News: The Business

Examines financial aspects of the news media, from the role of advertisers as the main source of income, to the influence of economic interests on the news. Addresses such topics as the influence of advertisers on what is reported, advertiser pressure on local and national media, and manipulation of consumers by the media. Discusses journalistic freedom, non-commercial advertising (such as political and religious advertising), and profit-making in journalism. Features Jack Anderson, Ben Bradlee, Walter Cronkite, Bill Moyers, Edwin Newman, and George Will. , Examines financial aspects of the news media, from the role of advertisers as the main source of income, to the influence of economic interests on the news. Addresses such topics as the influence of advertisers on what is reported, advertiser pressure on local and national media, and manipulation of consumers by the media. Discusses journalistic freedom, non-commercial advertising (such as political and religious advertising), and profit-making in journalism. Features Jack Anderson, Ben Bradlee, Walter Cronkite, Bill Moyers, Edwin Newman, and George Will.