TY  - GEN
N2  - This Note examines the state of print and broadcast journalism, and media in general, in today’s digital market and seeks a solution for both to    continue    serving    the    public    interest    despite    mass    media conglomeration.  Part  I  of  this  Note  begins  with  an  overview  of  the constitutional  and  societal  underpinnings  of  journalism  in  the  United States,  looking  at  the  history  of  journalism,  broadcasting,  content distribution, and advertising. Part II addresses the shift from traditional journalism  to  the  commercial  control  exerted  on  the  media  in  the  last decade, through  advertising  issues  brought  on  by  digital innovations  in tracking consumer data and new, vertically integrated digital companies entering the competitive space without regulation. Part III discusses the legal  analyses  conducted  by  the  Department  of  Justice  (DOJ), Federal Trade   Commission   (FTC),   and   FCC   when   confronting   merger transactions.   Part   IV   analyzes   what   must   be   done   differently   in determining   the   criteria   for   mergers.   Consequently,   it   urges   the government   to   impose   restrictions   on   internet-distribution   media companies, rather than to encourage consolidation of preexisting media companies, in order to foster competition among all traditional and “new media”  information  providers.  This  Note  proposes  utilizing  disability laws and regulations as an entry point to regulate media companies that are only present in the online space.
AB  - This Note examines the state of print and broadcast journalism, and media in general, in today’s digital market and seeks a solution for both to    continue    serving    the    public    interest    despite    mass    media conglomeration.  Part  I  of  this  Note  begins  with  an  overview  of  the constitutional  and  societal  underpinnings  of  journalism  in  the  United States,  looking  at  the  history  of  journalism,  broadcasting,  content distribution, and advertising. Part II addresses the shift from traditional journalism  to  the  commercial  control  exerted  on  the  media  in  the  last decade, through  advertising  issues  brought  on  by  digital innovations  in tracking consumer data and new, vertically integrated digital companies entering the competitive space without regulation. Part III discusses the legal  analyses  conducted  by  the  Department  of  Justice  (DOJ), Federal Trade   Commission   (FTC),   and   FCC   when   confronting   merger transactions.   Part   IV   analyzes   what   must   be   done   differently   in determining   the   criteria   for   mergers.   Consequently,   it   urges   the government   to   impose   restrictions   on   internet-distribution   media companies, rather than to encourage consolidation of preexisting media companies, in order to foster competition among all traditional and “new media”  information  providers.  This  Note  proposes  utilizing  disability laws and regulations as an entry point to regulate media companies that are only present in the online space.
T1  - Media in FluxDoes Consolidation Promote the Public Interest?
AU  - Dvoskin, Simone A.
LA  - eng
ID  - 42010
KW  - Media
KW  - Press
KW  - Journalisme
KW  - Broadcasting
KW  - Television
SN  - 0736-7694
TI  - Media in FluxDoes Consolidation Promote the Public Interest?
LK  - http://www.cardozoaelj.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/DVOSKIN_NOTE.pdf
UR  - http://www.cardozoaelj.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/DVOSKIN_NOTE.pdf
ER  -