Entertainment Industry

Chicagoland adults are active: Over 3 million attended a stage show, concert, art museum, bar or nightclub within the last month. As the 3rd largest city in the country, Chicago delivers a marketplace full of entertainment enthusiasts who are constantly looking for their next great adventure.

Chicagoland Entertainment Enthusiasts 

  • Over 30% are between the ages of 18-34
  • $77,976 median household income
  • Nearly 70% are employed full or part time

National Trends / Observations

  • Computer crazy: Consumers head to their computers to be entertained by viral videos, music videos, and parodies from all different online origins.
  • Pass the glasses: 3-D movies have become an accepted theater experience, with customers willing to pay more for 3-D movie tickets, and in-home 3-D experiences are also gaining momentum.

Base: 3,151,130 Adults who attended a stage show, concert, bar/night club, or art museum (past year). Sources: Scarborough, Chicago R1, 2010; National Trends / Observations compiled by Tribune Media Group Market Strategy from various sources.

Connecting with the Entertainment Industry

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RedEye

The #1 daily city newspaper, RedEye provides a unique and clever take on news, sports, pop culture, and entertainment.

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ChicagoNow.com

As Tribune Media Group's fastest growing site, ChicagoNow.com drives local audiences that engage with each other, and your brand.

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Chicago.Metromix.com

Metromix is Chicago’s premier online guide to entertainment reaching young, active, educated and affluent Chicagoans.

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ChicagoTribune.com

Offering many ways to connect with a growing & engaged audience, ChicagoTribune.com is Chicago's #1 news site.

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Chicago Tribune

As the Midwest's largest newspaper, Chicago Tribune continues to deliver a highly engaged audience.

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