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2005 by the numbers

RAB reported last week that December radio revenues were down 1%, bringing 2005 in at flat overall (2/3/05 RBR #24). Going beyond those percentages, here's a look at the actual bucks. All in all, radio revenues rose 44 million - - but that's not much when you're talking about a 21 billion bucks industry.

2005 Overall Radio Revenue Growth
(in billions USD)

Local National Network Total spot Non-spot Grand total
2005 15.634 3.384 1.053 20.071 1.384 21.455
Change 1% -2% -2.6% 0% -1% 0%
2004 15.479 3.453 1.081 20.013 1.398 21.411

Source: RAB; Miller, Kaplan, Arase & Co.




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