Public service broadcasting: blog task

OFCOM

1) How does the report suggest that TV viewing is changing?

The TV report suggests that most of the content being shown on multiple medias such as phones, tablets and other devices because of streaming and viewing multiple articles on a topic. 

2) What differences are highlighted between younger and older viewers?

 The research conflicts against the viewers who are above 60 watch more TV than people who are 16-23 whom watch less. overall, research does show young people aged 16-24 get their news from other types of medias such as phones because they can access is it at any time whereas, older viewers wont be too into new technology and would watch broadcast-ed news on TV.

3) Does the report suggest audiences are satisfied with public service broadcasting TV channels?
this article does suggest that the audience do like the channels because its shown on the demographics that theyre majority viewed. the viewers see the topics which the channel cover and those topics which aren't shown are more noticed and highlighted to the viewer than recognizable ones which aren't.

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? 
they were given 2.6 billion on UK-originated content.

Goldsmiths report

What does the report state has changed in the UK television market in the last 20 years?
The PSB channels are some of the most watched channels and have been the outbreak of paid to view channels e.g. sky who offer bundles like sports, cinema e.t.c

Look at page 4. What are the principles that the report suggests need to be embedded in regulation of public service broadcasting in future?

PSB should go to other means of their content being viewed other than television.


What does the report say about the BBC?
For example PSB are under threat from the uprising of the new technology and how to audience get their content. PSB stated that BBC should try and create more content that'll be popular to the audience to increase views such as buying Britain got talent.

According to the report, how should the BBC be funded in future?

BBC report shows that they should be funded through a tiered platform, as a addition to council tax.

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 states that new digital content providers should have similar characteristics to PSB.

Your opinion on public service broadcasting

1) Should the BBC retain its position as the UK’s public service broadcaster?
 BBC should keep their position of being a public service provider as its had a great history of being one of the first tv channels and it would be a big change for bbc as they would be taking a risk by getting sponsors and advertisements.

2) Is there a role for the BBC in the 21st century digital world?
i do think there's a place for BBC for multi media as they have their own sites which give straight away information from current or old affairs. Also, they have an app which would update you on current situations and give pop ups of whats going on in ur local area. overall, BBC is evolving with the 21st century digital world as its easy to access their content.

3) Should the BBC funding model (license fee) change? How?
BBC funding model should not change as large population use it and bbc offer news and education and by increasing the license fee all for this it would significantly decrease and less people who view bbc as itll lead to people being unable to view a lot of the content.