Casting Agencies in the US - Market Research Report (2014-2029)
New York, United States
Last Updated: August 2024
NAICS OD5536Revenue
$1.9bn
Past 5-Year Growth
Profit
$XXX.Xm
Employees
12,054
Businesses
7,594
Wages
$XXX.Xm
Casting Agencies in the US industry analysis
Casting agencies have endured considerable volatility in recent years due to higher economic uncertainty and the evolution of digital streaming among consumers. Casting directors' expertise lies in their ability to spot strong candidates that also match the specific requests of the project's creators, though it's ultimately the producer of the project that decides which actor will be cast. The actor, the casting director and the actor's agent receive a commission based on the pay schedule of the selected actor.
Trends and Insights
- Casting agencies rely heavily on steady output from the Movie and Video Production and Television Production industries. Film and TV producers hire casting agencies to find talent, and these agencies generate revenue through commission fees on successful castings.
- Basic client placement services represent the bulk of services provided by the industry. Casting agencies occasionally refer candidates to specialized training classes in the form of acting classes, voice lessons or modeling classes, for which they sometimes earn a referral fee.
- The geographic distribution of operators tends to follow the general population trends of each state.Some population-dense areas have a wider pool of potential actors and actresses, making it a more favorable terrain for smaller casting agencies looking to reach a wide client base.
- Market share concentration among casting agencies is low. No companies generate more than 5.0% of revenue in 2024, with a variety of demand niches preventing casting agencies from growing their position in the market.
Industry Overview
Market size and recent performance (2014-2029)
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 3.7 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $1.9bn in 2024.
Trends and Insights
Casting agencies continue to be impacted by the ebb and flow of the overall economy
- During periods of economic growth, consumers spend money on discretionary goods, such as movie tickets and at-home entertainment packages, which increases production companies' budgets to hire additional or more expensive talent.
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Source: IBISWorld
Industry outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to decline over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
The SAG-AFTRA strike has the potential for long-term effects
- In July 2023, the actor's union SAG-AFTRA in the US went on strike in solidarity with the writer's guild.
Biggest companies in the Casting Agencies in the US
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue ($m)
2024 | Profit ($m)
2024 | Profit Margin (%)
2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Creative Artists Agency, Llc | 40.6 | 0.1 | 0.2 |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Client placement, Online search and placement and Consulting and specialized training. Client placement is the largest segment of the Casting Agencies in the US.
Trends and Insights
Client and online search and placement represent the bulk of services
- Client placement is performed through in-person or online assessment of potential talent.
- More insights available in the full report
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Competitors
- Employment & Recruiting Agencies in the US
Complementors
- Movie Theaters in the US
- Movie & Video Production in the US
- Performers & Creative Artists in the US
International industries
- Global HR & Recruitment Services
- Employment & Recruiting Agencies in Canada
- Employment Placement and Recruitment Services in Australia
- Employment Placement and Recruitment Services in New Zealand
- Employment Placement Agencies in the UK
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
Operators in this industry are paid by movie and TV production companies to find actors and extras to cast into roles. Movie casting agencies typically work, at least partially, on a fixed-fee basis.
What's included in this industry?
Reviewing performer headshots, resumes and reels for consideration in rolesBooking and scheduling auditionsHosting audition sessions and callback sessions to assess talentOffering guidance to clients during talent selectionProviding billing servicesCompanies
Creative Artists Agency, LlcPurchase this report to view all 1 major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
TALENTPILOTSURETY BONDCALLBACK SESSIONIndustry Code
NAICS 56131 - Casting Agencies in the US
Performance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
Casting agencies rely heavily on steady output from the Movie and Video Production and Television Production industries. Film and TV producers hire casting agencies to find t...
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Employees, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Businesses, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Profit, including historical (2014-2024)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
Learn about an industry's products and services, markets and trends in international trade.
Analyst insight
Basic client placement services represent the bulk of services provided by the industry. Casting agencies occasionally refer candidates to specialized training classes in the...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2024
- Product innovation level
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2024
- Major market segmentation in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
The geographic distribution of operators tends to follow the general population trends of each state.Some population-dense areas have a wider pool of potential actors and actr...
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each state
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2024
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each state in 2024
- Number and share of revenue each state accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of wages each state accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of employees in each state in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across North America, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
Get data and insights on what's driving competition in an industry and the challenges industry operators and new entrants may face, with analysis built around Porter's Five Forces framework.
Analyst insights
Market share concentration among casting agencies is low. No companies generate more than 5.0% of revenue in 2024, with a variety of demand niches preventing casting agencies...
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2019-2024
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.
Analyst insights
Creative Artists Agency is a private company with an estimated 1,800 employees. In the US, the company has a notable market share of 3.8% in the Casting Agencies industry.
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2020 through 2024
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2024
- Overview of Creative Artists Agency, Llc's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for Creative Artists Agency, Llc, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
Most regulations center on numerous licensing requirements. Most states don’t require a specific talent agency license, although the use of licenses helps ensure casting agen...
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
Wages continue to be a massive expenditure for casting agencies. The reliance on qualified and efficient agents enhances labor costs for agencies, particularly in high cost-o...
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Industry Multiples (2017-2022)
- Industry Tax Structure (2017-2022)
- Income Statement (2017-2022)
- Balance Sheet (2017-2022)
- Liquidity Ratios (2017-2022)
- Coverage Ratios (2017-2022)
- Leverage Ratios (2017-2022)
- Operating Ratios (2017-2022)
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Employees per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the market size of the Casting Agencies in the US industry in United States in 2024?
The market size of the Casting Agencies in the US industry in United States is $1.9bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Casting Agencies in the US industry in 2024?
There are 7,594 businesses in the Casting Agencies in the US industry in United States, which has grown at a CAGR of 0.7 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Casting Agencies in the US industry in United States grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Casting Agencies in the US industry in United States has been growing at a CAGR of 3.7 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Casting Agencies in the US industry in United States over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Casting Agencies in the US industry in United States is expected to decline.
What are the biggest companies in the Casting Agencies in the US market in United States?
The biggest company operating in the Casting Agencies market in United States is Creative Artists Agency, Llc
What does the Casting Agencies in the US in United States include?
Reviewing performer headshots, resumes and reels for consideration in roles and Booking and scheduling auditions are part of the Casting Agencies in the US industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Casting Agencies in the US in United States?
The company holding the most market share in United States is Creative Artists Agency, Llc.
How competitive is the Casting Agencies in the US industry in United States?
The level of competition is high and increasing in the Casting Agencies in the US industry in United States.
