TV Terminology
Publicity owned TV channel- Public broadcasting (including radio etc) whose primary mission is public service.
Commercial TV channel- Commercial broadcasting (also called private broadcasting) is the broadcasting of television programs and radio programming by privately owned corporate media, as opposed to state sponsorship
Convergence- Media convergence is the merging of mass communication outlets – print, television, radio, the Internet along with portable and interactive technologies through various digital media platforms. Media convergence is the blending of multiple media forms into one platform for purposes of delivering a dynamic experience.
Watershed- The watershed means the time when TV programmes which might be unsuitable for children can be broadcast. When is it? The watershed begins at 9pm and material unsuitable for children should not, in general, be shown before 9pm or after 5.30am.
Segmented market- Market segmentation is the activity of dividing a broad consumer or business market, normally consisting of existing and potential customers, into sub-groups of consumers (known as segments) based on some type of shared characteristics.
Mainstream- Mainstream is a term that usually refers to the common current of thought of the majority, meaning that "mainstream" things are those that are currently popular with most people. It is most often applied in the arts (i.e., music, literature, and performance).
Self-regulating- The Representative helps the media create or develop self-regulation mechanisms that are independent from government control and are designed to uphold the quality of media. These can take the forms of ethics codes, press and media councils, or complaints commissions and in-house ombudspersons. The Representative supports such initiatives through training, expert advice, international roundtable meetings, and the publication of expert guidebooks.
Franchise- an authorisation granted by a government or company to an individual or group enabling them to carry out specified commercial activities, for example acting as an agent for a company's products.
Channel-surfing- Channel surfing (also known as channel hopping or zapping) is the practice of quickly scanning through different television channels or radio frequencies to find something interesting to watch or listen to. Modern viewers, who may have cable or satellite services beaming down dozens if not hundreds or thousands of channels, are frequently channel surfing. It is common for people to scan channels when commercial broadcasters switch from a show over to running commercials.
PSB- PSB means "Please See Below" So now you know - PSB means "Please See Below" - don't thank us. YW! What does PSB mean? PSB is an acronym, abbreviation or slang word that is explained above where the PSB definition is given.
TV License- A TV Licence covers you to watch and record programmes as they're being shown on TV or live on an online TV service.
Commercial TV channel- Commercial broadcasting (also called private broadcasting) is the broadcasting of television programs and radio programming by privately owned corporate media, as opposed to state sponsorship
Convergence- Media convergence is the merging of mass communication outlets – print, television, radio, the Internet along with portable and interactive technologies through various digital media platforms. Media convergence is the blending of multiple media forms into one platform for purposes of delivering a dynamic experience.
Watershed- The watershed means the time when TV programmes which might be unsuitable for children can be broadcast. When is it? The watershed begins at 9pm and material unsuitable for children should not, in general, be shown before 9pm or after 5.30am.
Segmented market- Market segmentation is the activity of dividing a broad consumer or business market, normally consisting of existing and potential customers, into sub-groups of consumers (known as segments) based on some type of shared characteristics.
Mainstream- Mainstream is a term that usually refers to the common current of thought of the majority, meaning that "mainstream" things are those that are currently popular with most people. It is most often applied in the arts (i.e., music, literature, and performance).
Self-regulating- The Representative helps the media create or develop self-regulation mechanisms that are independent from government control and are designed to uphold the quality of media. These can take the forms of ethics codes, press and media councils, or complaints commissions and in-house ombudspersons. The Representative supports such initiatives through training, expert advice, international roundtable meetings, and the publication of expert guidebooks.
Franchise- an authorisation granted by a government or company to an individual or group enabling them to carry out specified commercial activities, for example acting as an agent for a company's products.
Channel-surfing- Channel surfing (also known as channel hopping or zapping) is the practice of quickly scanning through different television channels or radio frequencies to find something interesting to watch or listen to. Modern viewers, who may have cable or satellite services beaming down dozens if not hundreds or thousands of channels, are frequently channel surfing. It is common for people to scan channels when commercial broadcasters switch from a show over to running commercials.
PSB- PSB means "Please See Below" So now you know - PSB means "Please See Below" - don't thank us. YW! What does PSB mean? PSB is an acronym, abbreviation or slang word that is explained above where the PSB definition is given.
TV License- A TV Licence covers you to watch and record programmes as they're being shown on TV or live on an online TV service.
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