Murdoch Extends His Media Empire to the United States
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History II: Business and Commerce Series
- Categories: Literature, Publishing, Arts, Economics
- Subcategories: Business, Media, Journalism, Journalists
- Curriculum: American History 1951-present, 20th & 21st Century European History, British History, Australian/New Zealand History
- Geographical Location: New York City
- Date: December, 1976
Article abstract: By purchasing the New York Post, Rupert Murdoch extended his successful tabloid style of newspaper publishing from London and Australia to the United States.
Summary of Event
In December, 1976, newspaper magnate Rupert Murdoch purchased the New York Post for $30 million from Dorothy Schiff. Murdoch’s premise in purchasing an American newspaper was founded on his previous success in publishing mass circulation newspapers. If his tabloid approach to journalism was successful in London and Australia, he believed, it should also be...
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