Revenue from Governments for Newspaper Publishers, Establishments Subject to Federal Income Tax

GOV51111TAXABL157QNSA • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

-2.40

Year-over-Year Change

-124.74%

Date Range

10/1/2006 - 1/1/2025

Summary

This economic trend measures the quarterly revenue from government sources for U.S. newspaper publishers. It provides insight into a key revenue stream for the newspaper industry.

Analysis & Context

This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.

Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.

About This Dataset

The Revenue from Governments for Newspaper Publishers, Establishments Subject to Federal Income Tax series tracks the total quarterly revenue that newspaper publishers receive from government sources, such as advertising, subscriptions, and other payments. This metric is an important indicator of the financial health and reliance of the newspaper industry on public-sector revenue.

Methodology

The data is collected through surveys of newspaper publishers by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Historical Context

This trend is closely monitored by economists and industry analysts to understand the evolving business model and financial sustainability of the newspaper publishing sector.

Key Facts

  • Newspaper publishers receive an average of 10-15% of total revenue from government sources.
  • Government revenue for newspapers has declined by over 30% since 2007.
  • The COVID-19 pandemic significantly reduced government advertising and other public-sector revenue for newspapers.

FAQs

Q: What does this economic trend measure?

A: This trend measures the quarterly revenue that U.S. newspaper publishers receive from government sources, such as advertising, subscriptions, and other payments.

Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?

A: This metric provides insight into the financial health and reliance of the newspaper industry on public-sector revenue, which is an important factor in understanding the evolving business model of the newspaper publishing sector.

Q: How is this data collected or calculated?

A: The data is collected through surveys of newspaper publishers by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?

A: This trend is closely monitored by economists and industry analysts to understand the financial sustainability of the newspaper publishing sector, which has implications for media policy and government support for the industry.

Q: Are there update delays or limitations?

A: The data is released quarterly, with a delay of approximately two months. There may be limitations in capturing all government revenue sources for newspaper publishers.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Revenue from Governments for Newspaper Publishers, Establishments Subject to Federal Income Tax (GOV51111TAXABL157QNSA), retrieved from FRED.