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Market Size and Forecast for Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers
| Forecast |
2011 |
2012 |
2013 |
2014 |
2015 |
2016 |
| Market Forecast ($ billions) |
Data provided in industry report |
Five-year projections show growth trends in industry sales and revenues.
This economic model is based on short- and long-term trends. The industry size
is determined by total revenue generated within the industry from all products and services.
Growth and decline in the industry shows the total opportunity for companies.
The Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers industry report reveals both the
historical trends and five-year forecast, calculated by Pell
Research's econometric models. The
market share, measured in billions
of dollars, includes both public and private companies. Use this
information to identify industry trends and predict future growth patterns.
Geographic Share by State in the US
Market by State
The historical market size by state shows how large the local opportunity is,
and how many companies are located in the region.
Growth rates by state are affected by the regional economic conditions.
View data by state to pinpoint profitable and nonprofitable
locations for companies in the Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers industry in the United States.
Northeast Region
Industry conditions in the Northeast show competitive trends specific
to this region compared to individual states and the national average.
| Market Size ($ millions) |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
2009 |
2011 |
| Maine |
Data provided in industry report |
| Massachusetts |
| Connecticut |
| New Jersey |
| New Hampshire |
| New York |
| Pennsylvania |
| Rhode Island |
| Vermont |
Midwest Region
Learn how companies are performing in each state within the midwest.
The data reflect total sales from firms located in this area.
| Market Size ($ millions) |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
2009 |
2011 |
| Illinois |
Data provided in industry report |
| Indiana |
| Iowa |
| Kansas |
| Michigan |
| Minnesota |
| Missouri |
| Nebraska |
| North Dakota |
| Ohio |
| South Dakota |
| Wisconsin |
Southern Region
In the South, see total Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers sales for companies located in each state.
| Market Size ($ millions) |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
2009 |
2011 |
| Arkansas |
Data provided in industry report |
| Delaware |
| District of Columbia |
| Georgia |
| Kentucky |
| Louisiana |
| Maryland |
| Mississippi |
| North Carolina |
| Oklahoma |
| South Carolina |
| Tennessee |
| Texas |
| Virginia |
| West Virginia |
Western Region
| Market Size ($ millions) |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
2009 |
2011 |
| Arizona |
Data provided in industry report |
| California |
| Colorado |
| Hawaii |
| Idaho |
| Montana |
| New Mexico |
| Nevada |
| Oregon |
| Utah |
| Washington |
| Wyoming |
Income Statement (Average Financial Metrics) for Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers
Pell Research has analyzed Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers financial statements to determine the industry average forces:
- Cost of goods sold
- Compensation of officers
- Salaries and wages
- Employee benefit programs
- Rent paid
- Advertising and marketing budgets
The report includes a traditional income statement from an "average" company (both public and private companies included).
Products and Services Breakdown
| Description |
Revenue ($ millions) |
| Industry Total |
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| Admissions To Live Performing Arts Performances |
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| Admissions To Theatrical Performances, Non-Musical |
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| Admissions To Musical Theater & Opera Performances |
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| Admissions To Popular Music Performances |
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| Admissions To Public Appearances & Speeches |
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| Admissions To Other Live Performing Arts Performances |
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| Live Performances Produced Under Contract |
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| Theatrical, Non-Musical |
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| Musical Theater & Opera Performances |
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| Symphony & Classical Music Performances |
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| Popular Music Performances |
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| Dance Performances, Musical & Non-Musical |
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| Public Appearances & Speeches |
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| Live Performances Produced Under Contract - Other |
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| Sale Of Paintings, Sculptures, & Other Fine Arts |
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| Technical Artistic Services |
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| Advertising Services |
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| Representation Services |
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| Performance Contracts |
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| Sponsorship & Endorsement Contracts |
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| Representation Services - Other Contracts |
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| Fine Arts & Theatrical Performance Instruction |
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| Licensing Of Rights To Use Property Protected By Trademark |
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| Licensing Of Rights To Use Property Protected By Copyright |
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| Licensing Of Rights To Film Property Protected By Copyright |
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| Licensing Of Rights To Record Property Protected By Copyright |
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| Licensing Of Rights To Perform Property Protected By Copyright |
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| Licensing Of Rights-Other Uses Of Property Protected By Copyright |
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| Outright Sale Of Intellectual Property Protected By Copyright |
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| Contract Prod Services For Property Prot By Copyright, Except Live Perf |
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| Contract Design Services For Property Protected By Trademark |
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| Event Management Services |
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| Membership Services |
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| Meals & Bev, Prepared/Served/Dispensed, For Immediate Consumption |
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| Meals & Non-Alcoholic Bev, Prepared/Served/Dispensed, For Immediate Consumption |
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| Alcoholic Beverages Prepared/Served/Dispensed, For Immediate Consump |
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| Rental Or Lease Of Goods And/Or Equipment |
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| Rental Of Non-Residential Space In Buildings Or Other Facilities |
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| Resale Of Merchandise |
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| All Other Operating Receipts |
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Salary Information for Employees Working in Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers
Identify the average workforce distribution in a typical Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers company,
along with the average annual salary brackets for these positions.
| Title |
Percent of Workforce |
Bottom Quartile |
Average (Median) Salary |
Upper Quartile |
| Management Occupations |
3% |
Data provided in report |
| Chief Executives | 0% |
| General and Operations Managers | 2% |
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations |
5% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations |
60% |
| Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators |
7% |
| Actors |
8% |
| Producers and Directors |
5% |
| Writers and Authors |
6% |
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations |
14% |
Government Contracts
In 2008, the federal government spent a total of
$13,168,614 on Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers. It has
awarded 681 contracts to 359 companies, with an average value of $36,681 per company.
| Company |
Address |
Key Contact |
| Data provided in industry report |
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