Gurleen A level exam

  In 2020 Ofcom published its findings from a five year review of public service broadcasting in Britain. Read the introduction to their report - pages 3-7. You'll need your Greenford Google login to view the document. 1) Look at page 3. Why is it a critical time for public service broadcasting?  Public service broadcasting (PSB) is at a crucial juncture. Audience viewing habits continue to change rapidly and competition from global content providers is ever-increasing. 2) Read page 4. How has TV viewing changed in recent years?  Significant changes have occurred in the way people watch television. Live broadcast viewing has declined, as audiences increasingly choose to view content at a time that suits them on global online and on-demand content services. These trends are affecting all broadcasters, including the PSB channels.  3) Still on page 4, what aspects of PSB do audiences value and enjoy?  Audiences continue to value PSB's purposes and objectives highly...

 Hesmondhalgh - Cultural Industries 1) What does the term 'Cultural Industries' actually refer to? The creation The production The distribution of products of a cultural nature. 2) What does Hesmondhalgh identify regarding the societies in which the cultural industries are highly profitable? These societies tend to support the conditions where large companies, and their political allies, make money. These conditions are: 1) Constant demand for new products 2) minimal regulation outside of general competition law 3) relative political and economic stability -4) workforces that are willing to work hard. 3) Why do some media products offer ideologies that challenge capitalism or inequalities in society? Some media products challenge capitalism or social inequalities because creators may seek to critique dominant systems or provide the perspectives of marginalized groups. 4) Look at page 2 of the fact sheet. What are the problems that Hesmondhalgh identifies with regards to the cul...

  Media conglomerate research Name of media conglomerate: News Corp Brands and companies the conglomerate is best known for? Wall Street Journal - (finacial news) Times ans Sunday times- (uk newspaper) Harper and Collins- (global book publisher) Media Magazine reading and questions 2) Do you agree that governments should prevent media conglomerates from becoming too dominant? Write an argument that looks at both sides of this debate. Governments should step in to stop media conglomerates from becoming too powerful because it helps protect diverse viewpoints and access to reliable information. However, over-regulations could slow innovation, so it’s about finding the right balance to keep media fair and open while allowing it to grow economically and within the public's interest. 1)  Briefly describe the production, promotion, and distribution process for media companies. Production:  provides audiences with the media products they want. It needs to consider the audience’s...