big media

American  

noun

(usually used with a singular verb)

1. the mainstream media, as television and newspapers.

   blogs that compete with big media.

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Etymology

Origin of big media

First recorded in 1975–80

Example Sentences

California Attorney General Rob Bonta, a Democrat, has said he would take a close look at another big media deal: Paramount’s purchase of Warner Bros.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

History is littered with examples of big media mergers going awry, many of them involving some permutation of Warner Bros.:

From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 2026

The Covid pandemic, fewer big media campaigns, limited resources and a possible distrust in the health service were some of the reasons given for the reduction in recent years.

From BBC • Dec. 5, 2025

“It’s a big media market and we’re trying to find our place within it with big behemoths and heritage brands,” said Kaczor.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2025

Texas is also a big media market, and the half-hour to 45-minute episodes are easily digestible.

From Slate • Aug. 20, 2025