The folks at paidContent have posted their inaugural “paidContent 50.”
They write:
Welcome to the paidContent 50, our inaugural list of the
most-successful digital media companies in the U.S. We examined every
company we cover (and more) to determine the 50 that are bringing in
the most money from online content and online advertising. For each
company, we offer not only their digital revenues, estimated in some
cases, but also a snapshot of their business strategy and a look at
some of their key moves over the last year. We think you’ll find some
surprises.
Joseph Tarkakoff goes on to say that “We’re the first to admit that the list contains a fair amount of guesswork — informed guesswork but guesswork nonetheless. It is meant to help kick off a deeper conversation about digital success.”
Take a look at their choices. It is a fascinating list.
Google
Yahoo
Apple
Microsoft
Netflix
IAC
AOL
News Corp.
AT&T
Facebook
Sony
Walt Disney
NBC Universal
CBS
Gannett
Zynga
Cox Enterprises
Activision Blizzard
Amazon
Universal Music Group
Viacom
CareerBuilder
WebMD
Monster Worldwide
National Football League
Time Warner
Groupon
Major League Baseball
Warner Music
Electronic Arts
New York Times
Hearst
Classified Ventures
Advance Publications
ValueClick
Yell Group
QuinStreet
Adknowledge
GameStop
ReachLocal
eHarmony
SuperMedia
Hulu
Demand Media
Tribune
Ancestry.com
FriendFinder Networks
McClatchy
LinkedIn
United Online
