5 Reasons Why 2016 May Be the Most Chaotic Year Ever in Media
Friday, January 08, 2016
This year looks to be the recalibration of media in the United States especially relating to local markets. The discussion of the collapse of newspapers may pale in comparison of the elements that are building to transform the media in Providence and other cities across the country.
To touch on a few of the factors, the two largest radio groups in America are poised for bankruptcy, one of America’s largest newspapers is struggling to the deliver the morning paper and another of the top newspapers was purchased by a right-wing billionaire who was motivated in part to use the paper to investigate and influence judges in his state, and the list goes on and on.
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GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTTelevision stations in the market are being impacted and being traded like marbles. One of the fastest growing TV conglomerates is about to pull out of one deal and execute another deal as part of an effort to fight off a hostile takeover.
By the way, digital has its issues too. Some of the biggest digital superstar content sites are seeing slowing growth and in some cases contraction. Let’s take a look at some of the emerging
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