Media Theory - Power & Media Industries By James Curran And Jean Seaton Flashcards
What does Power & Media Industries theory by James Curran and Jean Seaton state?
The media is controlled by a small number of companies that are primarily driven by the logic of profit and power. The general trend in media industries is towards greater concentration of ownership
Why is The Times restricted when it comes to producing newspaper content?
As The Times is part of both a horizontally and vertically integrated company and subsequently a large conglomerate, being part of a huge press organisation could limit or inhibit creativity and journalist’s freedom
Rupert Murdoch is often accused of controlling his newspaper content and editorial teams, which would support this point
However, it could also be suggested that by having a more diverse pattern of ownership, a more pluralistic approach could create conditions for more varied and adventurous media productions
