RTF 303C Intro to Media & Entertainment Industries Exam Review

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts from the RTF 303C lecture notes, aiding in exam preparation.

Annual Reports

Documents companies release yearly that provide insights into financial performance, strategic direction, and market trends.

Industry Trade Publications

Publications designed to be read by people working in a specific industry, such as Variety and Hollywood Reporter.

Financial Press

Publications focused on investor and business news, covering a wide range of industry sectors and the economy, like Wall Street Journal.

General Interest Magazines

Publications published monthly about a topic, such as The New Yorker and Time.

Academic Sources

Peer-reviewed and theory-driven sources used for frameworks in research.

Sourcing and Citations

Important for avoiding plagiarism, building credibility, showing where information comes from, and allowing others to verify claims.

APA Style

Citation style used in social sciences, characterized by in-text citations and a reference page.

IOC Framework

Analytical framework focusing on culture, conditions, mandates, and practices within media systems.

Technological Determinism

Theory suggesting that technology drives changes in society and media industries.

Cultural Determinism

Theory suggesting that cultural contexts shape the development and use of technology.

Regulatory Conditions

Laws, policies, and guidelines governing media production, distribution, and exhibition.

Copyright

Legal protection for creators of original works, preventing unauthorized distribution and usage of their work.

Fair Use

Allows limited copying or use of a copyrighted work under specific conditions for purposes like criticism or research.

Windowing

A staggered release strategy to maximize revenue by capitalizing on peak demand in each distribution channel.

Loss Leader

Selling content or subscriptions below production costs to attract customers and generate long-term profit.

Streaming Era

Period characterized by the dominance of streaming services like Netflix, which rely on data-driven decisions.