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Newspaper the times introduction

1) What year was  The Times  founded and when did it start using the  Times  name? 1985 and changed its name to the times 1788 2) What content did John Walter suggest the paper would offer in the first edition? Adverts ,domestic news and essays on politics 3) What does the page say about the political views in  The Times Centre right conservative leaning 4) Who owns  The Times  today and how is editorial integrity protected? news uk a subsidiary of news corp Uk press regulation. 5) What did  The Times  introduce in 2010 and why? a digital paywall to charge for online content 6) What was  The Times  named in 2018 by the Reuters Institute for Journalism at Oxford University? Britains most Trustworthy national newspaper 7) What does the section on Editorial Standards say about  The Times  and newspaper regulation? Accuracy accountability and ethical guidance 8) What does the section on Ownership say about  The Times...

Introduction to Newspapers

  1) What type of news can you typically find in a  tabloid  newspaper? soft news ,gossip 2)  What type of news can you typically find in a  broadsheet  newspaper? hard news, political information 3) If someone is  left-wing , which political party in the UK are they most likely to support? Which newspapers would they be likely to read? in favour of social quality and reform, labour party 4) If someone is  right-wing , which political party in the UK are they most likely to support? Which newspaper would they be most likely to read? conservative and the times newspaper 5) Why has there been a decline in newspaper sales in the last 50 years? due to rise of tv and growth of digital news through internet and social media 6) Why is a free press important in a democracy like the UK? news hold unbiased role so it gives us insight of what people in power are doing 

osp Rashford and Kardashian audience and industries

 a udience 1) Who are the potential target audiences for Marcus Rashford and Kim Kardashian's online content? Try and cover both  demographics and psychographics .  demographis mr: mostly teenagers and young adults , fans of football,more likely male, physcographics; interested in sports and fitness,care about social issues kim k demographics: young adults women,interested in fashion and beauty,active on social media phscographics; interested in glamorous lifestyle , enjoys keeping up with trends,values apperance  2) Marcus Rashford’s online presence is partly driven by his excellent use of social media. How does he use social media to engage with his fans and make them feel part of his brand? he shares personal life,responds to comments and engages with his fans,extends his brand beyond football and balances brands and football 3) What is Instagram engagement rate and what engagement rates do Marcus Rashford and Kim Kardashian have?  instagram engagemnt issomet...

December Mock Exam: Learner Response Blog Tasks

  ) Type up any feedback on your paper  (you don't need to write the mark and grade if you want to keep this confidential). If you only have marks and a grade on the paper, write a WWW/Next Steps yourself based on your scores. 33/84 and a grade 4  www:a fair attempt at this paper with good timing displayed and good q1.4 tv analysis  next steps: not enough evidence of knowledge displayed and gaps in knowledge in osp and ugc 2) Use the mark scheme for this Paper 2 mock (posted on GC) to read the answers AQA were looking for. First, write down a definition and example of non-diegetic sound (Q1.1 and 1.2).  1.1 is sound that is made naturally and is kept in 1.2 is when will placed down the salt and pepper  3) Next, identify  three  points you could have made in Q1.3 - camerawork and the extract. Look for the indicative content in the mark scheme - these are the suggested answers from AQA. opening shot is almost a close up of wills hand on th...

Radio: Launch of BBC Radio 1 CSP

  Historical, social and cultural contexts 1) What radio stations were offered by the BBC before 1967? Home Service – Focused on news, talks, drama, and education . Light Programme – Offered popular music, comedy, and entertainment Third Programme – Aimed at a highbrow audience with classical music and serious drama. Forces Programme – Broadcast during WWII for the armed forces with music and entertainment. 2) How was BBC radio reorganised in September 1967? What were the new stations that launched? In September 1967, the BBC reorganized its radio services to modernize its offerings and compete with popular “pirate” radio stations. The old Home Service, Light Programme, and Third Programme were replaced with four new stations: Radio 1 – Focused on pop music and youth-oriented programming. Radio 2 – Continued the Light Programme’s style with adult popular music and entertainment. Radio 3 – Took over the Third Programme’s content with classical music, arts, and cultur...

OSP: Language and Representation Blog Tasks

  Language 1) Make two lists - one of website  conventions  used on Marcus Rashford and Kim Kardashian's official website and one of social media conventions found on their Instagram pages.  Marcus Rashford Website Conventions   Kim Kardashian Website Conventions Focus on social activism & personal projects:  The site highlights his campaigns against child food poverty and his book club. Focus on business ventures & lifestyle:  The site primarily links to her brands (e.g., SKIMS, SKKN) and media projects. Formal tone and minimalist layout:  The website uses a formal mode of address and clean design to project a professional image. Curated, aspirational aesthetic:  The site features  images and content to maintain a high-fashion brand image. Career navigation:  Includes specific sections for his football career and achievements. Media and appearance focus:  Content often relates to fashion, beauty, and public appearances...

OSP: Introduction to influencers

  1) What years did YouTube, Twitter and Instagram launch? YouTube launched in 2005,twitter in 2006,instagram in 2010 2) What is the definition of an influencer? person who has the power to sway the decision of others 3) Give an example of an influencer and how many followers they have. Try and add some additional information, brand associations or other statistics if you can. Selena Gomez,416 million followers    luxury labels like Coach (earning around $10 million) and sportswear Puma (a two-year deal reportedly worth $30 million). 4) How big is the influencer industry according to the article?  with figures for the global influencer marketing platform market reaching approximately $32.55 billion in 2025. 5) What are the problems associated with being an influencer? loss of privacy, financial instability 6) Why is it suggested that audiences actually like being sold products by influencers? they form personal relationships, which makes recommendations more authenti...