- READ THROUGH THESE POINTS AND FIND EXAMPLES FROM THE LIST BELOW
- processes of production, distribution and/ or circulation of PSB radio content in a national context
· role
of the regulatory framework, including that of public service broadcasting
remit
·
significance of PSB broadcasting and longevity versus varied commercial
stations which compete for audiences
·
specific PSB requirements which impacts on the content of radio output
·
impact of ‘new’ digital technology on the reach of radio shows and the way in
which content can now be digitally distributed and circulated through an
internationally recognised platform versus the competing methods of commercial
radio stations. Responses should refer to The BBC Radio One Breakfast Show and
might consider:
· how
the structure of PSB institutions such as the BBC might influence the format
and output of the show in terms of monetary budget and synergy across different
platforms. Also, fulfilling its remit to inform, educate and entertain the
public
· how
the BBC is very much a national institution and the Breakfast Show has been a
long-running success; a degree of nationalisation of BBC radio as being
traditional and high quality across a diverse range of audiences (now several
channels offering alternative breakfast show content) with an emphasis on
attracting a key demographic to stay relevant
· the
budget and reach of the show in terms of attracting famous stars to participate
on the show to reach large national and international audiences (via
podcasts/online) which can dwarf less successful commercial stations
· the
choice of presenter to challenge adult audiences whilst attracting teens
– possible reference to long term commitment of radio presenters
· the
use of modern platforms to listen and stream content which (Long-tail)
can amass a high number of diverse audiences, thus fulfilling their remit. The
show has an array of social media presence to sustain and attract new
audiences, e.g. YouTube; simulcasts of 1Xtra highlights
·
reference to specific examples and excerpts from the radio show that they
studied to support their points made with reference to the production values of
the show.
·
economic development of BBC as a leading media provider (nationally and
internationally); how the radio show is ‘cutting edge’ in terms of the way it
is produced show; how the ‘long-tail’ style reaches across multiple platforms
· economic contrast between
budgets of BBC Radio One Breakfast Show versus commercial radio institutions
·
political context of radio production in terms of PSB expectations versus the
niche/commercial nature of other radio programmes
·
political pressure on the BBC to remain unbiased whilst also fulfilling their
remit as a PSB during the construction and distribution of radio show content
·
cultural significance of the BBC being a traditional and respected broadcaster
with high production values that appeals to multigenerations of loyal audiences
and fan-bases
·
cultural importance of the BBC in attracting a range of talented performers and
artists to cross promote economic interests of the BBC and fulfil cultural
interests of diversity and popular culture.
cute revision https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/z2s97hv/revision/3
- music
- news
- audience phone in
- promotion
- celebrity guest
- audience games
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