Broadcasting Essays

The history of the Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) began in 1927 when talent agent Arthur Judson, unable to obtain work for any of his clients on the radio programs carried by the National Broadcasting Company (NBC), established his own network, United Independent Broadcasters. Judson’s network subsequently merged with the Columbia Phonograph and Records Co. and changed its name to the Columbia Phonograph Broadcasting Company. Plagued with mounting financial losses, the network was purchased for

exert national control over the broadcasting sector"? Response: "According to Lorimer et al. (p. 155), policy policy "places a heavy emphasis on being able to exert national control over the broadcasting sector" because the Canadian government has always seen broadcasting as essential to constructing national identity and consciousness. While other countries view radio and television as an entertainment industry, Canada has legislation that characterizes broadcasting as "a public service essential

In the last couple of years the topic of public broadcasting has come to forefront of many conversations. For years now, especially here in Canada public broadcasting has failed to make a large impact on the media industry and carve out its Niche. With so much dependency on the government and a decrease in funding Canada’s Public Broadcaster CBC is struggling. This is not the case everywhere however, as there is different categories that public broadcasters to fall into depending on funding. Switzerland

Cavanagh’s reading The Development of Canadian Sports Broadcasting he focuses on the emergence of sports media in Canada but more importantly looks at the historical development of sports broadcasting. Both professional and amateur sport structures played crucial roles in the emergence of sports broadcasting becoming a staple of Canadian programming. After Canadian programming became popular and imminent in society the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation was created. The CBC had its first origins

The Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) was established on 1st January 1978 under the principle of providing multilingual and multicultural radio and television services to Australians whose first language was not English. (Australia Government, 2015) It is a government owned, national broadcasting service that was founded at a time of changing Australia immigration policies. After World War II ended in 1945, the Australian government recognised the need for a bigger population and it implemented

The most important sports broadcasting moment in US history is Al Michaels’ play calling of the semi-final game showcasing the USA against the Soviet Union in the 1980 Olympic games. The second most important moment was the US women’s national soccer team victory against China in the 1999 Women’s FIFA World Cup. The third moment is when Jim Valvano’s squad won the 1983 NCAA finals. The lasting image from the game is when Valvano looks for someone to hug in celebration of the victory. ‘Miracle on

There is no question about the important role the foundations played in the development of educational broadcasting in the U.S. For instances, Rockefeller Foundation gave their resources to build educational radio broadcasting system in 1930’s and some project after Word War Ⅱ. Carnegie Corporation created the Carnegie Commission on Educational Television to research the role noncommercial television would play in the U.S in the late 1960’s. Some other notable foundation like Markle Foundation founded

As measured by total daily circulation, it is the largest U.S. newspaper publisher. It owns many firm include the national newspaper USA Today and the weekly USA Weekend. Gannett Company operates or owns 46 television stations through Gannett Broadcasting Incorporation and is the largest group owner of stations affiliated

the Mayflower decision, the fairness doctrine required two mandates for both radio and television stations that must meet in order to get their licenses renewed. The first mandate required that all license must “devote a reasonable proportion of broadcasting time to the discussion and consideration of controversial issues of public importance”. The second mandate affirms that “by doing so the broadcaster must be fair. That is, broadcasters must affirmatively endeavor to make facilities available for

transmitters over long distances. Broadcasters send messages using radio waves instead of wires. It began broadcasting commercials after being able to transmit sound. Radio stations broadcasted news, music, sports, drama, and a variety of shows. The invention of the radio astonished America by building popularity in companies, bringing entertainment, and made it easier to learn new information. Radio broadcasting brought popularity to companies. ¨Broadcasts of major sport events became popular as the medium

view, the two different types of channels developed in very different ways, and thus are regulated in completely different manners. This paper will analyze the differences between the Federal Communications Commission’s regulation of over-the-air broadcasting versus regulation of cable and satellite

The television network segment discusses the role of the big three during the classic network era. The classic network era lasted through the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s when the multi-channel era was born (Mittell, p. 10). The classic network era began when the radio industry transitioned into the television industry (Mittell, p. 10). NBC, CBS, and ABC emerged as the major networks during the classic network era, also known as the big three (Mittell, p. 10). During this era, the big three controlled

How did the radio stations Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty contribute to the democratization of the Eastern Block? In October 2017 it will be 24 years since Radio Free Europe stopped broadcasting to Hungary. The generations – our fathers and grandfathers, the millions of people regardless their social status, whether they were peasants, working or middle class, even members of the Communist / Socialist leadership - they all listened to Radio Free Europe. People had two sets of radios. One was a Soviet-made

Has the technological advancement of digital media forms, resulted in the decline of underground alternative radio? With the internet enabling everyone to host their own radio program/ station does it better accommodate audio transmission than broadcasting via the radio wave? According to Pirate radio Frequencies (2010), documenting the pirate radio scene in London, on DJ declares that "the Internet has killed pirate radio, and I don't think it can come back." Historically pirate radio stations

Public service broadcasting is European revision policy. It has been incepted in 1920s and since then have been criticised to be elitist and work more for producers than consumers needs. Situation has changed after liberalisation of broadcasting sphere: no legitimacy without the audience. Public broadcaster`s success in 1990s provoked criticism from governments and private broadcasters. Renewed broadcasting brought the new issues: tax or licence payers should benefit but it may lead to commercialisation

In the 21st century, television is a dominant technology in our society. With numerous major satellite and cable giants coupled with the big name brands releasing TV after TV, it’s hard to avoid the mass media, entertainment, and information portrayed through a television screen. Because television plays such an important role in our society today, it’s important to recognize the historical context of its invention. Our purpose is to review the invention and functionality behind the original RCA

Entertainment was brought to a whole new level in the 1920's. Many traditions were changed and history was made. The 1920’s were the beginning of radios, talkies, and the fame for many athletes and African American sports teams. Both the invention of the telephone and telegraph lead to the ground breaking invention of the radio. Guglielmo Marconi, an Italian inventor and electrical engineer, was the first to discover radio waves. In addition he discovered, developed, and sold the first long-distance

FCC V.S Television As we live in an age of an uncensored internet indecency is becoming more uncensored on television, from prime-time CBS shows, sporting events to cartoons even. As the FCC fines broadcasters millions every year for the use of the F- or S-word and brief nudity, the FCC faces pressure from broadcasters and free speech advocates as well as the Federal law. The FCC needs more control because, there’s to-much sex and vulgarity on television, The FCC should relax enforcement of its indecency

the public and ultimately leading to his decline. Broadcasting companies covered many political activities and speeches as well as aired political ads promoting different candidates. The first presidential campaign to place ads on TV was that of Dwight D. Eisenhower in the 1952 elections. In conclusion, television of the 1950s greatly influenced American culture and politics with its new forms of entertainment, commercials, and it’s broadcasting of news and political

CANADIAN IDENTITY By Rebecca Grimwood Does Canada have a secure identity, or have we become an American wannabe? The two countries share the longest border in the world, and have a similar amount of land mass. Many wonder if Canada is simply a smaller version of America. Although Canada is aware of America’s entertainment industry, concept of multiculturalism, and history, there are fundamental differences that make Canada’s identity unique and secure. Historically, the United States influenced