Like all conflicts, the media war leaves a trail of victims and marginalised peoples. What suffers in this search for speed is depth. The media in the wealthy world are becoming increasingly simplistic, superficial, and celebrity-focused.
Some nations can influence and control their media greatly.
But, in addition, increasing numbers of powerful corporations are becoming major influences on mainstream media. In some places major multinational corporations own media stations and outlets. An effect of this though is a reduction in diversity and depth of content that the public can get, while increasing the political and economic power of corporations and advertisers. An informed population is crucial element to a functioning democracy. Click here to find out more.