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Why were millions of people scared on Halloween night in 1938.The radio drama war of the worlds produced by Orson Welles showed us how the people were scared.The radio drama war of the world produced by Orson Welles produced on Halloween night in 1938 which took place in New Jersey scaring the nation to the point cities were evacuating. Orson Welles created a radio drama that frightened listeners on Halloween night. Although the show created chaos,it wouldn’t have happened if the listeners…

1) In 1961, Newton Minow (FCC Chairman) gave a speech to American broadcasters called “Television and the Public Interest” in which he laid out his vision for the American television industry. Briefly, he believed that television had a specific role and responsibility in society, one he felt that the television industry was currently falling short. In his speech, he proposed a bargain between all involved; the essential bargain in his vision would be agreement between the FCC, the television…

You turn on the news. While viewing headline after headline, do you notice any kind of pattern? Every one of those programs highlights someone or something that stands out from the rest of the world. They are different, therefore they are noteworthy. Still, what about those who are not recognized? Does this mean that their work is subpar and not worth the attention? Of course not! However, by only presenting the accomplishments of those who have done “extraordinary” works, the media paints a…

Television has greatly affected politics in America. Specifically, television has impacted politicians running for office, and furthermore affected the opinions of the public eye. Advertisements and debates were absolutely key in presidential campaigning, because this allowed the candidates to distribute their ideas to the masses. One political figure’s rise and fall was strictly because of the impact the television had on people. For Richard Nixon, television was undoubtedly influential in his…

Seeing an advertisement that catches your attention could’ve been specifically targeted for you. An advertisement can reach millions of people minutes after its release, through the use of the internet like social media, websites, and emails. Broadcasting networks like the television and radio networks are the two most popular and the most effective when it comes to delivering a message. In this paper you will find 10 advertisements that used sociological theories, and concepts to become more…

and it is a non-profit organization that actively accepts donations. The organization even provides governance structure and annual costs and donations information on their webpage. This is a very authentic and noticeable way of conducting and broadcasting the organization’s resources. Doing this ensures that people looking to donate money can be sure that it goes to a worthy cause and that it’s not a scam. By using Sarah McLachlan as their spokesperson, more credibility is established. Sara…

When I entered college as a broadcasting major at Montclair State University in NJ I wandered into my school’s college radio station as a freshman with one goal in mind: To have my own radio show and do whatever it takes in order to get it. Fast forward 4 and a half years and I am 6 months into my first full time job as an Associate Producer in my dream career field of broadcasting and I can 't help but reflect back on how much my college radio experience has helped me in my first taste of the…

Indecency seems to be the biggest category for debate in the field of broadcasting. What is defined as indecency? The FCC has defined broadcast indecency as "language or material that, in context, depicts or describes, in terms patently offensive as measured by contemporary community standards for the broadcast medium, sexual or excretory organs or activities” (). This definition can be interpreted in many ways. This is why there is so much controversy over what is labeled as indecent and what…

form and after 40 minutes of no advertising, 9 consecutive ads played, a total of 3 minutes. The Hauraki advertisements were very well directed to their target audience, featuring ads mentioning car rental, hair loss, investment banking and timber companies, suitable for an older male audience. Comparatively,…

My dad names these “three S’s” as the most common factors of distraction for mankind, and says that they tend to make people forget about the more significant things in life. Most specifically, today’s pop culture has made screen or television broadcasting so popular that most people cannot imagine living in a world where such things do not exist. As a matter of fact, media has not only become an accessible tool, but a habit and ritual in most peoples’ lives. In the midst of screen influence,…