key term - Media concentration

Definition

Media concentration describes the trend where a diminishing number of companies own an increasing share of the mass media market. This process affects diversity and competition in media content, potentially influencing public opinion and democracy.

Related terms

Media Monopoly: A situation where a single company or group owns all or nearly all of the market for a particular type of media product or service.

Media Pluralism: The degree to which there is diversity in media content and ownership, reflecting a wide range of political, cultural, and social viewpoints.

Digital Divide:

The gap between individuals who have access to modern information and communication technology (ICT) such as the internet and those who do not