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Industries- Regulation Media Factsheet 128: 1) What is regulation and why do media industries need to be regulated? Very few industries leave the organisations or companies who operate in that sector to their own devices. Systems of the regulation are required to provide rules and regualtions to ensure that organisations operate fairly. In the media industry there are several regulatory bodies that exist to monitor the way that their industries work. 2) What is OFCOM responsible for? The OFice of COMunication (OFCOM) is responsible for regulating television, radio, telephone services and some aspects of the internet, although the areas most relevant to media students are TV and Radio. 3) Look at the section on the OFCOM broadcasting code. Which do you think are the three most important sections of the broadcasting code and why? Crime: As this is very relevant to today's day and age. Many more people are starting to commit more crimes. Fairness: There are many gend

Cultural Industries 1) What does the term 'Cultural Industries' actually refer to? Cultural Industries refers to the creation, production and distribution of products of a cultural or artistic nature. Cultural Industries include: Television, Film Productions and Music. 2 ) What does Hesmondhalgh identify regarding the societies in which the cultural industries are highly profitable? The societies in which the cultural industries are highly profitable tend to be societies that support the conditions where large companies, and their political allies, make money. These conditions being: constant demand for new products. 3) Why do some media products offer ideologies that challenge capitalism or inequalities in society? Texts tend to offer ideologies which challenge capitalism or the inequalities of gender and racism in society. This happens because the cultural industry companies need to continuously compete with each other to secure audience members.  4) Look a

Public Service Broadcasting Ofcom Report: 1) How does the report suggest that TV viewing is changing? Television Viewing is changing. People are increasingly viewing content in a variety of different ways, both on the television sets and on other devices. Young adults are watching a substantial amount of non-PSB content which is resulting in behavioural issues not just in this age group but among those up to the age of 45.   2) What differences are highlighted between younger and older viewers? Viewers aged 65+ watched an average of 5 hours 44 minutes in 2016. However, in contrast, 16-24 year olds watched an average of 1 hour 54 minutes in 2016. 3) Does the report suggest audiences are satisfied with public service broadcasting TV channels? The report shows that younger people watch less television. This may suggest why audiences are not satisfied with public service broadcasting TV Channels. 4) Public service broadcasting channels are a major aspect of the UK cult