Mass media in Italy includes a variety of online, print, and broadcast formats, such as radio, television, newspapers, and magazines.

History

See also: History of journalism in Italy

The governmental Ministry of Communications formed in 1924. "The legalization of local, independent broadcasting stations in 1976 radically changed the media landscape."[1]

Magazines

See also: List of magazines in Italy

Newspapers

See also: List of newspapers in Italy

Among the most widely read national newspapers in Italy are Corriere della Sera, Corriere dello Sport – Stadio, La Gazzetta dello Sport, Il Giorno, la Repubblica, and La Stampa.[1] "Local and regional papers are particularly vital in Italy."[1]

Books

Main article: Books in Italy

Radio

See also: List of radio stations in Italy

Television

Main articles: Television in Italy and List of television channels in Italy

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c "Italy: Media and Publishing". Britannica.com. Retrieved 20 November 2017.

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