Monopoly Television

Mtv's Quest To Control The Music

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Sociology
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Author: Jack Banks ISBN: 9780429978470
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: February 12, 2018
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Jack Banks
ISBN: 9780429978470
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: February 12, 2018
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

In this book, Jack Banks examines the historical development of music video as a commodity and analyzes the  existing structures within which music video is produced, distributed, and exhibited on its premier music channel, MTV.  }In August 1981, Music Televisionnow popularly known as MTVwas launched. Within a matter of years it revitalized a struggling record industry; made the careers of leading pop stars like Madonna, Boy George, Cyndi Lauper, and Duran Duran; infiltrated traditional network television and the movie industry; revolutionized the advertising industry; and stimulated purchases in several markets, most notably fashion apparel. The reach of MTV has proven long and profitable. In this book, Jack Banks examines the historical development of music  video as a commodity and analyzes the existing structures within which music video is produced, distributed, and exhibited on its premier music channel, MTV. Who controls MTV? What part do record companies  play in the financing and production of music video? How do  the power brokers in the business affect the ideological content of music video? Given the tight sphere of influence within the music industry, what are the future trends for music video and for artistic freedom of expression? Banks tackles these questions in an intelligent, lively, and sophisticated investigation into one of the most influential media enterprises of our society. }

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In this book, Jack Banks examines the historical development of music video as a commodity and analyzes the  existing structures within which music video is produced, distributed, and exhibited on its premier music channel, MTV.  }In August 1981, Music Televisionnow popularly known as MTVwas launched. Within a matter of years it revitalized a struggling record industry; made the careers of leading pop stars like Madonna, Boy George, Cyndi Lauper, and Duran Duran; infiltrated traditional network television and the movie industry; revolutionized the advertising industry; and stimulated purchases in several markets, most notably fashion apparel. The reach of MTV has proven long and profitable. In this book, Jack Banks examines the historical development of music  video as a commodity and analyzes the existing structures within which music video is produced, distributed, and exhibited on its premier music channel, MTV. Who controls MTV? What part do record companies  play in the financing and production of music video? How do  the power brokers in the business affect the ideological content of music video? Given the tight sphere of influence within the music industry, what are the future trends for music video and for artistic freedom of expression? Banks tackles these questions in an intelligent, lively, and sophisticated investigation into one of the most influential media enterprises of our society. }

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