The digital revolution is transforming media and communications industries worldwide, and media companies are keen to emerge at the forefront of an increasingly transnational and competitive communications marketplace. However, the volume and scale of mergers and alliances involving media players has raised considerable challenges for regulators and state authorities alike.
The digital revolution is transforming media and communications industries worldwide, and media companies are keen to emerge at the forefront of an...
This book offers an up-to-date and timely critical overview of the contemporary media environment. The author: - examines the socio-political and cultural implications of media concentration - analyses how policy makers have responded - investigates the commercial and strategic advantages of consolidation - assesses the relationship between media ownership and economic performance, and - looks at the balance of power between politicians and media owners. It will be invaluable to all those with an interest in media economics, media policy, media law and management.
This book offers an up-to-date and timely critical overview of the contemporary media environment. The author: - examines the socio-political and cult...
