Newspapers - The Times Flashcards
1
Q
What is Newscorp?
A
A conglomerate that owns News UK
2
Q
Who is the Chief Executive of Newscorp?
A
Rupert Murdoch
3
Q
Who publishes The Times?
A
Times Newspapers
4
Q
Who owns The Times?
A
News UK
5
Q
What is The Times regulated by?
A
IPSO
6
Q
Which newspaper is notorious with the Phone Hacking Scandal?
A
News of the World
7
Q
How can Hesmondhalgh’s theory be applied to News of The World?
A
Murdoch closed down the paper to protect the reputation of News International. Minimised Risk to Maximise Profit
8
Q
What type of Newspaper is The Times?
A
Broadsheet
9
Q
When was The Times established?
A
1785
10
Q
What is The Times’ political stance?
A
Traditionally right
