Tag

Media Capture

All articles tagged with #media capture

business1 year ago•4 min saved

Elon Musk's Potential MSNBC Purchase Sparks Media Frenzy and Speculation

Elon Musk has jokingly suggested buying MSNBC, adding to the anxiety among its staff amid the channel's spinoff into Comcast's "SpinCo." While Musk's comments are seen as jest, other liberal billionaires have shown genuine interest in acquiring MSNBC. Comcast has not officially put MSNBC up for sale, and any potential sale would be complicated by tax implications. The situation highlights concerns about "media capture," where wealthy individuals influence media outlets, a trend seen in Hungary and feared in the U.S.

via CNN|

#billionaires #business #comcast

politics2 years ago•5 min saved

Serbia's Election Victory Threatens Media Freedom and Peace in Europe

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić is projected as a humble and considerate leader through government-friendly media, which remains his prime weapon ahead of the general election. Despite a united opposition, Vučić's Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) is expected to win due to his expertly cultivated media persona. Over the past decade, media freedoms in Serbia have eroded, with threats and physical attacks on journalists. Vučić serves as a filter through which the Serbian public forms its opinions, ensuring they remain uninformed and saturated with disinformation. The media acts as a fortress safeguarding Vučić's narrative and shielding him from public scrutiny.

via POLITICO Europe|

#aleksandar-vucic #election #media-capture