As the industry matured, network affiliates realized the value of syndicated programs and started buying them, too.

This is likely to change as the industry matures.

But about two years ago the rate of growth slowed and the industry matured.

But as the industry has matured and the supply increased, it has become more susceptible to changes in the national economy.

The late 1990s saw sustained growth as the industry matured.

In its peak years, 1979-82, growth totaled 27 percent; the gains have slowed since then as the industry matured.

Many say the industry has matured in its hiring practices.

As a particular industry matures and its growth slows, all business units become either cash cows or dogs.

"But as the industry matured, that no longer became the best way to look at the problem."

But as the industry matured, we felt it was important to further define our niche.