Conversation so far:
what are problems inherent in conglomerate ownership of mass communication
Stories can end up being biased or omitted so as not to offend advertisers or owners.
what companies dominate mass communications
As of 2020, the largest media conglomerates in terms of revenue rank Comcast, The Walt Disney Company, AT&T and ViacomCBS per Forbes.
how did the media conglomerates become so dominant in mass communication
One explanation for the cause of the concentration of media ownership is a shift to neo-conservative deregulation policies, which is a market-driven approach.
what are other problems inherent in conglomerate ownership of mass communication
Another concern is that consolidated media is not flexible enough to serve local communities in case of emergency or that corporate cost-cutting practices have undermined public safety.

Question: how has the public responded
Self-contained rewrite: how has the public responded to conglomerate ownership of mass communication