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Case Analysis Assignemnt

Hoover's Industry Index (n.d.) describes aspects the TV broadcast and cable networks industry. This industry has seen acquisitions after federal restrictions were lifted, allowing for more cross-ownership of businesses among the different media (Hoover's Industry Index, n.d.).

In fact, in 2013, Comcast completed its purchase of media conglomerate NBCUniversal from GE and strengthened its presence in the industry. Hoover's Industry Index (n.d.) described this industry opportunity as follows: "A variety of digital platforms provides the TV broadcasting industry with new distribution channels and revenue sources."

Select one of these top U.S. companies competing in this industry, listed below, and complete a more in-depth analysis of its strategy (if you see your chosen company for the final project on this list, do not choose it; select a new company to research for this assignment).

1. Once you have selected one of these companies, focus your analysis on Module Five topics to discuss how that company has strengthened its generic strategy through complementary strategic moves in this industry. In your analysis of its strategic moves, examine the timing of these moves.

2. Then, discuss this company's strategies for competing in international markets. How does the company enter foreign markets, complete internationally, and leverage any operations internationally? Use topics from Module Six in your analysis. Can you recommend any additional strategies for international markets?

Include 6 to 8 double-spaced pages for your analysis.

Company	Sales	Employees	Location
General Electric Company	147,359.00M	305,000	Fairfield, CT
Comcast Corporation	62,570.00M	129,000	Philadelphia, PA
The Walt Disney Company	42,278.00M	166,000	Burbank, CA
News Corporation	33,706.00M	48,000	New York, NY
Time Warner Inc.	28,729.00M	34,000	New York, NY
NBCUniversal Media, LLC	19,200.00M	30,000	New York, NY
CBS Corporation	14,089.00M	20,930	New York, NY
Viacom Inc.	13,887.00M	9,880	New York, NY
DISH DBS CORPORATION	13,151.60M	3	Englewood, CO
Liberty Interactive Corporation	10,054.00M	22,000	Englewood, CO

(Hoover's Industry Index, n.d.)