Events
Why did Michael Jackson get into a dispute with Sony Music?
They were trying to take control of his autonomy over his music
Term for when a few companies control a large share of the market
What is oligopoly?
This entertainment giant owns Marvel, Pixar, ESPN
Disney
Which Fox-produced sitcom did we discuss as a case study in our outside source?
Last Man Standing
Who was dubbed the "Most Trusted Man in America"?
Walter Cronkite
Term describes the ownership of production and distribution in a single company.
What is vertical integration?
This telecommunications company merged with WarnerMedia to form Warner Bros. Discovery in 2022
What is AT&T?
How did Adorno believe the standardization of mass-produced music would affect listening audiences?
It fosters passive listening habits
What is "Waist Deep in the Big Muddy" ?
The combining of different media operations like film, TV and news under one umbrella.
What is media conglomeration?
The acquisition of Fox's entertainment assets by Disney in 2019 excluded this network, which remains independent.
What is Fox News?
What year was the Telecommunications Act enacted?
1936