Life Hacks

Question 1

How is LH transitional media?

Answer 1

regular, scheduled broadcast but can also be accessed online to stream or download

Question 2

What is the purpose of LH?

Answer 2

‘Honest and fun chat around all the questions you’re too scared to search for.’

Question 3

What is the purpose of including a website?

Answer 3

allows audience interaction and centralises audience

Question 4

A modern day issue with public service broadcasters

Answer 4

attracting young audiences when in competition with other popular streaming sites (netflix)
competitive media landscape

Question 5

How is LH a public service broadcaster

Answer 5

a bbc radio 1 product that requires a license fee

Question 6

How is the BBC funded?

Answer 6

license fee, hypothecated tax

Question 7

How is LH influenced by new technology?

Answer 7

multi-platform media product

Question 8

How does LH target young demographic?

Answer 8

• bright colours (pink, blue, orange)
• focuses on ‘teen issues’
• young presenters
• informality and humour

Question 9

Cultural context of LH

Answer 9

bigger degree of openness around personal, social and identity issues in contemporary culture