The European Audiovisual Observatory published a new IRIS Special report which looks at the many different ways in which companies such as broadcasters can obtain or maintain powerful positions in the audiovisual market. The Strasbourg-based Observatory examines the ways in which legislators, courts and regulators can prevent powerful communication tools, including the newer platforms offered by digital technology, from being used to shape opinions and mindsets or simply to dominate markets by a too small group of individuals or companies.

 

More details: European Audiovisual Observatory's press release.