Topic
Argue whether or not the current conglomeration of media companies mandates which version of the news Americans hear. Definition argument required. Use economic data/evidence to establish which news company/companies are owned by which conglomerations.
Data
- Census Bureau Information Data TablesData tables on how the broadcasting/media industry fits into the economy.
- Who Owns the Media?Part of the Pew Research Center's State of the Media.
- Statista This link opens in a new windowProvides access to recent and relevant statistics and studies from market researchers, trade organizations, scientific publications, and U.S. and international government sources. Topics include business, finance, education, media, politics, society, environment, technology and more. Ready-made tables, graphs, and charts are downloadable in PDF, XLS, PNG, or PPT.
- Kantar Media SRDS This link opens in a new windowEach media type is listed with the company or interest that owns it.
- Nielsen Market ShareRanking the top channels, shows, etc., by audience share.
Articles
- MarketLine This link opens in a new windowExplore the Media and Broadcasting industry reports to find market data, as well as a breakdown of the major parent companies and their characteristics. Lots of data tables and background information.
- Pew Research Journalism ProjectArticles and reports on the issues affecting journalism and the media. Look for the State of the Media (right under the tabs) reports for an overview of the major issues affecting the news.
- Columbia Journalism ReviewSearchable guide to media ownership across the globe.