People need to watch the television news because the news helps people keep up with the events around the world.
The news lets people be aware of what happen in our society.
In the 1980s, viewers had more media options. Thanks to deregulation, more channels were available and content was less restricted.
There was a boom in the magazine industry, as magazine publishers streamlined their content for specific audiences.
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