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The Global Media, 2002.
Summary of a book on the global media called "The Global Media: The New Missionaries of Corporate Capitalism".
2,150 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 1 source, $ 80.95
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This report on "The Global Media: The New Missionaries of Corporate Capitalism" by Edward S. Herman and Robert W. McChesney completely summarizes the concepts within the book and provides a conclusive personal opinion.
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Global News Media, 2005.
This paper discusses the dangers of corporate monopoly over the global news media.
2,580 words (approx. 10.3 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 77.95
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This paper explains that, while the global media are not directly controlled by any single government, they are definitely controlled by business corporations and single individuals. For instance, Murdoch owns 50% of all media in the United Kingdom and is buying up a substantial share of the U.S. media business. This author points out that, while any form of monopoly is dangerous, monopoly over the global media is especially so because it means that a few individuals and corporations have the power to control public opinion and that the public does not receive a diverse perspective on global and national news. The paper relates that, although individual countries have laws limiting the power of individuals to control the media, the problem is now the globalization of the media, such as CNN, which influences huge numbers of people all over the world and is beyond any national law.
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"The establishment of these ethical codes is an essential requirement for the development of a media that is fair and capable of carrying out its duty of reporting the truth without any interference. The code of ethics specifically mentions that journalists have to reject and fight any attempt at interferences or pressure to present news stories in an way that will influence public opinion. The duty of the media is just to report the news and keep people in touch with developments in their society and across the world and the code of ethics tries to ensure that this is exactly what the media will do. To a degree, the code of ethics has helped make sure that there is no direct control and ownership of the media by governments in the democratic Western countries but it has failed to protect the media against the control of corporations and individuals."
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Topics in Global Media, 2006.
A review of the power of mass media corporations.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 0 sources, $ 89.95
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This paper discusses the current age of global media in which we are living. Though smaller factions of media do still exist, a select few massive companies currently maintain control over most of the world's newspapers and television stations. The paper further discusses how these corporations, like all mass media, have the power and access to affect trends and advance their own corporate agendas in all areas around the globe. It is imperative, then, that individuals living in this age not only know the range and possibilities within global media but understand the channels and powers at work.
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Globalization and Democracy in Media, 2006.
A look at how globalization is effecting democracy in Canadian media.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 2 sources, $ 26.95
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Creating a culture of entertainment, advertisers are responsible for turning news into more of a commodity, enabling outlets to piggyback editorial content onto advertising sales through softer news relying more on celebrities, Hollywood blockbusters, food, and entertainment. This essay discusses in brief the effects of globalization on democracy in media in Canada.
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"As Lorimer and Gasher argue, the first and foremost target of globalization is the mass media, creating a so-called "new media" bowing more exclusively to profit motive. With fewer investigative reports dedicated to protecting the consumer and society, this new and increasingly commercial model is driven by "its own internal logic," which essentially requires it to be driven (as opposed to supported) by advertisers (Lorimer and Gasher 278)."
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Globalized Mass Media, 2006.
A discussion regarding globalization, communications, and the mass media.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 3 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper discusses how the major interest being served in the new globalized mass media is certainly those of the wealthy elites in American and other powerful countries in the world. The paper focuses on communication which helps to confirm that misinformation and lack of corporation control on convergence or monopolies is lacking in American government. Since America is at the head of the new globalization now in effect, one can see how the majority of the world's citizens live in poverty in comparison to the ration with the income to the rich elites.
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"In this study, the premise of mass communications will be observed within the guidelines of globalization and the convergence of media ownership by a few large and elite corporations. By observing and analyzing this perspective of how the world is being controlled through monopolistic enterprise, the issue of communication becomes the consumer identity of the private corporation, not for the public citizen. By realizing how globalization affects this construct, one can understand that this "Brave New World" revolves around corporate identity and unavailability of individual identity. In essence, globalization is structuring the corporate monopoly identity in mass media, which is devolving diversity and humanistic identity for the greater good."
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Globalization and the Media, 2008.
An analysis of how the Canadian media is influenced by its multiculturalism and globalization.
1,828 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 58.95
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This paper examines the impact of globalization on Canada and the Canadian media. It argues that the media is responsible for carrying cultural influences, but that these influences are mostly coming from the United States and, to a limited extent, there is a presence of other cultures visible within the media in Canada. The paper also provides some examples of the multiculturalism that is evident in the Canadian media.
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"In Canada cultural influences are carried through the media but also with the different cultural communities in the Canadian society. The influences in the media are largely coming from the USA, and this is the case not only in Canada but also in most countries of the world. Due to Canadian multiculturalism, there is also some limited influence on the Canadian media from other, non-western cultures that now constitute an important part of Canada and its population. Although one can exist without the other it is unlikely that that will be the case. Overall, the larger effect of this case is that the community cultural influences can serve as a balance against the threat homogenizing of culture, and that globalization itself has a great potential for cultural influences that have so far largely been restricted to the export of US culture worldwide."
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Globalization and the Media, 2004.
Asks whether U.S. dominance of multinational communications companies amounts to American cultural imperialism.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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This paper discusses whether U.S. dominance of multinational communications corporations amounts to American cultural imperialism. It examines the nature of globalization, the growing importance of computers and telecommunications and mass produced media.
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"The debate has even taken to the streets and turned violent especially at sensitive conferences such as those in Seattle and Milan. Large international groups such as the WTO IMF and G have turned to remote mountainous locations for their conferences eschewing the urban settings selected for previous events..."
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Mass Media, Mass Communication and Globalization, 2006.
An essay that defines the concept of globalization and what it means to all aspects of modern life.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
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This paper defines globalization as a process that is leading the world towards economic integration that goes beyond states and local economies. The paper discusses how globalization refers to the growing sense of interconnectedness throughout the world and not in just an economic sense. The people asserts that, on the contrary, globalization is evident in all the key arenas of modern life.
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"The Financial Times", 2006.
This paper presented as a case study focuses on the current status and positioning of the "Financial Times" in the global media market.
1,613 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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This paper details the strengths and weaknesses of "The Financial Times" an international business newspaper. Several of the strengths cited in this report include the paper's strong brand-name and solid reputation for scrupulous and reliable reporting while its weaknesses include difficulties in raising circulation numbers while trying to compete with its main rival "The Wall Street Journal." This paper supplies a concise analysis into the current standing of the "Financial Times" by focusing on the results of seven specific studies including the SWOT analysis, PESTEL analysis and Michael Porter's Five Forces Analysis. This paper delves into the various opportunities and strategies available to the 'Financial Times" that will invariably improve the current standing of the publication such as expansion into existing global markets. The writer of this paper contends and explains how and why the "Financial Times" must learn to diversify and adapt to the global market if it intends to remain a prominent and respected publication. This paper also contains an graph illustrating the "Financial Times" standing in the global media market.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
SWOT Analysis
PESTEL Analysis
Michael Porter's Five Forces Analysis
Michael Porter's Generic Strategies
Michael Porter's Value Chain
The Boston Matrix
Ansoff Matrix
Conclusion
References
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"Michael Porter's Generic Strategies are: Cost leadership, differentiation, cost focus, and differentiation focus. Financial Times has successfully utilized an industry wide differentiation strategy. They have touted themselves as the most reliable news source in the industry. And, by utilizing pieces like the FT PM, they have further differentiated themselves from many of the competitors who do not offer this teaser preview sheet. Michael Porter's Value Chain analysis involves analyzing: inbound logistics, operations, outbound logistics, marketing and sales, and service. Financial Times' inbound logistics include their newsgathering facets. The organization has a staff of qualified reporters and editors that are in control of the input materials."
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The International Telecommunications Union (ITU), 2005.
this paper discusses global media governance through the International Telecommunications Union (ITU).
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 4 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper explains that International Telecommunications Union (ITU) is the international agency, currently part of the United Nations but founded long before that institution, which serves as the leading global forum for discussion of issues related to telecommunications technology. The author points out that, to understanding the changes at the ITU, interrelationship of the state, capital and civil society must be explored. This paper indicates that the governance of this international institution has long been dominated by state actors, with capital playing a secondary role and civil society relegated to a supporting role.
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"The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) is the international agency, currently part of the United Nations but founded long before that institution, that serves as the leading global forum for discussion of issues related to telecommunications technology. In understanding the changes that have taken place, and are currently underway at the ITU, we must understand the interrelationship of actors from the three primary categories: state, capital and civil society. As this essay shows, the governance of this international institution has long been dominated by state actors, with capital playing a secondary role and civil society relegated to a supporting role."
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Media and Entertainment Giants, 2005.
A look at the how the five largest media companies globally have been effected by modern technology that has broken down barriers and created global opportunities.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 5 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper discusses the five largest media companies in the world, their significant market share and the fact that each company owns several divisions within each market. This paper takes a look at the shrinking global economy due to the simplicity of travel, product distribution and improved technology and communication.
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"Giants in a global economy, the world is virtually shrinking because of the ease of travel, distribution and improved communication. It is no wonder companies have grown to the extent they have, regardless of the industry in which they participate. Trade barriers are slowly breaking down and many countries, which have not done so in the past, are now importing and exporting their goods as well as their companies. Of course, they have not done this without opposition from their home countries and the individuals who live there, but when they move out another company will move in. Perhaps one company that immigrates will actually be better suited for the country and its workforce as well as provide improved benefits."
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Globalization, 2002.
A debate on the pros and cons of globalization and its effects on consumers, world cultures and the media.
3,685 words (approx. 14.7 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 102.95
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The paper details the advantages and disadvantages of globalization on world economies. It looks at the globalization of the media and its effect on consumers. The paper describes the cultural impact of globalization especially on developing countries. The paper also analyzes cyber-culture.
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"The creation of a worldwide free market is grounded in a sequence of decisions taken by the US over the last 30 years which dismantled the post-war international monetary system, liberalized world markets and granted the financial sector an autonomy and unparalleled power. The new system also allowed the US to keep up a high standard of living at home by dipping into the planet's savings."
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Global Warming, 2007.
This paper discusses global warming as a social problem.
3,113 words (approx. 12.5 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 90.95
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In this article, the writer discusses the way in which media producers and consumers are involved in activities that form cultural belief structures that shape the belief structures of the public relating to climate warming. The paper discusses the way that media shapes and interacts with other societal structures and forces to construct social, as well as, environmental reality. The writer also looks at the important aspects that form the background to the discussion of global warming. The paper includes a discussion of the impact that climate change has and can have, as well as the methods and modes suggested to curtail global warming and possible future scenarios that might occur.
Outline:
Introduction
Impact of Global Warming
The media and the Construction of Perceptions
Actions Taken to Address Global Warming
New Products and Methods
Future Outlook Related to Global Warming
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"The findings of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change or IPCC are stark and shocking and have already impacted on contemporary social consciousness. The important aspect that needs to be emphasized is that, unlike previous reports and assertions about climate change, the present report by modern scientists have achieved a sense of legitimacy and finality about the present situating. There seems to be, in effect, less possibility that these findings are speculative or questionable. "
"The findings are severe and rigorous in their view that the impact of climate change is potentially life - threatening and could result in the demise of human civilization if it is allowed to continue unchecked."
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Cross-Media and Foreign Ownership Laws, 2007.
This paper discusses Australia's relaxation of cross-media and foreign ownership laws.
4,270 words (approx. 17.1 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 113.95
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This paper explains that 2007 Australian business reforms welcome foreign media players and allow local media groups, already in place, to merge into cross-media ownership: the simultaneous ownership of television, radio and newspaper licenses and other media platforms. The author points out that the main purpose of these reforms are to maximize the business benefits of the operations of media. The paper stresses that media ownership around the world is seen as a reflection of a nation's political conditions, such as democratic countries by rights allow pluralism of ownership as exemplified by the more liberal foreign ownership laws and cross-media mergers in U.K., Canada, Germany, New Zealand and Japan.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Foreign Ownership of Media
Cross-Media Transactions
Rationale for Reform
Framework of Reform
Global Trends in Media Deregulation
Discussion and Conclusion
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"There are no existing restrictions on media ownership for both foreign and local entities in New Zealand, Sweden and Finland. Japan previously prohibited a single firm from owning more than one TV stations but this law had been lifted. Italy and Germany are an interesting study since both countries have sternly avoided the concentration of media ownership in a few hands but this rule is followed more in the breach than in the observance. In the US, cross-media ownership of a TV license, radio franchise and newspaper is not allowed for a single person, especially in markets with three TV stations or less."
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Globalization and the Internet, 2005.
A discussion on the effects of globalization and the internet on modern nation states.
920 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper considers how the global media, particularly the Internet and globalization affects the sovereignty and autonomy of modern nation-states. The author presents examples from three countries namely China, Saudi Arabia and the United States.
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"Although many consider the advances in transportation and telecommunications that occurred during the twentieth century to signal the beginning of international ..."
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