This report analyzes media concentration in the U.S. over the past 40 years, highlighting the shift from traditional media to digital platforms and the rise of over-the-top (OTT) services. While the wireline industry has declined, wireless and ISP markets have grown, with major companies like AT&T, Verizon, and Google dominating. The search engine market is highly concentrated, with Google and Microsoft controlling 97% by 2022. Although concerns about excessive concentration exist, the report finds that most sectors are moderately concentrated or competitive, except for search. By 2022, the media industry had grown to $1.34 trillion, driven by distribution companies and Big Tech. However, inconsistent data reporting poses challenges for comprehensive analysis.

Recommended citation: Buckweitz, J. & Noam, E. (2024). Media Ownership and Concentration in the United States of America. Global Media and Internet Concentration Project. https://doi.org/10.22215/gmicp/2024.10.840.