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. This is where the Media And Consolidation Research Organization (MACRO) Lab comes in.
Our 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.
Our research
A collection of data visualizations that demonstrate historical trends in media, such as ownership, market share, financial metrics, labor, originality, and inequality.