what is the difference between a consumer based media regulation and a citizen based regulation system?
Consumer based media regulation is the idea that audiences choose what media they want to watch and see, the media producers have the freedom to create products that those audiences choose to consume.
Citizen based media regulation is the term that the media released provides information to its citizens as it is significant in shaping society. Made to educate its audiences.
What impact did the 2003 communications Act have on media regulation?
Significantly diluted the public service requirements of television broadcasting. This resulted in independent television companies were freed up to produce content that was more commercially viable. But lacked civic-minded republicanism that had been in previous frameworks. Created OFCOM.
Livingstone and Lunt – “Little equivalent activity or accountability was forthcoming regarding actions to further citizens interest.”
What is the drawback of a self regulated system?