebec, H3A 1S9
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for months. 2001 Sales: $ ( months) 2001 Profits: $ ( months) Stock Ticker: Subsidiary 2000 Sales: $15,686,000 2000 Profits: $124,000 Employees: 34,000 1999 Sales: $12,312,000 1999 Profits: $686,000 Fiscal Year Ends: 6/30 1998 Sales: $9,714,000 1998 Profits: $946,000 1997 Sales: $10,354,000 1997 Profits: $502,000
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $ Second Exec. Salary: $ Vast entertainment assets/Merger with Vivendi.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
Y
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SHAW COMMUNICATIONS
www.shaw.ca
Industry Group Code: 513220 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 15 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Y Information Systems:
Profits: 7
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Cable TV Service Internet Portal Satellite Services Radio Telecommunications
With 2.8 million customers, Shaw Communications is Canada’s second-largest cable operator. Its steadily growing digital cable services, featuring the most advanced cable technology available, offer over 200 channels with high-resolution picture quality. The company’s digital music sector maintains 40 of these channels, offering non-stop play for a variety of music that features high-quality sound. In addition to its cable television services, Shaw has been working its way into the Internet access arena with its new Shaw@Home highspeed service, which is 100 times faster than conventional modems. The service has proven to be popular, adding almost 100,000 new subscribers annually. Shaw also continues to expand its digital cable services network and has plans to launch a television-based Internet service that will allow consumers to surf the web with their TVs and take advantage of interactive advertising. In recent news, the firm launched a new Internet service called Shaw Lite-Speed, that is up to five times faster than traditional dial-up services, and still retains many of the benefits of the company’s traditional Internet service. Shaw Lite-Speed Internet uses a Shaw cable connection to access the Internet at greater speeds than customers using a dial-up connection typically receive. There are no busy signals, nor is there a need to dial into a remote server, as the Lite-Speed Internet uses a connection that is always on. With the new service, customers do not need to purchase a second phone line to access the Internet and talk on the phone at the same time. The company estimates that there are more than 825,000 dial-up Internet customers in western Canada that could immediately benefit from Lite-Speed Internet service. In other news, Shaw continues to aggressively pursue the expansion of its high-speed Internet services in Canada’s western provinces.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: StarChoice Shaw@Home 360networks.inc Reliance Distributors Canadian Satellite Communications Shaw Lite-Speed Internet
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Jim Shaw, CEO Peter J. Bissonette, Pres. Ronald D. Rogers, CFO Bill MacDonald, VP-Human Resources Robert A. Elliot, Sr. VP-Tech. Oper. Margot M. Micallef, Corp. Sec. Margot M. Micallef, General Counsel William A. Macdonald, Sr. VP-Oper. Michael D'Avella, Sr. VP-Planning Ken C.C. Stein, Sr. VP-Corp. and Regulatory Affairs Michael F. Abram, Pres.-Shaw Ventures
Phone: 403-750-4500 Fax: 403-750-4501 Toll-Free: Address: 630 Third Ave. S.W., Ste. 900, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 4L4
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $984,600 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-95,300 (12 months) Stock Ticker: SJR 2000 Sales: $608,200 2000 Profits: $41,500 Employees: 4,430 1999 Sales: $456,200 1999 Profits: $-21,100 Fiscal Year Ends: 8/31 1998 Sales: $404,600 1998 Profits: $-37,100 1997 Sales: $431,200 1997 Profits: $-3,600
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $ Second Exec. Salary: $ Expansion in Canada/New technology and new Internet services.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International: Y
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SHUFFLE MASTER INC
www.shufflemaster.com
Industry Group Code: 713290 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 11 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
417
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Y Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 5
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Diversified Gaming Machines Equipment Manufacturer Slot Game Technology Automated Card Shufflers
Shuffle Master, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets automatic card shuffling equipment, table and video slot machine games for use in the gaming industry. The company's growth strategy is based on developing or acquiring innovative gaming products, including productivity enhancing equipment and new table and video games. Since 1996, the firm has been involved in the developing and securing of rights to well-known game and entertainment equities for use in themed slot and video games. Currently, Shuffle Master is developing a promising proprietary, open access, slot machine operating system that runs on standard PC computer boards. The company’s Press Your Luck offering is its first game developed and launched on this operating system. The company’s service, sales and marketing efforts span most of the regulated gaming jurisdictions worldwide, while casino gaming as an industry continues to grow both domestically and internationally. Shuffle Master was recently ranked as the 32nd best small company in America by Forbes magazine. This is the third straight year that the firm has been featured in Forbes. In other recent news, Shuffle Master announced a licensing agreement to develop reel and video slot machines using logos and promotional images of the flagship brand, Budweiser beer. In other news, Shuffle Master purchased three separate companies that all operate under the Gaming Products name, as well as the stock of Gaming Products Pty. Ltd., a firm that holds patents relating to the QuickDraw shuffler line. The QuickDraw shuffler is a continuous multi-deck shuffler that was originally introduced to the casino market in 1996.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Let It Ride Press Your Luck International Game Technology QuickDraw Gaming Products Gaming Products Pty. Ltd. Anheuser-Busch, Inc. Budweiser
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Mark L. Yoseloff, CEO Mark L. Yoseloff, Pres. Gary W. Griffin, CFO Brooke Dunn, VP-Mktg. Kris Johnson, Human Resources Gerald Koslow, Controller Attila Grauzer, Dir.-Product Dev. Gary W. Griffin, Sec. Jerome R. Smith, General Counsel Steve Sutherland, VP-Sales Mark A. Lipparelli, Exec. VP
Phone: 702-897-7150 Fax: 702-270-5161 Toll-Free: Address: 1106 Palms Airport Dr., Las Vegas, NV, 89119-3730
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $48,000 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $11,600 (12 months) Stock Ticker: SHFL 2000 Sales: $38,900 2000 Profits: $8,500 Employees: 223 1999 Sales: $28,900 1999 Profits: $3,600 Fiscal Year Ends: 10/31 1998 Sales: $27,100 1998 Profits: $3,300 1997 Sales: $28,700 1997 Profits: $5,100
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $256,000 Second Exec. Salary: $162,000
Bonus: $131,000 Bonus: $118,000
Innovative products.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest: Y
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International: Y
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SINCLAIR BROADCAST GROUP INC Industry Group Code: 513120 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 5 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
www.sbgi.net Profits: 5
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y Y Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Radio and TV Station Owner/Operator Broadcasting and Programming Services Internet Development Data Application Developer
Owning 63 stations in 40 markets, Sinclair Broadcasting Group, Inc. reaches roughly 25% of all American households, concentrating primarily in the Midwest and in the Northeast Corridor. Its affiliates include all of the Big Three networks as well as FOX, WB, ABC, NBC and UPN. The company also seeks to take advantage of the World Wide Web, operating or having a stake in several Internetbased companies that include VisionAIR, Synergy Brands and G1440. VisionAIR designs, develops and markets wireless data applications. G1440 provides e-business solutions that include web design, web hosting, and ecommerce applications. Synergy Brands develops online consumer and business product companies. Additionally, Sinclair owns Acrodyne Communications, a subsidiary devoted to the manufacturing of transmitters and other broadcast equipment. The company has also taken on an active role in developing digital television equipment by running tests on currently available equipment and lobbying the government for continued monitoring of any approved equipment. At the same time, the firm is attempting to expand into the western states, recently completing its acquisition of a Las Vegas station. Sinclair has sold off its radio stations and associated assets in order to focus its strategy on the core areas of television and the Internet. The company recently entered into a fiveyear outsourcing agreement with Media Venture Management, Inc., which owns a television station in Florida. Media Venture will retain Sinclair's station in order to provide certain non-programming related sales, operational and managerial services. In return, the stations will share in the combined broadcast cash flow of the stations. In other news, Sinclair entered into a longterm agreement with Millennium Sales and Marketing, a division of the Katz Media Group. The agreement provides Millennium with the exclusive right to represent Sinclair's 62 television stations with national advertisers through 2006.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Acrodyne Communications Sinacro, Ltd. Cresap Enterprises, Inc. Sinclair Communications, Inc. Sinclair Ventures, Inc. How Stuff Works G1440 AppForge, Inc.
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. David D. Smith, CEO Leonard J. Ostroff, COO David D. Smith, Pres. David B. Amy, CFO Darren Shapiro, VP-Sales Donald H. Thompson, VP-Human Resources Nat S. Ostroff, VP-Tech. Thomas E. Severson, Controller Delbert R. Parks III, VP-Eng. J. Duncan Smith, VP/Sec. Barry M. Faber, General Counsel Delbert R. Parks III, VP-Oper. Mark E. Hyman, VP-Corp. and Govt. Rel. Lucy A. Rutishauser, Treas. Frederick G. Smith, VP M. William Butler, VP-Group Programming
Phone: 410-568-1500 Fax: 410-568-1533 Toll-Free: Address: 10706 Beaver Dam Rd., Hunt Valley, MD, 21030
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $710,300 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-127,700 (12 months) Stock Ticker: SBGI 2000 Sales: $788,900 2000 Profits: $77,300 Employees: 3,500 1999 Sales: $733,600 1999 Profits: $167,700 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $736,800 1998 Profits: $-16,900 1997 Sales: $516,435 1997 Profits: $-10,600
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $1,000,000 Second Exec. Salary: $450,000 Affiliation with Millenium Sales and Marketing.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $50,000 Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
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SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO
www.siriusradio.com
Industry Group Code: 513111 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
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Profits: 19
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Satellite Radio Broadcasting
Formerly known as CD Radio, Sirius Satellite Radio is developing a subscription-based radio satellite system that will broadcast CD-quality music and news without commercial interruptions. The system requires subscribers to install satellite receivers on their cars and pay a monthly service fee. The company plans to offer, in the beginning, 50 channels of commercial-free music and 50 channels of news, sports, talk and children’s programming. Sirius also plans to offer e-commerce and telematic services enabling subscribers to purchase goods, download navigational directions or transmit feedback to the broadcasters. The company’s growth outlook has been dependent on alliances related to the launch of the system. Sirius recently announced major deals with DaimlerChrysler, BMW and Ford Motor Companies that call for Sirius satellite receivers to be installed in cars produced by these automakers. At the same time, Sirius has been signing agreements with entertainment and news companies to provide programming for the firm’s system. The company's planned line-up includes Car Talk, real-time business news from CNBC, National Public Radio, BBC and a channel featuring Broadway music and news. Furthermore, the company has formed alliances with Panasonic, Kenwood, Clarion and Audiovox to design and develop satellite receivers. On February 14, 2002, the system launched in Denver, Houston and Phoenix. The firm has recently begun sponsorship of a NASCAR racing team, and added programming such as a live simulcast of Court TV and National Lampoon’s comedy material to its lineup.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: CD Radio, Inc. Panasonic Kenwood Clarion Audiovox Car Talk DaimlerChrysler BMW
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Joseph Clayton, CEO Guy Johnson, Exec. VP-Sales and Mktg. Michael S. Ledford, Sr. VP-Eng. Patrick L. Donnelly, Corp. Sec. Patrick L. Donnelly, General Counsel Joseph S. Capobianco, Sr. VP-Content
Phone: 212-584-5100 Fax: 212-584-5200 Toll-Free: Address: 1221 Ave. of the Americas, 36th Fl., New York, NY, 10020
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for months. 2001 Sales: $ ( months) 2001 Profits: $-163,057 ( months) Stock Ticker: SIRI 2000 Sales: $ 2000 Profits: $-134,744 Employees: 180 1999 Sales: $ 1999 Profits: $-62,822 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $ 1998 Profits: $-48,396 1997 Sales: $ 1997 Profits: $-4,737
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $500,000 Second Exec. Salary: $310,000
Bonus: $500,000 Bonus: $310,000
State-of-the-art technology.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
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SIX FLAGS INC
www.sixflags.com
Industry Group Code: 713110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 2 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 8
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Theme Parks
Six Flags Inc., formerly Premier Parks, Inc., is one of the nation’s largest amusement park operators, based on the tens of millions of visitors it receives at its parks each year. The company owns and operates 39 parks throughout North America, Latin America and Europe. In addition, the firm manages and operates Six Flags Marine World near San Francisco through its subsidiary, Park Management Corp. Six Flags theme parks serve 40 of the 50 largest metropolitan areas in the U.S., and annually host roughly 50 million people worldwide. The company estimates that approximately two-thirds of the population in the continental U.S. lives within 150 miles of a Six Flags theme park. Each of the firm’s parks is individually themed and provides a comprehensive family-oriented entertainment experience. The theme parks generally offer a wide array of thrill rides, water attractions, themed areas, concerts and shows, restaurants, game venues and merchandise outlets. Six Flags has recently engaged in an aggressive acquisition strategy in keeping with its expansion plans. In December 2000, the firm acquired Enchanted Village and Wild Waves, a water and children’s ride park located near Seattle, Washington. It is the only park in the Seattle-Tacoma metropolitan area, averaging roughly 500,000 people per year. Six Flags acquired Sea World of Ohio, a 230-acre marine wildlife park located adjacent to the company’s Six Flags Ohio theme park, in February 2001. The two parks combined under the banner, Six Flags Worlds of Adventure.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Premier Parks, Inc. Frontier City The Great Escape Waterworld White Water Bay Wyandot Lake Warner Bros. Movie World Walibi Parks
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Kieran E. Burke, CEO Gary Story, COO Gary Story, Pres. James F. Dannhauser, CFO Sherrie Bang, Sr. VP-Mktg. Richard A. Kipf, Sec. Jim Coughlin, General Counsel Richard A. Kipf, Treas. Brian Jenkins, Sr. VP-Finance Hue W. Eichelberger, Exec. VP
Phone: 405-475-2500 Fax: 405-475-2555 Toll-Free: Address: 11501 Northeast Expressway, Oklahoma City, OK, 73131
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $963,500 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $30,600 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: PKS 2000 Sales: $1,007,000 2000 Profits: $-52,000 Employees: 43,081 1999 Sales: $927,000 1999 Profits: $-19,200 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $792,700 1998 Profits: $35,600 1997 Sales: $193,900 1997 Profits: $14,100
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $773,240 Second Exec. Salary: $587,423
Bonus: $2,000,000 Bonus: $2,000,000
Name recognition.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
Y
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SKY NETWORK TELEVISION LIMITED Industry Group Code: 513120 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 14 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Information Systems:
www.sky.co.nz Profits: 13
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y Y Y Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Cable TV Broadcast UHF TV Satellite TV
SKY Network Television is the largest provider of pay television services in New Zealand. Owning several UHF stations, the company is also a pioneer in digital television services, having attracted over 424,000 consumers in the country, approximately 32% of New Zealand households. SKY's UHF package offers three channels that include sports, movies and cartoons, while the digital package offers up to 40 channels. Subsidiary SKY Music offers music programming for businesses and stores in conjunction with AEI Music of Seattle. Most of SKY’s future expansion plans are focused on expanding the offerings of its digital services division. The firm recently acquired 80% of Football Kingz, a move that is expected to boost the company’s presence in sports, a lucrative market in the country. It also formed a partnership with Telecom Corporation to integrate Internet access with digital television and phone services. The company added six Asian-language channels to its digital television line-up in the hopes of attracting a broader customer base and providing service to the growing number of international travelers from Asia. Furthermore, with the formation of a technology division, SKY plans to launch its interactive system, which will enable subscribers to play interactive games online, order various take-out food, trade stocks and create bank accounts. It will also be offering its subscribers and web site visitors the option of booking hotel accommodations online. SKY recently launched an 24-hour MGM movie channel for its digital customers, reflecting the focus on that area of operation.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Football Kingz SKY Music
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. John Fellet, CEO Mike Watson, Dir.-Mktg. Brian Green, Dir.-Tech. and Interactive Broadcasting Paul Smart, Corp. Sec. Martin Wrigley, Oper. Mgr. Tony O'Brian, Dir.-Comm. John Simmons, Gen. Mgr. Kevin Cameron, Dir.-Sport
Phone: 64-9-579-9999 Fax: 64-9-579-0910 Toll-Free: Address: 10 Panorama Rd., Mt. Wellington, Auckland, ,
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $121,800 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-17,100 (12 months) Stock Ticker: NZSKY 2000 Sales: $122,900 2000 Profits: $-12,600 Employees: 1999 Sales: $64,000 1999 Profits: $-2,300 Fiscal Year Ends: 6/30 1998 Sales: $ 1998 Profits: $ 1997 Sales: $ 1997 Profits: $
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $ Second Exec. Salary: $ Largest provider of pay TV in New Zealand.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International: Y
Y
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SKYLINE MULTIMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT INC www.skylinenyc.com Industry Group Code: 713110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 6 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Y Information Systems:
Profits: 3
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Interactive Tourist Attractions
Skyline Multimedia Entertainment, Inc., headquartered in New York City, specializes in virtual reality entertainment. The company operates the Skyride in the Empire State Building. Skyline recently closed its XS New York entertainment center, which had previously maintained the largest laser tag field in the country. The Skyride is a motion simulator theater, taking visitors on a simulated whirlwind tour of the metropolis. The ride takes customers from atop the Empire State Building, through the Manhattan skyline, past the Statue of Liberty, in and out of traffic at Times Square, through Wall Street and onto the stomach-crunching Coney Island Cyclone amusement park ride, all without leaving the theater. Skyline has experienced extreme losses since the September 11th terrorist attacks. Executives remain uncertain about the firm’s future.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: New York Skyride Skyline Virtual Reality, Inc. New York Skyline, Inc.
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Steven Schwartz, Co-CEO Michael Leeb, COO Michael Leeb, Acting Pres. Steven Schwartz, CFO Jay Berkman, Co-CEO/Exec. Dir.-Mktg. & Dev. Ron Aghassi, Human Resources Steven Schwartz, Corp. Sec. Steven Schwartz, Treas. Pedro P. Mata, Mktg. John McLoughlin, Dir.-Corp. Events
Phone: 212-564-2224 Fax: 212-229-4932 Toll-Free: Address: 350 Fifth Ave., Ste. 612, New York, NY, 10118
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $8,000 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $- 600 (12 months) Stock Ticker: SKYL 2000 Sales: $10,200 2000 Profits: $ 200 Employees: 71 1999 Sales: $9,600 1999 Profits: $-4,000 Fiscal Year Ends: 6/30 1998 Sales: $10,800 1998 Profits: $-8,200 1997 Sales: $8,800 1997 Profits: $-3,400
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $150,000 Second Exec. Salary: $
Bonus: $25,000 Bonus: $
Unique virtual reality technology.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
Y
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SMARTFORCE PLC
www.smartforce.com
Industry Group Code: 511200 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 6 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 9
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Computer Software-Educational Online Courses Online Mentoring Program Online Seminars Training Assessment Tools Administrative and Reporting Tools
SmartForce PLC provides comprehensive, integrated elearning solutions that help businesses deploy knowledge across their extended enterprise of employees, customers, suppliers, distributors and other business partners. The company's platform allows organizations to customize their e-learning environment to meet their corporate objectives and to train their employees and business partners quickly, efficiently and effectively. The firm’s primary learning tool is e3, the industry’s first object-based e-learning application architecture. Key components of the e3 architecture include a fully integrated rules-based learning object repository and personalization technologies that support push and pull models of content management, delivery and customization. SmartForce’s customers include AT&T, British Airways, Compaq, Dell, Deloitte & Touche, E-Trade, United States Air Force, Lucent Technologies, Bank of America and Sprint. Recently the company launched the Virtual Sales University SolutionSet for the development of sales professionals. The program is targeted toward helping companies drive business growth and competitive advantage through greater sales force productivity. SmartForce also provided e-learning for the Navy Marine Corps Intranet project, a program being designed by EDS, Worldcom, Raytheon and Dell. The Institute of IT Training in London recently awarded the Training Company of the Year Gold Award to SmartForce. The firm also won awards for International Training Project of the Year and e-Learning Project of the Year. SmartForce PLC offers its employees dental, medical and life insurance, credit union membership and an employee referral program.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: SmartForce E-Learning Solutions Deloitte Consulting Provant, Inc. e3 e-Learning Solutions KeepSmart CBT Group Virtual Sales University SolutionSet
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Gregory M. Priest, CEO Gregory M. Priest, Pres. David C. Drummond, CFO Jeff Newton, Exec. VP-Global Sales Thomas McKeagney, VP-Research and Dev. Wilson Sonsini, General Counsel William B. Lewis, Exec. VP-Strategic Dev. Anna Yen, Dir.-Investor Rel. T.G. Marsh, Sr. VP-Infrastructure Tom Parry, Exec. VP-Global Field Sales
Phone: 650-817-6900 Fax: 888-305-0014 Toll-Free: 888-395-0014 Address: 900 Chesapeake Dr., Redwood City, CA, 94063
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $260,900 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $3,000 (12 months) Stock Ticker: SMTF 2000 Sales: $168,200 2000 Profits: $-28,700 Employees: 1,684 1999 Sales: $197,754 1999 Profits: $15,626 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $162,232 1998 Profits: $16,538 1997 Sales: $137,047 1997 Profits: $18,069
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan: Y
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Profit Sharing: Stock Purch. Plan: Y ADVANTAGE: Development of e3 learning tool.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Top Exec. Salary: $250,000 Second Exec. Salary: $200,000
Bonus: $339,320 Bonus: $150,000
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International: Y
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SONY CORPORATION
www.world.sony.com
Industry Group Code: 334310 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 1 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Y Y Y Y
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Y Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems: Y
Profits: 1
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Consumer Electronics Manufacturer Movie and Television Studio Owner Music Production Personal Computers Personal Computer Peripherals Entertainment Units Video Games
Sony Corporation, the second-largest consumer electronics firm in the world, produces a wide range of consumer and industrial electronic products including semiconductors, DVD players, cameras, home video game systems, stereo systems, televisions and VCRs. In addition, the company also owns movie and television studio Columbia TriStar and record labels Columbia and Epic. The firm is the creator of the Playstation video game consoles, one of its most profitable units. Sony has focused much of its expansion plans toward building up its Internet operations. Recently, Sony Music Entertainment and Universal Music Group formed Pressplay, a joint venture that offers subscription-based online digital music that can be streamed, downloaded and burned onto a compact disc. In another significant development, Sony Pictures Entertainment entered into a joint venture for a video-on-demand distribution service called Movielink. It will be offered through cable, satellite or broadband Internet and will make high quality feature film content available in a reliable and secure manner. Other methods of distribution will also be explored. Movielink will offer consumers a selection of recently released theatrical films, as well as additional content from film libraries that covers all genres. The service will also be available to other video and film producers and distributors who want to distribute their films to Movielink's consumer base. The venture will create an open-access Internet Protocol-based system for content delivery, with studios supplying movies to the service on a non-exclusive basis. Other firms participating in the joint venture include Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Paramount Pictures, Universal Studios and Warner Bros. Initially, this innovative service will only be offered in the U.S. market.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: PlayStation Epic Records Group Columbia TriStar Motion Picture Group Sony Music Entertainment Movielink Pressplay Columbia Music Sony Pictures Entertainment
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Nobuyuki Idei, CEO Kunitake Ando, COO Kunitake Ando, Pres. Teruhisa Tokunaka, CFO Kenichi Oyama, Exec. VP-Human Resources Nicole Seligman, Exec. VP-General Counsel Kenji Kitatani, Exec. VP-Bus. Planning Masayoshi Masayoshi, Exec. VP-Investor Rel. Howard Stringer, CEO-Sony Corporation of America Ken Kutaragi, Pres.-Sony Computer Entertainment
Phone: 81-3-5448-2111 Fax: 81-3-5448-2244 Toll-Free: Address: 7-35, Kitashinagawa, 6-chome, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, , 141-0001
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $54,891,400 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $125,700 (12 months) Stock Ticker: SNE 2000 Sales: $50,177,600 2000 Profits: $914,300 Employees: 181,800 1999 Sales: $51,059,400 1999 Profits: $1,343,300 Fiscal Year Ends: 3/31 1998 Sales: $50,735,400 1998 Profits: $1,666,400 1997 Sales: $42,496,900 1997 Profits: $1,046,500
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $ Bonus: $ Second Exec. Salary: $ Bonus: $ Wide diversification and expertise/Deep research budget/Prime consumer brands.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 2 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Profit Sharing:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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SOUND ADVICE INC
www.wegivesoundadvice.com
Industry Group Code: 443110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 9 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
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Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 8
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Electronics Stores, Retail Video Products Televisions Home and Car Audio Systems Cellular Telephones Car Security Systems Home Entertainment Furniture
Sound Advice, Inc., a leading retailer of upscale consumer electronic products, operates more than 20 stores in Florida. The company has concentrated on the sale of cutting-edge high-tech equipment, including high-definition television (HDTV) format, Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) technology and the digital video disk (DVD) format. The company's products include cell phones, large-screen televisions, high-tech car and audio stereo systems and DVD players. It also provides installation services for premium entertainment equipment in homes, businesses and cars. Furthermore, Sound Advice's technicians serve as consultants to their customers. The company has especially been focusing on incorporating GPS technology into its future growth plans. For example, the firm now sells the Mobile MayDay System, which is designed to track the exact location of a stolen vehicle equipped with the system. Sound Advice became the first distributor of Magellan’s 750NAV, a portable GPS navigational system which guides lost drivers. Recently, Sound Advice was acquired by the Tweeter Home Entertainment Group. Tweeter is a retailer of mid- to high-end audio and video consumer electronics products and was named Consumer Electronics Retailer of the Year by Audio-Video International. The group operates 155 stores under the Tweeter, HiFi Buys, Sound Advice, Bang & Olufsen, Electronic Interiors, Showcase Home Entertainment and Great Indoor's Home Theater names. In the U.S. the company operates in New England, Texas, San Diego, Mid-Atlantic, Chicago, the Southeast, Florida and Phoenix. Employees are offered tuition assistance, a vacation program, vision insurance and credit union membership.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: SAI Distributors, Inc. SA Acquisition Sub, Inc. Mobile MayDay System Magellan's 750NAV Electronics Environment Tweeter Home Entertainment Group HiFi Buys
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Peter Beshouri, CEO Christopher O'Neil, COO Peter Beshouri, Pres. Kenneth L. Danielson, CFO Dawn Peal, Dir.-Human Resources Michael Blumberg, Corp. Sec. Kenneth L. Danielson, Treas. Jeffrey Stone, Pres.-Tweeter Home Entertainment
Phone: 954-922-4434 Fax: 954-926-4300 Toll-Free: Address: 301 East Las Olas Blvd., Ste. 300, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $198,364 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $4,709 (12 months) Stock Ticker: Subsidiary 2000 Sales: $177,349 2000 Profits: $6,526 Employees: 890 1999 Sales: $152,124 1999 Profits: $ 707 Fiscal Year Ends: 1/31 1998 Sales: $148,963 1998 Profits: $-2,217 1997 Sales: $ 1997 Profits: $
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Y Profit Sharing: Top Exec. Salary: $400,000 Stock Purch. Plan: Second Exec. Salary: $320,000 Technically proficient sales force/State of the art sound equipment. ADVANTAGE:
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Bonus: $200,000 Bonus: $75,000
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
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SPANISH BROADCASTING SYSTEM INC www.spanishbroadcasting.com Industry Group Code: 513111 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 10 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Y Information Systems:
Profits: 13
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Spanish Radio Station Owner/Operator Online Music Broadcasting
As the largest owner of Spanish-speaking radio stations in the U.S., Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. owns and operates more than 40 radio stations located in 15 of the top 20 Hispanic markets in the country. Broadcasting a variety of Hispanic programs, the company also operates LaMusica.com, a web site featuring Latino music and entertainment. In recent years, Spanish Broadcasting has aggressively campaigned to expand its consumer base through alliances and acquisitions. In consequence, the company has announced intentions to acquire a series of strategic FM stations. Two such stations are located in Phoenix, Arizona and are expected to enhance Spanish Broadcasting's competitive position. An earlier acquisition of Rodriguez Communications brought six radio stations and marked the firm’s entry into San Francisco and Dallas, the fifth and tenth-largest Hispanic markets, respectively. Spanish Broadcasting also acquired eight radio stations in Puerto Rico from AMFM Operating and signed an agreement with Microsoft to provide LaMusica.com’s web broadcast in Microsoft’s Windows Media format, which would enable the company to reach an additional 4 million people.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: LaMusica.com Rodriguez Communications AMFM
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Raul Alarcon, Jr., CEO Raul Alarcon, Jr., Pres. Joseph A. Garcia, Exec. VP/CFO Luis diaz-Albertini, VP-Group Sales Joseph A. Garcia, Sec. Juan A. Garcia, VP-Strategic Planning and Finance Jesus Salas, VP-Programming Hilary Hattler, Exec. VP-Puerto Rico Oper.
Phone: 305-441-6901 Fax: 305-446-5148 Toll-Free: Address: 2601 S. Bayshore, Coconut Grove, FL, 33133
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $134,300 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-7,600 (12 months) Stock Ticker: SBSA 2000 Sales: $122,700 2000 Profits: $-10,700 Employees: 509 1999 Sales: $97,400 1999 Profits: $5,800 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $76,100 1998 Profits: $18,800 1997 Sales: $60,000 1997 Profits: $-6,200
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $1,000,000 Second Exec. Salary: $300,000 Largest owner of Spanish speaking radio stations in the U.S.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $1,000,000 Bonus: $150,000
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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SPEEDWAY MOTORSPORTS INC www.speedwaymotorsports.com Industry Group Code: 713990 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 2 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Y Information Systems:
Profits: 2
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Automobile Race Tracks Motorsports Entertainment Distribution-Racing Cars
Speedway Motorsports, Inc. owns and operates Atlanta Motor Speedway, Bristol Motor Speedway, Lowe’s Motor Speedway, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Sears Point Raceway and Texas Motor Speedway. The company is a leading promoter, marketer and sponsor of motorsports activities in the U.S. Through subsidiary Finish Line Events, Speedway also offers event food, beverage and souvenir merchandising services. In addition, the company manufactures and distributes smaller-scale, modified racing cars and parts through its 600 Racing subsidiary. Speedway principally derives revenues from the sale of tickets to automobile races and other events held at its speedway facilities, food and beverage concession sales and souvenir sales, the sale of sponsorships to companies desiring to advertise or sell products or services and the licensing of television, cable network and radio rights to broadcast events. In recent news, the firm was named to Forbes 200 Best Small Companies list.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Atlanta Motor Speedway Bristol Motor Speedway Charlotte Motor Speedway Texas Motor Speedway 600 Racing Sears Point Raceway Finish Line Events Performance Racing Network
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. O. Bruton Smith, CEO H. A. Wheeler, COO H. A. Wheeler, Pres. William R. Brooks, CFO/VP Cynthia Mankus, Dir.-Human Resources Marylaurel E. Wilks, General Counsel Marylaurel E. Wilks, VP-Comm. William R. Brooks, Treas.
Phone: 704-455-3239 Fax: 704-455-2168 Toll-Free: Address: 5555 Concord Pkwy. South, Concord, NC, 28027-0600
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $376,700 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $57,600 (12 months) Stock Ticker: TRK 2000 Sales: $354,300 2000 Profits: $46,900 Employees: 1,051 1999 Sales: $317,500 1999 Profits: $41,400 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $229,800 1998 Profits: $42,400 1997 Sales: $192,126 1997 Profits: $38,178
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $375,000 Second Exec. Salary: $350,000
Bonus: $1,092,000 Bonus: $764,000
Growing list of race tracks.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 2 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest: Y
Midwest:
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
Y
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SPORTS CLUB CO INC (THE)
www.thesportsclubla.com
Industry Group Code: 713990 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 5 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 7
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Sports & Fitness Clubs Health Programs
The Sports Club/LA (formerly The Sports Club Company, Inc.) develops and operates nine clubs that offer a wide range of fitness and recreation options and amenities. The company targets affluent, health conscious individuals who desire a service-oriented, state-of-the-art club. The company’s clubs range in size from 90,000-140,000 square feet and typically include fitness centers with facilities that house weight training, cardio vascular and flexibility/balance center equipment, as well as swimming pools, basketball, volleyball, racquetball, squash and paddle tennis courts. The clubs also offer aerobic classes featuring dance, muscle conditioning, boxing and the martial arts. Initiation fees and monthly membership dues at Sports Clubs are higher than those charged by most other sports and fitness clubs. In addition to basic fees, extra fees are charged for personal trainers, spa services (such as facials and full body treatments), sports boutiques and physical therapy facilities. Additionally, the clubs offer The Sports Club/LA Splash, which offers complete spa programs and services such as massages, full body treatments, facials, microdermabrasion, Endermologie, acupuncture, energy balancing and hair/nail salon services, as well as unique Destination Spa (day and week) BodyMind packages. The company has gym locations in New York, Los Angeles, Washington DC, Boston and San Francisco. The Sports Club/LA Splash also serves guests of the adjacent Ritz-Carlton in Washington D.C. and Boston, in addition to guests of the Four Seasons in San Francisco. The firm was recently the first club in the United States to introduce the BodyGem, a lightweight, portable weight-management device that measures one’s resting metabolic rate, thereby taking the guesswork out of weight management.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: BodyGem Sports Club/LA (The) Sports Club/LA Splash (The) BodyMind Packages
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. D. Michael Talla, Co-CEO Brian J. Collins, COO-Millenium Partners Mgmt. Rex A. Licklider, Co-CEO Timothy M. O'Brien, CFO Charla Peterson, Dir.-Human Resources Lois Barberio, Corp. Sec. Philip J. Swain, Sr. VP-Oper. Mark S. Spino, Sr. VP-Dev. Nanette Pattee Francini, Exec. VP Dennison T. Veru, Exec. VP-Palisade Capital Mgmt.
Phone: 310-479-5200 Fax: 310-479-8350 Toll-Free: Address: 11100 Santa Monica Blvd., Ste. 300, Los Angeles, CA, 90025
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $72,600 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $-13,100 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: SCY 2000 Sales: $76,900 2000 Profits: $-12,400 Employees: 2,920 1999 Sales: $87,300 1999 Profits: $1,300 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $81,900 1998 Profits: $4,000 1997 Sales: $61,154 1997 Profits: $1,540
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $293,336 Second Exec. Salary: $243,875
Bonus: $70,000 Bonus: $60,000
Focus on affluent customer base.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 2 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
Y
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SPORTSLINE.COM INC
www.cbs.sportsline.com
Industry Group Code: 514191 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 3 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Y Information Systems:
429 Profits: 8
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Online Sports Information Online Sports Programming
SportsLine.com, Inc. is a leading Internet-based sports media company that provides interactive information, programming, community and merchandise to sports enthusiasts worldwide. SportsLine produces and distributes original sports content, including editorials and analyses, radio shows, contests and fan clubs, along with up-to-date news, scores, player and team statistics obtained from CBS and other leading sports news organizations. Its flagship Internet web site, CBS Sportsline.com, gained its name as part of an exclusive promotional and content agreement with CBS sports. The extensive network television advertising and on-air promotion this has led to on CBS’ sports broadcasts has been instrumental in building the company’s brand. SportsLine’s subsidiary, Sports.com, Ltd., has become the leading sports content provider in Europe with the web site http://sports.com. With over one million pages on its sites drawing a highly desirable demographic audience of males ages 18-54, the company has used its position of strength to form additional partnerships with USA Networks, the National Football League, Major League Baseball, the National Basketball Association and the PGA TOUR. It is also the primary sports content provider for America Online, Excite and Netscape. The company’s main revenue stream comes from advertising, sponsorships, subscription services and content licensing. The company has created a wireless delivery format for Baseball Live, an animated graphical representation of Major League Baseball games, and forged a whole series of services for cell phones and PDA’s. Sportsline laid off 20% of its staff because of operational losses.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Sports.com, Ltd. CBS MajorLeagueBaseball PGA Tour NFL Europe Daytona 500 America Online Excite
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Michael Levy, CEO Michael Levy, Pres. Kenneth W. Sanders, Pres.-Finance and Administration/CFO Mark J. Mariani, Pres.-Sales and Mktg. Randall Hafer, Dir.-Human Resources Dan Leichtenschlag, Chief Tech. Officer Dan Leichtenshlag, Pres.-Oper. Andrew S. Sturner, Pres.-Corp. and Business Dev. Peter Pezaris, Sr. VP-Product Dev. Joe Ferreira, VP-Programming
Phone: 954-351-2120 Fax: 954-351-9175 Toll-Free: Address: 2200 W. Cypress Creek Rd., Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33309
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $64,500 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-61,200 (12 months) Stock Ticker: SPLN 2000 Sales: $95,900 2000 Profits: $-106,100 Employees: 652 1999 Sales: $60,300 1999 Profits: $-17,100 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $30,600 1998 Profits: $-35,500 1997 Sales: $12,000 1997 Profits: $-34,200
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Profit Sharing: Stock Purch. Plan: Y ADVANTAGE: Affiliation with CBS.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Top Exec. Salary: $330,000 Second Exec. Salary: $270,000
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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STAR CITY HOLDINGS LTD
www.starcity.com.au
Industry Group Code: 713210 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits:
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Casinos Hotels Apartment Complexes Theatres Restaurants and Nightclubs Convention Centres
A major subsidiary of TABCORP Holdings, StarCity Holdings, Inc. owns and operates the popular StarCity Casino located in a prominent area in Sydney, Australia. Featuring over 1,500 slot machines and 200 tables, the entertainment complex also offers luxurious hotel accommodations at its top with views overlooking Sydney Harbor. Its seven restaurants include the Astral, one of Australia’s prestigious five-star dining facilities. StarCity's Lyric Theater stages a variety of shows ranging from musicals such as Oliver, to individual performances such as Jerry Lewis. Additionally, the company owns an apartment complex and a large banquet and convention facility. As part of its community awareness initiative, Star City encourages people who recognize that they have a gambling problem to take advantage of its self-exclusion program. Once enrolled in the program, patrons ban themselves from returning to the casino in order to reduce their likelihood to gamble. So far, over 900 customers have taken advantage of the program. Employee benefits include discounted local parking and light rail travel, childcare services, an employee assistance program and discounts on travel rates and entertainment. Additionally, structured training and development programs are offered.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: TABCORP Holdings StarCity Casino Lyric Theater Astral Wesley Counseling Services
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. David L. Banks, CEO Xavier Walsh, CFO Bruce Mulligan, Human Resources
Phone: 61-2-9777-9000 Fax: 61-2-9657-7570 Toll-Free: Address: 80 Pyrmont St., Pyrmont, , NSW 200
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for months. 2001 Sales: $ ( months) 2001 Profits: $ ( months) Stock Ticker: Subsidiary 2000 Sales: $ 2000 Profits: $ Employees: 1999 Sales: $ 1999 Profits: $ Fiscal Year Ends: 6/30 1998 Sales: $ 1998 Profits: $ 1997 Sales: $277,000 1997 Profits: $-36,900
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $ Second Exec. Salary: $
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
Well known Australian casino property.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
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International: Y
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STARWOOD HOTELS & RESORTS WORLDWIDE INC www.starwood.com Industry Group Code: 721110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 1 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 3
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Hotels Casinos Resorts
Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc. operates full-service hotels in the luxury and upscale segment of the lodging industry. Starwood owns, leases, manages or franchises approximately 750 hotels in over 80 countries and relies on its strong brand leadership as a key part of its global recognition strategy. The company’s brand names include Sheraton, Westin, The Luxury Collection, St. Regis, W, Ciga and Four Points. Starwood created the new W hotel brand to appeal to upscale business travelers and others seeking full-service boutique hotels in major markets such as New York, San Francisco, Seattle, Chicago, Atlanta, Los Angeles and New Orleans. W Hotels recently opened its flagship property in Times Square, New York, making it the 16th W to open in just three years. The firm’s earnings are mainly derived from its hotel and leisure operations, the receipt of franchise fees and the development, ownership and operation of vacation ownership resorts. Additionally, Starwood provides financing to customers who purchase interests in resorts. The company’s frequent guest loyalty program, unique in the hotel industry for its lack of capacity controls and blackout dates, enables members to redeem stays where and when they desire. In recent news, the terrorist attacks of September 11 had a negative effect on the company’s operations and led to cost-cutting measures due to a decline in lodging demand. However, assets in Houston, Indianapolis, New Orleans and Montreal were negatively impacted to a lesser degree, and New York, Starwood’s largest revenue-generating city, began to see a steady recovery in its occupancy rates. The company’s growth strategy is focused on innovations in its Westin hotel chain, Internet initiatives and the successful launch of two new Westin projects in Hawaii and Palm Springs. The firm offers its employees a vision plan, tuition assistance and a hotel-room discount program. Employees may also transfer between hotel brands in order to fill open positions and develop their careers.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: ITT Corp. Sheraton Hotels Caesars World Casinos Westin The Luxury Collection St. Regis W Four Points
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Barry S. Sternlicht, CEO Robert F. Cotter, COO Ronald C. Brown, CFO Bob Moore, Exec. VP-Sales & Mktg. David K. Norton, Exec. VP-Human Resources Tom Conophy, Sr. VP-Chief Tech. Officer William G. Oates, CIO Alan M. Schnaid, Sr. VP/Controller Kenneth S. Siegel, Corp. Sec. Kenneth S. Siegel, General Counsel Dene Rogers, Sr. VP-Strategic Planning Steven R. Goldman, Exec. VP-Acquisitions and Dev. Tad Smith, Sr. VP-e-Commerce F. Daniel Gibson, Sr. VP-Corp. Affairs Jeff S. Drew, Treas. Theodore W. Darnall, Pres.-North American Hotel Oper. Steven M. Hankin, Pres.-STARS
Phone: 914-640-8100 Fax: 914-640-8310 Toll-Free: Address: 1111 Westchester Ave., White Plains, NY, 10604
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $3,967,000 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $145,000 (12 months) Stock Ticker: HOT 2000 Sales: $4,345,000 2000 Profits: $403,000 Employees: 129,000 1999 Sales: $3,862,000 1999 Profits: $-741,000 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $4,700,000 1998 Profits: $869,000 1997 Sales: $933,600 1997 Profits: $38,000
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $1,000,000 Second Exec. Salary: $587,564 Luxury reputation known around the world.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $3,437,500 Bonus: $675,000
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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STATION CASINOS INC
www.stationcasinos.com
Industry Group Code: 713210 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 2 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 1
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Casinos and Hotels
Station Casinos, Inc. (Station) is a Nevada-based gaming and entertainment company. Its operations are especially concentrated in the Las Vegas area, as the firm seeks to target tourists, as well as the local area residents. Station’s properties include various amenities such as restaurants, entertainment venues, movie theaters, bowling and convention banquet space, as well as traditional casino gaming offerings such as video poker, slot machines, table games, bingo, race and sports wagering. The company owns and operates Palace Station Hotel & Casino, Boulder Station Hotel & Casino, Santa Fe Station Hotel & Casino and Wild Wild West Gambling Hall & Hotel within Las Vegas. The firm also has a stake in Barley’s Casino and Brewing Company and Green Valley Ranch Station Casino, both located in Henderson, Nevada. Green Valley, a 201-room property, is the firm’s latest and most expensive venture to date that it is pursuing with GCR Gaming. In recent news, Station purchased a 50% interest in SunOnline, Ltd., a subsidiary of Sun International Hotels, Ltd. Sun is a developer and operator of casinos, resorts and luxury hotels and operates eight beach resorts in Mauritius, Dubai, the Maldives and the Bahamas. In other news, SunOnline was recently awarded one of the first three online gaming licenses granted by the Isle of Man. Soon after, it became the Isle’s first licensee to commence operations when it launched www.CasinoAtlantis.com, its Internet wagering site. Station’s strategy for Internet gaming will now center on creating a rewarding entertainment experience, marketing the credibility of its land-based operations and maintaining regulatory compliance.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Palace Station Hotel and Casino SunOnline Ltd. www.CasinoAtlantis.com Sun International Hotels, Ltd. Boulder Station Hotel and Casino Santa Fe Station Hotel and Casino Green Valley Ranch Station Casino GCR Gaming
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Frank J. Fertitta, III, CEO Stephen L. Cavallaro, COO Lorenzo J. Fertitta, Pres. Glenn C. Christenson, CFO Valerie Murzl, VP-Human Resources Scott M. Nielson, Corp. Sec. Scott M. Nielson, General Counsel Glenn C. Christenson, Treas. Mark E. Brown, Exec. VP John V. Finamone, Pres.-Midwest Oper.
Phone: 702-367-2411 Fax: 702-367-2424 Toll-Free: 800-544-2411 Address: 2411 West Sahara Ave., Las Vegas, NV, 89102
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $839,400 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $19,300 (12 months) Stock Ticker: STN 2000 Sales: $991,700 2000 Profits: $93,500 Employees: 9,600 1999 Sales: $942,500 1999 Profits: $-43,000 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $642,200 1998 Profits: $-12,100 1997 Sales: $583,500 1997 Profits: $13,800
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $1,286,538 Second Exec. Salary: $636,538
Bonus: $487,500 Bonus: $297,500
Expansion into online gaming.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
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International:
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SUN INTERNATIONAL HOTELS
www.sunint.com
Industry Group Code: 713210A Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 5 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 10
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Resorts and Casino Hotels
Sun International Hotels, Ltd. is an international resort and gaming company that develops, operates and manages premier resort and casino properties. The company’s flagship property is its ocean-themed Atlantis resort, which features the world’s largest open-air aquarium and the largest hotel and casino in the Caribbean market. The 2,317-room resort features three interconnected hotel towers built around a 7-acre lagoon and a 34-acre marine environment. Sun International Hotels is evaluating plans to expand its Atlantis resort by 1,000 rooms in order to cater to the middle-market customer segment. The firm’s Mohegan Sun property is one of the premier casino gaming properties in the Northeast. Recently, Mohegan Sun expanded its gaming space by 115,000 square feet, which includes 2,550 slot machines and 80 game tables. The casino also added a 34-story, 1,200-room luxury hotel, a 10,000-seat arena, 100,000 square feet of convention space and a number of specialty retail shops. Sun International Hotels manages five beach resorts, including Le Saint Geran Hotel, La Pirogue Hotel, Le CoCo Beach, Sugar Beach Resort Hotel and Le Touessrok Hotel. In the Spring of 2001, the firm sold Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City for approximately $144.8 million. Sun International Hotels offers its employees medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Atlantis Mohegan Sun Le Saint Geran Hotel La Pirogue Hotel Le CoCo Beach Sugar Beach Resort Hotel Le Touessrok Hotel
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Solomon Kerzner, CEO Howard B. Kerzner, Pres. John R. Allison, CFO Karen Carey, Dir.-Human Resources Charles D. Adamo, General Counsel Charles D. Adamo, Exec. VP-Corp. Dev.
Phone: 242-363-6000 Fax: 242-363-5401 Toll-Free: Address: Coral Towers, Paradise Island, ,
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $533,000 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $31,700 (12 months) Stock Ticker: SIH 2000 Sales: $884,700 2000 Profits: $-119,100 Employees: 9,600 1999 Sales: $739,000 1999 Profits: $69,800 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $550,900 1998 Profits: $57,700 1997 Sales: $558,900 1997 Profits: $83,000
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $ Second Exec. Salary: $ Recent and extensive property renovation.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
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Southeast: Y
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Northeast: Y
International: Y
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SUNLAND ENTERTAINMENT CO INC Industry Group Code: 541613 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 1 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution: Y
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Information Systems:
www.harvey.com Profits: 3
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Licensing of Cartoon Characters (for Films) Film Distribution
Sunland Entertainment Co., Inc., formerly Harvey Entertainment Co., owns and exploits motion picture products and related intellectual property. Recently, a group led by Roger Burlage, current CEO, took over Harvey and began the shift away from its traditional business. The company previously owned the Harvey Classic Characters, such as Casper the Friendly Ghost, Richie Rich and Baby Huey, but those assets have recently been sold to Classic Media, LLC. Sunland also acquired PM Entertainment, which allowed it to extend its operations into the lower budget feature film and video arena. PM Entertainment's most valuable assets are its film library of approximately 150 motion picture titles and 74 episodes of television series. Sunland now focuses on this aspect of its business, making licensing and distribution of PM’s library its major operation.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Harvey Entertainment Co. PM Entertainment Classic Media, LLC
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Roger A. Burlage, CEO Caroline J. Stewart, CFO Caroline J. Stewart, Corp. Sec.
Phone: 310-444-4100 Fax: 310-444-4101 Toll-Free: Address: 11835 W. Olympic Blvd., Ste. 550, Los Angeles, CA, 90067
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $10,900 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $ 100 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: SUNE 2000 Sales: $19,323 2000 Profits: $-10,054 Employees: 36 1999 Sales: $1,538 1999 Profits: $-8,557 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $2,300 1998 Profits: $-11,200 1997 Sales: $ 1997 Profits: $
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $519,412 Second Exec. Salary: $252,216
Bonus: $12,500 Bonus: $
Acquisition of PM Entertainment.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
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TEAM COMMUNICATIONS GROUP Industry Group Code: 512110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 23 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Y Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 32
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Television Production
Team Communications Group produces and develops television programming for various networks, including the Discovery Channel and MTV. The company is currently co-producing six one hour episodes of Weird Worlds, a series for the Travel Channel. The firm’s library includes distribution rights to approximately 1,600 hours of family, dramatic and reality-based series, television movies and theatrical motion pictures. Team Communications anticipates that the rapid growth of television networks and cable and satellite channels will increase demand for its programming. In the Spring of 2001, the company closed its Team Dandelion office in the United Kingdom. However, Team Communications continues to maintain and license the Dandelion library of theatrical motion pictures and television series.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Weird Worlds Team Dandelion
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Jay J. Shapiro, CEO Jay J. Shapiro, Pres. Jay J. Shapiro, CFO
Phone: 310-312-4400 Fax: 310-312-4401 Toll-Free: Address: 11818 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 200, Los Angeles, CA, 90025
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $5,900 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $-5,100 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: TMTV 2000 Sales: $14,900 2000 Profits: $-42,700 Employees: 16 1999 Sales: $13,600 1999 Profits: $-3,900 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $13,600 1998 Profits: $ 400 1997 Sales: $6,900 1997 Profits: $ 400
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $644,000 Second Exec. Salary: $201,936 Association with MTV and the Discovery Channel.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $285,000 Bonus: $120,000
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
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Southeast:
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International: Y
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TELEWEST COMMUNICATIONS
www.telewest.co.uk
Industry Group Code: 513220 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 11 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 23
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Cable TV Service Telephone Service High-Speed Internet Service Cable TV Channels
Telewest Communications provides cable television, telephone and high-speed Internet services to more than 1.7 million homes in the United Kingdom. The company’s Flextech division offers entertainment, information and interactive content and services to the multi-channel television and online markets. The division’s portfolio includes the Bravo, Living, Trouble and Challenge TV channels. The firm’s Eurobell subsidiary is a regional telecommunications company that supplies telephone, television, data and Internet services to residential and business customers in southern England. Recently, Telewest launched its Internet Protocol Virtual Private Network service, which enables companies to connect geographically dispersed sites and send voice, video and data through a single connection. With this service, customers are able to avoid the congestion and time delays associated with online Virtual Private Networks. In the summer of 2001, the firm acquired Rapid Travel Solutions, Ltd., a supplier of multi-channel applications to the travel industry. The combination of Telewest’s broadband network technology and Rapid Travel’s stateof-the-art applications provides faster interactive functionality and access to greatly enhanced information over an advanced travel platform. The company’s Telewest Carrier Services division has launched Telewest OnLine, a service that allows customers to request feasibility studies and place orders via the Internet. A unique tracking number is provided with each feasibility study and order placed, allowing the customer to follow the progress of an order at every stage.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Flextech Eurobell Rapid Travel Solutions, Ltd. Telewest Carrier Services Telewest OnLine Bravo Living Challenge TV
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Adam Singer, CEO Charles J. Burdick, Dir.-Finance Susie Bloxidge, Human Resources Howard Watson, Dir.-IT Clive Burns, Corp. Sec. Stephen Cook, General Counsel Stephen Cook, Dir.-Strategy Mark Luiz, CEO, Content Div.
Phone: 44-1483-750-900 Fax: 44-1483-750-901 Toll-Free: Address: Genesis Business Park, Albert Dr., Woking, Surrey, GU21 5RW
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $1,313,700 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $-879,100 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: TWSTY 2000 Sales: $1,518,000 2000 Profits: $-1,072,400 Employees: 9,302 1999 Sales: $1,115,600 1999 Profits: $-768,200 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $765,800 1998 Profits: $-472,600 1997 Sales: $548,900 1997 Profits: $-472,200
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $480,794 Second Exec. Salary: $451,098 Leading broadband and cable provider in the U.K.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $199,388 Bonus: $267,265
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
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Southeast:
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Northeast:
International: Y
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THEGLOBE.COM INC
www.theglobe.com
Industry Group Code: 514191 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 8 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 7
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Diversified Portal
TheGlobe.com is a web portal, uniting millions of users online over shared interests. Organized around a diverse band of interest groups, the company enables members to congregate with other online denizens and build their own web sites around themes such as art, business, entertainment, life, news, romance, metro, sports, technology and travel. Content providers include Reuters, E! Online, Thomson Investors Network, SonicNet, UPI and C/NET. TheGlobe.com Network is comprised of TheGlobe.com community and leading online game sites HappyPuppy.com, GamesDomain.com, KidsDomain.com and ConsoleDomain.com. Original initiatives like Accompany, Inc., a group buying club for product lines such as computers, entertainment, home and garden, software and sports and fitness, have kept the company on the cutting edge of user incentive programs. Globe Clubs, a premium email list provider, and Upublish!, a features-rich web site builder, have also strengthened ties with the online community. The company’s primary revenue stream flows from advertising, attracting industry luminaries such as Bellsouth, Compaq, Disney, Intel, Kellogg’s, Microsoft, Toshiba and Verizon. Additional revenues are generated through e-commerce arrangements and the sale of membership subscriptions for enhanced services. The New York Times called TheGlobe.com an interactive Nightline, and the site has also received coverage from the BBC, CNN, CNBC, Reuters and Dow Jones, as well as dozens of other U.S. publications. The company recently laid off 31% of its workforce, releasing 59 people.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: HappyPuppy.com GamesDomain.com KidsDomain.com Computer Games Online Computer Games Magazine Chips and Bits Homepage Builder Email Clubs
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Charles M. Peck, CEO Dean S. Daniels, COO Dean S. Daniels, Pres. Stephanie Hauge, CFO David Tonkin, Dir.-Human Resources Vance Huntley, Chief Tech. Officer Edward A. Cespedes, VP-Corp. Dev. Ronald Diprete, Dir.-Corp. Dev.
Phone: 212-894-3600 Fax: 212-367-8588 Toll-Free: Address: 120 Broadway, 22nd Fl., New York, NY, 10027
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $12,600 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $-35,800 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: TGLO 2000 Sales: $29,900 2000 Profits: $-103,900 Employees: 197 1999 Sales: $18,600 1999 Profits: $-49,601 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $5,500 1998 Profits: $-16,000 1997 Sales: $ 770 1997 Profits: $-3,600
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan: Y
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Y Profit Sharing: Stock Purch. Plan: ADVANTAGE: Highly diversified content.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Top Exec. Salary: $250,000 Second Exec. Salary: $200,000
Bonus: $50,000 Bonus: $50,000
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
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THOMAS NELSON INC
www.thomasnelson.com
Industry Group Code: 511130 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 5 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Y Book Stores: Distribution/Printing: Y
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 6
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Book Publishing Gifts and Stationery Products
Thomas Nelson, Inc. is a leading publisher, producer and distributor of books emphasizing Christian, inspirational and family value themes. It claims to be the single largest commercial publisher of the Bible in English-language translations. The company also designs and markets a broad line of gift and stationery products. Thomas Nelson’s book publishing division publishes and distributes hardcover and trade paperback books under several imprints, including Word, J. Countryman, Tommy Nelson and Rutledge Hill Press. Books are distributed through Christian bookstores, general bookstores, mass merchandisers and direct sales to customers. The firm’s subsidiary, Women of Faith, hosts inspirational conferences and an Internet portal, womenoffaith.com, designed to foster community spirit among Christian women. The site receives over 2 million hits per month. In recent years Thomas Nelson has released over 200 new book titles per year for important inspirational writers such as Billy Graham and Ann Graham Lotz. The firm also publishes electronic bibles and biblical reference books under the Nelson Electronic Publishing imprint. Thomas Nelson’s gift division designs and distributes journals and gift books, photo albums, baby and wedding memory books, scrapbooks, kitchen accessories, stationery and candles. The company recently signed an agreement with CRG Acquisition Corp. to sell its subsidiary The C.R. Gibson Company, a designer and marketer of stationery and memory albums.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: C.R. Gibson Stepping Stones Caribe Betania J. Countryman Nelson Bibles Nelson World Direct Thomas Nelson Gifts Tommy Nelson
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Sam Moore, CEO Sam Moore, Pres. Vance Lawson, Sr. VP-Finance Lee Gessner, Exec. VP-Sales and Publishing Rusty Falks, Human Resources Joe L. Powers, Exec. VP/Sec. Eric Heyden, VP/General Counsel Vance Lawson, Sr. VP-Oper. Phyllis Williams, Treas. S. Joseph Moore, Exec. VP/Pres.-Gift Div. Raymond T. Capp, Sr. VP
Phone: 615-889-9000 Fax: 615-391-3166 Toll-Free: Address: 501 Nelson Pl., Nashville, TN, 37214
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $298,000 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-2,800 (12 months) Stock Ticker: TNM 2000 Sales: $265,500 2000 Profits: $9,900 Employees: 850 1999 Sales: $270,600 1999 Profits: $8,900 Fiscal Year Ends: 3/31 1998 Sales: $252,958 1998 Profits: $12,673 1997 Sales: $243,436 1997 Profits: $26,077
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Y Profit Sharing: Stock Purch. Plan: ADVANTAGE: Focus on the Christian market.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Top Exec. Salary: $400,000 Second Exec. Salary: $270,000
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
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THOMSON CORPORATION (THE)
www.thomson.com
Industry Group Code: 511140 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 1 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems: Y
Profits: 1
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Information Solutions Online Databases News Services Reference Books and Products Legal Books, Publications and Online Data Financial Services Market Information and Reference Services Patent and Scientific Data Publishing Healthcare Information Publishing
Thomson is a global e-information and solutions company in the business and professional marketplace. Traditionally involved in the print media, Thomson has transitioned into electronic media such as online information, CD-ROMs and computer software. To accomplish this operational shift, the firm sold the majority of its 130 newspaper holdings. Thomson currently operates in four global market groups. The legal and regulatory group is a leading provider of information and software-based solutions for legal, tax, accounting, intellectual property, compliance and business professionals. The financial group provides information and integrated work solutions to the worldwide financial community. In the learning group, Thomson provides services and solutions for individuals, learning institutions and businesses. The scientific and healthcare group offers high-value information and services to researchers and other professionals in the healthcare, academic, scientific and government marketplaces. Thomson recently purchased Gardiner-Caldwell Communications, Ltd., one of the world’s largest independent medical education and communications companies. The new acquisition will become part of the scientific and healthcare group. The firm also sold the Winnipeg Free Press and the Brandon Sun to Canadian Newspapers Company as the latest part of its movement into the electronic media market. Thomson expanded its Legal and Regulatory group through the acquisition of NewsEdge Corp., a provider of real-time news and information products and services to approximately 1,500 corporations and professional service firms worldwide.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Gardiner-Caldwell Communications, Ltd. NewsEdge Corp. Gale Group Dialog West Publishing Disclosure, Inc. First Call Corp. I/B/E/S
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Richard J. Harrington, CEO David H. Shaffer, COO Richard J. Harrington, Pres. Robert D. Daleo, CFO James C. Smith, Exec. VP-Corp. Affairs John Kechejian, VP-Investor Rel. Brian H. Hall, Pres./CEO, Legal and Regulatory Ronald H. Schlosser, Pres./CEO, Scientific and Healthcare
Phone: 416-360-8700 Fax: 416-360-8812 Toll-Free: Address: Toronto Dominion Bank Tower, Ste. 2706, Toronto, ON, M5K 1A1
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for months. 2001 Sales: $ ( months) 2001 Profits: $ ( months) Stock Ticker: TOC 2000 Sales: $6,514,000 2000 Profits: $1,223,000 Employees: 39,330 1999 Sales: $5,752,000 1999 Profits: $532,000 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $6,269,000 1998 Profits: $3,665,000 1997 Sales: $ 1997 Profits: $
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $ Bonus: $ Second Exec. Salary: $ Bonus: $ Has successfully made the transition from a newspaper publisher to a highly diversified specialty publisher including many digital formats/Acquisition of NewsEdge Corp.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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THOUSAND TRAILS INC
www.thousandtrails.com
Industry Group Code: 721211 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 1 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Y Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 1
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
RV Parks & Campsites Magazine Publishing Park Concession Services
With approximately 117,000 members and 59 camping grounds in 17 states and British Columbia, Thousand Trails, Inc. is a premier owner of campgrounds. While the company manages 241 public campgrounds for the U.S. Forest Service, its private campgrounds are solely for its members. Members are given the option of bringing their own camping equipment or renting one of the cabins or lodges located on the properties. Among the company’s most popular campgrounds are Yosemite Lakes, Chesapeake Bay and Rainier. Thousand Trails also provides a variety of services to both the public and private sectors, which include management and concession services at public parks and construction and engineering advice for maintenance purposes. The firm publishes Trailblazer, an award-winning camping magazine with over 65,000 subscribers. The company also maintains a web site, RVlinker.com, that networks RV-related sites. Thousand Trails' purchase of Leisure Time Resorts of America added 10 campground resorts in Oregon and Washington. The company has been stepping up efforts to increase its membership by targeting young adults through promotional campaigns associated with the sale of recreational vehicles.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Indian Point Resort Leisure Time Resorts of America Birch Bay Resort Park, Inc. Virginia Landing Corp. Lake Tansi Village Natchez Trail Wilderness Rvlinker.com Coast Financial Services, Inc.
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. William J. Shaw, CEO William J. Shaw, Pres. Brian D. Reed, VP/CFO/Chief Acc. Officer R. Gerald Gelinas, VP-Sales and Mktg. David McCrum, Dir.-Human Resources Walter B. Jaccard, VP/Sec. Walter B. Jaccard, General Counsel William F. Dawson, CEO-Resort Parks Int'l., Inc.
Phone: 972-243-2228 Fax: 972-488-5008 Toll-Free: Address: 2711 LBJ Fwy., Ste. 200, Dallas, TX, 75234
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $79,400 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $4,300 (12 months) Stock Ticker: TRV 2000 Sales: $70,800 2000 Profits: $9,200 Employees: 2,395 1999 Sales: $67,900 1999 Profits: $5,600 Fiscal Year Ends: 6/30 1998 Sales: $75,500 1998 Profits: $24,900 1997 Sales: $ 1997 Profits: $
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $271,154 Second Exec. Salary: $169,750
Bonus: $259,637 Bonus: $30,000
Large membership base.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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THQ INC
www.thq.com
Industry Group Code: 511200 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 4 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems: Y
Profits: 3
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Interactive Entertainment Software
THQ, Inc. is a premier publisher, marketer and developer worldwide of proprietary and licensed video game software for a variety of hardware platforms. The company’s titles are developed both internally and under contract with independent developers and are typically based on properties licensed from third parties. The company continually seeks to identify and exploit for development titles based upon entertainment projects (such as movies, television programs and arcade games), sports and entertainment personalities, or popular sports, trends or concepts that have high public visibility or recognition or that reflect the trends of popular culture. Other than titles that the company may release on CDROM for use on multimedia personal computers, all of the company’s products consist of cartridges and CD-ROMs manufactured for the company by the manufacturers. The company believes that the success of software is dependent on the graphic look and feel of the software, the depth and variation of game play and the popularity of the property on which the software is based. In recent news, THQ was named the exclusive master interactive licensee for several of Nickelodeon’s leading properties through 2005. The firm also recently announced, along with JAKKS Pacific, Inc., the North American release of its newest WWF licensed video game, WWF Raw, for Microsoft’s Xbox system.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: GAMEFX, Inc. Nickelodeon JAKKS Pacific, Inc. Sony Nintendo
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Brian J. Farrell, CEO Jeffrey Lapin, COO Brian J. Farrell, Pres. Fred A. Gysi, CFO/Sr. VP-Finance Peter Dille, VP-Mktg. Dave Hoffman, VP-MIS and Oper. Steve Ryno, VP-Product Development Michael Rubinelli, VP-Product Dev. Leslie Brown, General Counsel Fred A. Gysi, Sr. VP-Admin. Virginia Needham, VP-Investor Rel. Fred A. Gysi, Treas. Alison Locke, Exec. VP-North Am. Publishing Jack Sorensen, Exec. VP-Worldwide Studios
Phone: 818-871-5000 Fax: 818-871-7586 Toll-Free: Address: 27001 Agoura Rd., Ste. 325, Calabasas Hills, CA, 91301
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $379,000 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $36,000 (12 months) Stock Ticker: THQI 2000 Sales: $347,000 2000 Profits: $18,200 Employees: 410 1999 Sales: $302,400 1999 Profits: $31,300 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $215,100 1998 Profits: $13,500 1997 Sales: $89,600 1997 Profits: $8,900
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $409,000 Second Exec. Salary: $275,000 Commitment to development of new products.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 3 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $400,000 Bonus: $275,000
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest: Y
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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TICKETMASTER
www.ticketmaster.com
Industry Group Code: 454110A Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 1 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 3
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Performance Event Ticket Sales City Directories Online Entertainment Data Event Ticket Sales Software Event Management
Ticketmaster ranks as the world’s leading ticket vendor, local online city network and online paid personal site as measured by ticket sales, revenue and number of unique users. Through a seamless network of 3,800 retail Ticket Center outlets, 20 worldwide telephone call centers and online site ticketmaster.com, the company sells 83 million tickets a year with a dollar worth of $3.2 billion. With 6,200 clients worldwide and a virtual lock on ticket services to arenas, stadiums, performing arts venues and theaters, the Los Angeles-based company is the undisputed heavyweight of its industry. Ticket orders are generated through its operator-staffed call centers, independent sales outlets and the ticketmaster.com Web site. Revenue stems chiefly from convenience and handling charges for tickets sold on customers' behalf. The company uses a locked-in arrangement where it serves as the exclusive agent for its clients and generally bears no financial risk for unsold tickets. It expects continued revenue growth from an increase in the number of concerts, theatrical and family shows, the construction of new and larger facilities, an increase in the number of professional sports teams and the development of new sports leagues. It is majority owned by USA Networks and has been included in the parent company’s corporate hierarchy, under the Information and Services division. Ticketmaster's online businesses can be described as city guides, ticketing, personals and camping reservations. Holdings include Citysearch, a nationwide city guide; Match.com, a profitable matchmaking service with nearly 9 million registrations and 1.5 million unique users; TicketWeb, a web-based ticketing software and service provider; 2b Technology, an event management company; and LiveDaily, a content provider for music aficionados. Ticketmaster.com sells tickets to more than 350,000 events each year. The company recently acquired Evite.com, a provider of online activity planning solutions. Ticketmaster offers employees full benefits, vacation and paid leave.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Evite.com CitySearch Match.com TicketWeb 2b Technology LiveDaily USA Networks Ticket Center
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. John Pleasants, CEO Timothy Wood, COO-Ticketing John Pleasants, Pres. Thomas McInerney, CFO Christopher Neimeth, Exec. VP-National Sales Daniel R. Goodman, General Counsel Jeff Kline, Exec. VP Dan Marriott, Exec. VP-Corp. Strategy and Dev. Adrienne Becker, VP-Corp. Affairs Tom Stockham, Pres.-Access and Emerging Bus. Steven Trepp, Pres.-Citysearch
Phone: 213-639-6100 Fax: Toll-Free: Address: 3701 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, 90010
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $675,200 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-164,500 (12 months) Stock Ticker: TMCS 2000 Sales: $220,644 2000 Profits: $-224,211 Employees: 4,500 1999 Sales: $105,303 1999 Profits: $-121,368 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $27,873 1998 Profits: $-17,219 1997 Sales: $9,905 1997 Profits: $2,347
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $235,000 Second Exec. Salary: $200,000 Relationship with USA Networks/World's leading ticket vendor.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $50,000 Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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TICKETS.COM INC
www.tickets.com
Industry Group Code: 454110A Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 2 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 2
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Online Entertainment Event Ticket Sales Ticket Sales
Tickets.com, Inc. figures most prominently as a ticketing solutions provider for venues and organizations. Thousands of entertainment organizations such as performing arts centers, professional sports organizations and stadiums and arenas in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Australia and Latin America rely on its products to facilitate mass ticket vending and distribution. The company’s proprietary software, retail outlets, call centers and voice response systems deliver an array of services for client ticketing needs. For firms seeking a more in-depth solution, the Ticketing Gateways e-commerce distribution platform enables a full suite of services. In addition, the company sells tickets directly to consumers and provides ticketing options for travel on its web site, including such options as plane reservations, tickets for museums and other attractions and e-mail reminders about upcoming events. Tickets.com is the exclusive ticketing services provider for the 2002 Winter Olympic Games, the first time that tickets for the Olympics have been sold online, and is also an official ticketing partner of MLB.com. A partnership with EncrypTix, Inc. will develop secure technology to print event tickets at home for online users. The Tickets.com merger with First Call International, the second-largest ticket distributor in the United Kingdom, is expected to facilitate Tickets.com’s entry into the European market.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: EncrypTix, Inc. First Call International TicketMaker Professional PASS Prologue Ticketing Gateways
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Thomas Gimple, CEO Dan M. Afrasiabi, Div. Pres.-Ticketing Services Group Eric P. Bauer, CFO Deborah Dirker, Dir.-Human Resources Eric P. Bauer, Exec. VP-Admin. Andrea W. Donkin, Div. Pres.-Internet Ticketing Group Christopher Goodhart, Div. Pres.-International Group
Phone: 714-327-5400 Fax: 714-327-5410 Toll-Free: Address: 555 Anton Blvd., 12th Fl., Costa Mesa, CA, 92626
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $46,900 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $-46,100 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: TIXX 2000 Sales: $58,700 2000 Profits: $-105,700 Employees: 704 1999 Sales: $45,917 1999 Profits: $-60,400 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $29,500 1998 Profits: $-34,900 1997 Sales: $11,600 1997 Profits: $-6,100
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $282,000 Second Exec. Salary: $236,400
Bonus: $275,000 Bonus: $
Broad international customer base.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 2 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest: Y
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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TIVO INC
www.tivo.com
Industry Group Code: 334310 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 3 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Y Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Y Y Y Y
Profits: 3
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Television Program Home Recording Technology
TiVo, Inc. is a pioneer in the personal television industry and has created a unique personal television service that allows viewers to watch what they want when they want. TiVo's service not only gives viewers more control, choice and convenience but also allows television programmers and advertisers to reach a broader audience by making shows more accessible. Viewers can pause, rewind and play back live or recorded television broadcasts as well as search for, watch and record programs. Listings, daily suggestions and special viewing packages are also provided. Service is subscription-based and enabled by a personal video recorder designed and developed by the company, in addition to the TiVo remote control and broadcast center. The firm is part of a strategic marketing and promotional campaign with AOL Time Warner. TiVo has also partnered with ASI Entertainment and Nielsen Media Research to create the National In-Home TV Lab, designed to help the television industry understand how viewers embrace and use emerging technologies. The company’s business strategy includes continuing to establish relationships with network operators, programmers and content distributors as well as consumer electronic manufacturers and advertisers. TiVo recently integrated RealOne Player and RealOne Music (created by RealNetworks, Inc.) into its digital video recorders, giving viewers access to music by over 10,000 artists. The company also recently paired with AT&T Broadband to introduce digital video recorders to cable customers. TiVo offers employees benefits including incentive stock options, a 401(k) plan, medical and dental insurance and a casual work environment. The company conducts weekly town-hall meetings on Friday afternoons and also offers a band and espresso machine.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: RealNetworks, Inc. AT&T Broadband National In-Home TV Lab Quantum Nielsen Media Research ASI Entertainment TiVo (UK) Ltd. AOL Time Warner
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Michael Ramsay, CEO Morgan P. Guenther, Pres. David H. Courtney, VP-Finance/CFO Joe Miller, VP-Mktg. & Sales Karrin Nicol, VP-Human Resources James Barton, Sr. VP-Research and Dev./Chief Tech. Officer Mark Roberts, CIO/VP-Oper. Luther Kitahata, VP-Software Eng. Matthew Zinn, General Counsel David Courtney, Exec. VP-Worldwide Oper. & Admin. Morgan P. Guenther, VP-Business Dev. Susan Cashen, VP-Corp. Comm. Ed Lockwood, Dir.-Investor Rel. Stacy Jolna, VP-Programming and Network Relations Andrew Cresci, VP/Gen. Mgr.-Europe
Phone: 408-519-9100 Fax: 408-519-5330 Toll-Free: 877-367-8486 Address: 2160 Gold St., Alviso, CA, 95002-2160
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $12,600 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $-116,500 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: TIVO 2000 Sales: $3,600 2000 Profits: $-204,800 Employees: 320 1999 Sales: $ 200 1999 Profits: $-66,600 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $ 100 1998 Profits: $-9,700 1997 Sales: $ 1997 Profits: $- 600
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $300,644 Second Exec. Salary: $250,285
Bonus: $22,500 Bonus: $20,000
Interactive TV pioneer.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 3 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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TMP WORLDWIDE INC
www.tmp.com
Industry Group Code: 541810 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 3 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Y Information Systems:
Profits: 4
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Advertising Services-Human Resources Yellow Pages Advertising Full-service Advertising Online Careers Sites Executive Recruiting Call Center Operations Fulfillment Services
TMP Worldwide, Inc. is a marketing services, communications, executive search and technology company that concentrates on career-related advertising. It is the world’s largest recruitment advertising agency, the 10th largest web publisher and 14th largest advertising agency in the world, with a roster of clients that includes more than 90 of the Fortune 100 and more than 480 of the Fortune 500. The company is also the world's largest Yellow Pages advertising agency, placing ads for its clients in directories all across the United States. With 9,500 employees in 32 countries, TMP Worldwide is poised to make gains and compound growth in the years ahead. Its flagship brand, Monster.com, is the leading online careers site, with an archive of 10 million resumes in its resume database and 15 million job seeker members registered. The firm’s services include development of creative content, media planning, production and placement of corporate advertising and market research, conducted through traditional media such as newspapers, yellow page directories and the Internet. The company also provides executive and mid-level search services. It also offers direct marketing and customer relations services such as call center operations and order fulfillment. TMP has acquired Morgan & Banks Limited, top U.S. recruitment company LAI Worldwide and UKbased executive headhunter HW Group as part of its global expansion strategy.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Monster.com HW Group Be the Boss MedSearch Dealer Locator Austin Knight Morgan & Banks, Ltd. LAI Worldwide
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Andrew J. McKelvey, CEO James J. Treacy, COO Bart W. Catalane, Sr. VP/CFO Paul M. Camara, Exec. VP-Creative, Sales and Mktg. Margaretta Cullen, Sr. VP-Global Human Resources Brian Farrey, Chief Tech. Officer Jane L. Aboyoun, CIO James J. Treacy, Exec. VP-Finance and Strategy Jeff Taylor, CEO, TMP Interactive, Monster.com Steven B. Potter, CEO, Exec. Search
Phone: 212-351-7000 Fax: 646-658-0540 Toll-Free: Address: 622 Third Avenue, New York, NY, 10017
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $1,107,600 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $51,200 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: TMPW 2000 Sales: $1,291,700 2000 Profits: $56,900 Employees: 9,500 1999 Sales: $909,000 1999 Profits: $- 800 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $771,800 1998 Profits: $34,900 1997 Sales: $541,800 1997 Profits: $41,800
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $500,000 Bonus: $ Second Exec. Salary: $475,000 Bonus: $118,750 World's largest yellow pages ad agency/Owns the industry-leading Monster.com site.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 2 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Profit Sharing: Y
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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TOMORROW'S MORNING INC
www.morning.com
Industry Group Code: 511110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Y Magazines: Y Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing: Y
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Y Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 16
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Children's Newspaper Publishing CD-ROM Games TV Production
Tomorrow’s Morning, Inc. publishes a weekly newspaper, Tomorrow’s Morning, for children ages 8 to 14, in addition to engaging in various other publishing, video, electronic, multimedia and merchandising lines based on the newspaper. These include the Reading Partners Program, Adopt-A-School Program, SCOOP journalism game, online interactive publishing activities and ancillary publishing such as educational materials, calendars, posters and games. The newspaper’s advisory board includes Dr. Gerald Lesser, a professor of education and developmental psychology at Harvard University; director Gary Marshall; World Heavyweight Champ and children’s right advocate George Foreman; and actor and human rights activist Hector Elizondo. Issues of the newspaper are available online at the company’s web site, www.morning.com. SCOOP, currently in development, is an interactive CD-ROM game synergistic with the newspaper. The game calls upon players to take investigative reporting assignments, moving up the ladder of an imaginary newspaper. The company is also producing a TV show that is currently being presented to numerous networks.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: SCOOP NEWSFLASH KIDTERNET BORN TO READ Reading Partners Program Starbright Graphics, Inc. Yahooligans!
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Adam Linter, Pres. Steven Raft, CFO Tim Eastom, VP/Dir.-Human Resources Adam Linter, Treas. Kristan Altimus, Art Dir./Publication Mgr./Assoc. Publisher
Phone: 310-440-2778 Fax: 310-476-6406 Toll-Free: Address: 269 S. Beverly Dr., Beverly Hills, CA, 90212
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $ ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $- 300 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: TOMM 2000 Sales: $ 2000 Profits: $- 800 Employees: 1 1999 Sales: $ 1999 Profits: $- 600 Fiscal Year Ends: 6/30 1998 Sales: $ 200 1998 Profits: $-6,300 1997 Sales: $ 1997 Profits: $-3,000
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $250,000 Second Exec. Salary: $
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
Focus on children's products.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
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Northeast:
International:
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TRAFFIX INC
www.traffixinc.com
Industry Group Code: 541810A Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 5 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Y Information Systems:
Profits: 1
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Online Direct Marketing
Traffix, Inc., formerly Quintel Communications, Inc., has transitioned from its traditional direct-marketing business to taking a more active role in Internet marketing activities. The most notable aspect of this shift is the creation of GroupLotto.com, one of the 50 most visited websites. Site visitors who decide to play the lottery must agree to receive the company’s marketing promotions through email. Traffix uses its vast database of consumers and information from its websites to generate revenue from direct marketing related activities. The company also provides more traditional marketing services to companies such as Qwest Communications and Talk America. Traffix recently announced the launch of Prizecade.com, a prizeoriented site that will function like GroupLotto.com. The prizes are supplied through Thanksmuch, a recent acquisition for the company, and the site itself was built by Infiknowledge, another recent acquisition. Traffix also purchased Justatip.com, an online service that allows its users to send personal tips to friends and colleagues on topics ranging from poor personal hygiene to aggressive business attitudes, on an anonymous basis. The firm has enhanced the website to acquire opt-in consumers for its email and other direct marketing programs, as well as to create marketing opportunities on the site.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Quintel Communications, Inc. GroupLotto.com Prizecade.com Thanksmuch, LLC Infiknowledge Justatip.com
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Jeffrey L. Schwartz, CEO Andrew Stollman, COO Jeffrey L. Schwartz, Pres. Daniel Harvey, CFO Andrew Stollman, Corp. Sec. Joshua B. Gillon, General Counsel Joshua B. Gillon, Investor Rel. Officer Joshua B. Gillon, Chief Investment Officer
Phone: 914-620-1212 Fax: 914-620-1717 Toll-Free: Address: 1 Blue Hill Plaza, Pearl River, NY, 10965
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $32,200 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $ 400 (12 months) Stock Ticker: TRFX 2000 Sales: $26,100 2000 Profits: $5,100 Employees: 47 1999 Sales: $42,800 1999 Profits: $3,900 Fiscal Year Ends: 11/30 1998 Sales: $94,700 1998 Profits: $-17,000 1997 Sales: $191,400 1997 Profits: $14,400
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $405,000 Second Exec. Salary: $367,000 Shift from traditional direct marketing to Internet-based services.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $185,000 Bonus: $165,000
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
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TRANS WORLD CORP Industry Group Code: 713210 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 18 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 21
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Casinos
Trans World Corporation (TWC), formerly Trans World Gaming Corp., is in the business of acquiring, developing and managing niche casinos around the world. The firm currently owns and operates three casinos in Europe. Through the purchase of 21st Century Resorts, TWC acquired three casinos in the Czech Republic: one in Ceska Kubice, located near the border of Germany, with 16 gaming tables and 50 slot machines; another in Rozvadov, also catering to a primarily German clientele, with nine tables and 30 slot machines; and a third near Znojmo, with an American Old West theme, drawing customers from Vienna, Austria. Changes in Czech gaming law, banning foreign ownership of casinos, have forced the firm to restructure its subsidiaries. TWC also owned Casino de Zaragoza, S.A., a company holding the exclusive casino license in the region of Aragon in Spain. This casino was recently sold for $10 million to pay off debt. Two formerly owned video poker operations in Louisiana were also sold following gaming reform.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Trans World Gaming Corp. 21st Century Resorts Value Partners
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Rami S. Ramadan, CEO Rami S. Ramadan, Pres. Rami S. Ramadan, CFO
Phone: 212-983-3355 Fax: 212-563-3380 Toll-Free: Address: 545 5th Ave., Ste. 940, New York, NY, 10117
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $11,700 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $-4,400 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: TWCP 2000 Sales: $14,400 2000 Profits: $-6,300 Employees: 475 1999 Sales: $12,300 1999 Profits: $-6,800 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $9,000 1998 Profits: $-10,700 1997 Sales: $6,900 1997 Profits: $ 100
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $300,000 Second Exec. Salary: $99,959
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
Focus on European market.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
Y
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TRANS WORLD ENTERTAINMENT CORP Industry Group Code: 451220 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 1 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution: Y
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
www.twec.com
Profits: 1
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Music Stores, Retail Video Stores Internet Commerce
Trans World Entertainment Corp. operates a chain of retail entertainment stores and an e-commerce site. It is one of the largest specialty retailers of compact discs, prerecorded audiocassettes and videocassettes, DVDs and related products in the United States. The company currently operates nearly 1000 stores in 46 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Trans World owns 100% of Record Town, Inc., through which it conducts most of its operations, as well as Wax Works, Inc., SecondSpin.com and Camelot Music Holdings, Inc. Mall stores include Record Town, Camelot Music, The Wall, Saturday Matinee and F.Y.E. stores, which also carry games, portable electronics, accessories and boutique items. Free-standing and combination stores are also in operation. The firm has implemented a re-branding of its mall-based stores and web site under the name FYE (For Your Entertainment). Fye.com is an online hub for the retail stores and features all of the products available in the stores. Trans World and Microsoft recently announced a broad-based business, technology and marketing alliance to integrate technology both in retail stores and on the web site. Trans World added a Windows Messenger and MSN Messenger Tab to its site to enable users to sample and purchase music and video selections, browse genres, set preferences and receive personalized email alerts.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Record Town, Inc. Media Logic Coconuts Music & Movies Spec's Music, Inc. F.Y.E., For Your Entertainment Planet Music Saturday Matinee Juno
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Robert J. Higgins, CEO Michael J. Madden, COO Michael J. Madden, Pres. John J. Sullivan, Exec. VP/CFO Laurie Clark, Exec. VP-Mktg. Carol A. Stevens, Sr. VP-Human Resources Laurie Clark, Exec. VP-Merch. Matthew H. Mataraso, Sec. John J. Sullivan, Treas. Bruce J. Eisenberg, Sr. VP-Real Estate
Phone: 518-452-1242 Fax: 518-452-3547 Toll-Free: Address: 38 Corporate Cir., Albany, NY, 12203
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $1,414,600 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $40,200 (12 months) Stock Ticker: TWMC 2000 Sales: $1,358,100 2000 Profits: $61,400 Employees: 10,000 1999 Sales: $698,500 1999 Profits: $40,600 Fiscal Year Ends: 1/31 1998 Sales: $571,300 1998 Profits: $20,600 1997 Sales: $481,657 1997 Profits: $7,102
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $956,731 Second Exec. Salary: $251,058
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
Massive chain of music stores.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 2 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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TRIBUNE CO
www.tribune.com
Industry Group Code: 511110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 4 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Y Magazines: Books: Y Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Y Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 4
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y Y Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Newspaper Publishing Book Publishing Electronic Publishing Educational Products TV and Radio Broadcasting Syndication Professional Sports Teams
Tribune Company is a media and entertainment company engaged through its subsidiaries in newspaper publishing, television and radio broadcasting and entertainment and the development and distribution of information and entertainment through the Internet. The company’s primary newspapers are the Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, Newsday, South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Orlando Sentinel and The Baltimore Sun. Others include The Advocate and Greenwich Time. Tribune also owns an entertainment listings, newspaper syndication and media marketing company and a Chicago-area cable television news channel, among other related businesses. The firm’s broadcasting segment includes WB-, Fox- and ABCaffiliated stations across the United States, in addition to several radio stations, the Chicago Cubs baseball team and Tribune Entertainment, a television programming development company. The interactive segment manages the web sites of the company’s daily newspapers and television stations. Tribune recently signed a contract to manage three radio stations in Denver, Colorado for Entercom Communications. In other recent news, the company’s subsidiary Tribune Interactive, Inc. completed implementation of a proprietary standards-based content management and publishing platform on the web, to speed delivery of news and information on 11 newspaper sites. Tribune’s employee benefits include retirement and savings plans, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, a group legal plan, reimbursement accounts and a gift matching program.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Tribune Publishing Company Chicago Tribune Times Mirror Company Tribune Interactive, Inc. Tribune Broadcasting Company Educational Publishing Corp. The Wright Group Chicago National League Ball Club, Inc.
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. John W. Madigan, CEO Dennis J. FitzSimons, COO Dennis J. FitzSimons, Pres. Donald C. Grenesko, Sr. VP-Finance Luis E. Lewin, Sr. VP-Human Resources Jeff R. Scherb, Sr. VP/Chief Tech. Officer Crane H. Kenney, Sr. VP/Sec. Crane H. Kenney, General Counsel Donald C. Grenesko, Sr. VP-Admin. Andrew J. Oleszczuk, Sr. VP-Dev. Dana J. Hayes, VP-e-Commerce Ruthellyn Musil, VP-Corp. Rel. Dennis FitzSimons, Exec. VP-Media Rel. Jack W. Fuller, Pres., Tribune Publishing Co. David D. Hiller, Pres.,Tribune Interactive
Phone: 312-222-9100 Fax: 312-222-4917 Toll-Free: Address: 435 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL, 60611
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $5,253,400 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $111,100 (12 months) Stock Ticker: TRB 2000 Sales: $4,910,400 2000 Profits: $224,400 Employees: 22,700 1999 Sales: $3,221,900 1999 Profits: $1,480,000 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $2,980,900 1998 Profits: $414,300 1997 Sales: $2,719,800 1997 Profits: $393,600
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan: Y
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Y Profit Sharing: Stock Purch. Plan: Y ADVANTAGE: Highly diversified media group.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 2 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Top Exec. Salary: $846,311 Second Exec. Salary: $623,154
Bonus: $3,000,000 Bonus: $700,000
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
Y Y
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TRIMARK HOLDINGS INC
www.trimarkpictures.com
Industry Group Code: 512110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 12 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Y Production-TV/Video: Y Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution: Y
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
451 Profits: 9
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Theatrical, Television and Home Video Distribution Distributor of Feature Films Licenses Television Rights to Feature Films Licenses Television Rights to TV Series Licenses Television Series Licenses Documentaries
Trimark Holdings is a subsidiary of Lions Gate Entertainment, which bought the firm for $50 million. Trimark is a worldwide distributor of entertainment software and feature films in the domestic home video market (through Trimark Pictures) and theatrical market. The company also licenses distribution rights to motion pictures, documentaries, television series and children’s programs. Trimark acquires the rights to motion pictures from studios, production companies and independent producers, usually choosing films that might not be costeffective for larger competitors. Additionally, Trimark streams films from its library (containing more than 650 films) over the Internet via its subsidiary CinemaNow, Inc. The firm’s largest direct retail customers are Blockbuster and Hollywood Video.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: NBC Home Video Trimark Television Trimark Interactive Trimark Pictures CinemaNow, Inc. Lions Gate Entertainment
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Mark Amin, CEO Marni Wieshofer, CFO Cami Winikoff, Exec. VP/Chief Admin. Officer, Trimark Pictures Jeff Gonzalez, Treas. Peter Block, Exec. VP, Trimark Pictures
Phone: 310-314-2000 Fax: 310-392-0252 Toll-Free: Address: 4553 Glencoe Ave., Ste. 200, Santa Monica, CA, 90292
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for months. 2001 Sales: $ ( months) 2001 Profits: $ ( months) Stock Ticker: Subsidiary 2000 Sales: $95,500 2000 Profits: $5,700 Employees: 101 1999 Sales: $92,100 1999 Profits: $-5,200 Fiscal Year Ends: 6/30 1998 Sales: $80,200 1998 Profits: $-5,200 1997 Sales: $63,200 1997 Profits: $-3,500
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $ Second Exec. Salary: $ Worldwide distributor/Expanding into growing interactive market.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 2 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
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Northeast:
International:
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TRUMP HOTELS & CASINO RESORTS INC Industry Group Code: 713210A Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 4 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
www.trump.com
Profits: 8 Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Casino Hotels
Trump Hotels & Casino Resorts, Inc. (THCR), together with its subsidiaries, owns and operates four casino properties, three of which are located in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and one of which is a riverboat casino docked in Buffington Harbor on Lake Michigan, in the state of Indiana. The Atlantic City casinos are the Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, the Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort and the Trump Marina Hotel Casino. The riverboat casino is a 280-foot luxury yacht, located approximately 25 miles from Chicago, Illinois. These four properties comprise one of the largest casino entertainment companies in the United States. Each property features thousands of slot machines and between 50 and 210 gaming tables. Trump Plaza has two hotel towers, a cabaret theater and a health spa. The Taj Mahal features 65,000 square feet of ballroom, meeting room and pre-function area space, as well as an Asian-themed game area with 15 tables. The Trump Marina features a rooftop helipad and operates a 645-slip marina adjacent to the hotel. THCR is also in the process of developing the Trump Spotlight 29 Casino on tribal land in southern California, 20 minutes from Palm Springs. In recent news, the company has acquired the famed Delmonico Hotel in New York, which it plans to convert to rental apartments.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino Trump Hotel Casino at Buffington Harbor Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort Trump Marina Hotel Casino Indiana Riverboat Paucatuck Eastern Pequot Tribal Nation
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Donald J. Trump, CEO Mark A. Brown, COO Donald J. Trump, Pres. Francis X. McCarthy, Jr., CFO/Exec. VP-Corp. Finance Nicholas J. Niglio, Exec. VP-Int'l Mktg, Taj Associates Craig Keyser, Human Resources Robert M. Pickus, Exec. VP/General Counsel Joseph A. Fusco, Exec. VP-Gov't. & Regulatory Affairs John P. Burke, Exec. VP/Corp. Treas. Rodolfo E. Prieto, COO, Taj Associates Joseph D'Amato, COO, Trump Indiana
Phone: 212-891-1500 Fax: 212-688-0397 Toll-Free: 877-358-7867 Address: 725 5th Ave., 24th Fl., New York City, NY, 10022
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $1,203,400 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-25,300 (12 months) Stock Ticker: DJT 2000 Sales: $1,351,400 2000 Profits: $-37,300 Employees: 11,648 1999 Sales: $1,411,200 1999 Profits: $-133,800 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $1,403,600 1998 Profits: $-39,700 1997 Sales: $1,399,400 1997 Profits: $-42,128
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $1,250,000 Second Exec. Salary: $807,657 Well-known name/Acquisition of New York's Delmonico Hotel.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $ Bonus: $175,036
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest: Y
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
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TV AZTECA SA DE CV
www.tvazteca.com
Industry Group Code: 513120 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 7 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 8
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
y
y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Spanish-Language Television Networks Cellular Telephone Services Internet-based Services
TV Azteca S.A. de C.V. is a Spanish-language media company. The company is one of the largest producers of Spanish-language television programming in the world. The company is diversifying its position in a variety of media, including wireless phone service, and the Internet. It controls the TV Azteca 7 and TV Azteca 13 networks. The programming is a broad selection of news, sports, and entertainment programs. These consist of Spanishlanguage versions of programs from the U.S. and original programming such as news programs that focus on the Latin American market. TV Azteca launched Azteca America in 2001 and began serving the U.S. Spanishspeaking television market and is in process of providing service to 65% of those viewers. The programming on TV Azteca is viewed in 83 countries worldwide, including the majority of Latin America, 22 countries in Europe and 40 countries in Asia and Africa. TV Azteca is a part of the Grupo Salinas, a strategic partnership that involves Unefon, Todito.com, Elektra.com and Telecosmo. Unefon, a mobile phone company serves the Mexican wireless market. Unefon serves more than 15 cities in Mexico, and it currently has more than 600,000 subscribers. Todito.com is a language-language Internet portal site. Elektra.com is a language-language Internet retailer of electronics and computer products. Telecosmo is a high speed Internet service provider.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Todito.com Unefon S.A. de C.V. Movil@ccess Elektra Telecosmo Fundacion Azteca TV Azteca Azteca America
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Pedro Padilla, CEO Jose I. Morales, COO Rodrigo Pliego, CFO Francisco X. Borrego, General Counsel
Phone: 52-55-5420-1313 Fax: 52-55-5420-1400 Toll-Free: Address: Periferico Sur 4121, Colonia Fuentes del Pedregal, Mexico D.F., , 14141
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $418,000 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $84,000 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: TZA 2000 Sales: $564,100 2000 Profits: $36,600 Employees: 1,500 1999 Sales: $434,700 1999 Profits: $-15,000 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $455,600 1998 Profits: $5,700 1997 Sales: $ 1997 Profits: $
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $ Bonus: $ Second Exec. Salary: $ Bonus: $ Diversified businesses both north and south of the border that focus on the Spanish language market/One of the world's largest Spanish language television producers.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
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Northeast:
International: Y
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TWEETER HOME ENTERTAINMENT GROUP INC www.tweeter.com Industry Group Code: 443110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 7 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Y Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 6
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Audio & Video Equipment Stores, Retail
Tweeter Home Entertainment Group, Inc. is a specialty retailer of mid- to high-end audio and video consumer electronics products. The company owns and operates over 150 stores across the United States under a number of names, including Tweeter, HiFi Buys, Sound Advice and Electronic Interiors. Stores feature an extensive selection of home and car audio systems and components, portable audio equipment and home video products, including large-screen televisions, DVD players, digital satellite systems, VCRs and camcorders. The company seeks to build customer loyalty through its patented Automatic Price Protection program. Tweeter’s growth strategy involves capitalizing on new technologies to drive store sales, opening new stores in current regional markets, relocating current stores to more favorable sites, selectively pursuing acquisitions and developing its internal home installation business. Recent acquisitions include Big Screen City, a chain of stores in southern California, and Sound Advice, a 32-store chain with locations in Florida and Arizona. Tweeter also recently announced plans to acquire Hillcrest High Fidelity, Inc., a specialty retailer with focus on custom installation, located in the greater Dallas, Texas market. Employees at Tweeter enjoy benefits including medical, dental, vision and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, store discounts and free tickets to concerts and shows.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Dow Stereo/Video New England Audio Co., Inc. NEA Delaware, Inc. United Audio Centers HiFi Buys Hillcrest High Fidelity, Inc. Big Screen City Sound Advice
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Jeffrey Stone, CEO Jeffrey Stone, Pres. Joseph McGuire, CFO/Sr. VP Noah Herschman, VP-Mktg. Linda Christman, VP-Human Resources Albert Gordon, VP-Oper. & Corp. Finance Anne-Marie Boucher, Dir.-Public Rel. Bernard Sapienza, VP-Purchasing David Ginsburg, VP-Southern Region
Phone: 781-821-2900 Fax: 781-821-9956 Toll-Free: 877-893-3837 Address: 40 Pequot Way, Canton, MA, 02021
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $540,100 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $16,900 (12 months) Stock Ticker: TWTR 2000 Sales: $404,700 2000 Profits: $16,400 Employees: 3,776 1999 Sales: $283,100 1999 Profits: $9,100 Fiscal Year Ends: 9/30 1998 Sales: $232,300 1998 Profits: $5,600 1997 Sales: $132,500 1997 Profits: $ 100
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Profit Sharing: Stock Purch. Plan: Y ADVANTAGE: Aggressive acquisition strategy.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 2 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Top Exec. Salary: $425,000 Second Exec. Salary: $375,000
Bonus: $129,600 Bonus: $86,400
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
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TWIN FACES EAST ENTERTAINMENT CORP www.twinfaceseast.com Industry Group Code: 512110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Y Production-TV/Video: Y Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 15
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Television and Film Production Feature Films Documentary Films Television Scripts Computer Software Children's Books
Twin Faces East Entertainment Corporation is engaged in the commercial development of educational and entertainment products. The company is still in the development stage as a producer of educational and entertainment-related technology and programming, having been plagued with insufficient capital since its formation, which has stunted the evolution of these products and the company’s growth. Twin Faces’ properties include television and feature film scripts and the documentary films of Dr. Albert Einstein. The Einstein Properties, some of the company’s most valued products, are the result of Michael Smolanoff’s acquisition of the films from Peter Buckey, the son of one of Einstein’s oldest and closest friends. The films provide rare insight into Einstein’s private life, opinions and foibles. The firm owns original 16mm film footage of rare moments such as the family vacation when Einstein wrote the letter to President Roosevelt that eventually led to the Manhattan Project. Another of Twin Faces’ products, Pages from a Rabbit’s Journal, a children’s book and feature film, has been turned into a series of 22-minute animated video episodes. The company also developed The Town that Arrested Santa Claus, a fully-illustrated children’s story, which will be available in book, audio cassette and an animated television special. Twin Faces has several other projects in development that will be released once cash flows are adequate to launch new products. These products include television documentaries, animated series, films and CD ROM games.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Nightwing Entertainment Group, Inc. Uprise Entertainment Einstein Properties, The The Town that Arrested Santa Claus Pages from a Rabbit’s Journal
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Michael Smolanoff, CEO Stanley L. Teeple, COO Michael Smolanoff, Pres. Stanley L. Teeple, Corp. Sec. Stanley L. Teeple, Exec. VP-Bus. Dev. Stanley L. Teeple, Treas. Jim R. Houba, Jr., Artistic Dir. Johnnie King, Dir. of Film Production
Phone: 702-866-5858 Fax: 702-794-0138 Toll-Free: Address: 1850 E. Flamingo Rd., Ste. 111-A, Las Vegas, NV, 89119
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for months. 2001 Sales: $ ( months) 2001 Profits: $ ( months) Stock Ticker: TFAC 2000 Sales: $ 2000 Profits: $- 800 Employees: 5 1999 Sales: $ 1999 Profits: $- 700 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $ 1998 Profits: $- 300 1997 Sales: $ 1997 Profits: $
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Y Profit Sharing: Top Exec. Salary: $80,000 Stock Purch. Plan: Second Exec. Salary: $80,000 ADVANTAGE: Ownership of rare footage of Albert Einstein.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
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ULTIMATE ELECTRONICS INC
www.ultimateelectronics.com
Industry Group Code: 443110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 8 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Y Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 7
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Electronics Stores, Retail Home Entertainment Products Electronics Repair
As the first distributor of high-definition television sets, Ultimate Electronics, Inc. specializes in the sale of highend consumer electronic products. Owning 37 stores in the West and Midwest, the company also operates under the SoundTrack name in Colorado and the Audio King name in Minnesota. Ultimate Electronics especially seeks to take advantage of the rising tide of digital technology. The products sold by the firm include HDTVs, DVDs and high-tech stereo systems for cars and homes. The company's Simple Solution program facilitates the purchase of products by enabling the customer to buy all the necessary components as a package rather than separately. Furthermore, the company provides home installation services and in-home repair services as a convenience for its customers. Ultimate Electronics’ expansion plans are focused on consolidating its holdings and opening new stores in key metropolitan areas. The firm hopes to open roughly 10 stores annually. The company recently began moving into the Dallas/Ft. Worth metroplex with a plan to open 13 new stores, with an average of 32,000 square feet per store. With these upcoming additions and those in St. Louis, the company expects to open 10 to 12 new stores in 2002. Sales have continued to increase for the company, with a 26% increase over the past fiscal year.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Ultimate Electronics SoundTrack Audio King Fast Trak Electronic Repair Audio Track Simple Solution
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. J. Edward McEntire, CEO David J. Workman, COO David J. Workman, Pres. Alan E. Kessock, CFO Neal A. Bobrick, VP-Sales & Store Oper. Alan E. Kessock, Sec. Alan E. Kessock, Sr. VP-Finance and Admin. Alan E. Kessock, Treas.
Phone: 303-412-2500 Fax: 303-412-2501 Toll-Free: Address: 321 W. 84th Ave., Ste. A, Thornton, CO, 80260
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $484,400 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $14,600 (12 months) Stock Ticker: ULTE 2000 Sales: $384,983 2000 Profits: $8,427 Employees: 2,400 1999 Sales: $328,907 1999 Profits: $2,160 Fiscal Year Ends: 1/31 1998 Sales: $298,231 1998 Profits: $- 674 1997 Sales: $261,200 1997 Profits: $ 800
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $325,000 Second Exec. Salary: $275,000 Focus on customer service/Impressive sales growth.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $143,005 Bonus: $133,363
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
International:
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UNAPIX ENTERTAINMENT INC
www.unapixent.com
Industry Group Code: 512110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Y Production-TV/Video: Y Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution: Y
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
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Profits:
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Film, Video and TV Production and Distribution
Unapix Entertainment, Inc. is a global film, television and video distribution and production company. Its entertainment library consists of more than 175 feature films, over 3,000 hours of international and more than 1,000 hours of domestic television programming. Some of the recent films and programs it has produced include a documentary on Nelson Mandela, a special exploring the origins of various magical illusions and a television series featuring humorous animal tricks. The company licenses its products for broadcast and cable purposes, and it also sells its films to distributors for widespread distribution. It distributes films through A-Pix Entertainment, which has recently sent titles such as Jack Frost 2 and Mambo Café to the home video market. Recently, the company announced the creation of a new division, Unapix Films Theatrical, which will soon release the Woody Harrelsonnarrated Grass and the John Shear-directed Urbania. The move, signifying Unapix’s entry into the theatrical releasing business, is expected to enhance the company’s aspirations to become a mini-studio. At the same time, Unapix has been following an industry-wide trend of promoting reality-based television programming; its newly formed syndication division syndicated the 19th Country Music Showdown and has announced plans to launch Singles Court, a syndicated series that focuses on conflicts in singles’ relationships. The company has also been adjusting to new technologies, as it seeks to sell its products via its web site. Unapix was recently taken off the American Stock Exchange for failure to satisfy the listing requirements. Not long afterward, the company filed for Chapter 11 after falling behind in debt payments.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Singles Court Grass Urbania 19th Country Music Showdown A-Pix Entertainment Unapix Films Theatrical
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. David A. Dreilinger, CEO Cheryl A. Freeman, CFO Pamela Jones, VP-Bus. and Legal Affairs Jay M. Green, VP-Corp. Rel. Jerry Smallwood, Pres., A-Pix Chris Valentini, Sr. VP-Production
Phone: 212-252-7600 Fax: 212-252-7630 Toll-Free: Address: 200 Madison Ave., New York, NY, 10016
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for months. 2001 Sales: $ ( months) 2001 Profits: $ ( months) Stock Ticker: UPXE 2000 Sales: $ 2000 Profits: $ Employees: 103 1999 Sales: $41,900 1999 Profits: $-1,700 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $36,500 1998 Profits: $ 100 1997 Sales: $32,200 1997 Profits: $1,300
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $ Second Exec. Salary: $
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
Diversification into theatrical releases.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 2 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
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Northeast: Y
International:
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UNITEDGLOBALCOM INC
www.unitedglobal.com
Industry Group Code: 513220 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 12 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 24
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Cable TV Service Local Phone Service Internet Access
UnitedGlobalCom, Inc. is a leading broadband communications provider outside the United States. The firm provides multi-channel television services in 26 countries worldwide, as well as telephone and Internet/data services in selected international markets. Its subsidiaries serve 4.8 million cable TV subscribers. The company's operations are grouped into three major geographic regions: Europe, Asia/Pacific and Latin America. UnitedGlobalCom's European operations are held through its approximately 60%-owned subsidiary, United Pan-Europe Communications N.V. (UPC), which also operates in Israel. UPC is the largest pan-Europe broadband communications provider in terms of numbers of subscribers. UPC just launched its digital video services in the Netherlands, its largest market, and plans to begin providing these services in Austria and France. The firm's Asia/Pacific operations are CTV Pty Limited and STV Pty Limited (collectively, Austar). Austar is the largest provider of multi-channel television services in regional Australia. The company's Latin American operation, VTR GlobalCom S.A., is Chile's largest multichannel television provider and a growing provider of telephone services. UnitedGlobalCom has rebuilt and reconstructed two-way networks for approximately 2.2 million homes that are capable of delivering cable television, telephone and Internet/data services over single broadband networks. The company has launched telephone services through subsidiary PRIORITY TELECOM and Priority Wireless. PRIORITY TELECOM recently acquired Cignal Global Communications, expanding its service area. Liberty Media recently acquired a 72% interest in UnitedGlobalCom, solidifying UnitedGlobalCom’s financial situation and increasing Liberty’s economic stake in the European broadband market.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: United Pan-Europe Communications N.V. Austar VTR GlobalCom S.A. CTV Pty Limited STV Pty Limted Liberty Media
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Gene W. Schneider, CEO Michael T. Fries, COO Michael T. Fries, Pres. Frederick G. Westermanm, III, CFO Valerie L. Cover, Controller Ellen P. Spangler, Corp. Sec. Ellen P. Spangler, Sr. VP-Bus. & Legal Affairs Tina M. Wildes, Sr. VP-Oper. Tina M. Wildes, Sr. VP-Dev. Oversight John F. Riordan, Pres., UPC Charles H. R. Bracken, CFO, UPC
Phone: 303-770-4001 Fax: 303-770-4207 Toll-Free: Address: 4643 S. Ulster St., Ste. 1300, Denver, CO, 80237
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $1,185,900 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $-2,244,200 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: UCOMA 2000 Sales: $1,251,000 2000 Profits: $-1,220,900 Employees: 15,700 1999 Sales: $719,560 1999 Profits: $636,300 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $254,100 1998 Profits: $-545,500 1997 Sales: $31,600 1997 Profits: $-138,800
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $558,413 Second Exec. Salary: $516,585
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
Acquisition by Liberty Media.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 3 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
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Northeast:
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UNIVISION COMMUNICATIONS INC
www.univision.com
Industry Group Code: 513120 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 4 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Y Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 3
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Spanish Television Broadcasting Cable Television Programming Online Portals
Univision Communications, Inc. is the leading Spanishlanguage television broadcaster in the United States, reaching more than 92% of all Hispanic households and having an approximate 84% share of the U.S. Spanishlanguage network television audience. The company's network, which is the most watched television network among Hispanic households, provides the Univision Affiliates with 24 hours per day of Spanish-language programming, with a prime time schedule of substantially all first run programming throughout the year. Univision owns and operates 12 full power and seven low-power UHF stations, representing approximately 77% of its network broadcast distribution. The company believes that the breadth and diversity of its programming provides it with a competitive advantage over both Spanishlanguage broadcasters and English-language broadcasters in appealing to Hispanic viewers. Univision expects to explore both Spanish-language television and other media acquisition opportunities to complement and capitalize on its existing business and management. The company has indulged in various strategic acquisitions and joint ventures to strengthen its control. One such venture resulted in the formation of Ask Jeeves en Espanol, Inc. and entails a partnership with Ask Jeeves to offer question-answer Internet services in Spanish. Univision also launched an Internet portal, Univision.com, that has collaborated with Fingerhut Companies, Inc. to form Cocorojo L.L.C., an Internet web site dedicated to ecommerce and online direct marketing. In addition, the company recently acquired U.S.A. Broadcasting. Hispanics now make up 13% of the U.S. population, creating a potential audience of more than 35 million people. In early 2002, Univision launched TeleFutura, a Spanish-language network.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Major League Baseball Galavision Univision.com Cocorojo L.L.C. Ask Jeeves en Espanol, Inc. USA Broadcasting TeleFutura
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. A. Jerrold Perenchio, CEO Ray Rodriguez, Pres./COO George W. Blank, Exec. VP/CFO Nicolas Valls, VP-Mktg. Norma Hanley, Human Resources C. Douglas Kranwinkle, General Counsel/Exec. VP
Phone: 310-556-7676 Fax: 310-556-7615 Toll-Free: Address: 1999 Ave. of the Stars, Ste. 3050, Los Angeles, CA, 90067
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $887,900 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $52,400 (12 months) Stock Ticker: UVN 2000 Sales: $863,500 2000 Profits: $116,900 Employees: 2,260 1999 Sales: $693,100 1999 Profits: $80,900 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $577,100 1998 Profits: $9,900 1997 Sales: $459,741 1997 Profits: $83,159
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Y Profit Sharing: Top Exec. Salary: $700,000 Stock Purch. Plan: Second Exec. Salary: $600,000 ADVANTAGE: Focus on Spanish-language audiences.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Bonus: $750,000 Bonus: $600,000
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
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USA NETWORKS INC
www.usanetwork.com
Industry Group Code: 513210 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 3 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Y Production-TV/Video: Y Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 5
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y Y Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Broadcasting-Cable TV Networks Television Programming Television Shopping Programs Ticket Sales E-Commerce Internet Portals Movie Production
USA Networks, Inc. (USAI), soon to be renamed USA Interactive, focuses on the new convergence of entertainment, information and direct selling. At the close of the sale of the company's entertainment segment to Vivendi Universal SA, USAI's principal operating assets will include the Ticketmaster, the Hotel Reservation Network, the Home Shopping Network and Internet sites including Citysearch.com and Match.com, among others. Ticketmaster (formerly Ticketmaster Online Citysearch, Inc.) is an online ticket sales company and an Internet provider of local content and online transactions that include the following segments: City Search, City Auction, Live Daily, Match.com, Sidewalk and AstroAbby. Ticketmaster is involved in ticketing operations as the leading provider of automated ticketing services in the United States, providing consumers with access to tickets for more than 350,000 events a year. Another widely known division of the company, the Home Shopping Network sells a variety of consumer goods and services by means of live, customer-interactive electronic retail sales programs which are transmitted via satellite to cable television systems, affiliated broadcast television stations and satellite dish receivers. The network operates three retail sales programs in the United States, each 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in English and in Spanish. In recent news, USAI completed the purchase of travel site Expedia.com, and further Internet-related acquisitions are expected.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: USA Interactive Ticketmaster City Search Home Shopping Network Expedia Match.com
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Barry Diller, CEO Robert Diener, Pres. Dara Khosrowshahi, CFO/Exec. VP Sarah H. Beatty, Sr. VP-Mktg Michele Hoyt, Human Resources Mgr. John Larrabee, CIO Michael P. Durney, Controller Julius Genachowski, General Counsel Dara Khosrowshahi, Exec. VP-Oper. Dan Marriott, VP-Strategic Planning Roger Clark, VP-Investor Relations John Pleasants, Pres./CEO-Ticketmaster Jon Miller, Pres./CEO-USA Information and Svcs.
Phone: 212-314-7300 Fax: 212-314-7309 Toll-Free: Address: 152 W. 57th St., New York, NY, 10019
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $3,943,400 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $440,500 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: USAI 2000 Sales: $4,601,500 2000 Profits: $-148,000 Employees: 20,780 1999 Sales: $3,371,700 1999 Profits: $-27,600 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $2,759,900 1998 Profits: $76,900 1997 Sales: $1,261,700 1997 Profits: $13,100
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
COMPETITIVE
ESOP Stock Plan: Profit Sharing: Top Exec. Salary: $650,000 Stock Purch. Plan: Y Second Exec. Salary: $500,000 ADVANTAGE: Sale of entertainment business to Vivendi/Focus on Internet and TV retailing.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 4 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Bonus: $1,500,000 Bonus: $1,675,000
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
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VAIL RESORTS INC
www.vailresorts.com
Industry Group Code: 713920 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 1 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 1
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Ski Resorts Luxury Hotels
Vail Resorts, Inc. is one of the leading resort operators in North America. It owns and operates Grand Teton Lodge Company, a summer resort in Wyoming, and four ski resorts in Colorado. Additionally, the company’s Rockresorts luxury hotel company operates a number of resort hotels located in California, Colorado, Florida, New Mexico, Vermont, Washington and Wyoming. In an effort to strengthen its appeal to families, the firm’s Breckenridge resort recently added a $2 million children’s ski school facility. The company’s Beaver Creek resort has launched eVill@ge, a virtual concierge service in hotel and condominium guestrooms that offers visitors hassle-free activity planning. Grand Teton Lodge Company (GTLC) has completed a $32 million renovation of the guest rooms and lobby area of its Snake River Lodge & Spa. The subsidiary also opened a 17,000-square-foot spa and fitness area that features 10 treatment rooms. In the summer of 2001, Vail Resorts acquired the Inn at Beaver Creek for $7.5 million. The Inn is a boutique hotel located three yards from the Strawberry Park Express Lift in Beaver Creek Village, making it the closest hotel to a ski lift in North America. Additionally, the company acquired the Vail Marriott Mountain Resort for $49.5 million. The 349-room resort is the largest hotel in Vail Valley. Vail's seasonal employees enjoy flexible yet consistently available work hours and a tax-free stipend for meals. Full time employees receive free ski lessons, and ski resort passes. The company also offers comprehensive insurance and 401(k) savings plans. Finally, the company offers its employees discounts at a child care facility. Annually, all employees are asked to participate in Employee Opinion Surveys. The results of these surveys are communicated internally and used to identify and implement action plans for improvement. Vail Resorts’ management teams are also encouraged via the firm’s annual bonus program to improve their department work environments and to increase guest satisfaction and overall business results.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Grand Teton Lodge Company eVill@ge Snake River Lodge & Spa Inn at Beaver Creek Vail Marriott Mountain Resort Rockresorts
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Adam M. Aron, CEO James P. Donohue, CFO Martin C. White, Sr. VP-Mktg. & Sales Frederick S. Smith, VP-Human Resources Nanci N. Northway, Controller Martha D. Rehm, Corp. Sec. Martha D. Rehm, General Counsel Porter Wharton, III, Sr. VP-Public Affairs Andrew P. Daly, Pres., Resort Oper. Paul A. Testwuide, Sr. VP-Resort Projects
Phone: 970-476-5601 Fax: 970-476-5600 Toll-Free: Address: 137 Benchmark Rd., Avon, CO, 81620
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $559,300 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $18,700 (12 months) Stock Ticker: MTN 2000 Sales: $553,100 2000 Profits: $15,300 Employees: 13,200 1999 Sales: $475,700 1999 Profits: $12,800 Fiscal Year Ends: 7/31 1998 Sales: $410,300 1998 Profits: $41,000 1997 Sales: $330,523 1997 Profits: $19,698
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $671,942 Second Exec. Salary: $428,100
Bonus: $540,000 Bonus: $280,000
Growth through acquisitions.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 2 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest:
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
Y
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VALUE LINE INC
www.valueline.com
Industry Group Code: 514100 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 2 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Y Book Stores: Distribution/Printing: Y
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Y Information Systems:
Profits: 1
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Financial Data Publishing Investment Management/Mutual Funds Research
Value Line, Inc.'s primary businesses are producing investment related periodical publications through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Value Line Publishing, Inc. (VLP), and providing investment advisory services to mutual funds, institutions and individual clients. VLP publishes The Value Line Investment Survey, one of the nation's major periodical investment services, as well as the Value Line Investment Survey-Expanded Edition, the Value Line Investment Survey-Condensed Edition, Value Line Small Cap Plus, Value Line Select, the Value Line Mutual Fund Survey, the Value Line No-Load Fund Advisor, the Value Line OTC Special Situations Service, the Value Line Options Survey and the Value Line Convertibles Survey. The company's periodical publications are directly marketed through media and direct mail to retail and institutional investors. Value Line, Inc. is the investment adviser for the Value Line Family of Mutual Funds. In addition, the company manages investments for private and institutional clients and, through VLP, provides financial database information through computer media and computer time-sharing facilities. The company's other wholly-owned subsidiaries include a registered broker-dealer, Value Line Securities, Inc., and an advertising agency, Vanderbilt Advertising Agency, Inc. These subsidiaries primarily provide services used by the company in its publishing and investment management businesses. Compupower Corporation, another subsidiary, serves the subscription fulfillment needs of the company's publishing operations. Value Line Distribution Center, Inc. handles all of the mailing of the publications to the company's subscribers. The firm recently expanded its website to include Webcasts, which are intraday market commentaries; Educational Programming, which offers video instruction on the company's products; Ask Value Line, a link to which investment questions can be sent; and Value Line's Research Center, the firm's second generation website.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Vanderbilt Advertising Agency, Inc. Compupower Corporation Value Line Publishing, Inc. Value Line Securities, Inc. Value Line Distribution Center, Inc.
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Jean Bernhard Buttner, CEO Steve Anastasio, CFO John Cella, VP-Human Resources Samuel Eisenstadt, Sr. VP/Research Chairman David T. Henigson, VP Howard A. Brecher, VP
Phone: 212-907-1500 Fax: 212-818-9747 Toll-Free: Address: 220 East 42nd St., New York, NY, 10017-5891
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $98,400 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $24,100 (12 months) Stock Ticker: VALU 2000 Sales: $96,200 2000 Profits: $33,700 Employees: 219 1999 Sales: $95,300 1999 Profits: $27,200 Fiscal Year Ends: 4/30 1998 Sales: $93,615 1998 Profits: $35,177 1997 Sales: $91,774 1997 Profits: $45,512
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $826,807 Second Exec. Salary: $125,000 One of the best known names in financial publishing.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $900,000 Bonus: $120,000
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
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VIACOM INC
www.viacom.com
Industry Group Code: 513210 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 1 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Y Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Y Y Y Y
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 6
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y Y Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Cable TV Networks Television Networks Entertainment Video Rental Stores Entertainment Parks Publishing Online Applications
Viacom, Inc. is a diversified worldwide entertainment company with operations in seven segments: cable networks (including MTV, Showtime, Nickelodeon, Nick at Nite, VH1 Music First, TV Land, TNN and CMT), television (consisting of the CBS and UPN networks, 39 broadcast stations and production business), Infinity (a radio segment operating 184 stations), entertainment (including Paramount Pictures and Paramount Parks, which owns and operates five theme parks in the United States and Canada), video (consisting of a majority interest in Blockbuster, Inc.), publishing (publishing books and related multimedia products under imprints such as Simon & Schuster and Pocket Books) and online (providing online music and children’s destinations through Internet sites related to its television networks). Viacom is the third largest entertainment company in the world, following only AOL Time Warner and Walt Disney. The company merged with CBS Corporation, acquiring Infinity Broadcasting Corporation in the process. Viacom recently announced plans to integrate the Simon & Schuster publishing operation with the Viacom Entertainment Group. The firm is also integrating its two broadcast networks under the CBS television unit.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: CBS Blockbuster Black Entertainment Television MTV Nickelodeon/Nick at Nite VH1 Music First Showtime Paramount Pictures
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Sumner M. Redstone, CEO Mel Karmazin, COO Mel Karmazin, Pres. Richard J. Bressler, Sr. VP/CFO William A. Roskin, Sr. VP-Human Resources Susan C. Gordon, VP/Controller Michael D. Fricklas, Exec. VP/Sec. Michael D. Fricklas, General Counsel William A. Roskin, Sr. VP-Admin. Rudolph L. Hertlein, Sr. VP-Corp. Dev. Carl D. Folta, Sr. VP-Corp. Rel. Martin M. Shea, Sr. VP-Investor Rel. Carol A. Melton, Sr. VP-Gov't Affairs Susan C. Gordon, Chief Acc. Officer
Phone: 212-258-6000 Fax: 212-258-6464 Toll-Free: Address: 1515 Broadway, New York, NY, 10036
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $23,222,800 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-223,500 (12 months) Stock Ticker: VIA 2000 Sales: $20,043,700 2000 Profits: $-816,100 Employees: 133,830 1999 Sales: $12,858,800 1999 Profits: $334,000 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $12,096,100 1998 Profits: $-122,400 1997 Sales: $10,684,900 1997 Profits: $793,600
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $2,021,862 Bonus: $15,000,000 Second Exec. Salary: $2,021,862 Bonus: $15,000,000 Sweeping mergers and acquisitions/One of the largest entertainment companies in the world.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 2 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Profit Sharing:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
Y
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VIDEO SERVICES CORP
www.vscx.com
Industry Group Code: 512110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 11 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Y Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Information Systems: Y
Profits: 14
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Video-Related Services to Broadcast & Cable Networks
Video Services Corp. (VSC) is a leading provider of valueadded video services to a diverse base of customers within the television network, cable and syndicated programming markets. These services fall into three segments: satellite and distribution services; systems and products; and production services. The satellite and distribution segment integrates and distributes broadcast quality video content via a satellite and fiber optic transmission network routed through its digital/analog switching center and is an international provider of multiformat technical and distribution services to distributors of video programming. The systems and products segment designs, engineers and produces advanced video facilities for the broadcast and cable television, post-production, Internet and corporate markets. The production segment is an international provider of technical and creative services to owners and producers of programming, advertising and other content and to the Internet graphics and video market. The company is the leading single source provider of satellite and fiber optic video transmission services in the New York metropolitan area. VSC is owned by former rival Liberty Livewire.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Cabana Corporation Manhattan Transfer Edit, Inc. Video Rentals, Inc. Waterfront Communications Corporation Atlantic Satellite Communications, Inc. Audio Plus Video International, Inc. A.F. Associates, Inc. ASCI
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Louis H. Siracusano, CEO Louis H. Siracusano, Pres. Steven G. Crane, CFO Carla Moxham, Dir.-Human Resources Michael E. Fairbourne, Sec. Michael E. Fairbourne, Chief Acc. Officer/VP-Admin. Joseph Polne, VP-Investor Rel. Daniel Rosen, VP-Post-Production Donald H. Buck, VP-Transmission
Phone: 201-784-2856 Fax: 201-784-2878 Toll-Free: Address: 240 Pegasus Ave., Northvale, NJ, 07647
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for months. 2001 Sales: $ ( months) 2001 Profits: $ ( months) Stock Ticker: Subsidiary 2000 Sales: $96,100 2000 Profits: $- 700 Employees: 509 1999 Sales: $89,400 1999 Profits: $-1,900 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $73,000 1998 Profits: $- 200 1997 Sales: $52,400 1997 Profits: $- 700
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $ Second Exec. Salary: $ Rapid revenue growth/Specialty services offering.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 1 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
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VIVENDI UNIVERSAL SA
www.vivendi.com
Industry Group Code: 513220 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 1 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Y Production-TV/Video: Y Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 3
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Cable TV Service Entertainment Assets Water Distribution Waste Management Services Road and Rail Transportation Internet Services Film Production (post merger)
French conglomerate Vivendi Universal is a leader in the communications and utilities market. The company owns almost half of CANAL+, the leading provider of paytelevision and digital cable services in Europe, with over 15 million subscribers. In addition, through VivendiNet, the firm operates portals offering Internet access through cell phones and televisions. Company subsidiary, Cegetel, is the second largest telecommunications operator in France, with over 12 million subscribers. Vivendi Environment provides waste management, energy and transportation services. Its Vivendi Water division operates in 100 countries and is the world's largest water company. In addition, the corporation owns water filter company United States Filter Corporation and waste treatment firm Superior Services. Company subsidiary Dalkia is the leading European energy services provider. Vivendi’s SOGEPARC subsidiary is France’s largest parking lot operartor, maintaining over 300,000 parking spaces in Paris, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Greece, Luxembourg, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland and the U.K. Vivendi also owns music distribution leader MP3.com, Inc., as well as Emusic.com, Inc., although the latter company has recently suffered lackluster profits. Universal Music Group controls nearly 30% of the U.S. market share of album sales, and its list of artists includes Sting, Eminem, U2 and Elton John. Vivendi Universal also operates in films, television programs and theme parks after purchasing Universal Studios, Inc. As part of these operations, the parent company plans to acquire the entertainment assets of USA Networks, which it will combine with Universal to form Vivendi Universal Entertainment. Subsidiary Vivendi Universal Publishing has become the world’s second largest educational and reference publisher after purchasing Houghton Mifflin. Subsidiary VIZZAVI is a multi-access European Internet portal that offers personalized services, information searches through search engines and e-commerce transactions.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: CANAL+ VivendiNet Cegetel Vivendi Environment Vivendi Water United States Filter Corp. Dalkia Vivendi Universal Publishing
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Jean-Marie Messier, CEO Pierre Lescure, Co-COO Guillaume Hannezo, Exec. VP-Finance Andrew J. Kaslow, Sr. VP-Human Resources Hubert Joly, CIO Bernard Spitz, Sr. VP-Strategy Laura Martin, Exec. VP-Investor Rel. Henri Proglio, CEO, Vivendi Environment Agnes Touraine, CEO, Vivendi Universal Publishing
Phone: 33-1-71-71-10-00 Fax: 33-1-71-71-10-01 Toll-Free: Address: 42 Avenue de Friedland, Paris Cedex 08, ,
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 6 months. 2001 Sales: $22,892,400 ( 6 months) 2001 Profits: $18,200 ( 6 months) Stock Ticker: V 2000 Sales: $36,896,400 2000 Profits: $1,651,800 Employees: 290,000 1999 Sales: $36,383,000 1999 Profits: $213,000 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $28,788,800 1998 Profits: $489,100 1997 Sales: $22,882,900 1997 Profits: $711,600
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $ Second Exec. Salary: $ Global communications and utilities leader.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 3 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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VULCAN VENTURES
www.vulcan.com
Industry Group Code: 551110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: y Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits:
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Management of Companies and Enterprises Venture Capital Investments Entertainment Industry Investments Technology Industry Investments
Vulcan Ventures was founded by Paul Allen, who was Bill Gates' original co-founder at Microsoft, to research and implement his investments. The organization invests in companies that offer services that fit Allen’s wired-world strategy and can contribute to or benefit from the technology of other companies within Vulcan’s extensive investment portfolio. Vulcan has invested in telecommunications, media, retail, software, hardware and biotechnology companies, including DreamWorks SKG, Oxygen Media and RCN Corporation. Recently, Allen’s Diego, Inc. subsidiary acquired Moxi Digital, Inc. in order to become the leader in the delivery of integrated media center platforms and services for cable and satellite operators. Diego is developing an all-in-one digital home entertainment center. Charter Communications, which Allen also controls, will most likely be the first company to utilize this device. Vulcan Ventures offers its employees tuition reimbursement, medical, dental and vision insurance and health club membership.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Diego, Inc. Moxi Digital, Inc. DreamWorks SKG Oxygen Media RCN Corporation Charter Communications
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Jody Patton, CEO William D. Savoy, Pres. Buster Brown, VP-Finance Dave Leinweber, VP-Tech. Chris Purcell, VP-MIS Vivian Van Ducein, Controller Richard Leigh, General Counsel Pamela Faber, VP-Oper. Denise Wolf, VP-Corp. Leadership Steven C. Crosby, VP-Corp. Comm. Ada Healey, VP-Real Estate Dev. Richard E. Hutton, VP-Media Dev.
Phone: 425-453-1940 Fax: Toll-Free: Address: 110 110th Ave. NE, Ste. 550, Bellevue, WA, 98004
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for months. 2001 Sales: $ ( months) 2001 Profits: $ ( months) Stock Ticker: Private 2000 Sales: $ 2000 Profits: $ Employees: 1999 Sales: $ 1999 Profits: $ Fiscal Year Ends: 1998 Sales: $ 1998 Profits: $ 1997 Sales: $ 1997 Profits: $
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $ Second Exec. Salary: $ Expertise, vision and financial resources of founder Paul Allen.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 4 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
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Northeast:
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WALT DISNEY COMPANY (THE)
www.disney.com
Industry Group Code: 713110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 1 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Y Book Stores: Distribution/Printing: Y
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Y Production-TV/Video: Y Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 1
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y Y Y Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Theme Parks and Resorts, Recreation Filmed Entertainment Retail Toy, Game and Book Stores Cable and Broadcast Television and Radio Networks Music and Book Publishing Online Entertainment Programs Resort Hotels Cruise Lines
The Walt Disney Company is a diversified international entertainment company with operations in filmed entertainment, theme parks and resorts, television and radio broadcasting, online entertainment, retailing, music, book publishing and consumer products. Disney is one of the most powerful, diversified media firms in the world, ranking with AOL Time-Warner and News Corp. in ability to deliver mass entertainment. The company’s organization is divided into five business segments: media networks, studio entertainment, parks and resorts and consumer products. Disney operates the ABC Television Network with 10 television stations and over 226 primary affiliated stations, as well as ABC Radio Networks with over 50 owned and 4,600 affiliated radio stations. The company also owns or has a partial stake in several cable channels, including The Disney Channel, ESPN, A&E, Lifetime and E! Entertainment. Disney also operates The ESPN Zone, a sport-themed restaurant with six locations in major markets across the U.S. The company markets its Disney-related products through The Disney Store, but it has recently made plans to close a number of stores worldwide. Customers can also purchase Disney merchandise on the Internet via the company’s ecommerce store. Disney produces and acquires theatrical movies under the banners Walt Disney, Touchstone Pictures, Hollywood Pictures, Miramax and Dimension. Disney has been investing aggressively in new theme park attractions, expanding its Disneyworld and Disneyland operations, as well as Disneyland Paris, its two parks in Tokyo and its cruise line. The company recently acquired Fox Family Worldwide, Inc., renaming it ABC Family Worldwide, Inc. In other news, a new theme park in Hong Kong is scheduled to open in 2005. Other parks in Shanghai and Delhi may follow. The company also plans to offer enhanced wireless services, such as downloadable cartoon characters for cell phones, which have already proved popular overseas.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Disney Channel (The) Touchstone Pictures Infoseek Miramax ABC Television Anaheim Angels Fox Family ABC Family Worldwide, Inc.
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Michael D. Eisner, CEO Robert A. Iger, COO Robert A. Iger, Pres. Thomas O. Staggs, CFO Oren Aviv, Co-Pres.-Mktg. William J. Wilkinson, Sr. VP-Human Resources Louis M. Meisinger, General Counsel Nina Jacobsen, Co-Pres.-Buena Vista Motion Pictures Group Peter Murphy, Chief Strategic Officer John F. Cooke, Exec. VP-Corp. Affairs Christine M. McCarthy, Treas. Geoffrey Ammer, Co-Pres.-Mktg. Andrew P. Mooney, Pres.-Consumer Products Div.
Phone: 818-560-1000 Fax: 818-560-1930 Toll-Free: Address: 500 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA, 91521
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $25,269,000 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-158,000 (12 months) Stock Ticker: DIS 2000 Sales: $25,402,000 2000 Profits: $920,000 Employees: 114,000 1999 Sales: $23,435,000 1999 Profits: $1,300,000 Fiscal Year Ends: 9/30 1998 Sales: $22,976,000 1998 Profits: $1,850,000 1997 Sales: $22,473,000 1997 Profits: $1,966,000
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $1,000,000 Bonus: $1,000,000 Second Exec. Salary: $700,000 Bonus: $1,000,000 Entertainment products that capitalize on well-known Disney characters/Aggressive diversification into nearly all segments of entertainment.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 2 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Profit Sharing:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
Y
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WASHINGTON POST CO
www.washpostco.com
Industry Group Code: 511110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 7 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Y Magazines: Y Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Y Advertising Services: Y Information Systems:
Profits: 8
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y Y Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Newspaper Publishing Television Broadcasting Cable Television Systems Magazine Publishing Educational Publications Internet Publishing
The Washington Post Company operates in the business segments of newspaper publishing (principally the Washington Post), television broadcasting (through the ownership of six network-affiliated stations), ownership and operation of cable television systems, magazine publishing (principally Newsweek Magazine) and the provision of educational services (through its subsidiary Kaplan, Inc.). The Washington Post is a morning and Sunday newspaper distributed by home delivery throughout the Washington, D.C. area and in Virginia and Maryland, with a circulation of over 1 million. The Post also publishes the Washington Post National Weekly Edition, a tabloid with selected articles and features from the newspaper, edited for a national audience. The company’s Washingtonpost.Newsweek Interactive Company (WPNI) develops news and information products for electronic distribution. It also operates washingtonpost.com, a web site featuring the full editorial text of the Post as well as classified advertising and original content. WPNI also produces the Newsweek web site. The Washington Post Company also owns The Daily Herald Company, Gazette Newspapers, Inc. and Greater Washington Publishing, Inc. The firm’s television stations are located in Detroit, Michigan; Houston, Texas; Miami, Florida; Orlando, Florida; San Antonio, Texas; and Jacksonville, Florida. In recent news, the company’s Kaplan, Inc. subsidiary has acquired the assets of three providers of vocational training: Texas Careers, Thompson Institute and Technology Education College. Additionally, Post Newsweek Tech Media, a division of the Washington Post Company, updated and expanded its Washington Technology magazine, adding a new section called The IT Crowd and increasing coverage of area politics.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: The Washington Post The Herald JMS Worldwide, Inc. Newsweek Kaplan Educational Centers WashingtonPost.NewsweekInteractive Company PASS Sports International Herald Tribune
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Donald E. Graham, CEO John B. Morse, Jr., VP-Finance/CFO Ann L. McDaniel, VP-Human Resources Ralph S. Terkowitz, VP-Tech. Wallace R. Cooney, Controller Diana M. Daniels, VP/General Counsel Gerald M. Rosberg, VP-Planning and Dev. Guyon Knight, VP-Corp. Comm. David Lynch, Treas. Pinkie Dent-Kannon, Asst. Treas. Christopher Ma, VP
Phone: 202-334-6000 Fax: 202-334-4536 Toll-Free: Address: 1150 15th St., N.W., Washington, DC, 20071
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $2,416,700 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $229,600 (12 months) Stock Ticker: WPO 2000 Sales: $2,412,200 2000 Profits: $136,500 Employees: 10,700 1999 Sales: $2,215,600 1999 Profits: $225,800 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $2,110,400 1998 Profits: $417,300 1997 Sales: $1,956,300 1997 Profits: $281,600
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Y Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $399,996 Second Exec. Salary: $350,004 Owns one of the most respected newspapers in the nation.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 3 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $ Bonus: $168,683
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International: Y
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WEBQUEST INTERNATIONAL INC
www.webquestinc.com
Industry Group Code: 713110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 9 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Y Information Systems:
469 Profits: 5
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Online Game Arcades
WebQuest International, Inc. develops and markets games on the Internet and operates web sites containing informative content and a variety of entertainment, focusing on online tournament play and promotional tools and introducing new mediums for classic skill games. The company’s sites include freehoroscopes.net, which provides horoscopes, lottery numbers and a trivia game, as well as a database for opt-in email; winBridge.com, a server where players can play duplicate, contract and rubber bridge games, and featuring member statistics, tutorials and e-commerce; OnlineChess.com, offering free chess playing for cash rewards; and WMDP.com, which provides a demonstration and literature detailing the firm’s promotional tools, the Million Dollar Pull and the Wall of Lights. WebQuest derives revenue from the sale of advertising space on its web sites and leasing its software. The company recently acquired a 30% interest in LEADATAinc., a startup company based in California.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Million Dollar Pull www.winbridge.com OnlineChess.com Wall of Lights Freehoroscopes.net WMDP.com LEADATAinc.
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. William G. Anthony, Pres. Robert Nikoley, Interim CFO Ron Baird, VP-Sales Robert Nikoley, Controller Kirk Johnson, Treas. Brad Johnson, VP-Mktg. Tony Marzullo, Exec. VP
Phone: 775-782-0350 Fax: 775-782-0397 Toll-Free: Address: 2248 Meridian Blvd., Ste. A, Minden, NV, 89423-8601
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $ ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $-1,800 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: WEBQ 2000 Sales: $ 22 2000 Profits: $-2,752 Employees: 23 1999 Sales: $ 21 1999 Profits: $-1,991 Fiscal Year Ends: 9/30 1998 Sales: $ 1998 Profits: $-1,100 1997 Sales: $ 1997 Profits: $- 500
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $ Second Exec. Salary: $
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
Focus on the online market.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
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Northeast:
International:
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WESTMINSTER CAPITAL INC Industry Group Code: 334310 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 2 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Y Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 2
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Audio Video Equipment Rental Physician Purchasing Groups Automobile Dealership Purchasing Groups
Westminster Capital is a diversified holding company operating in the four business segments of point-ofpurchase display and packaging, audio-visual equipment rental and sales, group purchasing services and finance and secured lending. The company operates through a small number of subsidiaries. Its Westland Associates, Inc. (Westland) and Physician Advantage, L.L.C. (Physician Advantage) offer group purchasing services. Westland serves new-car dealerships, while Physician Advantage provides group purchasing of medical, surgical, pharmaceutical and office equipment and supplies to health care providers. The company's point-of-purchase subsidiary, One Source Industries (One Source), serves consumer manufacturers seeking display and packaging solutions that meet requirements of mass merchandisers and specialty retailers. One Source designs, packs and ships clamshell packaging for products ranging from sunglasses to ink jet cartridges, as well as designing, fabricating, assembling and fulfilling point-of-purchase displays for products ranging from computer software to toys. Matrix Visual Solutions (Matrix) rents and sells a wide range of audio-visual equipment used at trade shows and conventions and provides related presentation services. Westminster also provides some financing services through purchasing secured loans.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Westland Associates, Inc. Physician Advantage, L.L.C. One Source Industries, L.L.C. Matrix Visual Solutions
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. William Belzberg, CEO Rui Guimarais, CFO Keenan Behrle, Exec. VP
Phone: 310-271-6274 Fax: 310-271-6274 Toll-Free: Address: 9665 Wilshire Blvd., M-10, Beverly Hills, CA, 90212
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 9 months. 2001 Sales: $20,900 ( 9 months) 2001 Profits: $-3,100 ( 9 months) Stock Ticker: WI 2000 Sales: $28,300 2000 Profits: $7,000 Employees: 113 1999 Sales: $19,100 1999 Profits: $2,300 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $11,700 1998 Profits: $5,800 1997 Sales: $8,000 1997 Profits: $1,400
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $250,000 Second Exec. Salary: $229,000 Diversified businesses focused on purchasing or financing.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $ Bonus: $40,000
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast:
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WESTWOOD ONE INC
www.westwoodone.com
Industry Group Code: 512110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 4 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Y Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
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Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 6
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Radio Programming Production and Distribution Produces Television Programming
Westwood One, Inc. supplies radio and television stations with information services and programming and is the largest domestic radio network and outsource provider of traffic reporting services. The company produces and distributes national and local news, sports, talk, music and special event programs, weather and other information programming. Westwood One’s principal source of revenue is the sale of commercial airtime to advertisers through its operating divisions, Metro/Shadow and the network division. Metro/Shadow provides local traffic and information reports in over 80 metro survey area markets in the United States. The network division offers CBS Radio, CNN Radio and Fox news in addition to seven 24hour satellite-delivered continuous play music formats and weekday and weekend news and entertainment features and programs. These programs include major sporting events, live talk shows, live concert broadcasts and countdown shows. Westwood One is managed by Infinity Broadcasting Corp., a subsidiary of Viacom, Inc. The company recently agreed to provide Leap Wireless International, Inc., an innovator of wireless communications services, with feeds of local and national content including news, weather and sports.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Metro Networks Shadow Broadcast Services Infinity Broadcasting Corp. Viacom, Inc.
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Joel Hollander, CEO Joel Hollander, Pres. Gary Yusko, Sr. VP-Finance Peter Kosann, Exec. VP/Dir.-Sales Carolyn Jones, VP-Human Resources Paul Bronstein, VP-Research Luis Rodriguez, VP-IT Conrad Trautman, Sr. VP-Oper. and Eng. Gary Worobow, Sr. VP/General Counsel Peggy Panosh, Sr. VP-Mktg. & Comm. Fred Bennett, Sr. VP-Affiliate Sales Bart Tessler, VP-News Programming
Phone: 212-641-2000 Fax: 212-641-2185 Toll-Free: 800-877-0007 Address: 40 W. 57th St., 5th Fl., New York, NY, 10019
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $515,900 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $43,200 (12 months) Stock Ticker: WON 2000 Sales: $553,700 2000 Profits: $42,300 Employees: 2,900 1999 Sales: $358,300 1999 Profits: $23,900 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $259,300 1998 Profits: $13,000 1997 Sales: $240,790 1997 Profits: $25,496
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $500,000 Second Exec. Salary: $ Largest domestic outsource provider of traffic reporting services.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 3 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Profit Sharing: Y
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
Midwest:
Southeast:
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Northeast: Y
International:
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WHEREHOUSE ENTERTAINMENT INC www.wherehousemusic.com Industry Group Code: 451220 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 2 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 2
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Pre-recorded Music and Video, Retail Videocassettes
Wherehouse Entertainment, Inc. is one of the largest music retailers in the United States. The firm acquired Blockbuster Music and now operates nearly 500 stores in 28 states. The stores sell prerecorded music, videocassettes, DVDs, video games, personal electronics (including personal stereos, portable stereos, headphones and related merchandise), blank audioand videocassettes and accessories. Many stores also sell used products, mainly used CDs. Another source of revenue is the rental of videocassettes and DVDs (chiefly feature films) and video games. Wherehouse’s inventory management system uses input from store management and a product allocation team to tailor each store’s product and merchandise selection to local market demand, maximizing availability of the most popular titles. Wherehouse advertises on a regular basis in a variety of broadcast and print media, including radio, newspaper, direct mail and freestanding inserts. The company also operates an e-commerce web site, Wherehousemusic.com, through which customers can buy music, movies and other products available in the stores, as well as access entertainment news and information. Wherehouse offers its corporate employees a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) savings plan.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Wherehouse, The Wherehouse Entertainment Record Shop Rocky Mountain Records Leopolds Odyssey CheckOut.com CheckOutMusic.com
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Antonio C. Alvarez II, CEO Larry C. Gaines, COO Larry C. Gaines, Pres. Mark A. Velarde, Exec. VP/CFO Toni Caputo, VP-Human Resources Mark A. Velarde, Chief Admin. Officer Hugh G. Hilton, Exec. VP-Special Projects and Dev. Barbara C. Brown, Sr. VP-Store Oper.
Phone: 310-538-2314 Fax: 310-538-8798 Toll-Free: Address: 19701 Hamilton Ave., Torrance, CA, 90502-1334
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $706,400 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $-21,600 (12 months) Stock Ticker: Private 2000 Sales: $765,900 2000 Profits: $-1,200 Employees: 6,330 1999 Sales: $496,500 1999 Profits: $7,100 Fiscal Year Ends: 1/31 1998 Sales: $327,400 1998 Profits: $7,700 1997 Sales: $365,500 1997 Profits: $-30,000
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $286,139 Second Exec. Salary: $227,219 One of the largest music retailers in the U.S.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 2 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $10,807 Bonus: $3,722
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest: Y
Midwest: Y
Southeast: Y
Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
Northeast: Y
International:
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WMS INDUSTRIES INC
www.wms.com
Industry Group Code: 713290 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 6 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Y Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 4
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Coin-Operated and Home Video Games Video Lottery Terminals Slot/Video Gaming Machines Pinball Machines
WMS Industries, Inc. operates in the gaming arena through subsidiary WMS Gaming, Inc. The company designs, manufactures and markets video and reel spinning gaming machines and video lottery terminals. The company recently discontinued its pinball production and cabinets manufacturing operations, which operated through subsidiary Williams Electronics Games, Inc., because of a prolonged period of weak demand and ongoing losses. The increasing demand for high-tech video games has almost killed the need for ball-and-flipper pinball games. WMS Industries holds the exclusive license to the MONOPOLY trademark for use on casinostyle gaming machines, and the MONOPOLY-themed games were recently named Best Video Slot of 2001 by the readers of Casino Player magazine. The company recently acquired the rights from NBC Enterprises and Groucho Marx Productions to develop, manufacture and market gaming devices based on the classic television game show You Bet Your Life. It also secured the exclusive worldwide licensing rights from Universal Studios Licensing, Inc. to develop slot machines based on world-famous director Alfred Hitchcock and his feature films. In addition, WMS Gaming acquired the slotmachine licensing rights to the popular CBS television show Survivor. The company offers medical and dental insurance, an employee referral program and tuition reimbursement.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: WMS Gaming, Inc. Williams Electronics Games, Inc. Vidco Holdings Pty., Ltd.
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Brian R. Gamache, CEO Orrin J. Edidin, COO Brian R. Gamache, Pres. Scott D. Schweinfurth, CFO Seamus M. McGill, Exec. VP-Sales and Mktg. Robert R. Rogowski, Controller Orrin J. Edidin, Corp. Sec. Orrin J. Edidin, General Counsel Scott D. Schweinfurth, Treas. Robert R. Rogowski, VP-Finance
Phone: 847-785-3000 Fax: 847-785-3058 Toll-Free: Address: 800 S. Northpoint Blvd., Waukegan, IL, 60085
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 12 months. 2001 Sales: $263,800 (12 months) 2001 Profits: $36,300 (12 months) Stock Ticker: WMS 2000 Sales: $216,700 2000 Profits: $29,800 Employees: 800 1999 Sales: $126,000 1999 Profits: $5,253 Fiscal Year Ends: 6/30 1998 Sales: $56,800 1998 Profits: $-22,078 1997 Sales: $76,596 1997 Profits: $40,695
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan: Y
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Top Exec. Salary: $649,025 Second Exec. Salary: $275,000 Owns proprietary software that is in high demand in the games industry.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities:
Profit Sharing:
Bonus: $1,023,280 Bonus: $260,000
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West:
Southwest:
Midwest: Y
Southeast:
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Northeast:
International: Y
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WOMEN.COM NETWORKS INC
www.women.com
Industry Group Code: 514191 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 7 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
Equipment, Supplies or Specialty Services: Equipment/Supplies: Gambling Equipment: Specialty Services: Advertising Services: Information Systems:
Profits: 10
Broadcasting, Cable, Satellite or Online: Broadcast Television: Cable Television: Satellite Broadcasting: Radio Broadcasting: Online Information:
TYPES OF BUSINESS:
Y
Music, Electronic or Audio/Multimedia: Music Production: Retail Music Stores: Retail Audio Equip.: Music Printing/Dist.: Multimedia:
Y
Sports, Games or Gambling: Games/Sports: Retail Games Stores: Stadiums/Teams: Gambling/Casinos: Rides/Theme Parks:
GROWTH PLANS/SPECIAL FEATURES:
Online Women-Targeted Content Provider
Women.com Networks, Inc. operates a women’s-oriented web site that attracts over 4 million visitors each month. The site offers online communities, shopping and personalized service combined with a network approach that unites brand name magazines, such as Cosmopolitan, Good Housekeeping, Redbook and Prevention. The site includes 100,000 pages within 19 channels, including such topics as Fashion and Beauty, Horoscopes, Sex and Romance, Career and Money and Home. Ellen Pack founded the company in 1992 and launched Women’s Wire, an online subscription service, in 1993. The current web site was introduced in 1995. The recent acquisition of ezSharing, Inc. will add five new functions to the Women.com network, which already includes calendars and daily planning tools, file and photo sharing, address book capabilities, reminder services and private clubs. Web site advertisers include Dell Computer, Fidelity Investments, General Motors, Johnson & Johnson, Procter & Gamble, Sears and Visa. Members of Women.com receive access to personalized content, personal home pages, e-mail and community forums and clubs. Recently, iVillage, Inc. purchased Women.com Networks, Inc., creating the world’s largest women’s destination online. The merged company has more than 12.1 million visitors, placing it among the largest digital media/web properties worldwide.
BRANDS/DIVISIONS/AFFILIATES: Women's Wire HomeArts Astronet World Gaming Corporation ezSharing, Inc. Hearst's New Media and Technology iVillage, Inc.
CONTACTS: Note: Officers with more than one job title may be intentionally listed here more than once. Michael Perry, CFO Frances Maier, Sr. VP-Mktg. Tiffany Chelsvig, Human Resources John Moreno, VP-Info. Tech. Kathy Yates, VP-Oper. A. Erin Ruane, VP-Bus. Dev. Donna McDonald, VP-Commerce
Phone: 650-378-6500 Fax: 650-378-6599 Toll-Free: Address: 1820 Gateway Dr., Ste. 100, San Mateo, CA, 94404
FINANCIALS:
Sales and profits are in thousands of dollars—add 000 to get the full amount. Yr. 2001 note: Fiscal 2001 results were not available for all companies at press time. For this company, yr. 2001 is for 3 months. 2001 Sales: $6,400 ( 3 months) 2001 Profits: $-10,700 ( 3 months) Stock Ticker: Subsidiary 2000 Sales: $43,600 2000 Profits: $-121,200 Employees: 259 1999 Sales: $30,023 1999 Profits: $-56,773 Fiscal Year Ends: 12/31 1998 Sales: $7,247 1998 Profits: $-13,045 1997 Sales: $2,798 1997 Profits: $-5,095
SALARIES/BENEFITS: Pension Plan: Savings Plan:
ESOP Stock Plan: Stock Purch. Plan:
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
Profit Sharing:
Top Exec. Salary: $ Second Exec. Salary: $
Bonus: $ Bonus: $
Excellent web traffic.
OTHER THOUGHTS: Apparent Women Officers or Directors: 6 Hot Spot for Advancement for Women/Minorities: Y
LOCATIONS: ("Y" = Yes) West: Y
Southwest:
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Note: Financial information, benefits and other data can change quickly and may vary from those stated here.
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WORLD WRESTLING FEDERATION ENTERTAINMENT INC www.wwf.com Industry Group Code: 512110 Ranks within this company's industry group: Sales: 6 Print Media, Publishing Or Sales: Newspapers: Magazines: Books: Book Stores: Distribution/Printing:
Movies, Distribution or Production: Movie Theaters: Movie Production: Production-TV/Video: Y Video Rental Stores: Video Distribution:
