8. Rupert Murdoch
When it comes to what we see, read and hear in our day to day lives, few people can match the influence of Rupert Murdoch and his media empire. There are countless newspapers, TV channels, and news sites all over the world but sadly, they are all owned by a handful of extremely powerful individuals and Murdoch has a huge slice of the pie.
The Australian born media mogul began his true rise to power when he took over the United Kingdom’s News of the World in 1969, followed closely by The Sun, and used them to destroy the public perception of the elite class in the UK. He then set his sights on America, eventually becoming what many would describe as a ‘King maker’ as his influence on the Australian, UK, and US political scene is undeniable.
He may be 91 and in the twilight of his years, but his ownership of Fox Entertainment Group, The Wall Street Journal, The Sun, The Times, and HarperCollins means that even once he has left this world, his impact on the world stage will remain.
