media mogul

The definition of a media mogul is someone with a lot of power and influence in the world of journalism, politics, entertainment or news and displays that influence through mass media such as television, radio, newspapers and the Internet.

Famous Media Moguls

  • Joseph Pulitzer - The boss of the New York World
  • William Randolph Hearst - The boss of the New York Journal
  • Oprah Winfrey - Talk show host, actress, magazine producer, and the boss of Harpo Productions and the Oprah Winfrey Network.
  • Donald Trump - Businessman and Producer of The Apprentice televisiona show
(noun)

An example of a media mogul is Anne Cox Chambers, the major shareholder at Cox Enterprises, a cable TV, broadcasting and publishing company.

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