Diversification Strategy of Global Media Conglomerates: Examining its Patterns and Determinants

Journal of Media Economics

Volumn 16, Issue 4, 2003, Pages 213-233

  Chan Olmsted, Sylvia M ^a   Chang, Byeng Hee ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE   (United States)

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EID: 0141884137     PISSN: 08997764     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1207/S15327736ME1604_1     Document Type: Review

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