What is another word for mainstream media?

Pronunciation: [mˈe͡ɪnstɹiːm mˈiːdiːə] (IPA)

The term "mainstream media" has become a familiar phrase in contemporary society, but it is often used as a negative connotation. Synonyms for the phrase can include "corporate media," "big media," "mass media," and "establishment media." These phrases imply that the media is controlled by a small group of elites who dictate what information is disseminated to the public. Another popular term is "legacy media," which refers to traditional media outlets such as newspapers, television, and radio. The rise of digital media has also led to the introduction of new terms, such as "social media," "citizen journalism," and "grassroots media," which convey a different sense of media ownership and content.

What are the hypernyms for Mainstream media?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    mass media, news media, media outlets, Information outlets, media organizations, news outlets.

Famous quotes with Mainstream media

  • The mainstream media may have trouble resisting the temptation to declare that Karl Rove has been demoted, but the truth is quite the contrary. By giving up his role as deputy White House chief of staff, Rove has been freed to do what he does best: shape big issues and develop strategies to win elections.
    Fred Barnes
  • While mainstream media is led by profit, ratings and popularist culture and filtered by the current political climate, Alternative Media is lead solely by the convictions of the campaign and film maker.
    Ben Edwards
  • A political party is dying before our eyes-and I don't mean the Democrats. I'm talking about the mainstream media, which is being destroyed by the opposition.
    Howard Fineman
  • When Bush first got elected, the very first time there was talk of going to war with Iraq, the mainstream media gave his position total credibility. I didn't get it then, and I don't get it now.
    Ed Harris
  • The mainstream media showed, for example, no blood and guts resulting from the 9/11 attacks.
    Bruce Jackson

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