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Another layer to the current media landscape revolves around the influence of pharmaceutical companies on news reporting. Advertisements from these companies significantly finance major networks, leading to questions about editorial independence. The assertion was made that companies might leverage advertising pull to affect narrative framing and coverage, particularly on contentious issues like public health policies.
With the consolidation of wealth and ownership within a few billionaires, there is a growing concern that journalistic integrity may be sacrificed for the sake of maintaining access and appeasing powerful corporate interests.