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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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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

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

“One should have a reasonable amount of skepticism around big media mergers. They don’t have an amazing track record over time,” Peters said at the Bloomberg Screentime conference in Los Angeles.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 9, 2025

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

From Slate ● Aug. 20, 2025

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