HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis report, Plunkett’s Advertising & Branding Industry Almanac, 2014 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: 525

Statistical Tables Provided: 10
Companies Profiled: 380
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:

• AMC Networks Inc
• Creston PLC
• Grupo Televisa SA
• Journal Communications Inc
• Saga Communications Inc
• Twenty-First Century Fox Inc (21st Century Fox)
• WPP plc

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HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis report, Plunkett’s Transportation, Supply Chain & Logistics Industry Almanac, 2014 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

The internet and advanced information systems have made radical improvements throughout the supply chain, many linked with trends towards outsourcing and offshoring. The shale oil production boom is increasing demand for rail services in order to get oil to refineries, while the boom in natural gas production is boosting the use of natural gas to fuel trucks and locomotives.

Key Features Include:

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

Pages: 699

Statistical Tables Provided: 34
Companies Profiled: 493
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 is a complete market research and business intelligence tool—everything you need to know about the business of transportation and logistics including:

1. RFID (radio frequency ID tags) and their affect on businesses of all types
2. Air transportation and air cargo
3. Ocean shipping
4. Rail transportation
5. Trucking, including less than truckload (LTL)
6. Courier and overnight delivery, services and systems
7. Globalization, offshoring and outsourcing, and their effects on transportation
8. Changes in retail store chains’ logistics and direct-to-store inventory methods
9. The latest in passenger aircraft design
10. Challenges faced by major airports
11. Challenges in security at ports, airports and railways

Companies Mentioned Include:

• Air New Zealand Ltd
• Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd
• Genesee & Wyoming Inc
• International Airlines Group (IAG)
• Nagoya Railroad Co Ltd
• Werner Enterprises Inc

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HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis report, Plunkett’s Companion to The Almanac of American Employers: Mid Size Firms, 2014 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

Plunkett’s Companion to The Almanac of American Employers: Mid-size Firms, leads job seekers to five hundred of the best, most successful mid-size companies in America. This book focuses on firms from 100 to 2,500 employees. It is the ideal volume to use in conjunction with our highly-regarded Almanac of American Employers, which focuses on firms of 2,500 employees and up.

Key Features Include:

• Job market trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence
• Market forecasts and industry statistics
• Important contacts for job seekers
• Profiles of leading companies

Pages: 645

Statistical Tables Provided: 14
Companies Profiled: 519
Geographic Focus: US
Price: $349.99

Key Questions Answered Include:

• How is the job market evolving?
• How is the employment market being shaped by new technologies?
• What are the financial results of the leading companies?
• What are the names and titles of top executives?

This information-packed book covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the job market, statistical tables, profiles of 500 leading firms and much more, including:

1. List of industries most likely to be hiring this year
2. Benefit plans, stock plans, and salaries
3. Hiring and recruiting plans
4. Training and corporate culture
5. Company growth plans, new facilities, research, and development
6. Leading dairy product firms such as Land O’Lakes
7. Over 100 firms rated “Hot Spots” for advancement opportunities for women and minorities

Companies Mentioned Include:

• Boulder Brands Inc
• CoStar Group Inc
• Emmis Communications Corp
• iRobot Corp
• Moelis & Company
• Southwestern Energy Co

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HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis report, Plunkett’s Food Industry Almanac, 2014 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

The food and beverage industry is among the most competitive and globally-linked of all business sectors. For example, our market research shows that many of America’s best-known food packagers, such as Heinz, get 30%, 50% and even higher percentages of their total revenues from outside the U.S. American brand names such as Coca-Cola and Starbucks are known worldwide, as are European brands such as Nestle.

Key Features Include:

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

Pages: 645

Statistical Tables Provided: 31
Companies Profiled: 452
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 feature-rich book covers competitive intelligence, market research and business analysis—everything you need to know about the food and beverages business, including:

1. Profiles of major snack producers such as Mondelez and Frito-Lay
2. Profiles of food retailers of all types
3. Alternative foods, natural foods, health foods and organic food markets
4. Gourmet and specialty foods manufacturers and sellers
5. Leading coffee purveyors such as Starbucks and Green Mountain
6. Leading dairy product firms such as Land O’Lakes
7. Emerging technologies, including genetically-modified (GM) foods

Companies Mentioned Include:

• B&G Foods Inc
• Crown Confectionery Co Ltd
• Groupe Danone World Water Division
• Keurig Green Mountain Inc
• Nestle SA
• S&W Seed Co

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HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis report, Plunkett’s Green Technology Industry Almanac, 2014 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

Green Technology has evolved to encompass a broad variety of businesses and industries. Energy conservation is a key focus, but sectors including recycling, water technology, building materials, heating and air conditioning systems, retailing, transportation, manufacturing and industrial processes are also becoming big users of innovative green technologies. As costs for such technologies become lower, adopters are beginning to see a good return on investment.

Key Features Include:

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

Pages: 482

Statistical Tables Provided: 27
Companies Profiled: 311
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 green technology business, clean technologies and much more, including:

1. High energy costs push energy conservation technology to the forefront
2. Construction industry focuses on greener, eco-friendly buildings, better insulation, energy conservation and water conservation
3. High commodity prices boost recycling
4. Renewable energy sources continue to forge ahead worldwide, especially wind and solar
5. Corporate giants, from GE to Wal-Mart, invest in green technologies, introducing cost-efficiencies and exciting new products in the process
6. New transportation technologies boost efficiency, cut emissions and reduce costs

Companies Mentioned Include:

• Arotech Corporation
• Conergy AG
• Exide Technologies
• JA Solar Holdings Co Ltd
• Nordex SE
• Renewable Energy Trade Board Corp (EBOD)
• Silver Spring Network

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HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis report, Plunkett’s E-Commerce & Internet Bussiness Almanac, 2014 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

Worldwide, the total number of people using the Internet has reached 2 billion—many are on smartphones. China holds the world’s highest number of Internet users, far more than the U.S. Meanwhile, the number of American homes and businesses with broadband Internet access via landline or satellite totals 90 million, while 180 million cellphone subscriptions include fast Internet access.

Key Features Include:

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

Pages: 621

Statistical Tables Provided: 17
Companies Profiled: 448
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 e-commerce and Internet market research and competitive intelligence tool—everything you need to know about the business of online access, broadband, online retailing, payment processing, web-based businesses and networks and more, including:

1. Wi-Fi, WiMax and other wireless access methods, including Bluetooth
2. Broadband Internet access analysis and trends
3. Retailing on the Internet, bricks and clicks strategies, including major online retailers such as Amazon.com, Blue Nile and Bluefly
4. Internet and e-commerce consulting, software and services

Companies Mentioned Include:

• ADTRAN Inc
• Daum Communications Corp
• Global Payments Inc
• Lyris Inc
• NetApp Inc

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HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis report, Plunkett’s Infotech Industry Almanac, 2014 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

The global computer industry continues to surge ahead, with innovative new hardware, software and services. Meanwhile, important new trends are developing, including software-as-a-service, and the “cloud” of data and services housed online. Designing devices so that they consume less electric power continues to be a prime focus, while mobile devices offer a soaring market.

Key Features Include:

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

Pages: 660

Statistical Tables Provided: 14
Companies Profiled: 482
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 business of InfoTech, including:

1. Mobile devices, laptops and tablets
2. Contract electronics manufacturing
3. IT markets in developing nations, such as China and India
4. IT consulting and outsourcing
5. Broadband access trends
6. Nanotechnology breakthroughs in chips and ultra-dense memory
7. Server virtualization
8. Software-as-a-Service
9. The Cloud
10. Supercomputing
11. Open source systems

Companies Mentioned Include:

• Accton Technology Corp
• Broadcom Corp
• FireEye
• Maxim Integrated Products Inc
• Quanta Computer Inc
• Spectris
• VeriSign Inc

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HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis report, Plunkett’s Entertainment & Media Industry Almanac, 2014 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

The global entertainment and media industry is in the midst of vast changes—giant mergers and acquisitions, new technologies and online services are changing the landscape. Globalization and digitization are affecting everything from music to movies, radio, TV and book publishing.

Key Features Include:

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

Pages: 682

Statistical Tables Provided: 17
Companies Profiled: 492
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 entertainment business, media business and television and radio industry, plus gambling, games and much more including:

1. Profiles of major entertainment chain stores and online retailers
2. Profiles of cable television and satellite television companies
3. Emerging technologies, including video on demand, personal video recorders (PVRs) like TiVo, personal music players like iPod and much more
4. Profiles and trends of top publishing companies
5. Profiles and trends of leading music publishers and recording firms
6. A discussion of trends in e-commerce, convergence and Internet-based entertainment
7. Profiles of leading broadcasters
8. Mergers and acquisitions
9. eBooks, iPads and personal electronics

Companies Mentioned Include:

• AT&T Inc
• Dogan Yayin Holding AS
• ITV plc
• Melco Crown Entertainment Ltd
• Pearson plc
• Reed Elsevier Group plc

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HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis report, Plunkett’s Investment & Securities Industry Almanac, 2014 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

The global investment industry is reeling from massive changes and challenges. Sovereign wealth funds have amassed trillions of dollars for investment purposes. Markets, from commodities to stocks to debt instruments and ordinary bonds, are subject to wild swings and 24/7 electronic trading. Markets and investments are increasingly globalized. Private equity funds are investing immense amounts of money; venture capital activity is strong; and hedge funds have become dominant investors in many types of assets. Corporate merger and acquisition (M&A) activity has been running at a very high rate in the U.S. and abroad.

Key Features Include:

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

Pages: 485

Statistical Tables Provided: 16
Companies Profiled: 328
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 feature-rich book covers competitive intelligence, market research, business analysis—everything you need you know about the business of investments, including:

1. Investment banking
2. Stock brokers
3. Discount brokers
4. Online brokers
5. Significant trends in financial information technologies
6. Asset management
7. Stock ownership by individuals and households
8. 401(k)s and pension plans
9. Mutual funds
10. ETFs (Exchange Traded Funds)
11. ECNs (Electronic Communication Networks)
12. Developments at NYSE Euronext and other exchanges

Companies Mentioned Include:

• Bank of America Corp
• Eaton Vance Corp
• Intesa Sanpaolo SpA
• NH Investment & Securities Co Ltd
• Royal Bank of Canada (RBC)
• Waddell & Reed Financial Inc

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HOUSTON, Texas – Plunkett Research, Ltd. recently announced an important market research and competitive analysis report, Plunkett’s Renewable, Alternative & Hydrogen Energy Industry Almanac, 2014 edition. A complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.

Renewable energy is improving in technology and efficiency. Nevertheless, costs remain high. Renewable energy sources and cleaner-burning fuels are of great appeal to the large number of consumers who have developed an interest in protecting the environment. For example, surveys have shown that some consumers would be willing to pay somewhat more for electricity if they knew it was coming from non-polluting, renewable sources.

Key Features Include:

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

Pages: 487

Statistical Tables Provided: 35
Companies Profiled: 297
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 intelligence tools—everything you need to know about the business of clean energy, including:

1. Corporate investment, research and development
2. Superconductivity
3. Advanced electricity storage devices
4. Government agencies
5. Nanotechnology and polymer photovoltaics
6. Biomass, waste-to-energy and methane gas
7. Geothermal power and hydroelectric power

Companies Mentioned Include:

• Altair Nanotechnologies Inc
• China Sunergy Co Ltd
• Hydrogenics Corporation
• PowerFilm Inc
• SolarWorld AG
• Veolia Environnement

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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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