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Consolidation of local news

The impact of consolidation on local news capacity and quality

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Jan 27, 2026
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Which media owners and conglomerates control the largest share of U.S. local news markets?

A small set of broadcast groups now control a disproportionately large share of local television news: , , and together reach roughly 40% of stations and operate in the majority of U.S. markets . At t...

Jan 14, 2026

How have major mergers in US media (e.g., Comcast/Time Warner, Disney/Fox) affected newsroom staffing and local coverage levels?

Major media mergers have frequently coincided with newsroom layoffs and reductions in local reporting, but the effect is not uniform: some deals and buyers consolidate and cut staff to chase efficienc...