Public Service
Ofcom Report
1) How does the report suggest that TV viewing is changing?
-The report is suggesting that people are using other devices to view things on instead of the basic tv.
2) What differences are highlighted between younger and older viewers?
-The differences are that “viewers aged 65+ watched an average of 5h and 44 mins in 2016" where as "16-24 year olds watched an average of 1h and 54 mins in 2016", which simply means that older people watch more tv then younger people.
3) Does the report suggest audiences are satisfied with public service broadcasting TV channels?
- The report does suggest that audiences are satisfied with public service broadcasting because it clearly states that 78% of viewers were satisified
4) Public service broadcasting channels are a major aspect of the UK cultural industries. How much money did PSB channels spend on UK-originated content in 2016?
Public Service Broadcasting channels spent a total of £2.6bn in the UK in 2016.
Goldsmiths report
1) What does the report state has changed in the UK television market in the last 20 years?
Seeing as there are more private owned broadcasts (e.g Sky) the market share of public service broadcasters has reduced .
2) Look at page 4. What are the principles that the report suggests need to be embedded in regulation of public service broadcasting in future?
The report suggests that:
-Ofcom should continue to monitor and regulate content.
-Public Service Broadcasts should be available online and on electronic devices
-Undervaluation of public service content should be addressed by making pay-TV platforms pay re-transmission fees.
3) What does the report say about the BBC?
The report says that the BBC holds a very important position in the media world however they are at a threat because they should learn to modernise at the same speed as society but they do a good job at targetting a wide range of target groups.
4) According to the report, how should the BBC be funded in future?
That the BBC should replace the licence fee with a form of funding that would be more practical such as a tiered platform-neutral household fee, a supplement to Council Tax or funding via general taxation with appropriate parliamentary safeguards.
5) What does the report say about Channel 4?
It airs content that is specifically aimed at diverse audiences, and continues to move with the times in terms of the content it delivers, Channel 4 supports the independent production sector.
6) How should Channel 4 operate in future?
-Channel 4 should reintroduce things that would appeal to young adults and older children.
7) Look at page 10 - new kids on the block. What does the report say about new digital content providers and their link to public service broadcasting?
- The report says that new digital content providers have characteristic similar to public service broadcasters and appear outside of the service system. Also, cultural institutions are producing video content of public service character and these should be boosted by a specific public intervention
Your opinion on public service broadcasting
- I think to a high extent that BBC should retain it's position as the UK's public service broadcaster seeing as they have which appeals to every single target audience and they also have things that can help youth educational wise.
2) Is there a role for the BBC in the 21st century digital world?
-I do think that there is still a role for the BBC in the 21st century digital world but there is also competition from more modern media such as Netflix.
3) Should the BBC funding model (license fee) change? How?
I think that people should be charged depending on how often they use it and their income should also have an impact on how much they are charged
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