cross-ownership

English

Etymology

From cross- +‎ ownership.

Noun

cross-ownership (uncountable)

1. The ownership by a single organization of more than one kind of media outlet, e.g. both newspapers and television.
   • 2009, Tom Robinson, Media Ownership:

     Researchers have sought to determine whether cross-ownership between newspapers and television stations really does have an impact on coverage.

   • 1981, United States. Federal Communications Commission, Annual Report, number 47, page 38:

     More specifically, the rules prohibit cross-ownership of cable television systems and television stations within the same local service area (Grade B signal contour), television translator stations and cable systems in the same community, […]