1.2.3 Distribution and Circulation

• What is the definition of distribution in media industries?

  Making products available to audiences
• Marvel's "Avengers" series is distributed through streaming platforms and physical media.


  True
• Match the media format with its distribution strategy:

  Newspapers ↔️ Print and online subscriptions

  Films ↔️ Theatrical release and streaming

  Music ↔️ Streaming services and digital downloads

  Television ↔️ Broadcast channels and cable subscriptions
• Aggregators collect and organize media content from multiple sources to distribute it through a single platform.
• Order the following distribution strategies by media format:

  1️⃣ Newspapers: Print and online subscriptions

  2️⃣ Films: Theatrical release and streaming

  3️⃣ Music: Streaming services and digital downloads

  4️⃣ Television: Broadcast channels and cable subscriptions
• Subscriptions involve consumers paying a recurring fee to receive physical media products regularly, such as print newspapers or magazines.
• Circulation measures the number of copies a media product reaches.
• Which streaming service is commonly used for distributing music?

  Spotify
• Distributors are responsible for transporting media products from producers to retailers or platforms.


  True
• Who is responsible for physically transporting media products in traditional distribution methods?

  Distributors
• Distributors can use both physical and digital methods to transport media products.


  True
• Match the digital distribution platform with its example:

  Streaming Services ↔️ Netflix

  Digital Marketplaces ↔️ Apple App Store

  Social Media Platforms ↔️ Facebook

  Video Sharing Platforms ↔️ YouTube
• Physical distribution relies on traditional methods such as print and physical media.
• What does circulation measure in media industries?

  Number of copies reached
• Which key players are involved in media distribution?

  Distributors, retailers, aggregators, platforms
• Physical retailers, such as high street shops, sell media products directly to consumers
• What is an example of media products sold through retail sales?

  Newspapers, magazines, DVDs
• What is an example of a newspaper that uses print and online subscriptions for distribution?

  The Times
• Television content can be distributed through broadcast channels or streaming services like Netflix.
• What is the role of retailers in media distribution?

  Selling products to consumers
• What is an example of retail sales in traditional physical distribution?

  Newspapers in high street shops
• Which digital platform is primarily used for music streaming?

  Spotify
• Which film series is used as an example of theatrical release and streaming distribution?

  Marvel's "Avengers"
• Physical distribution relies on online platforms like streaming and downloads

  False
• Match the key player with their role:

  Distributors ↔️ Transport media products physically or digitally

  Retailers ↔️ Sell media products directly to consumers

  Aggregators ↔️ Collect and distribute content

  Platforms ↔️ Host and distribute media content
• Which streaming service is an example of an aggregator?

  Netflix
• Print newspaper subscriptions are delivered by mail
• High pricing and limited accessibility can increase media circulation

  False
• Circulation indicates the reach and popularity of a media product.


  True
• Distribution refers to the methods used to make media products available to the public
• Digital distribution uses online platforms such as streaming and downloads
• Order the roles of key players in media distribution:

  1️⃣ Distributors transport media products

  2️⃣ Retailers sell media products

  3️⃣ Aggregators collect and organize content

  4️⃣ Platforms host and distribute media
• Traditional physical distribution methods rely on transporting physical copies of media products

  True
• Digital platforms provide the infrastructure and reach for media companies to distribute their content online
• Globalization has led to increased competition for audiences across borders
• Why is content quality a key factor in media circulation?

  Attracts and retains audiences
• What are the three legal and regulatory aspects of media distribution?

  Intellectual property rights, content regulations, data privacy laws