Radio: Introduction to radio
Radio: Introduction to radio Our final media topic is radio. We have two CSPs to study and also need to consider the place for radio in a digital media landscape. Radio CSPS War of the Worlds – Columbia Broadcasting Company (1938) The Surgery – BBC Radio 1 (2017) These are targeted CSPs and need to be studied with reference to two elements of the Theoretical Framework ( Audiences and Industries ) and all relevant contexts. Example exam questions Briefly define public service broadcasting (PSB) [2 marks] To what extent is War of the Worlds a historically significant media product? [20 marks] Identify two strategies or techniques used by Radio 1 to attract a youth audience. Explain the reason for each. [4 marks] Explain how regulatory contexts shape the output of media industries. You should refer to your radio Close Study Product, The Surgery. [9 marks] Key question: Is radio still relevant in the digital age? How does radio respond to the digital m