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TCOM 101 Critical Media Literacy -- Moore: Finding Company Information
Basics
Try a few different databases and see what you find; your search will likely be as straightforward as typing the company name in the search box. Then go beyond the basics to find out how the company has faced issues of privacy, democracy, misinformation, consumer protection, etc.
Databases for Company Info
- Business Source Complete This link opens in a new window
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Click "Company information" at the top of the page and type the company name into the search box to find basics such as net worth, leadership, etc. - Mergent Online This link opens in a new window
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Extensive information on U.S. and international public companies, including financials, stock, properties, and SEC filings. - CQ Researcher This link opens in a new window
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This database can show how an issue has been treated over time by the government. Try "Browse Topics —>Media."
- SEC.gov Company search pagePublicly traded companies are required to file with the Securities Exchange Commission, and this information is available to view.
- IBISWorld This link opens in a new window
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Industry profiles for U.S., China, and worldwide sectors. - SimplyAnalytics This link opens in a new window
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Create maps and tables of demographic, business, and marketing variables. (Formerly known as SimplyMap.)
Sample Search
Using Business Source Complete to find company information for Univision Communications.
The same search in Mergent Online
