Ch.7 The Media

Despite its widespread availability, __________typically provide(s) the least depth of news coverage

television

Which of the following news sources reaches Americans?

television

Much of the national news that is published in local newspapers is provided by

the Associated Press.It

Advertising revenue at print newspaper is___________what it was in 2005.

half

In 1998, only_________percent of Americans had internet access. Today, more than_________percent of Americans use the internet.

25; 80

The number of radio stations in the United States has grown from _____________ in 1990 to more than ____________today.

400; 2,000

Large media conglomerates own approximately ___________percent of daily newspapers.

75

It is estimated that more than ___________percent of Americans have a television.

95

The "metered model" used by many newspaper websites

allows a certain number of free visits before requiring users to pay

During the last decade, the number of newspaper journalists working in the United States has

decreased by 40 percent