WE WANT THE AIRWAVES

And now, here’s a very big infographic explaining the impact of media consolidation on the radio and television business.

For a start, it’s why Simon & Garfunkel’s “Mrs Robinson” is in rotation on at least one radio station in every city in America.

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Meanwhile, here’s one more stat to chew on: while six companies may control 90% of broadcast media, the biggest media company in America (in terms of media revenue) isn’t even on that list. 

Who would that be, you ask?

Why Google, of course.

I want it all,

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I’M LOOKING OVER A FOUR-LEAF CLOVER

Whatever you think my record collection looks like, I can assure you that you’ll find this in it. 

Sounds like the opening to the Flintstones, doesn’t it? Or the opening credits to any given screwball comedy of the 50s or 60s. All it needs is Saul Bass animation.

That’s a big band,

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