Industry Theories Flashcards

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What Key Ideas Behind Curran & Seaton Power & Media Theory?

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-The Media is controlled by a small number of firms driven by profit & power.

-Media concentration limits variety, creativity & quality

-Diverse patterns of ownership = more adventurous productions.

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What Key Ideas Behind Livingstone & Lunt Regulation Theory?

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-Struggle to sustain a balance of regulation between Citizens and Consumers.

-Increasing power of global media + the rise of convergent technologies = traditional regulation at risk

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What Key Ideas Behind Livingstone & Lunt Cultural industries theory?

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-Cultural industries minimise risk & maximise audience through vertical and horizontal integration & formatting of products.

-Conglomerates operate across many industries.

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