The Media MonopolySince this classic on corporate control of the media was first published in 1997, the number of corporations dominating our media has shrunk from fifty to merely five. Once called "alarmist," Bagdikian's claims are uncanny and chilling in their accuracyl This much-needed sixth edition follows up on the digital revolution, revealing startling details of a new communications cartel within the United States. |
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... rates than counterpart papers owned by independent companies . The television oligopoly of three networks has increased advertising rates despite reduction of their audience shares . After cable was deregulated , cable rates charged by ...
... rates than counterpart papers owned by independent companies . The television oligopoly of three networks has increased advertising rates despite reduction of their audience shares . After cable was deregulated , cable rates charged by ...
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... rates of the three papers will demon- strate the process by which advertising can eliminate competitive newspapers . In 1970 the same large ad for which the News charged $ 9,676 would cost the Star's advertisers $ 12,634 and the Post's ...
... rates of the three papers will demon- strate the process by which advertising can eliminate competitive newspapers . In 1970 the same large ad for which the News charged $ 9,676 would cost the Star's advertisers $ 12,634 and the Post's ...
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... rates , Editor & Publisher Yearbook , 1970. The open line rate is the fundamental unit accepted in the trade for calculating ads in newspapers ; it represents one fourteenth of a column inch . There are many variations of this rate when ...
... rates , Editor & Publisher Yearbook , 1970. The open line rate is the fundamental unit accepted in the trade for calculating ads in newspapers ; it represents one fourteenth of a column inch . There are many variations of this rate when ...
Contents
Acknowledgments | vii |
Preface to the First Edition | xlviii |
The Endless Chain | 3 |
Copyright | |
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