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The Politics of Media Ownership and Control

by David Taylor 1,*
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FCMICS  2023 5(1):38; https://doi.org/10.69610/j.fcmics.20230415
Received: 23 February 2023 / Accepted: 17 March 2023 / Published Online: 15 April 2023
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The Politics of Media Ownership and Control is a comprehensive examination of the interplay between media ownership structures and the resulting influence on the content and dissemination of information. This paper delves into the various forms of media ownership, ranging from individual proprietors to multinational corporations, and the subsequent implications for media freedom and public discourse. It argues that the concentration of media ownership in the hands of a few entities can lead to skewed coverage, homogenized viewpoints, and a narrowing of public debate. The paper further explores the regulatory frameworks and policies that aim to mitigate these effects, examining their efficacy and the challenges they face. Through an analysis of case studies, the paper highlights the complex relationship between political power, economic interests, and the media landscape. It concludes by proposing a set of recommendations for policymakers and media organizations to ensure a more diverse and democratic media environment.

Keywords: Media Ownership; Control Mechanisms; Public Discourse; Regulatory Frameworks; Political Influence.;
Copyright: © 2023 by Taylor. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.
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Taylor, D. (2023). The Politics of Media Ownership and Control. Frontiers of Creative Media Industries and Cultural Studies, 5(1), 38. doi:10.69610/j.fcmics.20230415
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Taylor, D. The Politics of Media Ownership and Control. Frontiers of Creative Media Industries and Cultural Studies, 2023, 5, 38. doi:10.69610/j.fcmics.20230415
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Taylor D. The Politics of Media Ownership and Control. Frontiers of Creative Media Industries and Cultural Studies; 2023, 5(1):38. doi:10.69610/j.fcmics.20230415
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Taylor, David 2023. "The Politics of Media Ownership and Control" Frontiers of Creative Media Industries and Cultural Studies 5, no.1:38. doi:10.69610/j.fcmics.20230415

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Taylor, D. (2023). The Politics of Media Ownership and Control. Frontiers of Creative Media Industries and Cultural Studies, 5(1), 38. doi:10.69610/j.fcmics.20230415

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