The Pharmaceutical Industry’s Influence on News Media: A Multi-Billion Dollar Conflict of Interest

The Pharmaceutical Industry’s Influence on News Media: A Multi-Billion Dollar Conflict of Interest

How Advertising Revenue Creates Questions About Editorial Independence The American public relies on news networks to provide objective, accurate health information. But a financial reality raises serious questions about editorial independence: pharmaceutical companies have become the dominant advertising force on television news, spending billions annually and creating potential conflicts of interest that may affect what stories get covered—and how. The...