Newsbeat Flashcards

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BBC context

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founded in 1922 by lord wreath
remit of inform entertain and educate
BBC is a psb TV license :(

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BBC sounds

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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

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Newsbeat

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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

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When was the first newsbeat broadcast

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1973

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What have newsbeat presenters been told to do to appeal to an audience.

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Act as if they are talking to a friend

avoid long words children may not understand

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BBC remit

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to inform, educate and entertain all audiences.

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How does Newsbeat meet the BBC’s remit

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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

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