The issue
The media system is increasingly consolidated
Two to four corporations dominate in each sector, limiting the diversity and democratic potential of cultural production. Yet, access to data that reveals this state of affairs is limited—safeguarded by institutions that use various means to hamper public awareness.
Learn MoreOur mission
Facilitate awareness with access to critical data
MACRO Lab aims to provide accessible, critical materials and data about media consolidation, financialization, and operations. We aim to create a space for envisioning an alternative media system that is more just, equitable, and democratically accountable.
Learn MoreOur research
A collection of data visualizations that demonstrate historical trends in media, such as ownership, market share, financial metrics, labor, originality, and inequality
Film Distributor Market Share in the US, 1995-2019
Cumulative Mergers and Acquisitions in Top Media Companies, 1985-2022
Cumulative Mergers and Acquisitions in Big Tech Companies, 1995-2023
Originality of Top 100 Films by Percentage of US Box Office, 1987-2019
Number of Franchise Films Released Annually, 1960-2023
