Horizontal Integration Occurs When a Single Media Company

question 12

Multiple Choice

Horizontal integration occurs when a single media company

• A) merges with the only other company in the same business
• B) acquires other media businesses of the same nature
• C) owns all the media business in a specific market area
• D) sells the majority of its shares to other media businesses
• E) owns businesses throughout the media production and distribution chain

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