Newspapers, Section A Flashcards
What is Mediation?
The process by which the media selects, constructs and anchors a particular view
What is Anchorage?
Producers way to close the meaning of a media text
What is Construction?
Through relevant media language a text is constructed
What is Selection?
Producers can’t include everything, decisions are made about what will be covered and what won’t be
What is Defamation?
The oral/written communication of a false statement about another that unjustly harms their reputation
What is a Libel?
A written defamation
What does it mean to Slander someone?
A spoken defamation
What are Left-wing characteristics?
More progressive
Sam sex marriage
Women’s rights
Tax the rich
NHS
What are Right-wing characteristics?
Less progressive
Les tax
Freedom for businesses
Private healthcare
When was the Times first published?
1785
Who publishes the Times?
Times Newspapers, a subsidiary of News Uk which is owned by News corp
What is the Times political stance?
Says it maintains a neutral stance
Centre right
What is the demographic?
ABC1
What % of readers are AB?
65%
What is the average age of the readers?
Over 35
Who is the founder of News Corp?
Rupert Murdoch
How much % does his family hold of news corp now?
28.5%
When was he the chairman?
1980-2013
How do newspapers target an audience
Through poltiical stance
Building trust
When was the politics tamed campaign?
February 15 2019
What did it feature?
Animals making lots of noise
What does this suggest?
Suggests that politics is confusing and feature a lot of noise
