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Cover Image: CQ Researcher Media Ownership v.13-35
  • Date: 10/10/2003
  • Format: Single Copy
  • Price: $15.00

  • Format: Electronic PDF
  • Price: $4.95

CQ Researcher Media Ownership v.13-35
David Hatch


Media companies are expanding rapidly, integrating broadcast television, cable, radio, newspapers, books, magazines and the Internet under their roofs. Five conglomerates control most prime-time TV programming, and one company -- Clear Channel -- dominates radio. Yet, in the paradox of today's media landscape, consumers have more choices than ever, although critics say too many choices are low-brow offerings like "reality" TV. Meanwhile, newcomers -- such as satellite radio and Web bloggers -- keep sprouting. Now, as media companies push to grow even bigger, a nationwide debate rages over whether there's enough diversity of content and ownership. In June, the Federal Communications Commission relaxed its media-ownership rules, but growing resistance from lawmakers threatens to roll back the sweeping changes.

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