To find research on specific companies, consults these databases.
NOTE: Hoover's data is also available in Mergent Intellect;
Hoover's provides information on over 24 million public and private companies. Search by company name or ticker symbol for competitor lists, company profiles, financials, IPO filings, news, and executive bios. Use multiple criteria to create company lists targeted to specific industries or geographic regions. Hoover's also provides a link to industry reports generated by First Research.
Note that the amount of information that you can find depends on if the company is publically or privately held.
The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP)
Broadcast Music Inc. (BMI)
Representing the recording industry around the globe, this site includes news, statistics, and viewpoints from industry leaders.
Music Publishers' Association of the United States (MPA)
Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA)
RIAA is the trade group that represents the U.S. recording industry. Its members are the record companies that comprise the most vibrant national music industry in the world. RIAA members create, manufacture and/or distribute approximately 85% of all legitimate sound recordings produced and sold in the United States.
First, identify a company's NAICs code (North Amercian Industry Classification system): NAICs Codes
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