Thursday, 13 October 2016

Audio media products - Section 3

What decade did radio begin?
Radio has evolved dramatically since the first the first broadcasts on 31st August 1920. As a media industry it was dominated by BBC until the 1960s when pirate radio stations became popular with young people.

Name at least 4 different forms of radio?
BBC radio : national stations that include 1,2,3,4,5 and . Also has over 50 national regional radio stations.
Commercial and independent radio: Stations include Classic FM and absolute. These are funded by advertisement.
Regional stations: these can be delivered by the BBC as well as commercial and independent radio broadcasters.
DAB (digital audio broadcasting): planet rock and magic are examples of this type of radio.

Name at least 4 different radio platforms?


DAB (digital audio broadcasting)
FM radio
LW (long wave)
MW (medium radio)
free view TV, sky TV and virgin TV
online
on mobile phones via mobile apps
on digital music players

Name the company which regulates radio
The radio industry is regulated by Ofcom, who also cover TV industry. Ofcoms duty is to examine complaints made against radio stations, to determine if the broadcasting code has been breached.


Relax FM and Gem 2016 jingles:
Similarities: Similar form and similar sound.
Differences: Relax is a lot longer and calmer whereas Gem is a lot more upbeat and exciting. Perhaps an older audience listen to Relax that play chill music. Gem may play more of a variety











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