\documentclass[10pt,a4paper]{article} % Packages \usepackage{fancyhdr} % For header and footer \usepackage{multicol} % Allows multicols in tables \usepackage{tabularx} % Intelligent column widths \usepackage{tabulary} % Used in header and footer \usepackage{hhline} % Border under tables \usepackage{graphicx} % For images \usepackage{xcolor} % For hex colours %\usepackage[utf8x]{inputenc} % For unicode character support \usepackage[T1]{fontenc} % Without this we get weird character replacements \usepackage{colortbl} % For coloured tables \usepackage{setspace} % For line height \usepackage{lastpage} % Needed for total page number \usepackage{seqsplit} % Splits long words. %\usepackage{opensans} % Can't make this work so far. Shame. 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Switch to any value % from this page to resize cheat sheet text: % www.emerson.emory.edu/services/latex/latex_169.html \footnotesize % Small font. \begin{multicols*}{3} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{HISTORY}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{- radio is one of the oldest forms of media} \tn % Row Count 1 (+ 1) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{- BBC (British broadcasting company) was established in 1922 and became British broadcasting {\bf{corporatioin}} as a public corporation in 1927} \tn % Row Count 4 (+ 3) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{- John Reith was the first General Manager} \tn % Row Count 5 (+ 1) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{- BBC has always been not-for-profit and any money made goes back into making programmes} \tn % Row Count 7 (+ 2) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{- Reith's vision for the BBC: Broadcasting must be a public service and should not solely be for entertainment purposes. it should represent "all that is best in every department for human knowledge, endeavour and achievement."} \tn % Row Count 12 (+ 5) % Row 5 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{- independent of government control and receives government funding under the license fee} \tn % Row Count 14 (+ 2) % Row 6 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{- has to operate under agreements with government} \tn % Row Count 15 (+ 1) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{RADIO TIMES}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{First published 1923} \tn % Row Count 1 (+ 1) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Listed the new radio programmes on offer} \tn % Row Count 2 (+ 1) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Important for this new technology - told people how and when to use their radio} \tn % Row Count 4 (+ 2) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Still published today} \tn % Row Count 5 (+ 1) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{PIRATE RADIO 1960s}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{- Radio Caroline was an illegal station playing pop music} \tn % Row Count 2 (+ 2) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Broadcast from a ship to escape licensing laws} \tn % Row Count 3 (+ 1) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Protesting the control of the BBC} \tn % Row Count 4 (+ 1) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{It was made illegal to listen to pirate radio} \tn % Row Count 5 (+ 1) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{- but the BBC still lost loads of listeners} \tn % Row Count 6 (+ 1) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{BBC RADIO}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{After losing listeners to pirate radio, the BBC organised to attempt to get listeners back} \tn % Row Count 2 (+ 2) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Radio 1, 2, 3 and 4 established 1967} \tn % Row Count 3 (+ 1) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{With the introduction of digital radio, even more were added} \tn % Row Count 5 (+ 2) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Each station has a distinct brand and audience:} \tn % Row Count 6 (+ 1) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{RADIO 1}}: entertain and engage a broad range of young listeners with a distinctive mix of contemporary music and speech. Its target audience is {\emph{15-29 year olds}} and should provide some things for younger teenagers} \tn % Row Count 11 (+ 5) % Row 5 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{RADIO 2}}: distinctive,, mixed music and speech service, targeted at a broad audience. Appeals to all age groups {\emph{over 35}}} \tn % Row Count 14 (+ 3) % Row 6 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{RADIO 3}}: mix of music and cultural programming in order to entertain and engage its audience. Around its core proposition of classical music, its speech-based programming should inform and educate about music and culture. It should feature Jazz, world music, drama, the arts and religious programming. should appeal to listeners of {\emph{any age seeking to expand their cultural horizons through engagement with the world of music and arts}}} \tn % Row Count 23 (+ 9) % Row 7 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{RADIO 4}}: mixed speech service, offering in-depth news and current affairs. Including drama, reading, comedy, factual and magazine programmes. Should appeal to listeners {\emph{seeking intelligent programs with inform, educate and entertain. its {\bf{average}} age is 56, bu it's constantly evolving to attract the next generation of listeners}}} \tn % Row Count 30 (+ 7) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{CURRAN AND SEATON - woman's hour}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{the media is controlled by a small number of companies primarily driven by the logic of {\bf{profit and power}}} \tn % Row Count 3 (+ 3) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{media concentration generally limits or inhibits variety, creativity and quality} \tn % Row Count 5 (+ 2) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{more socially diverse patterns of ownership help to create the conditions for more varied and adventurous media productions.} \tn % Row Count 8 (+ 3) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{The media is controlled by a small number of companies}} - this applies best to conglomerates} \tn % Row Count 10 (+ 2) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{BUT..} \tn % Row Count 11 (+ 1) % Row 5 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{The BBC is a large player in the UK media industry} \tn % Row Count 12 (+ 1) % Row 6 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{They own a large number of national and regional radio stations} \tn % Row Count 14 (+ 2) % Row 7 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Some people think the BBC has an unfair advantage because of how it is funded} \tn % Row Count 16 (+ 2) % Row 8 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{The BBC is not a large conglomerate} \tn % Row Count 17 (+ 1) % Row 9 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{SO... Not driven by profit – as a public service broadcaster they do not make a profit} \tn % Row Count 19 (+ 2) % Row 10 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{The BBC has power through established history and reputation of quality.} \tn % Row Count 21 (+ 2) % Row 11 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{But their power is limited by… income from the license fee, being held to account over delivering their remit and now by competition} \tn % Row Count 24 (+ 3) % Row 12 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{} \tn % Row Count 24 (+ 0) % Row 13 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{Woman's Hour offers; Variety, Creativity, Quality}}} \tn % Row Count 26 (+ 2) % Row 14 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{covers a broad range of topics; including menopause, female pioneers in animation the nurse's strike, ADHD in women, and popular culture} \tn % Row Count 29 (+ 3) % Row 15 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Focus on women and a female-centric angle differs from most radio shows / podcasts} \tn % Row Count 31 (+ 2) \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \vfill \columnbreak \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{CURRAN AND SEATON - woman's hour (cont)}} \tn % Row 16 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Imaginative way shows are conceived of and put together} \tn % Row Count 2 (+ 2) % Row 17 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Less obvious or niche topics covered – finding subjects other radio is not covering} \tn % Row Count 4 (+ 2) % Row 18 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{prestige of presenters Anita Rani and Emma Barnett} \tn % Row Count 5 (+ 1) % Row 19 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{high production values} \tn % Row Count 6 (+ 1) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{HESMONDHALGH woman's hour}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Cultural industry companies try to minimise risk and maximise audiences} \tn % Row Count 2 (+ 2) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{They do this by formatting their cultural products} \tn % Row Count 3 (+ 1) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Largest companies/conglomerates now operate across a number of different cultural industries} \tn % Row Count 5 (+ 2) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{} \tn % Row Count 5 (+ 0) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{Woman's Hour is somewhat risky}}} \tn % Row Count 6 (+ 1) % Row 5 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{'Niche' audience} \tn % Row Count 7 (+ 1) % Row 6 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Broadcast outside of peak audience times} \tn % Row Count 8 (+ 1) % Row 7 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Often non-mainstream subject matter} \tn % Row Count 9 (+ 1) % Row 8 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Rather than an attempt to maximise audiences, we could see it as an attempt to appeal to diverse audiences} \tn % Row Count 12 (+ 3) % Row 9 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Because of the BBC remit they have to do this} \tn % Row Count 13 (+ 1) % Row 10 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{BUT}}} \tn % Row Count 14 (+ 1) % Row 11 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Star power of presenters and guests} \tn % Row Count 15 (+ 1) % Row 12 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{The 'format' of the show is relatively fixed – this hasn't substantially changed over the years} \tn % Row Count 18 (+ 3) % Row 13 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{The BBC does operate in different areas of media – TV, radio, online, publishing etc,} \tn % Row Count 20 (+ 2) % Row 14 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Conglomerates often aim for {\emph{synergy}}: one product made by the company promotes another} \tn % Row Count 22 (+ 2) % Row 15 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Not so much the BBC BUT...} \tn % Row Count 23 (+ 1) % Row 16 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{- Some BBC products do have official merchandise} \tn % Row Count 24 (+ 1) % Row 17 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{- And some BBC formats are sold internationally} \tn % Row Count 25 (+ 1) % Row 18 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{-And they increasingly supplement TV shows with podcasts} \tn % Row Count 27 (+ 2) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{WOMANS HOUR - intro}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Woman's Hour is a magazine programme} \tn % Row Count 1 (+ 1) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Split into segments, like articles in a magazine} \tn % Row Count 2 (+ 1) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Usually includes interviews with a range of different guests} \tn % Row Count 4 (+ 2) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{But also sometimes music, phone-ins, etc.} \tn % Row Count 5 (+ 1) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{Case Study 1:}} \seqsplit{https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m001pmnw} Ellen White, How to ask for a pay rise, astronaut Christina Koch, Morning-after pill Released On: 18 Aug 2023} \tn % Row Count 9 (+ 4) % Row 5 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{Case Study 2:}} \seqsplit{https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0012fw9} Fridge Girl, Gen Z, bell hooks Released On: 17 Dec 2021} \tn % Row Count 12 (+ 3) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Womans hour case study 1}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Does it fulfil the remit? - Yes} \tn % Row Count 1 (+ 1) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Entertain} \tn % Row Count 2 (+ 1) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Inform - Astronaut Christina Koch} \tn % Row Count 3 (+ 1) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Educate - how to ask for a pay rise} \tn % Row Count 4 (+ 1) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Womans hour case study 2}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Does it fulfill the remit? - yes} \tn % Row Count 1 (+ 1) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Inform - Gen z} \tn % Row Count 2 (+ 1) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Educate - bell hooks} \tn % Row Count 3 (+ 1) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{entertain - fridge girl} \tn % Row Count 4 (+ 1) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Womans hour audiences}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{Hall's Reception Theory}} \{\{nl\}\} {\bf{Dominant/hegemonic reading}}: the reading or 'position' that the producers want the audience to have. the audience accepts the message the producers intended to convey. \{\{nl\}\} {\bf{Negotiated reading:}}} \tn % Row Count 5 (+ 5) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Womans hour audiences}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{Hall's Reception Theory}} \{\{nl\}\} {\bf{Dominant/hegemonic reading}}: the reading or 'position' that the producers want the audience to have. the audience accepts the message the producers intended to convey. \{\{nl\}\} {\bf{Negotiated reading}}: the viewer can see the intended message of the text, and adopts some aspects of it, and combines them with their own thoughts and views, thereby making it 'negotiated' \{\{nl\}\} {\bf{Oppositional reading}}: the viewer completely rejects the intended message and instead proposes a new, resistant reading. This will depend their own views, beliefs and experiences.} \tn % Row Count 12 (+ 12) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{When the show first came on air, more women would have been 'housewives' – so more able to have the radio on} \tn % Row Count 15 (+ 3) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Now older, retired audiences might tune in} \tn % Row Count 16 (+ 1) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Or stay-at-home parents} \tn % Row Count 17 (+ 1) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{But today many younger women will be unable to listen because they are at work (Although some people might be able to listen whilst at work or working from home)} \tn % Row Count 21 (+ 4) % Row 5 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{Woman's Hour is also available as;}} A podcast - downloadable from the BBC website, Spotify, Apple Store etc. Through BBC Sounds online platform and app} \tn % Row Count 25 (+ 4) % Row 6 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Users can subscribe to be automatically updated on new episodes} \tn % Row Count 27 (+ 2) % Row 7 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{There is also a round-up of highlights broadcast on Saturday at 4pm – Weekend Woman's Hour} \tn % Row Count 29 (+ 2) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{END OF AUDIENCE - CLAY SHIRKY}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{the Internet and digital technologies have had a profound effect on the relations between media and individuals.} \tn % Row Count 3 (+ 3) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{the idea of audience members as passive consumers of mass media content is no longer tenable} \tn % Row Count 5 (+ 2) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{media consumers have now become producers who 'speak back to' the media in various ways, as well as creating and sharing content with one another.} \tn % Row Count 8 (+ 3) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Shirky said that the internet allows audiences to talk back to producers and communicate with each other} \tn % Row Count 11 (+ 3) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Listeners can contact the show to… have their say on what's being broadcast and suggest a subject} \tn % Row Count 14 (+ 3) % Row 5 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Listeners can share thoughts with others using the Twitter hashtag – \#womanshour} \tn % Row Count 16 (+ 2) % Row 6 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{This might be positive or negative} \tn % Row Count 17 (+ 1) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{CONVERGANCE - HENRY JENKINS}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{Technological convergence}}: Technology that that once needed separate systems is now gathered together in one digital device. However, also means that technology can be accessed across a range of platforms/devices.} \tn % Row Count 5 (+ 5) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{TC: production}} \{\{nl\}\} - Production is cheaper and easier \{\{nl\}\} - Radio is not just broadcast live as an FM or LW analogue signal \{\{nl\}\} - Is now also streamed digitally to the internet \{\{nl\}\} - Shows can now be carefully archived so none are lost} \tn % Row Count 11 (+ 6) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{ TC: distribution}} \{\{nl\}\} - Distribution was once only through live broadcast and needed a radio set. \{\{nl\}\} - Initially large and expensive - a piece of furniture limited to one room in the house \{\{nl\}\} - Then cheaper and more portable \{\{nl\}\} BUT NOW \{\{nl\}\} anything with an internet connection can access radio - phones, computers, TV} \tn % Row Count 18 (+ 7) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{TC: circulation}} \{\{nl\}\} - Radio programmes can be circulated long after the original broadcast. \{\{nl\}\} - Podcasts and streaming mean episodes remain available \{\{nl\}\} - The BBC website has Woman's Hour podcasts going back 3 years \{\{nl\}\} Selected older episodes can be accessed too} \tn % Row Count 24 (+ 6) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{} \tn % Row Count 24 (+ 0) % Row 5 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{Cultural convergence}}: Digital technology has democratised the radio / podcast world. Anyone can access the means of media production because the cost is low and the skills needed are low (in comparison to pre-digital). In the past only those with a license to broadcast radio were able to produce, distribute and circulate programmes. Now, anyone can make a podcast and put it on the internet and promote it themselves.} \tn % Row Count 33 (+ 9) \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \vfill \columnbreak \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{CONVERGANCE - HENRY JENKINS (cont)}} \tn % Row 6 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{This changes the type of media made, and who makes it. Anyone can make a podcast, not just a radio specialist. Spoken word podcasts are easier to make and do not have issues of copyright (no music royalties).} \tn % Row Count 5 (+ 5) % Row 7 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Podcasts have made Radio 4 more popular Lots of Radio 4 shows could be adapted quickly and easily into a podcast.} \tn % Row Count 8 (+ 3) % Row 8 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{However, there is lots of competition as many podcasts are not made by the BBC} \tn % Row Count 10 (+ 2) % Row 9 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{} \tn % Row Count 10 (+ 0) % Row 10 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{Why target younger audiences?}}} \tn % Row Count 11 (+ 1) % Row 11 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Less likely to listen to radio} \tn % Row Count 12 (+ 1) % Row 12 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Used to 'on-demand' access} \tn % Row Count 13 (+ 1) % Row 13 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Busy!} \tn % Row Count 14 (+ 1) % Row 14 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{May feel that radio doesn't represent them} \tn % Row Count 15 (+ 1) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Womans hour regulation}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{OFCOM}}} \tn % Row Count 1 (+ 1) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Radio must protect children under 15 from hearing unsuitable content E.g. drug references, violence, sexual content, strong language, offensive material} \tn % Row Count 5 (+ 4) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{9pm watershed after which adult material can be broadcast - {\bf{This only applies to TV}}} \tn % Row Count 7 (+ 2) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{On radio, broadcasters must be aware of when children might be listening \{\{nl\}\} EG. School times, weekends, holidays, type of radio station, target audience etc.} \tn % Row Count 11 (+ 4) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Broadcasters also have to protect all listeners from harm and offence} \tn % Row Count 13 (+ 2) % Row 5 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{This covers similar areas to protecting children - but also discriminatory content, and regulations on competitions and voting} \tn % Row Count 16 (+ 3) % Row 6 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{Broadcasters can be fined if they fail to do this}}} \tn % Row Count 18 (+ 2) % Row 7 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{E.g. the BBC were fined after offensive voicemail messages were broadcast on Russell Brand's radio show in 2009Woman's Hour is unlikely to be heard by children Daytime slot during school term – children should be at school} \tn % Row Count 23 (+ 5) % Row 8 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Woman's Hour is unlikely to be heard by children Daytime slot during school term – children should be at school} \tn % Row Count 26 (+ 3) % Row 9 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Children are unlikely to seek out Radio 4 – not the target audience} \tn % Row Count 28 (+ 2) % Row 10 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{The material could potentially still cause offence ... so ...The BBC would have to weigh this against the value of the show} \tn % Row Count 31 (+ 3) \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \vfill \columnbreak \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Womans hour regulation (cont)}} \tn % Row 11 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Podcasts and streamed radio shows can potentially be listened to at any time, and by anyone ... so ... So Ofcom's usual rules and regulations don't really apply} \tn % Row Count 4 (+ 4) % Row 12 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{} \tn % Row Count 4 (+ 0) % Row 13 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{The BBC often releases podcast versions of broadcast shows If it's broadcast on radio, it's subject to Ofcom regulation If it's only a podcast, accessed on-demand, it is not regulated by Ofcom. \{\{nl\}\} - because Woman's Hour is broadcast first, and then released as a podcast ... listeners could only complain to Ofcom about the original broadcast} \tn % Row Count 12 (+ 8) % Row 14 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Some platforms have their own rules E.g. iTunes requires podcasts to be marked as explicit if they have swearing or 'adult content'} \tn % Row Count 15 (+ 3) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{woman's hour additional segment}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{{\bf{Is the orgasms segment offensive?}}} \tn % Row Count 1 (+ 1) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{It covers important topics such as challenging taboos around women's sexuality} \tn % Row Count 3 (+ 2) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Academics and experts discuss the issue} \tn % Row Count 4 (+ 1) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Covering the BBC remit to educate, entertain and inform} \tn % Row Count 6 (+ 2) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{No strong language – only accurate, medical terms are used} \tn % Row Count 8 (+ 2) % Row 5 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{So they could counter any complaints by saying that the wider aims and values of the show are more important than any one listener taking offence} \tn % Row Count 11 (+ 3) % Row 6 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{OVERALL generally would not be considered offensive} \tn % Row Count 13 (+ 2) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} % That's all folks \end{multicols*} \end{document}