Mass communication is communication from one person or group through transmitting device to a large audience. Major goal of mass media in U.S. is financial success. Responsible media achieve social goals, such as education, news coverage of important public issues, while achieving financial success. Irresponsible media care only about making money. Weekly World News.
Media are cultural institutions.
Media as business. The media and communications technology 3. Media and government, society and culture. Media as business. Media ownership is very profitable.