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The Britney-Industrial Complex

Jan 14 2008

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Britney Spears
Britney Spears
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The Britney Economy
To the casual tabloid reader, Britney Spears' life looks like a train wreck. To the Britney Industrial Complex, comprising everyone from paparazzi to perfume vendors, she's a gold mine.
The Packagers
Estimated annual take for her record company, promoters, licensers, and others: $30 million to $40 million.
The Paparazzi
Estimated average annual take: $4 million.
The Media
Estimated average annual take: $4 million.
K-Fed
Estimated average annual take: $1 million.
The Bottom Line
Estimated annual value of the Britney Spears economy: $110 million to $120 million.

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