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Government Sources

Statistical Abstract of the United States (from U.S. Census Bureau)
The U.S. Census Bureau terminated the collection of data for the Statistical Compendia program effective October 1, 2011. The Statistical Abstract of the United States, published from 1878 to 2012, is the authoritative and comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States.
States & Local Areas (supplement to Statistical Abstract)
"The U.S. Census Bureau terminated the collection of data for the Statistical Compendia program effective October 1, 2011. The Statistical Compendia program is comprised of the Statistical Abstract of the United States and its supplemental products—the State and Metropolitan Area Data Book and the County and City Data Book."
Economic Census (from U.S. Census Bureau)
The Economic Census is the U.S. Government's official five-year measure of American business and the economy. It is conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau, and response is required by law.
American FactFinder (from U.S. Census Bureau)
Find community facts using census data
Small Business Administration
U.S. Small Business Administration
Industries at a Glance, Bureau of Labor Statistics
U.S. Dept. of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics - Industries at a Glance - offers a "snapshot" of national data about national industries
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
"Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada works with Canadians in all areas of the economy and in all parts of the country to improve conditions for investment, enhance Canada's innovation performance, increase Canada's share of global trade and build a fair, efficient and competitive marketplace."
Industry Profiles - Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
Industry profiles and statistics from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada

Websites

Recommended Websites for further searching. Be sure to check the online archives for the listed national newspapers and magazines; many of them have articles discussing the future of newsprint and other media.

(Check out the "Search Terms" tab on this guide for suggested searching at these websites.)

Newspaper Death Watch
Chronicling the death of newspapers and the rebirth of Journalism since 2007.
Pew Research Center
Nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping America and the world. (Click on the "Media & News" tab.)
Poynter Institute
A non-profit school for journalists, future journalists, and teachers of journalism.
Columbia Journalism Review
Online version of the bi-monthly publication from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.
Editor & Publisher
Online version of the journal that covers all aspects of the newspaper industry, including business, newsroom, advertising, circulation, marketing, technology, online and syndicates.
The New Yorker
New York Times
Time Magazine
Wall Street Journal

Business Reports from the Web

Forrester
reports, analyses, and economic predictions (some free)
State of the News Media 2013, from the Pew Research Center
statistics published by the Pew Research Center's Project for Excellence in Journalism

TED Talks

TED is a nonprofit global community devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks (18 minutes or less). Their agenda is make great ideas accessible and to spark conversation. The following are some recommended TED talks discussing newspapers and media:

Marketing Research: Resources from the Web

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Government Sources

Websites

Business Reports from the Web

TED Talks