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Media industries
encompass various sectors involved in the creation, production, and distribution of media content. These industries play a crucial role in shaping public opinion, culture, and entertainment.
Film Industry
Produces and distributes movies. Includes development, pre-production, production, post-production, and distribution.
Television Industry
Produces and broadcasts television programs. Includes news, drama, reality TV, and documentaries.
Print Media
It is one of the oldest forms of mass communication. These are printed on paper or similar materials.
Digital Media
encompasses content that is created, distributed, and consumed via digital technologies. Includes online content, social media, and digital advertising.
Music Industry
Produces and distributes music. Includes physical sales, digital downloads, and streaming services like Spotify.
Public service media (PSM)
funded by the government or public funds to provide content that serves the public interest.
Commercial media industries
enterprises that operate for profit. Generate revenue through various means, including advertising, subscriptions, and selling content.
Media convergence
refers to the merging of distinct media technologies and platforms through digitization and the internet.
Technological Convergence
The unification of different forms of media (text, audio, video) into a single digital platform.
Industry Convergence
The blurring of boundaries between media industries, such as the merging of telecommunications and media companies.
Content Convergence
Media content that is accessible across various devices and platforms.
Public Ownership
Media owned by the government. Its characteristics are a public service mandate, funded by taxes or license fees, aimed to serve public interest.
Private Ownership
Media owned by individuals or corporations. Its characteristics are Profit-driven, funded by advertising, subscriptions, or sales, focused on popular content.
Mixed Ownership
A combination of public and private ownership.
Media Conglomerates
Large corporations owning numerous companies across various media sectors.
Independent Medias
Media companies not owned by conglomerates.
Media regulation
involves the oversight and control of media industries by various authorities to ensure they operate fairly, responsibly, and within the law.
Protect Audiences
Shielding the public, particularly vulnerable groups, from harmful or inappropriate content.
Ensure Fair Competition
Preventing monopolies and ensuring diverse media ownership.
Maintain Ethical Standards
Promoting accuracy, fairness, and accountability in media reporting.
Safeguard Privacy
Ensuring personal data is handled responsibly and legally.
Advertising Revenue
Media companies earn revenue by selling advertising space to businesses.
Subscription Models
Users pay a recurring fee to access content.
Public Service Broadcasting
Funded by the government or public funds, aimed at providing a public service rather than making a profit.
Crowdfunding
Media projects are funded by contributions from a large number of people, usually via online platforms.
Sponsorship
Companies sponsor media content, often in exchange for brand exposure.
Pay-Per-View
Users pay for individual pieces of content, rather than a subscription.
Merchandising
Selling branded products related to media content.
Advantages of Technology
Accessibility, Diversity, Innovative, Efficiency
Disadvantages of Technology
Digital Divide, Privacy Concerns, Misinformation, Job Displacement
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