Rupert Murdoch's Influence On American Culture
Rupert Murdoch, chairman and CEO of News Corp, is valued at $13.1 billion. His media dynasty which consists of 9 satellite television networks, 100 cable channels, 175 newspapers, 40 books imprints, 40 television stations, and 1 movie studio was started by his father Keith Murdock. Rupert grew up in the shadow of his father, and was constantly teased for the success and scandals surrounding his father. Rupert was always drawn into the wonders of his father’s world and was introduced to journalism at an early age by his father. In 1952, Keith Murdock died at the age of 67. At the time of his father’s death, Rupert was a student in Oxford University where he was known for being involved with student organizations that led him to be more understanding
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When he moved to the U.S., Murdoch introduced himself to the American journalism world by purchasing New York Magazine and The New York Post. In regards to his relationship with journalism in the the U.S., Murdoch has always dedicated himself to portray American culture as a superpower that must be respected by others. His choices have implicated the U.S. society by influencing the American community to stay united and to be connected with the world. An national outcry was prompted when news broke out that National Geographic was going to be run by Rupert Murdoch whom many see as nothing more than just a evil money-hungry tycoon. Many however don’t realized that Rupert Murdoch has a huge background in science, politics, and journalism. The fact that his empire will now run National geographic will have no change on the network’s purpose of educating the people. Murdoch’s family owned business recently announced his hopes to build two new empires from his highly profitable entertainment assets, 20th century and the Fox broadcast network. This change formed 21st Century Fox which produces some of our most beloved films.Murdoch’s Fox news is often criticized for not being real journalism. The way Fox news is conducted has always been surrounded by scandals due to the way it tackles journalism. Even though Fox news is often on the spotlight for its tactics one can’t
When he moved to the U.S., Murdoch introduced himself to the American journalism world by purchasing New York Magazine and The New York Post. In regards to his relationship with journalism in the the U.S., Murdoch has always dedicated himself to portray American culture as a superpower that must be respected by others. His choices have implicated the U.S. society by influencing the American community to stay united and to be connected with the world. An national outcry was prompted when news broke out that National Geographic was going to be run by Rupert Murdoch whom many see as nothing more than just a evil money-hungry tycoon. Many however don’t realized that Rupert Murdoch has a huge background in science, politics, and journalism. The fact that his empire will now run National geographic will have no change on the network’s purpose of educating the people. Murdoch’s family owned business recently announced his hopes to build two new empires from his highly profitable entertainment assets, 20th century and the Fox broadcast network. This change formed 21st Century Fox which produces some of our most beloved films.Murdoch’s Fox news is often criticized for not being real journalism. The way Fox news is conducted has always been surrounded by scandals due to the way it tackles journalism. Even though Fox news is often on the spotlight for its tactics one can’t