cross-ownership

noun

The ownership by a single organization of more than one kind of media outlet, e.g. both newspapers and television.

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Meanings

nouncross-ownership (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe ownership by a single organization of more than one kind of media outlet, e.g. both newspapers and television.

    Researchers have sought to determine whether cross-ownership between newspapers and television stations really does have an impact on coverage.

    2009, Tom Robinson, Media Ownership
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    More specifically, the rules prohibit cross-ownership of cable television systems and television stations within the same local service area (Grade B signal contour), television translator stations and cable systems in the same community, […]

    1981, United States. Federal Communications Commission, Annual Report, number 47, page 38

Origin

From cross- + ownership.

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