when was newsbeat first broadcast?
1973 on BBC radio 1
what is the BBC charter
“impartial, high-quality and distinctive output and services which inform, educate and entertain.”
why has the BBC been argued for defunding?
- accused of liberal political bias
- why should the public pay a tv licence in a mostly online era?
When are newsbeat programs transmitted?
15 mins at 12:45 and 17:45 on most weekdays on Radio 1, 1Xtra and the Asian Network (also shorter broadcasts throughout the day)
How can you access Newsbeat Online?
sign in with BBC account (ensures payment with tv licencing)
What is available on Newsbeat Online?
- episodes from the past 30 days
- ability to download content
What is the Demographic of Newsbeat?
- target age 15-29, but average listener is 30
- slightly more female listeners
What are the codes and conventions of a newsbeat broadcast (6 points)
- intro music
- introduction by reader (time and bulletin)
- main story backed by pre-recorded clips
- quick cuts to appeal to target audiences reduced attention span
- live cross or vox-pops depending on how current the news is
- outro
how many weekly listeners does Newsbeat have?
9 million
How does Newsbeat respond to the move away from radio to online?
post on Instagram, their YouTube channel, twitter and their website
How does Newsbeat seek to appeal to its audience?
- informal tone
- fast pace
- upbeat music
- audience participation
apply Stuart Halls reception theory to Newsbeat
Preferred - audience is engaged by content and kept up to date on news
Negotiated - used as ‘snackable’ content but find more info elsewhere
Oppositional - uninterested, may turn to a different station
