Been Quote by Barry Diller
“Twenty years ago, there were dozens and dozens of independent television producers. There are a couple now, at the most. Mark Burnett, Endemol. It's gone. Everybody works for the Man now. And it's natural law, how that happened: Nobody prescribed it, but it's how things worked out and how it has been for decades, period.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Business magazine, 2015
The media landscape has consolidated, reducing independent producers; market forces and industry practices naturally led to dominance by large entities, limiting diversity.
In simple terms: Media consolidation limits independent voices.
Support diverse platforms and independent creators.
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When to use this quote
- content creation
- policy advocacy
- investment decisions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can new media platforms empower independents?
- What policies could encourage competition?
Independent voices may still thrive with new technology.