By 2003 the media was concentrated in the hands of how many multinational corporations?

By 2003, the media landscape was largely dominated by just a handful of multinational corporations, with about six major companies controlling a significant portion of the media outlets in the United States. This consolidation included corporations like Disney, Time Warner, and Viacom, which influenced a vast array of television, film, and publishing interests. This trend raised concerns about media diversity and the potential for monopolistic practices affecting public discourse.