Saros GCSE Media Blog

1)  Radio: Launch of BBC Radio 1 CSP 2)  Radio: KISS FM Breakfast show CSP

  KISS FM's Mission KISS FM's mission, as detailed on page 2, is to be the leading multimedia music and entertainment brand for young people in the UK. The station aims to provide an innovative and engaging mix of music, entertainment, and interaction across multiple platforms, ensuring it remains relevant and connected to its audience's lifestyles and preferences. 2. Target Audience for KISS FM Key Statistics from the Media Pack: Age Range : Primarily targets 15-34-year-olds. Gender Split : Balanced gender split. Reach : Extensive reach across the UK with a significant presence in urban areas. Psychographic Groups: Trendsetters : Young individuals who are up-to-date with the latest music, fashion, and cultural trends. Socialisers : People who enjoy engaging with friends and community, both online and offline. Fun Seekers : Those who look for entertainment and enjoyment in their media consumption, valuing humour and excitement. 3. KISS Network's Use of Digital Media and...

  Historical, social and cultural contexts: 1. 1. BBC Home Service: Content : This station primarily focused on news, current affairs, and educational content. It provided a range of programming, including dramas, talks, and classical music. Purpose : The Home Service aimed to inform and educate the British public, serving as the main national station for serious and educational programming. 2. BBC Light Programme: Content : The Light Programme was dedicated to entertainment and light music. It featured a mix of popular music, comedy shows, drama serials, and variety entertainment. Purpose : This station was designed to entertain a wide audience with lighter and more accessible content, catering to the public's demand for popular culture and music. 3. BBC Third Programme: Content : The Third Programme offered highbrow and cultural content, including classical music concerts, serious drama, literature readings, and discussions on arts and science. Purpose : It was aimed at providing...

Index: 1)  Television: Introduction to TV drama 2)  Doctor Who: Language and Representation 3)  Doctor Who: Audience and Industries 4)  His Dark Materials: Language and Representation 5)  His Dark Materials: Audience and Industries 6)  Industry contexts: the BBC and public service broadcasting

 1.The BBC Charter outlines the organisation's purpose. In order to "serve all audiences through the provision of impartial, high-quality, and distinctive output and services which inform, educate, and entertain," the broadcaster must "act in the public interest." 2.The BBC's programming, including podcasts, iPlayer, apps, radio, TV, and the BBC website, are funded in part by the licence fee. The number of licences that were in effect as of March 2023 was 24.4 million. 3 .  The mission of the organisation is stated in the BBC Charter. If it is to "serve all audiences through the provision of impartial, high-quality, and distinctive output and services which inform, educate, and entertain," the media organisation has to "act in the public interest." 4.The UK's communications sectors are governed by Ofcom, which also serves as their competition authority. It controls the radio and television industries, as well as landline and mobile te...