9 Media and Entertainment Stocks to Buy for Dividends

The media industry may seem like a challenging place in 2019. Beyond the digital disruption to traditional outlets thanks to mobile and streaming options, there also is increased focus on marketing practices that some see as an invasion of privacy. Income investors, however, know broad pessimism about an industry often leads to bargain valuations and investments that generate reliable dividends despite all the doomsday talk. There is a customer base that lends itself to a long-term, income-oriented strategy. Even Warren Buffett has a history of investing in local newspapers for precisely these reasons. If you're looking for dividends, then, consider one of these nine media stocks with generous paydays for an income portfolio.