This Survey covers several distinct segments: broadcast television, cable system operators, and radio.
The broadcast television segment covers the networks - ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, UPN, and WB - that send TV programming out over the airwaves; also included is a discussion of affiliates and syndication.
The cable system operators segment covers companies that deliver TV programming to subscribers via wires (coaxial and fiberoptic cable); also included is information on direct broadcast satellite and other wireless TV services.
The radio segment covers radio broadcasters. "Broadcasting & Cable TV" is a GICS sub-industry in the "Consumer Discretionary" sector of the S&P 1500. Industry Surveys covers more than 50 of the largest and most significant US industries. The information provided for each follows the same general format: the industry's recent performance, an analysis of trends that will influence it in the future, and a broad and fundamental overview of its structure. Both text and data are provided, as are references to additional sources of industry information, including Web sites. | 
