A Common Attempt to Control Editorial Independence Is the Threat

question 96

True/False

A common attempt to control editorial independence is the threat of, or actual withholding of, advertising dollars from that newspaper, magazine, or television program unless the medium makes editorial decisions that are favorable for the company advertising.

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