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Media Consolidation and Job Security

The impact of media consolidation on journalists' job security and editorial independence.

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Jan 25, 2026
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How has media ownership concentration changed over the past decade?

Over the past decade the broad trend has been toward greater concentration of in many countries and sectors, driven by mergers, the rise of private-equity ownership of local outlets, and platform domi...

Feb 3, 2026

How does ownership structure (family control, private equity, public shareholders) affect editorial independence and corporate strategy at major US media companies?

systematically shapes incentives, visible constraints and informal cultures inside U.S. media companies: concentrated family or mogul control often enables direct editorial interventions or perceived ...