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Curran and Seaton on power and media ownership

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Curran and Seaton's first key idea about ownership, curran and Seaton's third key idea and logic of profit and power in this theory.

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Key term

Which theorists argue that ownership of the media is concentrated in a few profit-driven firms?

Key term

State Curran and Seaton's first key idea about ownership.

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What do Curran and Seaton say about the effects of media concentration?

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  1. 1

    Which theorists argue that ownership of the media is concentrated in a few profit-driven firms?

    Model answer

    James Curran and Jean Seaton make that argument about power and the media industries. Curran and Seaton study the history of the British press and broadcasting.

  2. 2

    State Curran and Seaton's first key idea about ownership.

    Model answer

    Curran and Seaton argue that a few large companies control the media. Profit and power are what drive them.

  3. 3

    What do Curran and Seaton say about the effects of media concentration?

    Model answer

    Curran and Seaton argue that concentration of ownership limits variety, creativity and quality. A narrow ownership base produces a narrow range of media.

  4. 4

    State Curran and Seaton's third key idea.

    Model answer

    Curran and Seaton argue that more socially diverse patterns of ownership create better conditions for varied and adventurous production. Wider ownership widens what gets made.

  5. 5

    What is meant by the logic of profit and power in this theory?

    Model answer

    The logic of profit and power means decisions are taken to maximise revenue and influence. Creative ambition and public value come second.

  6. 6

    Apply Curran and Seaton's argument to the UK national press.

    Model answer

    A handful of groups, including News UK, Reach and DMG Media, dominate national newspaper circulation. Curran and Seaton would read that concentration as a limit on diversity of opinion.

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