Industries Flashcards
(9 cards)
What do Curran & Seaton argue about media ownership?
It is concentrated in the hands of a few large companies, driven by profit and power.
According to Curran & Seaton, what impact does concentrated ownership have on content?
It reduces variety and leads to more mainstream, repetitive media.
What do Curran & Seaton believe would happen with more diverse media ownership?
There would be more creative, radical, or democratic content.
What is David Hesmondhalgh’s theory about cultural industries?
Media industries aim to minimise risk and maximise profit using stars, genres, and franchises.
How do media companies maximise control, according to Hesmondhalgh?
Through vertical and horizontal integration – owning multiple stages and sectors of production/distribution.
What is Hesmondhalgh’s view on how capitalism affects media content?
It encourages recycling of ideas to ensure profit, but audiences can still resist or reinterpret meaning.
What is Livingstone & Lunt’s key focus in media theory?
Regulation – balancing audience protection with freedom of expression.
What challenge do regulators face in the digital age, according to Livingstone & Lunt?
Traditional regulation struggles to keep up with global, online content.
What tension does Livingstone & Lunt identify in media regulation?
Between protecting the public interest and allowing free choice for producers and audiences.
