KOP discusses Conformity and Censorship at the Cost of Media Corporatization.  The Vox Media Union walkout combined with a YouTube censorship cry from one of Vox's YouTube hosts show the latest case of the above.  While the mainstream media subliminally supports conformity and censorship, Publish Protocol recent published a whitepaper on the subject that stated, " The purpose of journalism is to provide the public with the information that is essential for them to make the best possible decisions about their livelihood, societies and governments. While every medium offers a particular voice and perspective, corporate media and consolidation enforce conformity and suppress views that fall short of a specified range of interest. The oligopolistic dominance enforces ideological conformity and distortion, and the great danger is in that it occurs so discreetly that the formation of critical thought is suppressed without anyone noticing. The sheer number of uniquely-branded publishers, broadcast stations and music labels suggests a deceptive impression that there is great diversity. In reality, however, there are only as many messages as the number of media conglomerates in the market, and alternative viewpoints are nearly non-existent. Choice then becomes an illusion, feigned diversity, and yet another form of censorship. Good journalism also presents a voice for the marginalized and exposes injustice, thereby working to hold those in power accountable. When the media is run by business leaders in place of journalists, however, the pursuit of objectivity and truth is generally not a priority. The longtime mainstays of high-quality journalism, such as investigative journalism that has played a crucial role in driving major social changes, are shunned as they are seen cost-ineffective. Clientelist relations dictate what is published, turning the media into a convenient instrument for particularized interest. Publishers have effectively become mouthpieces for their respective owners and are failing to serve and empower the public as the fourth estate as socially bestowed. Deregulation has played a part in spearheading commercial exploitation within the media industry, which in turn has subverted the democratic role and value of journalism altogether. Journalistic integrity is no longer a virtue in the industry, and journalists are forced to give up their conviction in playing the critical role of “agitators” against injustice. Plus, KOP talks about the incredible story of E! Entertainment Television and the network's rise to prominence with Larry Namer, Co-Founder of E! Entertainment Television. Larry Namer is an entertainment industry veteran with over 45 years of professional experience in cable television, live events, and new media. Larry is one of the co-founders of E! Entertainment Television, a company now valued at over $3.5 billion USD, seen worldwide by hundreds of millions of cable subscribers. After creating several other successful companies in the United States he took his focus overseas where he is now a founding partner of Metan Global Entertainment Group (MGEG), a venture created to develop and distribute entertainment content and media specifically for Chinese speaking audiences in China and abroad. Support the Broadcasters Podcast by: Sending a PayPal donation by going to https://www.paypal.me/kingofpodcasts Shopping at Amazon through his special link http://www.kingofamazon.com Contact KOP for professional podcast production, imaging, and web design services at http://www.kingofpodcasts.com/production Follow KOP on Twitter or Facebook @kingofpodcasts Listen to KOP’s other programs, Conform This and the Wrestling is Real Wrestling Podcast. Do you want to be a guest on the Broadcaster’s Podcast or know someone who would make a great guest, please email kingofpodcasts@yahoo.com.