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Legacy Media Ownership 2025: Oligopoly and Corporate Control

In 2025, a few major corporations, backed by billionaires, control legacy media—networks, newspapers, and digital platforms—shaping news and entertainment. Deregulation since the 1990s triggered mergers, shrinking 50 companies in 1983 to six giants by 2011, creating an oligopoly. These conglomerates, alongside tech giants, dominate content, prioritizing profits over diverse voices. This consolidation cuts local news, […]