Script notes for film section of vlog. DISNEY PICTURES
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4th. How are they structured? Who is the conglomerate and how are they integrated? (examples)
Walt Disney are their conglomerate and Walt Disney are horizontally and vertically integrated.
They're vertically integrated because they own more than two of three stages of production.
They own production companies to make the product - Pixar and Disney Pictures.
They also own their own distribution company, "Disney Media Distribution" which supplies more than 30,000 hours of content over 1300 broadcasters worldwide.
Finally they own the exhibition stage as they own their own Disney TV channel to show the content that they make.
They're also horizontally integrated because they own a string of companies that aren't just in one field so they can benefit from income from various markets. They have 4 basic areas of ways to make money; film, television, theme parks/resorts and products.
5th. How successful is this conglomerate?
Walt Disney is a very successful conglomerate, in terms of revenue it's the worlds largest conglomerate earning $48 billion in 2014. Just less than half of their revenue comes from TV and films and just over 30% comes from theme parks.
6th. What are the debates - pros and cons of a few media conglomerates owning the majority of the media?
The pros are that TV shows and other means of media are controlled by ratings and public opinion, so if the public like something, they watch it and it will stay. Or if they don't like something it will get bad ratings and it's gone so the public do have a small say in what comes on and off TV.
Also conglomerates owning so many companies can actually be beneficial for the consumer - we can now use one company, for example Sony for a range of services. These can be from the TV they make to mobile phone companies and car parts so the consumer can buy a variation of products without moving to a different company and they can pay for them all together.
Another is the fact that these media conglomerates own numerous TV stations, radio and publishing etc so despite there only being a few conglomerates - there is actually a wide spread way of people to receive their information.
On the reverse of this, the cons are that 232 media executives are in control of the information that gets fed to 277 million Americans.
Also what we get might be considered as generic TV because it's all made by the 6 same companies. The 6 major studios will all have a style that they stick to and the content we receive will reflect this making it seem like everything's the same.
Also nowadays companies are just concerned about the profit they make and aren't 100% focussed on the fact that a lot of people will watch/read what they put out there and they content they produce may be centred around one area/topic and there isn't a variation.
7th. What is the future?
The future for television is ever changing with more and more futuristic gadgets being invented. For example the Haier Modular TV tells you where to sit, and also tells you if you're sitting too close - advising you on the optimal viewing position.
As well as talks on a lazer projector which project your show or film onto a wall to watch so you wouldn't even need to have a TV to watch it anymore.
The Samsung flex phone is another futuristic piece of technology which you will be able to role, despite it having an 18 inch LCD panel.
I also think that the more and more people are going to be using streaming services like Netflix to watch TV, and because of this demand more games consoles will provide this service. Like PS3 and 4 already do.
The impact of new technology such as these are that conventional ways of watching television, i.e. a big TV in the front room will be considered dated and everyone will be moving on to follow trends and installing projectors in their front rooms.
The industry will also become more expensive, all these new gadgets that allow us to watch TV and Film will be costly because they're so new, different and futuristic. Not a lot of these new products will be made as it depends on how they sell so they'd also be hard to get if you did have the money.
Even the latest curved 3D without glasses TVs are a few thousand pounds and are seen as a revelation in TV viewing history, these new inventions make people more and more keen to create the newest way to watch TV and Films at home.
Script notes for BBC section of vlog.
As well as talks on a lazer projector which project your show or film onto a wall to watch so you wouldn't even need to have a TV to watch it anymore.
The Samsung flex phone is another futuristic piece of technology which you will be able to role, despite it having an 18 inch LCD panel.
I also think that the more and more people are going to be using streaming services like Netflix to watch TV, and because of this demand more games consoles will provide this service. Like PS3 and 4 already do.
The impact of new technology such as these are that conventional ways of watching television, i.e. a big TV in the front room will be considered dated and everyone will be moving on to follow trends and installing projectors in their front rooms.
The industry will also become more expensive, all these new gadgets that allow us to watch TV and Film will be costly because they're so new, different and futuristic. Not a lot of these new products will be made as it depends on how they sell so they'd also be hard to get if you did have the money.
Even the latest curved 3D without glasses TVs are a few thousand pounds and are seen as a revelation in TV viewing history, these new inventions make people more and more keen to create the newest way to watch TV and Films at home.
Script notes for BBC section of vlog.
8th. Introduce the BBC as a Public Service Broadcaster and explain what it is
The BBC is a public service broadcaster which means it's funded by the public and it broadcasts TV for the benefit of the public rather than for advertising purposes.
9th. How are they funded?
The BBC are funded by the public paying TV liscenes through their taxes which is £145.50 annually, part of this money goes to the TV section of the company and some goes to radio.
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10th. How are they structured? (How are they regulated and managed?)
They're partly regulated by Ofcom, they have a say when it comes to the BBCs TV and radio services that's aimed at a UK audience. Their broadcasting code applies in these areas;
- Protection of under 18s
- Harm and offence
- Showing crime and offence in an inappropriate way
- Showing images that are explicit or inappropiate for more than a brief duration
- Fairness
- Privacy
- Religious content being approached responsibly
If the BBC breach any of Ofcoms rules in a way that's considered "seriously, deliberately, repeatedly or recklessly" then they have the right to impose a sanction. From making the the channel broadcast a correction or a fine of up to £250,000.
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11th. How successful are the BBC, have they had complaints about their management of programs, staff or services (find proof)
The BBC are successful making over £5 billion last year and being worth up to £7 billion. As long as they're funded by the TV licence, they will cary on with their success.
The BBC have recently received complaints about Top Gear presenter, Jeremy Clarkson which has lead to him being suspended. Ofcom have previously had to censor the programme in July 2014 because of Jeremy's derogatory terminology.
They've also received complaints from BBC 4 Radio listeners because due to them issuing a fake weather report on a fictional town near Birmingham. Listeners complained the fake map and report "insulted their intelligence" and they don't want to hear this nonsense. Link for pictures
The new "Poldark" series has also brought in some complaints with viewers saying the scar on Captain Ross Poldarks face looks like mascara, taking to twitter to voice their opinions. It was also mentioned that other characters' make up looks too modern for the time it's set in and there was a lack of Cornish accents.
The BBC have recently received complaints about Top Gear presenter, Jeremy Clarkson which has lead to him being suspended. Ofcom have previously had to censor the programme in July 2014 because of Jeremy's derogatory terminology.
They've also received complaints from BBC 4 Radio listeners because due to them issuing a fake weather report on a fictional town near Birmingham. Listeners complained the fake map and report "insulted their intelligence" and they don't want to hear this nonsense. Link for pictures
The new "Poldark" series has also brought in some complaints with viewers saying the scar on Captain Ross Poldarks face looks like mascara, taking to twitter to voice their opinions. It was also mentioned that other characters' make up looks too modern for the time it's set in and there was a lack of Cornish accents.
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