Owners, Globalisation And Profit Effect News Content

Question 1

How do owners influence news content?

Answer 1

• owners may give direct instructions to news editors eg: Murdoch telling evens not to publish the piece which was critical about thatchers economic policy
• owners decide on the level of resources given to specific areas of the news about how ts covered

Question 2

How does globalisation impact presentation of the news?

Answer 2

• globalisations allows for news to be accesses anywhere - making it very competitive eg: social media

Question 3

How does new technology impact presentation of the news?

Answer 3

• able to access news from anywhere
• are more likely to access news via social media and streaming sites
• able to be a citizen journalism

Question 4

What is citizen journalism?

Answer 4

• where ordinary members f society create or distribute news

Question 5

What is the impact of citizen journalism on the presentation of the news?

Answer 5

• more difficult for traditional media to age keep as anyone is able to share information
• more likely that corrupt, offensive or illegal activities for those in power reported more
• therefore made it more accountable to the public

Question 6

How does profit impact news content?

Answer 6

• dominant ideas and dominant worldviews are emphasised- ideas being marginalised
• ‘ dumbing down ‘ of news - human interest stores ( link to bread and circus theory )
• controversial views also draws in audience