The Press
The ‘Press’ is a collective term for the newspaper industry. The name is linked to the printing presses that were used to make the newspaper originally. Examples of newspapers in the UK are the Daily Mirror and The Times. These newspapers are really popular and are known internationally.
Newspapers are still popular media products for audiences to get their news, be entertained and informed. There are a range of national, regional and specialist newspapers. They are still popular since the 1950's but there has been a gradual decline in the sales of newspaper and this could be because of the rise of TV ownership and the growth of digital news through websites and social media.
A free press implies that the journalists that write for the newspapers and the editor can edit content free of intervention and Government influence. Some newspapers in specific countries have censorship to view their country in a specific way and so they aren't presented negatively. In more than a 3rd of a world’s population live in countries there is no press freedom. This causes a problem as in those countries journalists are often imprisoned if they disagree with the Government, social media channels are not allowed to operate, non-democratic countries often control access to information and employ state-run news organizations to promote the propaganda critical to maintaining an existing political power base.
Press intrusion is where press pry too closely into people’s lives to gather their stories. Newspapers may argue that they have to do this to get to the truth in the hunt for their stories. Leveson proposed a new self-regulation body as newspapers were ignoring the Press Complaints Commission (PCC).
Newspapers are still popular media products for audiences to get their news, be entertained and informed. There are a range of national, regional and specialist newspapers. They are still popular since the 1950's but there has been a gradual decline in the sales of newspaper and this could be because of the rise of TV ownership and the growth of digital news through websites and social media.
A free press implies that the journalists that write for the newspapers and the editor can edit content free of intervention and Government influence. Some newspapers in specific countries have censorship to view their country in a specific way and so they aren't presented negatively. In more than a 3rd of a world’s population live in countries there is no press freedom. This causes a problem as in those countries journalists are often imprisoned if they disagree with the Government, social media channels are not allowed to operate, non-democratic countries often control access to information and employ state-run news organizations to promote the propaganda critical to maintaining an existing political power base.
Press intrusion is where press pry too closely into people’s lives to gather their stories. Newspapers may argue that they have to do this to get to the truth in the hunt for their stories. Leveson proposed a new self-regulation body as newspapers were ignoring the Press Complaints Commission (PCC).
The Politics Of The Press
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All newspapers have a political bias, linking to the table on the left. this is based according to the newspapers history and their target audience especially their socio-demographics. This is very important as this impacts how people interpret the information given and can influence how the audience think and vote. This links in with Reception theory about how every individual decodes any information or media..
Tabloids and Broadsheets
Tabloids
Tabloids are made for working class they are easier to read and have shorter articles and more photographs. They still report on major news but they also have a lot of gossip and entertainment and sports. They use mostly basic language and maybe a little bit of intermediate and they have a very low advanced level. They tend to sell more since it is easier and faster to read and has a wide target audience since it touches a variety of different contexts. Example of tabloid newspapers are: The Sun, The Mirror and The Star.
Broadsheets
Broadsheets are quite bug and are folded so they fit on newspaper stands. they are more serious and normally just touch on major news, with more articles and very few photographs. They use smaller fonts as well to fit all the contexts needed as there is more writing. This is because they are aimed more at upper middle class and upper class, normally people with a higher education so they are able to read and understand the text. They tend to sell less since they don't have a very wide audience since they are more for a niche audience. Example of broadsheet newspapers are: The Daily Telegraph, The Times and Guardian.
Tabloids are made for working class they are easier to read and have shorter articles and more photographs. They still report on major news but they also have a lot of gossip and entertainment and sports. They use mostly basic language and maybe a little bit of intermediate and they have a very low advanced level. They tend to sell more since it is easier and faster to read and has a wide target audience since it touches a variety of different contexts. Example of tabloid newspapers are: The Sun, The Mirror and The Star.
Broadsheets
Broadsheets are quite bug and are folded so they fit on newspaper stands. they are more serious and normally just touch on major news, with more articles and very few photographs. They use smaller fonts as well to fit all the contexts needed as there is more writing. This is because they are aimed more at upper middle class and upper class, normally people with a higher education so they are able to read and understand the text. They tend to sell less since they don't have a very wide audience since they are more for a niche audience. Example of broadsheet newspapers are: The Daily Telegraph, The Times and Guardian.
Codes and Conventions of a Tabloid Newspapers: Front Cover
Daily Mirror- Uses And Gratification
People read newspapers for different reasons and this is linked in with the uses and gratification theory. A lot of people will read the daily mirror just to know what is going on around us. This could be to find out about news, different opinions and catch up with gossip and scandal. The Daily Mirror has information about the horse races and this could help people know more about the horses and have more information that could help them with their betting options. This is called surveillance.
Others will read the newspaper for entertainment. It could be because they enjoy reading the opinions of others about a certain topic or even reading the cartoon. The Daily Mirror could be seen as entertaining as it could link in with the entertainment people get from betting. This is simply called entertainment.
Personal Identity would be another reason people read a specific newspaper.. A reader does not always agree with a viewpoint the newspaper puts forward, they may still be agreeing with the values being shared and thus reinforcing their own values.
Social interaction and interrogation is also an important reason as people will use popular articles or articles their friends or colleges to talk about so they fit in. It It also helps people feel that they are part of a common traditional culture at times.
Some people become an active participant since newspapers now are online and that encourages the audience to give an input through comments and email. This particularly important for specific articles and also from a niche audience.
Others will read the newspaper for entertainment. It could be because they enjoy reading the opinions of others about a certain topic or even reading the cartoon. The Daily Mirror could be seen as entertaining as it could link in with the entertainment people get from betting. This is simply called entertainment.
Personal Identity would be another reason people read a specific newspaper.. A reader does not always agree with a viewpoint the newspaper puts forward, they may still be agreeing with the values being shared and thus reinforcing their own values.
Social interaction and interrogation is also an important reason as people will use popular articles or articles their friends or colleges to talk about so they fit in. It It also helps people feel that they are part of a common traditional culture at times.
Some people become an active participant since newspapers now are online and that encourages the audience to give an input through comments and email. This particularly important for specific articles and also from a niche audience.
Press Regulation
"The Press Complaints Commission (PCC) was a voluntary regulatory body for British printed newspapers and magazines, consisting of representatives of the major publishers. The PCC closed on Monday 8 September 2014 after criticism after the phone hacking affair. It was replaced by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), chaired by Sir Alan Moses."
The role of IPSO is to:
The role of IPSO is to:
- Regulate 1500 print and 1100 online titles.
- Listen to complaints about press behaviour.
- Help with unwanted press attention.
- Advise publication editors.
- Provide information to the public.