Newsbeat

Question 1

What radios do Newsbeat own?

Answer 1

BBC Radio, 1 xtra, Asian Network.

Question 2

BBC Radio content

Answer 2

mainstream music (pop)
newsbeat
weekend, dance music,
podcasts,
life hacks

Question 3

1 xtra content

Answer 3

urban contemporary music
hiphop

Question 4

Asian Network content

Answer 4

bollywood
british asian music
talk programs relevant to community.

Question 5

Arguments for the BBC

Answer 5

-serves underserved audiences
-appeals to niche audiences
-no adverts
-supplies real unbiased news
-cheaper than other subscription based services
-reaches rural communities

Question 6

Arguments against BBC

Answer 6

-unfair for competition
-unaffordable
-no tax brackets (regressive)
-many generic TV shows (to appeal to mainstream audience still, since theyre paying)

Question 7

How many listeners do Radio 1 get

Answer 7

8 million listeners

Question 8

How many listeners do 1 xtra get

Answer 8

724k listeners

Question 9

1 xtra age range

Answer 9

15-30

Question 10

How many listeners does Asian network get

Answer 10

476k

Question 11

Asain network age range

Answer 11

18-34

Question 12

Asain network demographic

Answer 12

british asian community
pakistan/indian descent

Question 13

BBC radio age range

Answer 13

15-29