Houston, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis reference report, Plunkett's Wireless, Wi-Fi, RFID & Cellular Industry Almanac, 2016 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

Global wireless subscriptions for cell phones and mobile devices total 7 billion. Advanced cellular technologies, such as LTE and HSPA, are providing lightning-fast access to voice, text and the Internet. Smartphones and tablets like the iPad are selling at a blazing pace worldwide. In fact, mobile devices are rapidly replacing desktop PCs as the computing device of choice, which makes wireless service more vital.

Key Features Include:

• Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
• Market forecasts and industry statistics
• Industry associations list
• Profiles of leading companies

Pages:  435

Statistical Tables Provided:  10

Companies Profiled:  291

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $349.99

Key Questions Answered Include:

• How is the industry evolving? 
• How is the industry being shaped by new technologies? 
• How is demand growing in emerging markets and mature economies?
• What is the size of the market now and in the future?
• What are the financial results of the leading companies?
• What are the names and titles of top executives?
• What are the top companies and what are their revenues?

The value-packed book covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the wireless and cellular business, including:

1. Analysis of wireless and cellular telecommunications business trends, technologies and markets, including 3G, 4G, LTE and HSPA
2. Wireless and cellular telephone industry statistics and tables
3. An analysis of consumer trends in advanced mobile markets
4. An analysis of wireless networks and wireless Internet access, including the use of Wi-Fi, MIMO and WiMax, Bluetooth and Ultra Wide Band (UWB)

Companies Mentioned Include:

• Access Co Ltd
• DSP Group Inc
• Microsoft Corp
• Spark New Zealand

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HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis reference report, Plunkett’s Sports Industry Almanac, 2016 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

The sports business is a dynamic and growing industry in the U.S., Europe, Asia Pacific and elsewhere. In addition to major sporting leagues and teams, related sectors include sporting goods manufacturing, sports apparel, sporting events broadcasting and retailing. In addition, sports and the athletes who play in sports by their nature, attract companies interested in endorsements, advertising, merchandising and marketing opportunities. Our Plunkett’s Sports Industry data covers these sectors in detail, giving users convenient access to sports business data.

Key Features Include:                                                                     

• Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
• Market forecasts and industry statistics
• Industry associations list
• Profiles of leading companies

Pages: 500

Statistical Tables Provided: 10

Companies Profiled: 369

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $349.99

Key Questions Answered Include:

• How is the industry evolving? 
• How is the industry being shaped by new technologies? 
• How is demand growing in emerging markets and mature economies?
• What is the size of the market now and in the future?
• What are the financial results of the leading companies?
• What are the names and titles of top executives?
• What are the top companies and what are their revenues?

This information-packed book covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the sports, sporting goods, sports marketing, stadiums, teams, and leagues business, including:

1. Analysis of sports business trends and markets
2. Historical sports industry statistics and tables
3. Profiles of major sporting goods manufacturers and retailers
4. Profiles of golf equipment and resort firms
5. Profiles of leading stadiums and stadium managers
6. A discussion of changes in sports broadcasting, such as sports cable networks,  pay per view, video on demand, Internet broadcasting, satellite radio coverage and mobile broadcasting, including advertising opportunities

Companies Mentioned Include:

• Atlanta Braves
• Dover Motorsports Inc
• Intrawest Resorts Holding
• Manchester United PLC
• PUMA SE
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HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis report, Plunkett’s Outsourcing & Offshoring Industry Almanac, 2016 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

Outsourcing of all types, along with the offshoring of business processes and contract manufacturing, continues to create massive change in the world of business. This revolution creates both opportunities and challenges for organizations, managers and professionals of all types. Plunkett’s Outsourcing & Offshoring Industry Almanac covers these sectors in detail.

Key Features Include:

• Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
• Market forecasts and industry statistics
• Industry associations list
• Profiles of leading companies

Pages: 417

Statistical Tables Provided: 9

Companies Profiled: 295

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $349.99

Key Questions Answered Include:

• How is the industry evolving? 
• How is the industry being shaped by new technologies? 
• How is demand growing in emerging markets and mature economies?
• What is the size of the market now and in the future?
• What are the financial results of the leading companies?
• What are the names and titles of top executives?
• What are the top companies and what are their revenues?

This information-packed book covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the offshoring, outsourcing and BPO business, including:

1. Analysis of outsourcing and offshoring business trends and markets
2. A discussion of globalization, trends in world trade, and the use of offshore services and manufacturing centers, such as India, China and the Philippines
3. Profiles of leading financial services outsourcing and payment processing companies
4. Profiles of global outsourced logistics, distribution and supply chain companies
5. An analysis of BPO (business process outsourcing) and KPO (knowledge process outsourcing), including offshore professional services

Companies Mentioned Include:

• Accenture plc
• CTS Corp
• General Dynamics Corp
• Inventec Corporation
• Key Tronic Corp
• Mainfreight Limited

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Plunkett Research is a leading provider of industry trends analysis and market research. Plunkett’s products save time and effort when you need competitive intelligence, market research or marketing data.

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HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis reference report, Plunkett’s Games, Apps & Social Media Industry Almanac, 2016 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

Three of the most exciting areas in the world of information technology have tremendous synergies and are closely connected in the worlds of information and entertainment: electronic games, mobile apps and social media. As social media becomes more global, it is also being incorporated into virtually all online activities, from business collaboration to online retailing. Games are growing in two channels at once: online and offline. Apps are also changing the shape of the mobile and wireless industry.

Key Features Include:

• Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
• Market forecasts and industry statistics
• Industry associations list
• Profiles of leading companies

Pages: 306

Statistical tables provided: 16

Companies Profiled: 181

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $349.99

Key Questions Answered Include:

• How is the industry evolving? 
• How is the industry being shaped by new technologies? 
• How is demand growing in emerging markets and mature economies?
• What is the size of the market now and in the future?
• What are the financial results of the leading companies?
• What are the names and titles of top executives?
• What are the top companies and what are their revenues?

This information-packed book covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the games, apps and social media business and much more, including:

1. User generated content drives social media and generates ad revenues
2. Social media privacy concerns plague the industry
3. New platforms revolutionize electronic games
4. 3-D games open new opportunities/some safety concerns arise
5. Big trends include new mobile tablet devices like Apple’s iPad
6. Multi-player gaming (MMORPGs) is strong worldwide

Companies Mentioned Include:

• BlackBerry Ltd
• Majesco Entertainment Company
• PINE Technology Holdings Ltd
• Take-Two Interactive Software Inc

About Plunkett Research, Ltd.

Plunkett Research is a leading provider of industry trends analysis and market research. Plunkett’s products save time and effort when you need competitive intelligence, market research or marketing data.

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HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis report, Plunkett’s Advertising & Branding Industry Almanac, 2016 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.  

The advertising business is going through rapid changes due to digital media and globalization. Meanwhile, more than ever before, advertisers who want to create a seamless global brand need the services of multinational agencies and consultants who can help them in dozens of countries worldwide.

Key Features Include:

• Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
• Market forecasts and industry statistics
• Industry associations list
• Profiles of leading companies

Pages: 504

Statistical Tables Provided: 10

Companies Profiled: 359

Geographic Focus: Global

Price: $349.99

Key Questions Answered Include:

• How is the industry evolving? 
• How is the industry being shaped by new technologies? 
• How is demand growing in emerging markets and mature economies?
• What is the size of the market now and in the future?
• What are the financial results of the leading companies?
• What are the names and titles of top executives?

This carefully-researched book covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analytics—everything you need to know about the business of advertising, branding, marketing and public relations and much more, including:

1. Advertising, branding and marketing industry trends and market research
2. Advertising agency consolidation, mergers, acquisitions and globalization
3. Consumer audience trends and changes in consumer viewing habits
4. Search engine paid placement and marketing trends
5. Online marketing and advertising trends, both B2B and B2C
6. Proliferation of media outlets
7. Audience fragmentation
8. Trends in advertising on television, radio, magazines and newspapers
9. Trends in branding and private-label merchandising
10. Mobile and location-based advertising

Companies Mentioned Include:

• Acxiom Corp
• Cheil Worldwide Inc
• M&C Saatchi plc
• Publicis Groupe SA

About Plunkett Research, Ltd.

Plunkett Research is a leading provider of industry trends analysis and market research. Plunkett’s products save time and effort when you need competitive intelligence, market research or marketing data.

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HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis report, Plunkett’s Banking, Mortgages & Credit Industry Almanac, 2015 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

The lending industry is comprised of a wide variety of sectors, such as banking, credit cards, mortgages, leasing and consumer finance. Many of these sectors have interconnections and synergies. In addition, a large number of related services and technologies have a major influence on the lending and credit business. These services include e-commerce, credit risk analysis, call centers and information technologies.

Key Features Include:

• Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
• Market forecasts and industry statistics
• Industry associations list
• Profiles of leading companies

Pages: 599

Statistical Tables Provided: 22
CompCompanies Profiled: 435
Geographic Focus: Global
Price: $349.99

Key Questions Answered Include:

• How is the industry evolving?
• How is the industry being shaped by new technologies?
• How is demand growing in emerging markets and mature economies?
• What is the size of the market now and in the future?
• What are the financial results of the leading companies?
• What are the names and titles of top executives?

This data is a banking, credit and mortgages market research and business intelligence tool—everything you need to know about the business of banking, credit cards, mortgages and lending, including:

1. Money center banks
2. Regional banks
3. Savings associations
4. Globalization of the banking and lending industries, including our profiles of the world’s leading banking firms
5. Mortgage banking and brokerage
6. Changes in government regulations, including Basel
7. Credit cards and wireless payments
8. Lending and other services provided by non-bank enterprises

Companies Mentioned Include:

• Ameris Bancorp
• Central Bank of India
• DNB ASA
• Glacier Bancorp Inc
• Kasikornbank pcl
• Mediolanum SPA
• Parana Bco SA

About Plunkett Research, Ltd.

Plunkett Research is a leading provider of industry trends analysis and market research. Plunkett’s products save time and effort when you need competitive intelligence, market research or marketing data.

Contact:

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HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis report, Plunkett’s Insurance Industry Almanac, 2015 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

The insurance industry is increasingly globalized as cross-border investments and acquisitions change the landscape. Better risk management, specialty insurance products and increased use of underwriting information systems have led the way. Risk management consulting and analysis have become more sophisticated. In addition, a large number of related services and technologies have a major influence on the insurance and risk management business. These services include e-commerce, call centers and information technologies. Major carriers continue to add new products, with a growing focus on serving aging consumers with their health coverage, asset management and investment planning needs.

Key Features Include:

• Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
• Market forecasts and industry statistics
• Industry associations list
• Profiles of leading companies

Pages: 498

Statistical Tables Provided: 14
CompCompanies Profiled: 355
Geographic Focus: Global
Price: $349.99

Key Questions Answered Include:

• How is the industry evolving?
• How is the industry being shaped by new technologies?
• How is demand growing in emerging markets and mature economies?
• What is the size of the market now and in the future?
• What are the financial results of the leading companies?
• What are the names and titles of top executives?

This carefully-researched data is a complete insurance market research and business intelligence tool—everything you need to know about the business of insurance and risk management, including:

1. Property & casualty insurance
2. Life insurance and annuities
3. Reinsurance
4. Health insurance
5. Significant trends in financial information technologies
6. Asset management
7. Insurance brokers
8. Risk management trends and risk analysis
9. Insurance sales online
10. Effect of recent regulatory trends on the insurance industry
11. Hedge funds picking up insurance risks

Companies Mentioned Include:

• Amlin PLC
• Brown & Brown Inc
• Legal & General Group PLC
• ORIX Corporation
• Seven & I Holdings Co Ltd
• Zurich Insurance Group Ltd

About Plunkett Research, Ltd.

Plunkett Research is a leading provider of industry trends analysis and market research. Plunkett’s products save time and effort when you need competitive intelligence, market research or marketing data.

Contact:

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Our CEO Jack Plunkett accepts a limited number of select speaking opportunities each year, both in the U.S. and in other nations.  He has some remaining availability for 2015, and also can be booked now for early 2016.

“You wowed the audience with concise data on industry trends and forecasts for growth. Your background gives you a broad perspective of global trends and an understanding of economic data, which you explain very clearly.” Madeleine Cohen, New York Science & Technology Library

Your subjects and your presentation were truly outstanding: the information was fascinating, timely, informative and thought-provoking. The factual information presented, coupled with your innate sense of humor, started the day on a bright note.” Dallas Parker, Mayer Brown Energy Conference

Available presentations include:

• The Next Boom—what you absolutely, positively have to know about the world between now and 2025 (from his gold medal-winning book)
• Health Care—the biggest business opportunity in the history of the world
• Energy—how the market and technologies are changing

For sample videos and a downloadable brochure, see:

plunkettresearch.com/media-and-speaking-engagements

Jack Plunkett’s specialties and fields of interest include: 

•  Industry Trends, Disruption and Looming Surprises
•  How Demographics, Consumers and their Changing Habits Are Driving Change
•  The Future—How it Will Be Shaped by Today’s Trends and Technologies
•  Entrepreneurship & Innovation
•  Energy, Shale Oil and Gas and Renewables
•  Health Care, Health Technologies, Biotech and Personalized Medicine
•  Globalization and Global Trade
•  Employment, Public Policy and Job-Creation

For more information, contact Jillian Lim at Plunkett Research, Ltd., 713.932.0000, jillianl@plunkettresearch.com

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•  “It was fascinating to hear your descriptions of how trends in demographics and technologies will affect both U.S. and global markets and consumer behavior. You’re right—this is information I absolutely need to know.” Audience member, Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania

Insurance and risk management make up an immense global industry. Worldwide insurance premiums totaled about $4.75 trillion in 2014, up from $4.64 trillion in 2013. This was equal to about 6.5% of global GDP. Global life insurance premiums were $2.65 trillion during 2014, while all other types of insurance totaled $2.10 trillion.

In emerging nations, where the fastest insurance market growth is to be found, total premiums in 2013 were about $788 billion, up by 7.4% over the previous year. Life insurance premiums were up 6.4% to $408 billion in 2013. Meanwhile, non-life premiums in emerging markets made a solid gain of 8.3% to $380 billion (the Chinese market alone rose 16% to $126 billion).

Premiums on a per capita basis remain very low in much of the world, pointing to excellent long-term opportunity insurance products of all types, including annuities. It would be hard to overstate the importance of emerging nations, especially China, India, Brazil and Indonesia, to the future growth of the insurance industry. Much of the world is still clearly a fertile field for expansion of companies that are willing and able to invest time and money in emerging markets. Total premiums in China were $284 billion in 2013, up from $246 billion in 2012. India’s premiums in 2013 stagnated compared to 2012, reaching about $66 billion.

As the market in China expands, so do markets in other rapidly developing countries such as India, and areas such as Eastern Europe. Insurers are hoping to cash in on the growing markets with a variety of products, including “microinsurance” policies designed to appeal to people unfamiliar with the need for insurance coverage.

The beauty of the effort for insurers is that as these markets grow and mature, so do premiums, which are rising at a far greater rate than those in established markets such as the U.S. and Japan.

For more data and statistics on the Insurance industry, see https://www.plunkettresearch.com/insurance-risk-management-market-research/industry-and-business-data

Plunkett’s Insurance Industry Almanac 2015 Edition

499 Pages
Print ISBN: 978-1-62831-345-1
Price: 349.99
Published Date: November 2014

Health care costs continue to rise in the U.S. and throughout the developed world. Total U.S. health care expenditures were estimated to be $3.09 trillion in 2014, and are projected to soar to $3.57 trillion in 2017.

The health care market in the U.S. in 2014 included the major categories of hospital care ($959.9 billion), physician and clinical services ($618.5 billion), dental services ($122.4 billion) and prescription drugs ($290.7 billion), along with nursing home and home health care ($248.5 billion).

Medicare, the U.S. federal government’s health care program for Americans 65 years or older, provided coverage to an estimated 54.0 million seniors in 2014. National expenditures on Medicare for fiscal 2014 were projected to be $615.9 billion, including premiums paid by beneficiaries. By 2030, the number of people covered by Medicare will balloon to about 81.4 million due to the massive number of Baby Boomers entering retirement age.

Medicaid is the federal government’s health care program for low-income and disabled persons (including children) as well as certain groups of seniors in nursing homes. National expenditures on Medicaid totaled an estimated $508.0 billion in 2014. The majority of that expense is paid for by the federal government. However, the states pick up a significant share of the cost, which is a massive burden on state budgets.

Health spending in the U.S., at about 18% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2014, is projected to grow steadily. Health care spending in America accounts for a larger share of GDP than in any other country by a wide margin. Despite the incredible investment America continues to make in health care, 13.4% of people in the U.S. (42.0 million) lacked health care coverage for the entire year of 2013 (down from 48.0 million the previous year). For some, insurance was unavailable or unaffordable. In other cases, a lack of insurance was due to a personal decision not to pay for it.

For more data and statistics on the Health Care industry, see https://www.plunkettresearch.com/health-care-medical-market-research/industry-and-business-data
 

Plunkett’s Health Care Industry Almanac 2015 Edition
717 Pages
Print ISBN: 978-1-62831-344-4
Price: 349.99
Published Date: November 2014