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Freedom of the press is only guaranteed when you own the ______
Freedom of the press is only guaranteed when you own the ______
Press Communication
Communication Breakdown ______ for the message
Communication Breakdown ______ for the message
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Wake up every ______ is a gentrification
Wake up every ______ is a gentrification
station
Global syndication is the shaping of the ______
Global syndication is the shaping of the ______
ABC Disney murder against foxy and we're the ______
ABC Disney murder against foxy and we're the ______
He owns a ______ the camera the sword
He owns a ______ the camera the sword
U.S military contractors, so trying to study who owns America, you're really also these are the people that own the ______
U.S military contractors, so trying to study who owns America, you're really also these are the people that own the ______
We don't have a state media, but in some ways it's very much like a state media, it's the ______
We don't have a state media, but in some ways it's very much like a state media, it's the ______
If this is true and we can say that the American Media doesn't just report news as we'll see, it's not independent of the system but a ______ of it
If this is true and we can say that the American Media doesn't just report news as we'll see, it's not independent of the system but a ______ of it
It reinforces the world view and defends the interests of those who ______ America
It reinforces the world view and defends the interests of those who ______ America
50 companies dominated American Media, now it's down to ______
50 companies dominated American Media, now it's down to ______
New Global digital Enterprises like Google, Facebook, and Twitter growing in importance worldwide, US-based media became a ______ Force
New Global digital Enterprises like Google, Facebook, and Twitter growing in importance worldwide, US-based media became a ______ Force
Money and special interests are now in ______
Money and special interests are now in ______
Who ______ America in Washington
Who ______ America in Washington
Public citizen focuses on ______ and accountability issues
Public citizen focuses on ______ and accountability issues
Robert Weissman is their ______
Robert Weissman is their ______
How does a piece of legislation ______
How does a piece of legislation ______
At every step of the way you really have sort of ______ dominating the process
At every step of the way you really have sort of ______ dominating the process
Disney, CBS, and News Corporations are all owned by ______
Disney, CBS, and News Corporations are all owned by ______
These companies derive a significant portion of their revenue from ______
These companies derive a significant portion of their revenue from ______
The public is largely unaware of the ownership and operations of these ______
The public is largely unaware of the ownership and operations of these ______
The media landscape is dominated by cable channels that cater to specific political ______
The media landscape is dominated by cable channels that cater to specific political ______
There is a lack of diverse viewpoints and debates in media ______
There is a lack of diverse viewpoints and debates in media ______
The media focuses on personalities and sensational topics rather than deep investigative ______
The media focuses on personalities and sensational topics rather than deep investigative ______
The top executives in the news networks, such as S media and U.S television, earn high salaries and are wealthy and ______.
The top executives in the news networks, such as S media and U.S television, earn high salaries and are wealthy and ______.
Self-censorship occurs in the media industry, as those who rise to the top have learned not to challenge the ______ to protect their salaries.
Self-censorship occurs in the media industry, as those who rise to the top have learned not to challenge the ______ to protect their salaries.
Major newspapers like the New York Times, The Washington Post, and the Wall Street Journal shape the ______ and agenda that influences TV news coverage.
Major newspapers like the New York Times, The Washington Post, and the Wall Street Journal shape the ______ and agenda that influences TV news coverage.
Class differences and inequality are not often discussed in the media, as they tend to focus more on ______ and ethnic differences.
Class differences and inequality are not often discussed in the media, as they tend to focus more on ______ and ethnic differences.
Media outlets are conscious of demographics and cater their advertising accordingly, but the average person is not aware of their ______ identity.
Media outlets are conscious of demographics and cater their advertising accordingly, but the average person is not aware of their ______ identity.
Fox News presents a right-wing political line and has influenced other media outlets to ______ to the right.
Fox News presents a right-wing political line and has influenced other media outlets to ______ to the right.
Money and special interests are now in ______
Money and special interests are now in ______
At every step of the way you really have sort of ______ dominating the process
At every step of the way you really have sort of ______ dominating the process
Why don't congressmen, the people we elect, challenge the system? Well, they are products of the system and so they've got an inherent ______
Why don't congressmen, the people we elect, challenge the system? Well, they are products of the system and so they've got an inherent ______
Public Citizen focuses on ______ and accountability issues
Public Citizen focuses on ______ and accountability issues
Robert Weissman is their ______
Robert Weissman is their ______
They've succeeded in the system one way or another and those who challenge it are going to have to fight really entrenched ______
They've succeeded in the system one way or another and those who challenge it are going to have to fight really entrenched ______
Mutual fund companies are majority shareholders in Disney, CBS, and News Corporations, making them owners of these media companies.
Mutual fund companies are majority shareholders in Disney, CBS, and News Corporations, making them owners of these media companies.
Cable channels like Fox News and MSNBC cater to ______, creating a lack of diverse viewpoints and debates in media coverage.
Cable channels like Fox News and MSNBC cater to ______, creating a lack of diverse viewpoints and debates in media coverage.
The media's emphasis on personalities and sensational topics rather than ______ leads to a lack of substantive news coverage.
The media's emphasis on personalities and sensational topics rather than ______ leads to a lack of substantive news coverage.
The New York Times is seen as catering to a ______ and disseminating a particular perspective.
The New York Times is seen as catering to a ______ and disseminating a particular perspective.
Financial journalists have found that some media outlets, including the BBC, are uninformed about ______ and are influenced by their creditors.
Financial journalists have found that some media outlets, including the BBC, are uninformed about ______ and are influenced by their creditors.
Asset managers, corporations, and bankers play a significant role in the ownership of media companies.
Asset managers, corporations, and bankers play a significant role in the ownership of media companies.
The media often fails to cover the people behind the scenes who run things, such as the ______ and the oil and gas industry.
The media often fails to cover the people behind the scenes who run things, such as the ______ and the oil and gas industry.
Corporate control and advertising dollars can influence media coverage and prevent scrutiny of ______.
Corporate control and advertising dollars can influence media coverage and prevent scrutiny of ______.
Information overload is a threat to democracy, as it hinders people's ability to be vigilant and hold ______ officials accountable.
Information overload is a threat to democracy, as it hinders people's ability to be vigilant and hold ______ officials accountable.
Digital media, such as social media and blogging, provides a platform for more diverse ______ and can serve as a check and balance against traditional media.
Digital media, such as social media and blogging, provides a platform for more diverse ______ and can serve as a check and balance against traditional media.
There is debate about the freedom of the internet due to corporate control and government censorship, but it allows for more ______.
There is debate about the freedom of the internet due to corporate control and government censorship, but it allows for more ______.
Media attention still revolves around the political ______, even if they do not hold the power to shape priorities or policies.
Media attention still revolves around the political ______, even if they do not hold the power to shape priorities or policies.
U.S media companies are themselves owned in large part by hedge funds, mutual funds, and finance companies.
U.S media companies are themselves owned in large part by hedge funds, mutual funds, and finance companies.
Barry James Dyke is an asset manager who has studied media ownership.
Barry James Dyke is an asset manager who has studied media ownership.
The research which I've done is is unequivocal and I kind of stumbled into this is that the the media companies the major media companies I.
The research which I've done is is unequivocal and I kind of stumbled into this is that the the media companies the major media companies I.
Existing questions. Do NOT ______ these:
Existing questions. Do NOT ______ these:
S military contractors so trying to study who s America you're really also these are the people that ______ the media we don't have a state media but in some ways it's very much like a state media it's the corporate state if this is true and we can say that the American Media doesn't just report news as we'll see it's not independent of the system but a pillar of it it reinforces the world view and defends the interests of those who rule America foreign years ago 50 companies dominated American Media now it's d to six here are some charts on media ______ership that illustrate this concentration with new Global digital Enterprises like Google Facebook and Twitter growing in importance worldwide us-based media became a transnational Force so U.S media companies are themselves ______ed in large part by hedge funds mutual funds and finance companies Barry James Dyke is an asset manager who has studied media ______ership the research which I've done is is unequivocal and I kind of stumbled into this is that the the media companies the major media companies I.
S military contractors so trying to study who s America you're really also these are the people that ______ the media we don't have a state media but in some ways it's very much like a state media it's the corporate state if this is true and we can say that the American Media doesn't just report news as we'll see it's not independent of the system but a pillar of it it reinforces the world view and defends the interests of those who rule America foreign years ago 50 companies dominated American Media now it's d to six here are some charts on media ______ership that illustrate this concentration with new Global digital Enterprises like Google Facebook and Twitter growing in importance worldwide us-based media became a transnational Force so U.S media companies are themselves ______ed in large part by hedge funds mutual funds and finance companies Barry James Dyke is an asset manager who has studied media ______ership the research which I've done is is unequivocal and I kind of stumbled into this is that the the media companies the major media companies I.
ABC Disney murder against foxy and we're the
ABC Disney murder against foxy and we're the
Thomas Jefferson helped write the Declaration of Independence believed a free media was essential for a free Nation saying where it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or newspapers without a government I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the ______.
Thomas Jefferson helped write the Declaration of Independence believed a free media was essential for a free Nation saying where it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or newspapers without a government I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the ______.
Today our newspapers seemed to be fading in importance in a multimedia world that is largely owned and controlled by a handful of large media corporations I think we're probably the most media dominated Society in the world Jeff Cohn worked in major media now he's one of the industries fiercest critics half a dozen corporations own and control most of the mainstream media in our country so if you're looking at who rules America or who owns America it's the same people that propagandize to America the press and the outlets that report news or convey information are just a small slice of vast media Empires producing entertainment products that also sell a way of life based on ______.
Today our newspapers seemed to be fading in importance in a multimedia world that is largely owned and controlled by a handful of large media corporations I think we're probably the most media dominated Society in the world Jeff Cohn worked in major media now he's one of the industries fiercest critics half a dozen corporations own and control most of the mainstream media in our country so if you're looking at who rules America or who owns America it's the same people that propagandize to America the press and the outlets that report news or convey information are just a small slice of vast media Empires producing entertainment products that also sell a way of life based on ______.
When you look at who's on the boards of media corporations they're also on the boards of U.S oil companies and they're on the boards of ______.
When you look at who's on the boards of media corporations they're also on the boards of U.S oil companies and they're on the boards of ______.
Freedom of the press is only guaranteed when you own the ______.
Freedom of the press is only guaranteed when you own the ______.
We don't have a state media, but in some ways it's very much like a state media, it's the ______.
We don't have a state media, but in some ways it's very much like a state media, it's the ______.
New Global digital Enterprises like Google, Facebook, and Twitter growing in importance worldwide, US-based media became a ______ Force.
New Global digital Enterprises like Google, Facebook, and Twitter growing in importance worldwide, US-based media became a ______ Force.
True or false: Thomas Jefferson believed a free media was essential for a free Nation.
True or false: Thomas Jefferson believed a free media was essential for a free Nation.
True or false: Today our newspapers are fading in importance in a multimedia world.
True or false: Today our newspapers are fading in importance in a multimedia world.
True or false: Half a dozen corporations own and control most of the mainstream media in our country.
True or false: Half a dozen corporations own and control most of the mainstream media in our country.
True or false: U.S media companies are owned in large part by hedge funds, mutual funds, and finance companies.
True or false: U.S media companies are owned in large part by hedge funds, mutual funds, and finance companies.
True or false: The press and the outlets that report news are just a small slice of vast media empires producing entertainment products.
True or false: The press and the outlets that report news are just a small slice of vast media empires producing entertainment products.
True or false: The media landscape is dominated by cable channels that cater to specific political ideologies.
True or false: The media landscape is dominated by cable channels that cater to specific political ideologies.
True or false: U.S media companies are owned in large part by hedge funds, mutual funds, and finance companies.
True or false: U.S media companies are owned in large part by hedge funds, mutual funds, and finance companies.
True or false: The American Media is independent of the system.
True or false: The American Media is independent of the system.
True or false: 50 companies currently dominate American Media.
True or false: 50 companies currently dominate American Media.
True or false: The media reinforces the world view and defends the interests of those who rule America.
True or false: The media reinforces the world view and defends the interests of those who rule America.
True or false: The media landscape is dominated by cable channels that cater to specific political ideologies.
True or false: The media landscape is dominated by cable channels that cater to specific political ideologies.
True or false: Digital media provides a platform for more diverse voices and can serve as a check and balance against traditional media.
True or false: Digital media provides a platform for more diverse voices and can serve as a check and balance against traditional media.
Money and special interests are now in control of America's political system.
Money and special interests are now in control of America's political system.
Public Citizen focuses on corruption and accountability issues.
Public Citizen focuses on corruption and accountability issues.
Congressmen often challenge the system and fight against entrenched power.
Congressmen often challenge the system and fight against entrenched power.
The mainstream media in the US is owned and controlled by a handful of large corporations.
The mainstream media in the US is owned and controlled by a handful of large corporations.
Thomas Jefferson believed that a free media was essential for a free nation.
Thomas Jefferson believed that a free media was essential for a free nation.
The media often fails to cover the people behind the scenes who run things.
The media often fails to cover the people behind the scenes who run things.
True or false: Disney, CBS, and News Corporations are all owned by mutual fund companies, making them majority shareholders.
True or false: Disney, CBS, and News Corporations are all owned by mutual fund companies, making them majority shareholders.
True or false: These companies derive a significant portion of their revenue from mutual fund companies.
True or false: These companies derive a significant portion of their revenue from mutual fund companies.
True or false: The public is largely unaware of the ownership and operations of these media companies.
True or false: The public is largely unaware of the ownership and operations of these media companies.
True or false: The media landscape is dominated by cable channels that cater to specific political ideologies.
True or false: The media landscape is dominated by cable channels that cater to specific political ideologies.
True or false: There is a lack of diverse viewpoints and debates in media coverage.
True or false: There is a lack of diverse viewpoints and debates in media coverage.
True or false: The media focuses on personalities and sensational topics rather than deep investigative reporting.
True or false: The media focuses on personalities and sensational topics rather than deep investigative reporting.
True or false: The top executives in the news networks earn high salaries and are wealthy and powerful.
True or false: The top executives in the news networks earn high salaries and are wealthy and powerful.
True or false: Self-censorship occurs in the media industry, as those who rise to the top have learned not to challenge the status quo to protect their salaries.
True or false: Self-censorship occurs in the media industry, as those who rise to the top have learned not to challenge the status quo to protect their salaries.
True or false: Major newspapers like the New York Times, The Washington Post, and the Wall Street Journal shape the narrative and agenda that influences TV news coverage.
True or false: Major newspapers like the New York Times, The Washington Post, and the Wall Street Journal shape the narrative and agenda that influences TV news coverage.
True or false: Class differences and inequality are not often discussed in the media, as they tend to focus more on racial and ethnic differences.
True or false: Class differences and inequality are not often discussed in the media, as they tend to focus more on racial and ethnic differences.
True or false: Media outlets are conscious of demographics and cater their advertising accordingly, but the average person is not aware of their class identity.
True or false: Media outlets are conscious of demographics and cater their advertising accordingly, but the average person is not aware of their class identity.
True or false: Fox News presents a right-wing political line and has influenced other media outlets to shift to the right.
True or false: Fox News presents a right-wing political line and has influenced other media outlets to shift to the right.
Flashcards
Self-censorship in Media
Self-censorship in Media
The practice of media outlets self-regulating their content to align with the prevailing norms and avoid challenging powerful entities.
How Newspapers Shape TV News
How Newspapers Shape TV News
Influence of large newspapers like the New York Times or Washington Post on the general direction and focus of TV news coverage.
Media's Focus on Racial and Ethnic Differences
Media's Focus on Racial and Ethnic Differences
The media's emphasis on racial and ethnic differences as opposed to social class disparities.
Media Targeting Advertisements
Media Targeting Advertisements
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Media's Focus on Political Elite
Media's Focus on Political Elite
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Media's Failure to Cover 'Behind the Scenes' Players
Media's Failure to Cover 'Behind the Scenes' Players
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Corporate Influence on Media Coverage
Corporate Influence on Media Coverage
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Information Overload Threat to Democracy
Information Overload Threat to Democracy
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Wealth of Media Executives
Wealth of Media Executives
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Media Outlets Shifting to the Right
Media Outlets Shifting to the Right
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Digital Media as a Check and Balance
Digital Media as a Check and Balance
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Debate on Internet Freedom
Debate on Internet Freedom
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Media's Framing of Reality
Media's Framing of Reality
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Media's Agenda-Setting Power
Media's Agenda-Setting Power
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Influence of Fox News on Public Opinion
Influence of Fox News on Public Opinion
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Media's Audience Targeting
Media's Audience Targeting
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Media's Power to Shape Perception
Media's Power to Shape Perception
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Media's Role in Promoting Ideology
Media's Role in Promoting Ideology
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Media's Role in Polarization
Media's Role in Polarization
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Ethical Challenges in Modern Media
Ethical Challenges in Modern Media
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Media as a Tool for Propaganda
Media as a Tool for Propaganda
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Media's Ability to Stir Public Outrage
Media's Ability to Stir Public Outrage
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Importance of Media Literacy
Importance of Media Literacy
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Media's Role in Social Justice
Media's Role in Social Justice
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Media's Duty to Inform and Hold Power Accountable
Media's Duty to Inform and Hold Power Accountable
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Media's Influence on Public Discourse
Media's Influence on Public Discourse
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Media's Empowerment Potential
Media's Empowerment Potential
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Study Notes
The Power and Influence of Media in the United States
- The top executives in the news networks, such as S media and U.S television, earn high salaries and are wealthy and powerful.
- Self-censorship occurs in the media industry, as those who rise to the top have learned not to challenge the status quo to protect their salaries.
- Major newspapers like the New York Times, The Washington Post, and the Wall Street Journal shape the narrative and agenda that influences TV news coverage.
- Class differences and inequality are not often discussed in the media, as they tend to focus more on racial and ethnic differences.
- Media outlets are conscious of demographics and cater their advertising accordingly, but the average person is not aware of their class identity.
- Fox News presents a right-wing political line and has influenced other media outlets to shift to the right.
- Digital media, such as social media and blogging, provides a platform for more diverse voices and can serve as a check and balance against traditional media.
- There is debate about the freedom of the internet due to corporate control and government censorship, but it allows for more interactivity.
- Media attention still revolves around the political elite, even if they do not hold the power to shape priorities or policies.
- Media often fails to cover the people behind the scenes who run things, such as the military-industrial complex and the oil and gas industry.
- Corporate control and advertising dollars can influence media coverage and prevent scrutiny of big business.
- Information overload is a threat to democracy, as it hinders people's ability to be vigilant and hold elected officials accountable.
The Power and Influence of Media in the United States
- The top executives in the news networks, such as S media and U.S television, earn high salaries and are wealthy and powerful.
- Self-censorship occurs in the media industry, as those who rise to the top have learned not to challenge the status quo to protect their salaries.
- Major newspapers like the New York Times, The Washington Post, and the Wall Street Journal shape the narrative and agenda that influences TV news coverage.
- Class differences and inequality are not often discussed in the media, as they tend to focus more on racial and ethnic differences.
- Media outlets are conscious of demographics and cater their advertising accordingly, but the average person is not aware of their class identity.
- Fox News presents a right-wing political line and has influenced other media outlets to shift to the right.
- Digital media, such as social media and blogging, provides a platform for more diverse voices and can serve as a check and balance against traditional media.
- There is debate about the freedom of the internet due to corporate control and government censorship, but it allows for more interactivity.
- Media attention still revolves around the political elite, even if they do not hold the power to shape priorities or policies.
- Media often fails to cover the people behind the scenes who run things, such as the military-industrial complex and the oil and gas industry.
- Corporate control and advertising dollars can influence media coverage and prevent scrutiny of big business.
- Information overload is a threat to democracy, as it hinders people's ability to be vigilant and hold elected officials accountable.
The Power and Influence of Media in the United States
- The top executives in the news networks, such as S media and U.S television, earn high salaries and are wealthy and powerful.
- Self-censorship occurs in the media industry, as those who rise to the top have learned not to challenge the status quo to protect their salaries.
- Major newspapers like the New York Times, The Washington Post, and the Wall Street Journal shape the narrative and agenda that influences TV news coverage.
- Class differences and inequality are not often discussed in the media, as they tend to focus more on racial and ethnic differences.
- Media outlets are conscious of demographics and cater their advertising accordingly, but the average person is not aware of their class identity.
- Fox News presents a right-wing political line and has influenced other media outlets to shift to the right.
- Digital media, such as social media and blogging, provides a platform for more diverse voices and can serve as a check and balance against traditional media.
- There is debate about the freedom of the internet due to corporate control and government censorship, but it allows for more interactivity.
- Media attention still revolves around the political elite, even if they do not hold the power to shape priorities or policies.
- Media often fails to cover the people behind the scenes who run things, such as the military-industrial complex and the oil and gas industry.
- Corporate control and advertising dollars can influence media coverage and prevent scrutiny of big business.
- Information overload is a threat to democracy, as it hinders people's ability to be vigilant and hold elected officials accountable.
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