Newsbeat Flashcards
BBC context
founded in 1922 by lord wreath
remit of inform entertain and educate
BBC is a psb TV license :(
BBC sounds
BBC attempt to entertain a younger audience after realisation of slipping listener ship
Culmination of all BBC audio products radio and podcasts in 1 app for audiences to consume
Newsbeat
put out as a news show for younger audiences on Radio 1 , Radio 1 extra and BBC Asian network
focuses on news stories that will appeal to a younger audience rather than traditional stories
When was the first newsbeat broadcast
1973
What have newsbeat presenters been told to do to appeal to an audience.
Act as if they are talking to a friend
avoid long words children may not understand
BBC remit
to inform, educate and entertain all audiences.
How does Newsbeat meet the BBC’s remit
Newsbeat was created in response to the lack of content the BBC had for younger people especially in the news section in comparison to other private radio station