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Unit 4: Power and persuasion
Quick questions on Media ownership and control: WACE Year 12 Media Production and Analysis Unit 4
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What is concentration of ownership?Show answer
Media ownership in many markets is concentrated, meaning a small number of large companies own a large share of outlets. Concentration matters for persuasion because it narrows the range of voices and can align coverage with the commercial and political interests of a few owners. When the same company owns newspapers, broadcast and online platforms, its perspective can be repeated across many channels, amplifying particular messages and crowding out others. Analysing concentration means asking whose interests are served by what audiences are repeatedly shown.
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