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big media

American  

noun

(usually used with a singular verb)
  1. the mainstream media, as television and newspapers.

    blogs that compete with big media.


Etymology

Origin of big media

First recorded in 1975–80

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

From MarketWatch Apr. 23, 2026

Altman isn’t the first billionaire who might do a big media deal for reasons other than sincere interest in media.

From Slate Apr. 7, 2026

He worked with other big media partners on projects including ”The Edge of Sleep,” a TV series that hit Amazon Prime’s top 10 in 2024.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 2, 2026

As the end of 2025 approaches, it is abundantly clear this has been a year hot with big media and sports deals.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 16, 2025

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

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