1.2.1 Ownership and Control

• Public ownership of media means it is owned and controlled by the government


  True
• Editorial control refers to directly influencing the news, information, and entertainment being produced
• Arrange the following types of media ownership integration from narrowest to broadest scope:

  1️⃣ Horizontal integration

  2️⃣ Vertical integration

  3️⃣ Cross-media ownership
• What does private, public, and conglomerate ownership describe in media?

  Nature of ownership
• Disney owns ABC, ESPN, Pixar, Marvel Studios, and Hulu.


  True
• What do regulations govern in media?

  Content, ownership, access
• Media regulations aim to balance freedom of expression with responsible media practices.

  True
• Conglomerate ownership of media may prioritize profits over journalistic integrity.


  True
• Financial control in media involves using funding and budgets to shape media output.


  True
• Concentration of media ownership occurs when a few companies control a significant portion of media outlets.


  True
• News Corporation owns The Wall Street Journal and Fox News
• The regulatory body in the USA is the FCC
• Private ownership of media can lead to biased content due to political or social agendas
• Order the types of media ownership from most likely to prioritize profits to least likely:

  1️⃣ Conglomerate Ownership

  2️⃣ Private Ownership

  3️⃣ Public Ownership
• Match the type of media ownership with its description:

  Private ownership ↔️ Media owned by individuals or companies

  Public ownership ↔️ Media owned and controlled by the government

  Conglomerate ownership ↔️ Media owned by large corporations
• Conglomerate ownership is when media is owned by large corporations with diverse business interests
• Disney owns ABC, ESPN, Pixar, Marvel Studios, and Hulu
• Match the type of media integration with its description:

  Horizontal integration ↔️ One company owns multiple outlets within the same media type

  Vertical integration ↔️ A company controls different stages of media production and distribution

  Cross-media ownership ↔️ Companies own outlets across different media sectors
• Limited local content in media concentration means standardized content replaces local programming
• Match the country with its primary media regulatory body:

  UK ↔️ Ofcom

  USA ↔️ FCC
• Publicly-owned media aims to provide balanced, objective coverage but risks government interference
• Editorial control allows owners to directly influence the news, information, and entertainment produced
• Media ownership is controlled by the government
• Which media conglomerate owns ABC, ESPN, and Marvel Studios?

  Disney
• What are the three main types of media regulations?

  Content, Ownership, Access
• What is one goal of media regulation regarding content?

  Promote ethical content
• What is a concern with conglomerate ownership of media outlets?

  Reduced diversity of perspectives
• Media ownership refers to who owns and controls media companies and outlets
• Conglomerate ownership involves media being owned by large corporations with interests across multiple industries

  True
• Concentration of media ownership can lead to reduced diversity of content


  True
• Concentration of media ownership occurs when a few companies or conglomerates control a significant portion of media outlets
• What is one implication of media concentration on content diversity?

  Reduced variety
• Order the types of media regulations based on their focus:

  1️⃣ Content Regulation

  2️⃣ Ownership Regulation

  3️⃣ Access Regulation
• How does private ownership impact media content?

  Biased or sensationalized content
• What does media ownership refer to?

  Who owns media companies
• What does conglomerate ownership involve in media?

  Diversified corporations
• Match the type of media ownership with its description:

  Horizontal integration ↔️ One company owns multiple outlets within the same media type

  Vertical integration ↔️ A company controls stages of production and distribution

  Cross-media ownership ↔️ Companies own outlets across different sectors
• Media concentration reduces diversity of content and perspectives.

  True
• Media regulation aims to foster diversity in media ownership.


  True
• Publicly-owned media is expected to provide balanced and objective coverage.


  True