Been Quote by Barry Diller
“What's happened to broadcasting is that broadcasting really used to be... it used to have a very clear public service quotient. And it's more or less now. And it's been lost.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on media trends, 2005
Broadcasting has lost its clear public service focus over time, becoming more commercial and less civic-minded.
In simple terms: Broadcasting no longer serves the public well.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for public service media.
Themes
media
public service
commercialization
Mood
concerned
reflective
Type
analytical
critical
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- media reform
- community broadcasting
Key Concepts
civic responsibility
media ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can public service values be restored?
- What incentives could balance profit and civic duty?
A Different Perspective
Commercial pressures often outweigh public good.
