When tycoons own the media
August 14, 2013
All over Europe, tycoons have been buying up media outlets and appearing to exert editorial control.
“In virtually every country [in eastern and southeast Europe], those involved in media are also involved in other businesses. All of them influence editorial control or promote a political ideology,” said Oliver Vojovic, secretary general of South East Europe Media Organization, a press watchdog.
When tycoons own the media