3.3 Media Industries in Context

• What are media industries involved in the production, distribution, and sale of?

  Media products
• Conglomeration refers to a large media company owning multiple media businesses across different sectors.


  True
• Match the media industry with its description:

  Film ↔️ Production and distribution of movies

  Television ↔️ Broadcasting TV programming

  Music ↔️ Production and sale of recorded music

  Publishing ↔️ Distribution of printed media
• Order the key components of media industries based on their role in the process:

  1️⃣ Production

  2️⃣ Distribution

  3️⃣ Exhibition
• What is one advantage of globalization for media industries?

  Wider market reach
• Which media strategy involves a company acquiring businesses in the same sector?

  Horizontal integration
• Vertical integration involves owning different parts of the production and distribution process
• Conglomeration involves large companies owning multiple media businesses across various sectors
• What are media industries involved in?

  Production, distribution, and sale
• Companies involved in the production, distribution, and exhibition of movies are part of the film industry
• Companies that produce, distribute, and sell recorded music belong to the music industry
• Companies that create software, video games, and other interactive media experiences belong to the digital media industry
• What does the distribution process in media industries involve?

  Marketing, sales, and delivery
• Increased competition due to globalization forces media companies to improve quality and innovate
• Regulations in media industries aim to protect consumer interests by ensuring content adheres to standards of decency and accuracy


  True
• Match the legislation with its purpose:

  FCC Regulations (US) ↔️ Oversee broadcasting licenses and content standards

  Copyright Act (Various Countries) ↔️ Protect intellectual property rights

  Competition/Anti-Trust Laws ↔️ Prevent media monopolies

  Data Privacy Laws ↔️ Regulate consumer data collection
• What is one ethical consideration regarding diversity and representation in media?

  Avoiding marginalization
• Respecting consumer privacy and securely handling personal data is a key ethical consideration for media companies.


  True
• Order the technological advancements shaping media industries from most foundational to most advanced.

  1️⃣ Artificial Intelligence (AI)

  2️⃣ Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR)

  3️⃣ 5G and Faster Connectivity
• Match each trend with its impact on media industries:

  Convergence and Diversification ↔️ Media companies expand across sectors

  Sustainability and Social Responsibility ↔️ Focus on environmental impact and ethics
• Which media industry produces and broadcasts TV programming through traditional channels and online platforms?

  Television
• Distributors handle the marketing, sales, and delivery of media products.

  True
• Globalization can lead to cultural imperialism, where dominant cultures marginalize local expressions
• Anti-trust laws in media industries aim to promote competition and prevent monopolies.

  True
• Regulations ensure media content adheres to standards of decency, accuracy, and consumer protection
• Regulations govern the allocation of broadcast frequencies and online bandwidth
• Steps media regulations aim to achieve

  1️⃣ Protect consumer interests

  2️⃣ Promote competition

  3️⃣ Safeguard intellectual property

  4️⃣ Manage spectrum allocation

  5️⃣ Uphold public interest
• What is the purpose of anti-trust laws in media industries?

  Prevent media monopolies
• Media laws and regulations aim to balance the interests of media companies, consumers, and the public
• What does content quality in media ethics refer to?

  Accuracy and balance
• Steps media companies should take to be more socially responsible

  1️⃣ Implement ethical guidelines

  2️⃣ Promote diversity and inclusion

  3️⃣ Invest in sustainable practices

  4️⃣ Collaborate with communities
• How is artificial intelligence being used in media industries?

  Content creation and personalization
• Sustainability in media industries involves reducing environmental impact and addressing ethical concerns.


  True
• Vertical integration involves a media company owning different parts of the production and distribution process
• What are the benefits of media companies adopting strategies like vertical integration and conglomeration?

  Maximize profits and control
• Digital/Interactive Media companies create digital content, software, video games, and other interactive media experiences
• Vertical integration and conglomeration often streamline the structure of media industries.


  True
• Globalization may lead to the homogenization of local cultures
• Conglomeration and integration strategies can help media companies diversify revenue streams.


  True
• Horizontal integration refers to expanding into different media sectors, such as a TV network acquiring a newspaper


  True