Asked by carter smith on Jun 20, 2024
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The trend in concentration of traditional media ownership occurred in large part due to
A) the relaxation of government regulations in the 1980s and 1990s.
B) government regulations enacted in the 1970s that required small media companies to
Sell their holdings to larger corporations.
C) the Supreme Court's decision in Red Lion Broadcasting Company v.Federal Communications Commission.
D) the federal government's decision to end the fairness doctrine in 1968.
Concentration
The degree of control or dominance a company or entity holds in a particular market or industry, potentially leading to a monopoly.
Government Regulations
Laws and rules established by governmental bodies that dictate the operations, standards, and procedures of entities and activities within their jurisdiction.
Traditional Media
Media channels that predate the internet, including newspapers, magazines, television, and radio.
- Identify the historical background and regulatory changes affecting media ownership and its concentration.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify the historical background and regulatory changes affecting media ownership and its concentration.
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