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the daily mirror,BBC etc
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| what kind of newspaper is the daily mirror | tabloid |
| which political side do tabloid newspapers typically lean | right |
| which political side does the daily mirror lean | left |
| list two visual features of a tabloid newspapers | red title, dramatic headlines |
| 3 topics often focused on in tabloid newspapers | celebrities, political scandals, crime |
| why do tabloids focus on dramatic topics such as celebrity news | appeal to broad audience |
| what UK political party has the daily mirror expressed support for before | Labour |
| 3 progressive topics the daily mirror focuses on | NHS, worker's rights, social justice |
| does the daily mirror focus on stories about ordinary people or not | yes |
| why does the daily mirror focus on stories about ordinary people | appeal to working class audience |
| 3 examples of entertainment discussed in the daily mirror | reality TV, football, pop culture |
| 3 ways the daily mirror creates a visually engaging layout | large images, bold font, structured columns |
| 3 ways the daily mirror break up dense text and highlight key points | pull quotes, infographics, sidebars |
| what medium did the daily mirror shift from and to recently | print to digital |
| 2 ways the daily mirror uses digital mediums | constantly updating newspaper websites, social media |
| what does Marshall McLuhan's medium is the message theory suggest about the daily mirror's use of digital mediums (2) | -news is now more interactive, instantaneous and visual -relies on short form content to remain culturally relevant |
| what does Jean Braudrillard's hyperreality suggest about the daily mirror's use of digital mediums | the need for engagement lead to a rise in clickbait, sensationalist headlines, entertainment driven news |
| citizen journalism | user generated content |
| is citizen jounralism now integrated in to the mirrors news coverage on social media | yes |
| example of how the mirror uses ai to generate content | ai can use live data to generate articles |
| baudrillards hyperreality theory | in modern society the line between reality and simulation is blurred |
| how does baudrillards hyperreaity theor tie into the daily mirrors use of ai journalism | prioritising speed and engagement over authenitcity and investigative depth |
| what content does the daily mirrors short form content compete with for engagement (3) | - viral videos -influencers -citizen journalists |
| castells network society theory | the changes brought about by communication and information technology |
| 3 pros of digital news | -accessibility -diversity -immediacy |
| 3 cons of digital news | -misinformation -echo chambers -clickbait/ emotional exhaust |
| 3 features of modern digital radio | -on demand/ accessible at any time -interactive informal |
| 2 features of traditional radio | -host led -scheduled |
| 2 types of radio | -public broadcasters -commercial radio |
| example of public broadcaster radio | BBC's today show |
| pros of public broadcaster radio | formality, accountability and informative |
| con of public broadcaster radio | can enforce hegemony |
| example of commercial radio | fox news |
| pros of commercial radio | diverse viewpoints |
| cons of commercial radio | sensationalist and not impartial |
| important stuart hall theory for online news | stuart halls reception theory |
| dominant reading | intended message is accepted |
| negotiated reading | partially accepted message |
| oppositional reading | rejected intended meaning |
| habermas public sphere model | the public sphere is where rational debate occurs and shapes democracy |
| how does the BBC today radio show align with habermas public sphere model (3) | -interviews with experts and political figures -in-depth analysis of complex issues -audience participation via feedback and discussion |
| mccombs and shaws agenda setting theory | the media shapes public perception by prioritising certain topics over others |
| how does the BBC today radio show align with mccombs and shaws agenda settinf theory | discusses and directs conversation around subjects deemed most important in the UK |
| clay shirky's end of audience theory | traditional passive audiences have been replaced with acive participants |
| george gerbners cultivation theory | extended exposure to media can shape a consumers perception of the world, their attitudes and values |