Bitesize guide to the british media
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This document provides an overview of media in Britain, including newspapers, television, and social media. It describes the political leanings and formats of major newspapers. It explains that most newspapers and television news providers now have an online presence. It outlines the ownership of major media companies in the UK. It provides details on television channels and paid streaming services. Finally, it lists popular social media platforms used in Britain.
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Evaluation question 3
Bauer Media would be a good institution to distribute the author's media product because they are Britain's largest privately owned publishing group and distribute popular magazines like Q magazine across multiple digital platforms. As Europe's largest publisher, Bauer Media has a large multi-platform presence in magazines, online, TV, and radio across 15 countries. For the future success of magazines, the author recognizes distribution will require an online presence where readers can pay a monthly fee to access magazine content digitally.
The Mass Media Of Great Britain
The United Kingdom has a large and diverse media landscape. It has a population of 61 million and London is the capital city. The UK has a long history with newspapers, magazines, books, television, radio, and now digital media. The BBC is the largest public service broadcaster, operating numerous TV and radio stations. Commercial stations also exist alongside the BBC. Popular TV shows include soap operas like EastEnders and reality shows like Britain's Got Talent. The print and broadcasting industries continue to transition to digital formats and platforms.
British media
The document provides an overview of media in Britain, including:
- Television is the most popular pastime, with over 3.5 hours watched daily on average. 97% of households have color TV.
- The BBC is the largest broadcaster, operating multiple TV and radio channels. It is publicly funded through a television license.
- Other major channels include ITV, Channel 4, and Channel 5 which are primarily funded through advertising.
- Radio is also very popular, with both national stations like BBC Radio and many local independent radio services.
- Newspapers range from national "quality" papers to tabloid papers, with The Sun having the highest daily circulation.
Alex's work
The document summarizes three major UK radio stations - Capital FM, Classic FM, and Heart. Capital FM targets young teenagers and adults with pop music and was the UK's first national radio station, reaching 7.4 million listeners per week. Classic FM targets listeners who enjoy classical music from the 1960s to 1980s, especially those in their thirties, and has 5.6 million weekly listeners. Heart broadcasts in central and southern England and north Wales, and with over 33 stations across the UK is now the most popular commercial radio station, reaching over 7.4 million listeners per week.
Question 3
Bauer Media and TimeInc. UK are both potential media institutions to distribute a music magazine focused on acoustic artists called STRINGS. As large independently owned media companies with magazines, television, radio, and online platforms, they could help distribute the magazine in print and digitally to a wide audience. STRINGS contains interviews and articles that do not require meeting artists in person, keeping costs low, and Bauer or TimeInc. UK could help the magazine reach a large niche audience of acoustic music fans internationally.
Unit 9 presentation radio 1
Commercial radio stations are privately owned and funded through advertisements. Capital FM is the most popular commercial radio station in Britain with over 7 million weekly listeners.
Public service radio in the UK, like the BBC, is funded by license fees rather than advertisements. The BBC employs around 11,000 people and operates numerous national and local radio stations. A portion of license fees goes to funding radio programs.
Community radio stations are very small and local. They are often based in hospitals, schools, or communities. Funding comes from donations, volunteers, and a maximum of £15,000 from advertisements. Examples are Kane FM, a student radio, and Radio Fox, the most popular hospital radio station.
Unit 9 presentation radio
Commercial radio stations are privately owned and generate funds primarily through advertisements. Capital FM is the most popular commercial radio station in Britain. Public service radio, like the BBC, is funded by a television license fee and does not run advertisements. The BBC employs around 11,000 people and operates numerous national and local radio stations. Not-for-profit community radio stations operate on very small local levels and obtain funding from various sources like donations, but cannot earn more than £15,000 from advertisements. They are often based out of hospitals, schools, and local businesses.
Channel evaluation
This document analyzes different UK television channels and their approaches to broadcasting documentaries. It discusses that public service broadcasters like the BBC have a mandate to provide educational programming nationwide without commercial objectives. The BBC offers documentaries on BBC One targeting ages 35-60 and BBC Three targeting 16-25 year olds. Channel 4 targets ages 18-35 but attracts this wide demographic with factual shows about history and current affairs. Channel 5 and ITV provide some documentaries alongside entertainment, with Channel 5 focusing on reality and drama and ITV being the largest commercial broadcaster in the UK. The document concludes that a new documentary about body confidence issues will air on Channel 4 due to its variety of channels and ability to reach younger audiences.
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Evaluation question 3
Bauer Media would be a good institution to distribute the author's media product because they are Britain's largest privately owned publishing group and distribute popular magazines like Q magazine across multiple digital platforms. As Europe's largest publisher, Bauer Media has a large multi-platform presence in magazines, online, TV, and radio across 15 countries. For the future success of magazines, the author recognizes distribution will require an online presence where readers can pay a monthly fee to access magazine content digitally.
The Mass Media Of Great Britain
The United Kingdom has a large and diverse media landscape. It has a population of 61 million and London is the capital city. The UK has a long history with newspapers, magazines, books, television, radio, and now digital media. The BBC is the largest public service broadcaster, operating numerous TV and radio stations. Commercial stations also exist alongside the BBC. Popular TV shows include soap operas like EastEnders and reality shows like Britain's Got Talent. The print and broadcasting industries continue to transition to digital formats and platforms.
British media
The document provides an overview of media in Britain, including:
- Television is the most popular pastime, with over 3.5 hours watched daily on average. 97% of households have color TV.
- The BBC is the largest broadcaster, operating multiple TV and radio channels. It is publicly funded through a television license.
- Other major channels include ITV, Channel 4, and Channel 5 which are primarily funded through advertising.
- Radio is also very popular, with both national stations like BBC Radio and many local independent radio services.
- Newspapers range from national "quality" papers to tabloid papers, with The Sun having the highest daily circulation.
Alex's work
The document summarizes three major UK radio stations - Capital FM, Classic FM, and Heart. Capital FM targets young teenagers and adults with pop music and was the UK's first national radio station, reaching 7.4 million listeners per week. Classic FM targets listeners who enjoy classical music from the 1960s to 1980s, especially those in their thirties, and has 5.6 million weekly listeners. Heart broadcasts in central and southern England and north Wales, and with over 33 stations across the UK is now the most popular commercial radio station, reaching over 7.4 million listeners per week.
Question 3
Bauer Media and TimeInc. UK are both potential media institutions to distribute a music magazine focused on acoustic artists called STRINGS. As large independently owned media companies with magazines, television, radio, and online platforms, they could help distribute the magazine in print and digitally to a wide audience. STRINGS contains interviews and articles that do not require meeting artists in person, keeping costs low, and Bauer or TimeInc. UK could help the magazine reach a large niche audience of acoustic music fans internationally.
Unit 9 presentation radio 1
Commercial radio stations are privately owned and funded through advertisements. Capital FM is the most popular commercial radio station in Britain with over 7 million weekly listeners.
Public service radio in the UK, like the BBC, is funded by license fees rather than advertisements. The BBC employs around 11,000 people and operates numerous national and local radio stations. A portion of license fees goes to funding radio programs.
Community radio stations are very small and local. They are often based in hospitals, schools, or communities. Funding comes from donations, volunteers, and a maximum of £15,000 from advertisements. Examples are Kane FM, a student radio, and Radio Fox, the most popular hospital radio station.
Unit 9 presentation radio
Commercial radio stations are privately owned and generate funds primarily through advertisements. Capital FM is the most popular commercial radio station in Britain. Public service radio, like the BBC, is funded by a television license fee and does not run advertisements. The BBC employs around 11,000 people and operates numerous national and local radio stations. Not-for-profit community radio stations operate on very small local levels and obtain funding from various sources like donations, but cannot earn more than £15,000 from advertisements. They are often based out of hospitals, schools, and local businesses.
Channel evaluation
This document analyzes different UK television channels and their approaches to broadcasting documentaries. It discusses that public service broadcasters like the BBC have a mandate to provide educational programming nationwide without commercial objectives. The BBC offers documentaries on BBC One targeting ages 35-60 and BBC Three targeting 16-25 year olds. Channel 4 targets ages 18-35 but attracts this wide demographic with factual shows about history and current affairs. Channel 5 and ITV provide some documentaries alongside entertainment, with Channel 5 focusing on reality and drama and ITV being the largest commercial broadcaster in the UK. The document concludes that a new documentary about body confidence issues will air on Channel 4 due to its variety of channels and ability to reach younger audiences.
Television broadcasting
The document discusses television broadcasting in the UK. It covers several topics:
- Television broadcasting was established in 1936 and is controlled by major broadcasters like BBC, ITV, and Channel 4. There are 27,000 hours of national content produced annually for £2.6 billion.
- Commercial television relies on advertising for income, while the BBC is state-owned and funded by television license fees.
- Advertising on TV is an effective mass-market format, and commercial airtime during popular events is expensive. Some ads include songs that become associated with products.
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Television broadcasting
Television broadcasting involves TV corporations broadcasting live TV regionally, nationally, or internationally. The TV license is a fee paid by UK residents that allows public service broadcasters like the BBC to operate without commercials. It costs £142 per year paid monthly or annually. The BBC operates several TV channels in the UK, including BBC One for general programming, BBC Two for documentaries and older audiences, and channels dedicated to news, politics, children's programming, and more. Channel 4 is publicly owned but funded through advertising rather than public funds or licenses. It has a remit to be innovative and distinctive in its programming across TV, film, and digital media. Commercial TV channels are funded through advertising sales, while public service TV is funded
Tesco
Tesco is a UK-based public company founded in 1919 that operates over 5,380 grocery stores internationally. It offers groceries, consumer goods, and financial services across its stores in 14 countries. As the third largest retailer worldwide, Tesco was originally focused on food and drink but has expanded its product lines and operates various store formats to serve customers' shopping needs.
Amad and thopons newspaper
Newspapers contain news, articles, features, editorials, and advertising. By 2007, there were over 6,500 daily newspapers worldwide selling almost 400 million copies per day. National newspapers in the UK include the Daily Express, owned by media mogul Richard Desmond; the Daily Mail, owned by Daily Mail and General Trust media conglomerate; and The Sun, the best-selling daily newspaper in the UK. Newspapers earn money through advertisements and sales to readers.
The press
A newspaper is a periodical publication containing news, articles, features and advertising. It is typically printed on inexpensive paper like newsprint. By 2007, there were 6,580 daily newspapers worldwide selling 395 million copies daily, though the late 2000s recession and growth of online media caused many papers to close or cut back. National broadsheet newspapers in the UK include The Sunday Times and The Daily Telegraph, while tabloids include The Sun and Daily Mail. Free local papers cover specific areas and communities, while paid local papers like the Croydon Advertiser serve local readers. The newspaper industry is linked to photography and advertising. Technology has impacted the press as people increasingly get news online for free rather than purchasing physical papers.
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Commercial radio stations generate income primarily from advertisements. During rush hour, advertisements cost more to air than during the afternoon due to higher listenership. Capital FM is a national commercial radio station that broadcasts mainstream music 24/7 to appeal to a younger audience.
Public service radio includes the BBC's 17 radio stations, which are funded by the television license fee paid by households. Nineteen percent of license fees go to BBC radio. Not-for-profit community radio stations serve specific audiences like hospitals and universities, offering content tailored to those groups.
How films are funded
The document discusses various ways that films are funded, including through private investors, television companies, government lottery funds and government funding, and foreign investors. Private investment is usually not enough to fully fund a film due to high costs. Television companies invest in films for future broadcasting rights and returns. Government lottery funds in the UK provide £27 million annually for film production and related activities. Government funding for films is small in the UK but has increased in recent decades. Foreign investors, mainly major US studios, sometimes provide funding if primary filming takes place in their country.
task 1
The BBC is the oldest national broadcasting organization and largest broadcaster in the world by employees. It is a British public service broadcaster headquartered in London, employing over 20,950 staff. The BBC is publicly funded by television license fees paid by UK residents and uses this funding across its radio, television and online services covering the UK nations and regions.
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The BBC is the oldest national broadcasting organization and largest broadcaster in the world by employees. It is a British public service broadcaster headquartered in London, employing over 20,950 staff. The BBC is publicly funded by television license fees paid by UK residents and uses this funding to provide radio, television and online services covering the UK and BBC World Service broadcasts in 28 languages globally.
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The group chose to air their documentary on BBC1. BBC1 is a popular channel throughout Britain that will attract a lot of public attention. Viewers can also catch up on missed programs using the iPlayer. BBC1 airs many similar documentaries about health and illness. The group feels the BBC targets the whole UK population, reaching a wide primary and secondary audience aged 19+. Airing on the BBC will maximize viewership and raise nationwide awareness about their documentary's topic.
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Commercial radio stations generate income primarily from advertisements. Advertisements during rush hour can be very expensive for companies, as those time slots are highly valued. In contrast, advertisements aired during less popular times will cost less. Public service radio stations like the BBC are publicly funded through television license fees. The BBC operates 17 different radio stations across various genres. Nineteen percent of license fees, which amount to £650 million annually, goes toward funding BBC radio. Not-for-profit community radio is aimed at serving local audiences. Stations in hospitals and universities tailor their music based on the needs and tastes of their intended listener demographics.
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Commercial TV is broadcasting of television programs and radio by privately owned media companies, as opposed to public broadcasting which receives government grants. Commercial TV is primarily funded through television and radio advertisements. Some major commercial TV companies in the UK include ITV plc, STV, and UTV. These companies own not only their main commercial networks but also a number of other channels. Currently, no company can own more than 39% of the country's television stations, though ownership limits were previously lower. These commercial TV companies also generate revenue through owning other commercial networks and selling television commercial airtime.
Commercial radio
Commercial radio stations generate revenue primarily through advertisements. They must attract a wide audience to their broadcasts in order to sell airtime to advertisers. Large commercial radio groups like Global own multiple national and local stations across different genres, using advertisements tailored to specific audiences and timeslots. In addition to advertising, the commercial radio industry is also linked to music, gaming, and marketing industries through the content they broadcast.
Commercial radio
Commercial radio stations generate revenue primarily through advertisements. They must attract a wide audience to their broadcasts in order to sell advertising slots and airtime to companies. Large commercial radio groups like Global own multiple national and local stations across different genres, using advertisements tailored to specific audiences and broadcast times to maximize profits from corporate advertisers in industries like games, marketing, and others linked to commercial radio.
Bbc
The document outlines the mission, values, and public purposes of the BBC. The BBC's mission is to inform, educate, and entertain audiences. Its core values include trust, putting audiences first, quality, creativity, respect, and collaboration. The six public purposes mandated by the Royal Charter are: sustaining citizenship, boosting education, encouraging creativity, representing UK communities, bringing the UK to the world and vice versa, and assisting with emerging technologies. The license fee is £145.50 per year or about 40p per day, and is required to watch or record live TV and BBC content on any device.
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The document provides an overview of British media, including television, newspapers, and radio. It discusses the history and development of the BBC as the main public service broadcaster in the UK. It also describes the various television and radio channels available, types of newspapers and their readership demographics. British media has transitioned to incorporate more digital technologies and online platforms while traditional forms remain important.
BBC Radio And Commercial Radio
Radio broadcasting provides audio content like news, music and discussions that people can listen to on various platforms. It reaches wide audiences and keeps them informed. Radio can be listened to on dedicated radio devices, websites, or television. The BBC and other commercial stations broadcast nationally and locally in the UK. Commercial stations rely on advertising revenue, while the BBC is funded by television license fees.
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- Commercial television relies on advertising for income, while the BBC is state-owned and funded by television license fees.
- Advertising on TV is an effective mass-market format, and commercial airtime during popular events is expensive. Some ads include songs that become associated with products.
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The document summarizes a community meeting where a board member of the Devonport Regeneration Community Partnership (DRCP) was removed for voicing concerns about financial figures. Members of the public were shocked and intimidated by the presence of 12 police officers at the meeting. The heavy police presence cost an estimated £2,000 in taxpayer money but no reasonable explanation was given for their deployment. The newspaper questions who ordered the police and whether such security measures will become common at community meetings.
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Television broadcasting involves TV corporations broadcasting live TV regionally, nationally, or internationally. The TV license is a fee paid by UK residents that allows public service broadcasters like the BBC to operate without commercials. It costs £142 per year paid monthly or annually. The BBC operates several TV channels in the UK, including BBC One for general programming, BBC Two for documentaries and older audiences, and channels dedicated to news, politics, children's programming, and more. Channel 4 is publicly owned but funded through advertising rather than public funds or licenses. It has a remit to be innovative and distinctive in its programming across TV, film, and digital media. Commercial TV channels are funded through advertising sales, while public service TV is funded
Tesco
Tesco is a UK-based public company founded in 1919 that operates over 5,380 grocery stores internationally. It offers groceries, consumer goods, and financial services across its stores in 14 countries. As the third largest retailer worldwide, Tesco was originally focused on food and drink but has expanded its product lines and operates various store formats to serve customers' shopping needs.
Amad and thopons newspaper
Newspapers contain news, articles, features, editorials, and advertising. By 2007, there were over 6,500 daily newspapers worldwide selling almost 400 million copies per day. National newspapers in the UK include the Daily Express, owned by media mogul Richard Desmond; the Daily Mail, owned by Daily Mail and General Trust media conglomerate; and The Sun, the best-selling daily newspaper in the UK. Newspapers earn money through advertisements and sales to readers.
The press
A newspaper is a periodical publication containing news, articles, features and advertising. It is typically printed on inexpensive paper like newsprint. By 2007, there were 6,580 daily newspapers worldwide selling 395 million copies daily, though the late 2000s recession and growth of online media caused many papers to close or cut back. National broadsheet newspapers in the UK include The Sunday Times and The Daily Telegraph, while tabloids include The Sun and Daily Mail. Free local papers cover specific areas and communities, while paid local papers like the Croydon Advertiser serve local readers. The newspaper industry is linked to photography and advertising. Technology has impacted the press as people increasingly get news online for free rather than purchasing physical papers.
Unit 9 sturcture, organisation and ownership
Commercial radio stations generate income primarily from advertisements. During rush hour, advertisements cost more to air than during the afternoon due to higher listenership. Capital FM is a national commercial radio station that broadcasts mainstream music 24/7 to appeal to a younger audience.
Public service radio includes the BBC's 17 radio stations, which are funded by the television license fee paid by households. Nineteen percent of license fees go to BBC radio. Not-for-profit community radio stations serve specific audiences like hospitals and universities, offering content tailored to those groups.
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The document discusses various ways that films are funded, including through private investors, television companies, government lottery funds and government funding, and foreign investors. Private investment is usually not enough to fully fund a film due to high costs. Television companies invest in films for future broadcasting rights and returns. Government lottery funds in the UK provide £27 million annually for film production and related activities. Government funding for films is small in the UK but has increased in recent decades. Foreign investors, mainly major US studios, sometimes provide funding if primary filming takes place in their country.
task 1
The BBC is the oldest national broadcasting organization and largest broadcaster in the world by employees. It is a British public service broadcaster headquartered in London, employing over 20,950 staff. The BBC is publicly funded by television license fees paid by UK residents and uses this funding across its radio, television and online services covering the UK nations and regions.
Task 1
The BBC is the oldest national broadcasting organization and largest broadcaster in the world by employees. It is a British public service broadcaster headquartered in London, employing over 20,950 staff. The BBC is publicly funded by television license fees paid by UK residents and uses this funding to provide radio, television and online services covering the UK and BBC World Service broadcasts in 28 languages globally.
No more internal/external. Integrated campaigns conference, 25 February 2016
Mark Davies, communications and corporate affairs director, Post Office
Visit the CharityComms website to view slides from past events, see what events we have coming up and to check out what else we do: www.charitycomms.org.uk
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Jonathon Carr-West
The document shows potential public notice income for six newspaper publishers based on the number of papers they publish. Trinity Mirror could earn £8,018,530, Northcliffe £5,181,305, and Archant £3,3947,584. Newsquest's potential is £16,345,465, Johnston's is £22,020,117. It discusses making public notices more accessible by publishing them online and in plain language, with email subscriptions and sharing between local media and community sites.
Post 14 research for channel
The group chose to air their documentary on BBC1. BBC1 is a popular channel throughout Britain that will attract a lot of public attention. Viewers can also catch up on missed programs using the iPlayer. BBC1 airs many similar documentaries about health and illness. The group feels the BBC targets the whole UK population, reaching a wide primary and secondary audience aged 19+. Airing on the BBC will maximize viewership and raise nationwide awareness about their documentary's topic.
Unit 9 sturcture, organisation and ownership
Commercial radio stations generate income primarily from advertisements. Advertisements during rush hour can be very expensive for companies, as those time slots are highly valued. In contrast, advertisements aired during less popular times will cost less. Public service radio stations like the BBC are publicly funded through television license fees. The BBC operates 17 different radio stations across various genres. Nineteen percent of license fees, which amount to £650 million annually, goes toward funding BBC radio. Not-for-profit community radio is aimed at serving local audiences. Stations in hospitals and universities tailor their music based on the needs and tastes of their intended listener demographics.
Commercial tv (broadcasting) by fateha
Commercial TV is broadcasting of television programs and radio by privately owned media companies, as opposed to public broadcasting which receives government grants. Commercial TV is primarily funded through television and radio advertisements. Some major commercial TV companies in the UK include ITV plc, STV, and UTV. These companies own not only their main commercial networks but also a number of other channels. Currently, no company can own more than 39% of the country's television stations, though ownership limits were previously lower. These commercial TV companies also generate revenue through owning other commercial networks and selling television commercial airtime.
Commercial radio
Commercial radio stations generate revenue primarily through advertisements. They must attract a wide audience to their broadcasts in order to sell airtime to advertisers. Large commercial radio groups like Global own multiple national and local stations across different genres, using advertisements tailored to specific audiences and timeslots. In addition to advertising, the commercial radio industry is also linked to music, gaming, and marketing industries through the content they broadcast.
Commercial radio
Commercial radio stations generate revenue primarily through advertisements. They must attract a wide audience to their broadcasts in order to sell advertising slots and airtime to companies. Large commercial radio groups like Global own multiple national and local stations across different genres, using advertisements tailored to specific audiences and broadcast times to maximize profits from corporate advertisers in industries like games, marketing, and others linked to commercial radio.
Bbc
The document outlines the mission, values, and public purposes of the BBC. The BBC's mission is to inform, educate, and entertain audiences. Its core values include trust, putting audiences first, quality, creativity, respect, and collaboration. The six public purposes mandated by the Royal Charter are: sustaining citizenship, boosting education, encouraging creativity, representing UK communities, bringing the UK to the world and vice versa, and assisting with emerging technologies. The license fee is £145.50 per year or about 40p per day, and is required to watch or record live TV and BBC content on any device.
Brand Britain
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As Britain approached a four day weekend during which the British bathed in a glow of patriotic fervour, and inspired in part by some of our own brand consultancy, we put together this deck of slides on Britain.
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- 1. A BITESIZE GUIDE TO MEDIA IN BRITAIN
- 2. These are some examples of the newspapers you might come across in the UK These newspapers are more left-wing, which means they tend to present a more liberal perspective of events. These newspapers are more right-wing, which means they tend to present a more conservative perspective of events.
- 3. These newspapers are free – you often find them at train stations. These are tabloid newspapers – they are often sensationalist and report on celebrities. Broadsheet newspapers used to be large ('broad') newspapers and very text heavy. They now tend to be smaller, but are often more detailed and avoid over-dramatic headlines. These are middle market newspapers. They still tend to be sensationalist, but are more text-heavy. The 'I' looks like a tabloid, but it is a commuter version of the old broadsheet 'The Independent' which is not only available online. The Financial Times is specifically about business and stock market news.
- 4. There are also local newspapers, they focus on news in a specific town or region. These are often free, or very cheap, and rely heavily on advertising for funding.
- 5. Many people in the UK read the news online now. Many of the newspaper companies have websites and phone apps. They also have Facebook and Twitter pages. These are social media platforms. Television news providers also have websites, such as the BBC, Sky News and Al Jazeera. TASK: Do a Google search of the following new sites. How do the present the same story differently? Mail Online The Independent Sky News BBC Al Jazeera
- 6. WHO OWNS THE MEDIA IN THE UK? News UK (owned by Rupert Murdoch) own The Sun and The Times. British Sky Broadcasting provides many Sky services, and news for most commercial radio stations. ITV operates ITV networks and is a shareholder of ITN news. Trinity Mirror is Britain's 2nd largest newspaper group. It owns national and local papers. Northern& Shell own several national newspapers and Channel 5. The UK does not really have a plural media market – a small number of companies own much of the nation's media output.
- 7. TELEVISION IN THE UK • The British terrestrial channels (now provided digitally) are: • BBC One and BBC Two – public service broadcaster (we must pay a licence fee for BBC TV and online services. No external adverts and no commercial breaks. BBC One and ITV normally bid to show major events such as football finals. BBC One aired the Olympics. • ITV – Independent Television – commercial broadcaster, adverts are shown between shows. • Channel 4- commercial broadcaster, but has always had a strong public service remit. Channel 4 tends to have more shows representing minority groups, for example, it aired the Paraolympics (however its representations of these groups does not always transgress stereotypes, as with My Big Fat Gyspy Wedding). Channel 4 has adverts. • Channel 5 – commercial broadcaster with adverts. Most of these channels have an online streaming service too: BBC Iplayer, ITV.com, All4 TASK: FIND OUT MORE ABOUT POPULAR TV SHOWS IN BRITAIN BY DOING A GOOGLE SEARCH.
- 8. TELEVISION IN THE UK • Since 2012 all television in the UK has been provided digitally. This means everyone has a 'digi-box' with hundreds of channels. • Many of the terrestrial providers have extra digital channels, i.e. 'More Four', CBeebies (for children). • Sky and Virgin are the biggest providers of paid-for digital services, their packages include many more channels, including specialist movie or sports channels. • Many people now watch TV shows and films online. In the UK, the most popular paid-for streaming services are Netflix and Amazon Prime.
- 9. SOCIAL MEDIA IN THE UK Source: https://social- media.co.uk/list-popular- social-networking-websites Click to add text Twitter is similar to the Chinese Weibo Facebook is similar to the Russian Vkontakte (VK) TASK: FIND MFM Sussex on Twitter