Media Moguls

Author : Michael Palmer,Jeremy Tunstall
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2006-10-19
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781134937349

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Media Moguls by Michael Palmer,Jeremy Tunstall Pdf

The emergence of a few powerful individuals in control of large sections of mass communication industries has coincided with world-wide media de-regulation. In the first book to take a close look at media moguls as a species, Jeremy Tunstall and Michael Palmer show how a handful of own-and-operate entrepreneurs run their empires with a highly eccentric and highly political management style. Individuals such as Berlusconi, Hersant, and Murdoch, in France, Germany, Italy, Britain and the US, are considered in the context of the changing European media industry. The book considers other, non-mogul trends: the emergence of a European media policy and a European-US-Japanese world media industry. Additional case studies focus on Reuters as a news-and-data super-agency and the part played by advertising and other media lobbies in shaping media policy.

Author : Naomi Sakr,Jakob Skovgaard-Petersen,Donatella Della Ratta
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2015-03-31
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780857710468

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Arab Media Moguls by Naomi Sakr,Jakob Skovgaard-Petersen,Donatella Della Ratta Pdf

Transformations in the Arab media landscape are a key element in regional dynamics of political change. Where do private owners of Arab media outlets stand on the scene? What part, if any, have they played in weakening dictatorships, countering sectarianism and political polarisation, and reforming business practices in the Arab world? Arab Media Moguls charts the fortunes of some leading media investors and entrepreneurs from Egypt, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia and Tunisia to examine their motives, management styles, financial performance and links to political power. The resulting profiles offer intriguing insights into the place of family, education, religion and media regulation in regional power structures. Globally, the rise of small digital media, increased competition law and the precedence of more digitally-savvy younger generations have fuelled doubts as to whether the archetypal 'media mogul' is a phenomenon with a future. How do such factors affect power plays in Arab media? Responding critically to existing Western scholarship and commentary on magnates in US and European media, this book explores how far existing assumptions and perceptions about powerful media owners' eccentricity, innovation and risk-taking apply in the Arab context and offers a range of alternative approaches to understanding the central position of certain individuals in the fast-changing Arab media business.

Author : Dan Kennedy
Publisher : University Press of New England
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2018-03-06
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781512601787

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The Return of the Moguls by Dan Kennedy Pdf

The Return of the Moguls chronicles an important story in the making, one that will affect more than just the newspaper business—it has the power to change democracy as we know it. Over the course of a generation, the story of the daily newspaper has been an unchecked slide from record profitability and readership to plummeting profits, increasing irrelevance, and inevitable obsolescence. The forces killing major dailies, alternative weeklies, and small-town shoppers are well understood—or seem obvious in hindsight, at least—and the catalog of publications that have gone under reads like a whoÕs who of American journalism. During the past half-century, old-style press barons gave way to a cabal of corporate interests unable or unwilling to invest in the future even as technological change was destroying their core business. The Taylor family sold the Boston Globe to the New York Times Company in 1993 for a cool $1.1 billion. Twenty years later, the Times Company resold it for just $70 million. The unexpected twist to the story, however, is not what they sold it for but who they sold it to: John Henry, the principal owner of the Boston Red Sox. A billionaire who made his money in the world of high finance, Henry inspired optimism in Boston because of his track record as a public-spirited business executive—and because his deep pockets seemed to ensure that the shrunken newspaper would not be subjected to further downsizing. In just a few days, the sale of the Globe was overtaken by much bigger news: Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon and one of the world’s richest people, had reached a deal to buy the Washington Post for $250 million. Henry’s ascension at the Globe sparked hope. Bezos’s purchase seemed to inspire nothing short of ecstasy, as numerous observers expressed the belief that his lofty status as one of our leading digital visionaries could help him solve the daunting financial problems facing the newspaper business. Though Bezos and Henry are the two most prominent individuals to enter the newspaper business, a third preceded them. Aaron Kushner, a greeting-card executive, acquired California’s Orange County Register in July 2012 and then pursued an audacious agenda, expanding coverage and hiring journalists in an era when nearly all other newspaper owners were trying to avoid cutting both. The newspaper business is at a perilous crossroads. This essential book explains why, and how today’s new crop of media moguls might help it to survive.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Mass media
ISBN : IND:30000027389471

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Media Moguls by Anonim Pdf

Author : Marcia Layton Turner
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Companies
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : E-business
ISBN : PSU:000048584098

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How to Think Like the World's Greatest New Media Moguls by Marcia Layton Turner Pdf

Noted journalist Dale Buss explores the winning business strategies behind today's most exciting, outrageous, and successful new media projects and personalities, and provides ideas to help readers apply cutting edge strategies to their own businesses.

Author : John Street
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2010-12-09
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781137015556

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Mass Media, Politics and Democracy by John Street Pdf

This widely used and popular text provides a broad-ranging analysis of the relationship between the media and politics. Revised and updated throughout, this second edition includes coverage of the mediatization of politics; of E-politics and governance; of the impact of 'reality TV'; and of issues raised by the reporting of war in Iraq.

Author : Ross Tapsell
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2017-07-18
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781786600370

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Media Power in Indonesia by Ross Tapsell Pdf

h2 style="page-break-after:avoid"Examines the Indonesian media industry in the digital era, examining contemporary ‘battlefields’ between media owners and ordinary citizens.

Author : Ursula Owen,Writers and Scholars International Ltd
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1994-09
Category : Mass media
ISBN : 0904286436

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Media, Moguls, Megalomania by Ursula Owen,Writers and Scholars International Ltd Pdf

Author : Gavin Ellis
Publisher : Springer
Page : 311 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2014-06-29
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781137369444

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Trust Ownership and the Future of News by Gavin Ellis Pdf

Crumbling business models mean news media structures must change. Gavin Ellis explores the past and present use of newspaper trusts – drawing on case studies such as the Guardian, the Irish Times and the Pulitzer Prize winning Tampa Bay Times – to make the case for a form of ownership dedicated to sustaining high quality journalism.

Author : Trevor Barr
Publisher : Allen & Unwin
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Communication policy
ISBN : 1865080497

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Newmedia.com.au by Trevor Barr Pdf

From voice mail to email to the World Wide Web, communications have now infiltrated virtually every aspect of our lives. In this volume, the author explains the exponential growth of media, information technology and telecommunications, looking at the major stakeholders and the new global economy.

Author : Jonathan A. Knee,Bruce C. Greenwald,Ava Seave
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 355 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2009-10-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781101140741

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The Curse of the Mogul by Jonathan A. Knee,Bruce C. Greenwald,Ava Seave Pdf

If Rupert Murdoch and Sumner Redstone are so smart, why are their stocks long-term losers? We live in the age of big Media, with the celebrity moguls telling us that "content is king." But for all the excitement, glamour, drama, and publicity they produce, why can't these moguls and their companies manage to deliver better returns than you'd get from closing your eyes and throwing a dart? The Curse of the Mogul lays bare the inexcusable financial performance beneath big Media's false veneer of power. By rigorously examining individual media businesses, the authors reveal the difference between judging a company by how many times its CEO is seen in SunValley and by whether it generates consistently superior profits. The book is packed with enough sharp-edged data to bring the most high-flying, hot-air filled mogul balloon crashing down to earth.

Author : Al Lieberman,Pat Esgate
Publisher : FT Press
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2013-07-02
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780133092301

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The Definitive Guide to Entertainment Marketing by Al Lieberman,Pat Esgate Pdf

Entertainment Marketing NOW: Every Platform, Technology, and Opportunity Covers film, cable, broadcast, music, sports, publishing, social media, gaming, and more Reflects powerful trends ranging from smartphones to globalization Demonstrates breakthrough strategies integrating advertising, promotion, PR, and online content distribution By industry insiders with decades of experience as leaders and consultants Entertainment spending is soaring worldwide, driven by new technologies, new platforms, new business models, and unrelenting demand amongst seven billion consumers. That means entertainment marketing opportunities are soaring, too. But this business is more complex and competitive than ever–and it’s changing at breakneck speed. Now, two leading practitioners show how to transform content into profits today and tomorrow...any content, on any platform, in any market, worldwide. You’ll master innovative new ways to grab consumers’ attention and wallets fast...make your experiences wannasee, haftasee, mustsee...drive more value through social platforms, mobile technologies, and integrated marketing strategies...overcome challenges ranging from bad buzz to piracy...fully leverage licensing, merchandising, and sponsorships...and successfully market all forms of entertainment.

Author : Richard Desmond
Publisher : Random House
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2015-06-18
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781473518544

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The Real Deal by Richard Desmond Pdf

From the age of five, when he helped his deaf father negotiate advertising contracts, Richard Desmond has always had an eye for business. In The Real Deal he offers a no-holds-barred account of an extraordinary career that has taken him from cloakroom attendant at a north London club to billionaire media owner. En route he tells of his early life as a rock and roll drummer, his first steps in the world of magazine publishing as a purveyor of leisure and top-shelf titles, and finally, after decades of paying his dues building smaller brands, his arrival in the big league with the launch of OK! magazine and the acquisition of Express Newspapers, his purchase and sale of Channel 5, and his £80 million investment in the Health Lottery, combining business innovation with help for good causes. Along the way, he imparts many of the secrets of his astounding success, as well as giving his forthright opinion (and he always has one) on such diverse subjects as politicians, religion, and the similarities between being a rock and roll drummer and running a business – as well as his views on a cast of characters ranging from Alan Sugar to Victoria Beckham and from Simon Cowell to Jennifer Aniston. Often controversial, frequently revelatory, always entertaining, The Real Deal is the brilliantly frank account of a life spent at the sharp end.

Author : Candy Spelling
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2009-03-31
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781429921183

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Stories from Candyland by Candy Spelling Pdf

Carole Gene Marer spent her girlhood dreaming of meeting Rock Hudson, but when she finally had the chance—on her second date with her future husband, television mogul Aaron Spelling—she was so shy she hid all night in the powder room. How Candy morphed from that quiet girl into a seemingly-confident, stylish trophy wife, mistress of the largest house in Los Angeles (70,000 square feet when you count the attic) is at the heart of Stories from Candyland. The life Candy created for her family—her husband and children Tori and Randy—was fabulous, over-the-top, and often magical. So what if California Christmases don't come with snow? Let's make some on the tennis court! How do we take a cross-country family vacation with a dad who doesn't fly? By private train car, of course (with an extra for the fifty-two pieces of luggage). The kids want to dress up for Halloween? No problem, why not call in Nolan Miller to design their costumes? Candy had a hand in some of the most beloved television shows of all time (she once stopped production on "Dynasty" because Krystle Carrington's engagement ring was not spectacular enough), has entertained half of Hollywood in epic fashion, and lives an enviable life. But under all the fun and showmanship lies a more interesting character, still wrestling with some of the insecurities of her ingénue self. Oprah threw her into a major panic with a discussion of hoarding. A lifelong humming habit evolved as a unique coping mechanism. And there's nothing like being defined as, "well, you know, complicated" by your daughter on television and in her own book. Stories from Candyland sparkles with glamour and grand gestures. But it also satisfies with some more intimate Candy concerns: why being a perfect wife and mother was so important to her, how cooking and cleaning can keep the home fires burning, why collections matter, and whether dogs are better judges of people than people are. Visit Candyland in these pages and get a glimpse of a generous, glittering world revealing many of its surprising and funny secrets for the first time.

Author : Albert Moran
Publisher : Intellect Books
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2013-01-06
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781783200771

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TV Format Mogul by Albert Moran Pdf

Since the late 1990s, when broadcasters began adapting such television shows as Big Brother, Survivor, and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? for markets around the world, the global television industry has been struggling to come to grips with the prevalence of program franchising across international borders. In TV Format Mogul, Albert Moran traces the history of this phenomenon through the lens of Australian producer Reg Grundy’s transnational career. Program copycatting, Moran shows, began long before its most recent rise to prominence. Indeed, he reveals that the practice of cultural and commercial cloning from one place to another, and one time to another, has occurred since the early days of broadcasting. Beginning in the late 1950s, Grundy brought non-Australian shows to Australian audiences, becoming the first person to take local productions to an overseas market. By following Grundy’s career, Moran shows how adaptation and remaking became the billion-dollar business they are today. An exciting new contribution from Australia’s foremost scholar of television, TV Format Mogul will be a definitive history of program franchising.