Oversea Key Media Industry Players

There are a few key players in the media industry that are not from the United States. One of the major new companies in Britain is the British Broadcasting Company. According to their website, BBC is “the largest broadcasting organization in the world.” Setting up their headquarters in the center of Britain, London England and staffing more than 23,000 people, it deserves the title of largest broadcasting organization. BBC is a public service broadcaster that reaches 10 national radio stations and 40 local radio stations with a website accessible to all. BBC provides their customers with” news and information in 32 languages.” BBC is run under the Royal Charter, which is “an accompanying agreement that recognizes its editorial independence and sets out its public obligations in detail.” In other words, it is a letter from the monarchy that grants the power to an individual or business. With international business becoming more popular, BBC surely has made goals to keep their status as largest broadcasting organization by sticking with quality, focus, efficiency, and market impact.

I believe it is important for companies in the media industry to be non-US owned, especially news companies. It is important for the world to know each others news and to care for one and other. That is what BBC is aiming to do. By broadcasting in 32 different languages, and being located in the center of the world, British Broadcasting Company is making the effort to get citizens of other countries to care for those in need. For example when Haiti had their earthquake, not only did the United States give money to help the country, but the United Kingdom, Sweden, and many others gave as well. Please refer to the table according to The Guardian. International business is becoming more important in our everyday lives, especially with companies like BBC in the news.