mass media machine

  • Structures of ownership – Multiple media outlets all being run by one media conglomerate.
  • The role of advertising – Media companies aren’t only selling us information but they are also selling us to advertisers.
  • Links with ‘The Establishment’ – Media that has links with governments and politicians. (Sinclair and trump)
  • Diversionary tactics (‘flack’) – Covering stories and reports that disagree with or oppose the medias beliefs.
  • Uniting against a ‘common enemy’ – using a common enemy to frighten audiences and create myths to enforce their beliefs.

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