Who Owns The News?

A type of entity that focuses on achieving a particular social or environmental objective, rather than prioritizing financial gain. Charities, educational institutions, and advocacy groups are all examples of nonprofit organizations.

Nonprofits may engage in a wide range of activities, including advocacy, research, education and public-interest journalism. They rely on donations, grants, and fundraising to sustain their operations and achieve their mission.

Public companies issue ownership shares to the public through a stock exchange and must comply with strict financial regulations and report their performance to shareholders regularly. Some publicly traded media companies may prioritize their journalistic mission above short-term financial goals, while others may be more susceptible to the pressures of delivering profits to shareholders and containing costs at the expense of long-term investments.

A type of organization that receives financial support from government sources or public institutions for various purposes like promoting culture, advancing research and development or providing accurate and reliable information to the public. These organizations are expected to operate independently and impartially, serving the public interest rather than a particular commercial or political agenda.

A type of company that is owned by a small group of individuals, such as the founders or a family. Unlike publicly traded companies, privately held companies are not listed on public stock exchanges and their shares are not available for public trading.

While nominally nonprofit, business associations are not primarily focused on social causes and instead actively support financial gain. Their main objectives include advocating for pro-business policies, representing the interests of businesses within their respective countries, and promoting a favorable environment for economic growth and competitiveness.

Hedge funds are a type of investment fund that pool capital from wealthy individuals or institutional investors and invest in a variety of assets using different investment strategies. They typically seek to generate high returns while mitigating risk through various hedging techniques. Hedge funds may invest in news organizations for a number of reasons, such as potential financial returns, creating synergies with existing investments, diversifying their portfolio, gaining influence and reputation, or pursuing turnaround opportunities.