Media Consolidation

Giant corporations own more and more of our news media. Focused only on the bottom line, they’re cutting journalists and gutting newsrooms nationwide.

What happens when media consolidation goes unchecked?

The FCC has long favored the interests of these conglomerates — and has done nothing to expand media ownership among women and people of color.

Consolidation has also long run rampant in the cable and broadband industries, where companies like Comcast would rather spend billions to kill off their competitors than improve their service or build out their networks to unserved and underserved communities.

The FCC and the Justice Department should protect our ability to connect, communicate and organize for social change by blocking dangerous mergers and boosting diverse media ownership.

Why is this an important issue?

A small group of billionaires and corporations dominates the U.S. media landscape, controlling much of what people see, read and hear. Mergers lead to job losses, fewer choices, and less diversity and opportunity. And in the news industry, corporate control makes it less likely that media outlets will hold those in power accountable.

What's the difference between a merger and a monopoly?

A merger is when two companies combine into one. Monopolies occur when a single company dominates the market for a particular service or product.