strategy
Controlling communications mass media
Synonyms:
Controlling the mediaManaging the media
Context:
The illusion that perpetual expansion is the only choice is created by mass media. Mass media is almost entirely dependent on advertising revenue and is therefor biased in favour of the production-consumption spiral. Furthermore, it is expensive to own mass media. It's ownership, therefore, tends to be in the hands of the small wealthy portion of the population, one group that clearly benefits from economic expansion. Through control of mass media, their world view is promoted far in excess of their proportion of the population. Broader:
ManagingControlling Narrower:
Regulating mediaDetaining the mediaCensoring the mediaConfiscating news mediaGranting licences to mediaLimiting monopoly of communications mediaPreserving inequality of opportunities for media reception Constrains:
Promoting press freedomAbolishing unethical media practicesImproving media image of developing countries Constrained by:
Freeing up media programmingLimiting state monopoly of broadcasting facilitiesInvestigating proprietorial influence syndrome in the media Facilitates:
Limiting media programme choiceCommunicating through mass mediaProtecting media communications messages Facilitated by:
Strengthening monopoly of the media Problems:
Excessive state control of communications mass mediaIrresponsible media practices
Uncontrolled media
Subjects:
Communication → Communication Communication → Media
Management → Management
Cybernetics → Control
Type Classification:
D: Detailed strategies Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
