Intro to Local Media Flashcards
Date of the “Local Government Act”
8 March 1990
Date of the “Act of Radio and TV Broadcasting”
29 December 1992
Definition of “Nationwide”
Across all 16 voivodeships
Definition of “Regional”
In each powiat within a voivodeship (< 16)
Definition of “Local”
At the powiat level, in 1-3 voivodeships
How many powiats in Poland?
314
What are some of the functions of local media?
Provide current local information Local authority control Promote local initiatives Fulfill “rostrum of local community” role Local community integration Local community opinion shaping Support local culture Advertisement and announcement Entertainment
What are some of the features of local media?
Limited range Great significance of interpersonal factors (subject matter, private sphere) Utilitarian content Verifiability Common participation Lower independence and quality
What are some of the limitations of local media?
Periodicity
Limited participation (due to economy, intellect, or habits)
Little interest in local content
Weaker credibility
External and internal factors (Economic dependence, Political dependence, Range and technology, Competition)
How many local press titles across Poland today? What type are they?
About 2,500 - mostly self-governing but not enough independent
How many local independent radio stations in Poland today?
52
How many local TV stations in Poland today vs. 1993? What are today’s called?
There are 5 local MUXes today versus 20 stations in 1993.
What is the top-selling publication in Poland today?
FAKT
