curran + seaton

• curran & seaton; power and media

  in media industries, they are dominated by around 6 large conglomerates. they are the most successful and powerful
• curran & seaton; profit and power


  media companies are focused on profit and power.
• curran & seaton; profit and power

  if a large company knew one of their films was a sucess, they will repeat the same story to hopefully bring in the same success
• curran & seaton; power and media

  independent ownership allows for more creative, innovative and diverse products
• What is the focus of Curran and Seaton's theory?

  Media companies' ownership and structure
• What do Curran and Seaton believe about media industry ownership?

  It is dominated by a few large companies
• How do large film companies impact the cinema experience?

  They produce most films shown in cinemas
• What is the status of independent film companies compared to large conglomerates?

  They are less successful and smaller
• What do Curran and Seaton argue about media companies' motivations?

  They prioritize profit and power
• How does the film "Straight Outta Compton" relate to Curran and Seaton's theory?

  It involved large conglomerates for production
• What was the outcome of Universal's involvement in "Straight Outta Compton"?

  It generated significant audience engagement
• What is the relationship between profit and power in media companies?

  They are closely linked in their operations
• How do conglomerates affect the diversity of media products?

  They create repetitive and similar products
• Why do large companies tend to produce similar films?

  To maintain profit from successful formulas
• What was the strategy of women's magazine publishers in the 1960s?

  To create similar magazines for profit
• What is the effect of concentrated ownership on consumer choice?

  It results in less choice and diversity
• How do independent companies differ in their product offerings?

  They tend to be more creative and diverse
• What is the significance of TCO London and 16 Films in the context of media diversity?

  They produce more niche and artistic products
• What might be the motivations of independent companies like 16 Films?

  To create artistic and meaningful content
• What themes do independent films often explore compared to mainstream films?

  Artistic messages and educational ideas
• How does Curran and Seaton's theory challenge the notion of media diversity?

  It suggests that large ownership limits creativity
• What is the potential impact of independent ownership on media products?

  It can lead to more innovative and unique offerings
• What are the key concepts of Curran and Seaton's theory?

  • Media ownership is concentrated
  • Dominance of large conglomerates
  • Focus on profit and power
  • Repetitive and similar media products
  • Independent companies offer more diversity
• What are the implications of concentrated media ownership?

  • Less creative and diverse products
  • Limited consumer choice
  • Repetition of successful formulas
  • Risk of homogenization in media content