2. Recap Quiz!
What is an Oligopoly?
What is Vertical Integration?
What is a Conglomerate?
What percent of the media we consume is controlled by ‘The Big Six’?
Who are ‘The Big Six’?
3. Conglomerates Case Study
Each of ‘The Big Six’ are a conglomerate, your task is to reveal how big
those conglomerates are.
Look at the sheet in front of you. Each conglomerate has a number of
subsidiary's in a number of industries, research and list as many as you can.
4. Disney Pixar Case Study
You will need to research and find the answers to the following questions about Disney
Pixar.
Think about this question while you are finding this information.
What are the problems with this sort of media power?
5. Case Study Questions
You need to find the following information out about Disney Pixar.
When was Pixar acquired by Disney?
Were there any problems with this acquisition?
Who are some key figures in Disney Pixar?
What is the top grossing Disney Pixar film?
How have Disney Pixar films performed when compared to other animated
films on the market?
Who are Disney Pixar’s target market?
How do you know this?
How do they appeal to this market?
What is your favourite Disney Pixar film and why?
6. Discussion
What are the problems with this sort of
media power?
Considering the research you have done today, what is your opinion on
this question?
