MBA 700 Case Analysis Rubric
Hoover’s Industry Index (n.d.) describes aspects the TV broadcast and cable networks industry. This industry has seen acquisitions after federal restrictions were lifted, allowing for more cross-ownership of businesses among the different media (Hoover’s Industry Index, n.d.).
In fact, in 2013, Comcast completed its purchase of media conglomerate NBCUniversal from GE and strengthened its presence in the industry.
Hoover’s Industry Index (n.d.) described this industry opportunity as follows: A variety of digital platforms provides the TV broadcasting industry with new distribution channels and revenue sources.
Select one of these top U.S. companies competing in this industry, listed below, and complete a more in-depth analysis of its strategy (if you see your chosen company for the final project on this list, do not choose it; select a new company to research for this assignment).
Include 6 to 8 double-spaced pages for your analysis.
Company |
Sales |
Employees |
Location |
General Electric Company |
147,359.00M |
305,000 |
Fairfield, CT |
Comcast Corporation |
62,570.00M |
129,000 |
Philadelphia, PA |
The Walt Disney Company |
42,278.00M |
166,000 |
Burbank, CA |
News Corporation |
33,706.00M |
48,000 |
New York, NY |
Time Warner Inc. |
28,729.00M |
34,000 |
New York, NY |
NBCUniversal Media, LLC |
19,200.00M |
30,000 |
New York, NY |
CBS Corporation |
14,089.00M |
20,930 |
New York, NY |
Viacom Inc. |
13,887.00M |
9,880 |
New York, NY |
DISH DBS CORPORATION |
13,151.60M |
3 |
Englewood, CO |
Liberty Interactive Corporation |