“Concentration of Media Ownership” is a term that refers to the trend of fewer entities owning the majority of media outlets. This phenomenon is particularly prevalent in the United States, where it is often characterized as an oligopoly. The concentration of media ownership poses several risks. It can compromise media integrity, which is essential in protecting public interest and preserving democratic processes. This situation can also lead to biased content and limited diversity in viewpoints due to the elimination of net neutrality[1]. Media pluralism and diversity can be affected, as concentrated ownership can limit access to varied sources and opinions. Regulatory bodies and legislation play a crucial role in monitoring this issue, promoting community-centered media ownership models, and ensuring a diverse and balanced media landscape.
Concentração da propriedade dos meios de comunicação social, also known as media consolidation ou media convergence, is a process wherein fewer individuals or organizations control shares of the meios de comunicação social. Contemporary research demonstrates increasing levels of consolidation, with many media industries already highly concentrated where a few companies own much of the market.
Globally, large media conglomerates incluir Bertelsmann, National Amusements (Paramount Global), Sony Group Corporation, News Corp, Comcast, The Walt Disney Company, Warner Bros. Discovery, Fox Corporation, Hearst Communications, Amazon (Amazon MGM Studios), Grupo Globo (South America), and Lagardère Group.
As of 2022, the largest media conglomerates in terms of revenue are Comcast, The Walt Disney Company, Warner Bros. Discoverye Paramount Global.