Conglomeration. Probably one of the most interesting things I've learned about all year. Conglomeration is when one larger company starts buying off smaller companies and then adds aspects of that company into its own system and revenue. It seems like such a technical and complicated term but it really is a huge aspect of business and is constantly making a difference around us.
You might be surprised by this map, but it is just a few examples of conglomeration. In class, Mr. Miller showed us a different map about conglomeration, but it was just as interesting. Disney owns ESPN. Time Warner owns the Atlanta Braves. General Electric owns banks.
Look at the food map though. Are you a Coke or Sprite person? Doesn't matter. Coke not only owns Sprite, but Minute Maid, Fanta, Monster, and Mello Yello. Welcome to Mars, home of M&Ms, Snickers, Twix, Skittles, and more. Study the map some more. You'll be surprised by how much conglomeration effects everyday things you do and eat.
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