scholarly journals The precursors of infotainment? Debate and talk shows on Televisión Española (1980-1989)

2022 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 119-135
Author(s):  
Virginia Martín-Jiménez ◽  
Pablo Berdón-Prieto ◽  
Itziar Reguero-Sanz
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Talk Shows ◽  
Public Television ◽  
Television Programs ◽  
Hybrid Format

The theory formulated to date indicates that political infotainment programs arrived in Spain in a widespread manner in the 1990s with the rise of private television channels. But were there spaces in public television that shared the traits of this novel television genre before that time? This article is aimed at analyzing debate and talk shows, as well as hybrid format shows combining both genres, broadcasted on Televisión Española (TVE-1 and TVE-2) during the ‘80s, in order to determine whether or not these programs present the emblematic style characteristic of infotainment. The methodology consists of a content analysis of a total of 31 television programs, each of which was viewed on the RTVE archive using different multimedia platforms. The results of this research reveal that Televisión Española incorporated into its debate shows, talk shows, and hybrid format shows, features typical of infotainment prior to the ‘90s. Among the most recurrent stylistic features of these programs are the tendency to dramatization, polemic and emotionality (achieved through different techniques and strategies), an increase of soft content, a greater presence of satire, humor and close-ups, and the use of music.

Quirky Neighbors or the Cult Next-Door?

2012 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 163-211
Author(s):  
Bernard Doherty
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Public Opinion ◽  
Public Perceptions ◽  
Political Involvement ◽  
Television Programs ◽  
High Degree ◽  
Media Transformation

Beginning in 2005 the tiny Christian sect then known as the Exclusive Brethren suddenly underwent a media transformation from a virtually unknown or ignored group of quirky and old-fashioned Protestant sectarians to being touted as “Australia’s biggest cult” by tabloid television programs. This explosion of controversy came on the heels of media revelations about the involvement of Brethren members in providing financial donations to conservative political causes across the globe and a snowballing effect in response which brought forth a number of ex-members eager to expose their former group. This article looks at how this media transformation has been received by the wider Australian public. By studying the hitherto little utilized data contained in readers’ letters to Australia’s three mainstream broadsheet newspapers this article identifies which events or undertakings had the most impact on public perceptions of the Exclusive Brethren and which specific articles and issues struck the most responsive chord with readers. This content analysis found that Australian public opinion toward the Exclusive Brethren, while on the whole negative, was more indicative of their political involvement than their beliefs. The study also found that prior to what I call “The Brethren Controversy” the Exclusive Brethren had maintained a high degree of “sectarian tension” in Australia for almost four decades with little public outcry or media vilification.

Sport Reporting in an Era of Activism: Examining the Intersection of Sport Media and Social Activism

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 2-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hans C. Schmidt
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Social Activism ◽  
Television Programs ◽  
Political Issues ◽  
The Public ◽  
Sport Media ◽  
High Profile ◽  
The Social ◽  
The World

While there is a longstanding connection between sports and politics, this past year has seen a surge of social activism in the world of sport, and numerous high-profile athletes have used their positions of prominence to raise awareness of social or political issues. Sport media, in turn, have faced questions regarding how best to cover such activism. Given the popularity of sport media, such decisions can have real implications on the views held by the public. This scholarly commentary discusses how sport media cover the social activism of athletes and presents the results of a content analysis of popular news and sports television programs, newspapers, and magazines. Overall, results indicate that sport media are giving significant and respectful coverage to athletes who advocate for social or political issues.

scholarly journals Contenidos infantiles convergentes, identidad latinoamericana y los desafíos de las televisiones públicas

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 125-133
Author(s):  
AVILLARRUBIA Andrea Villarrubia-Martínez ◽  
Águeda Águeda Delgado-Ponce ◽  
Ignacio Aguaded-Gómez
Keyword(s):  
Latin American ◽  
Public Service ◽  
Public Television ◽  
Local Identity ◽  
Television Programs ◽  
Digital Platforms ◽  
Female Protagonists ◽  
The Media ◽  
Service Mission ◽  
Tv Shows

Before the pandemic crisis, the irruption of the convergent scenario and the television digitalization forced the Latin American public television to develop strategies that consider new forms of audiovisual consumption and to make the resources profitable, such as the development of digital platforms and co-production with independent creators. Pakapaka, TVN and Señal Colombia coproduced children television programs with Chilean filmmakers that achieved a high audience and received acknowledgements at audiovisual festivals for their quality, their contribution to the local identity and Latin American own nature. Based on a content analysis carried out on tv shows aimed to children, present in both Chilean public digital platforms: CNTV Infantil (former Novasur) and TVN Kids, this study describes the collaborative model from the media literacy perspective, with emphasis on the diversity of children’s programs, considering their origins, acquisition, financing, and characteristics of the protagonist’s characters. The results indicate that the contents are varied and that the presence of female protagonists, native peoples and migrants, although incipient, constitutes a contribution to the identity of the continent’s childhoods. In conclusion, it is essential that public service television can count on permanent funding that promotes the realization of relevant content for children, in accordance with their public service mission, especially in today pandemic crisis and confinement.

scholarly journals Content Analysis of Pre-Election 2013 Political Campaign on Pakistani TV Channels

2016 ◽  
Vol I (I) ◽  
pp. 1-19
Author(s):  
Saima Andleeb
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Political Parties ◽  
Code Of Conduct ◽  
Time Frame ◽  
Talk Shows ◽  
Prime Time ◽  
Tv News ◽  
General Elections ◽  
Program Content ◽  
News Bulletin

This research categorizes treatment model of political parties in of agenda setting and framing perspective in major TV news channels in Pakistan before the elections of May 2013. The prime time (7-11pm) of these channels for one month was selected for supervising, examining and organizing determinations of coverage of general elections by news channels in under the code of conduct and procedure of coverage set by regulators. The researcher conducted content analysis of prime time which includes headlines of news bulletin, talk shows and issued addressed in program content broadcast on TV channels during that time frame. Results of the study showed that all news channels failed to fulfill the fundamental obsessions of impartial balance and reasonable reporting of political parties and their nominated candidates. In this study as the analysis showed the conduct of the elections, though having eminent place in the state news plan, it devastatingly explained the major political parties.

scholarly journals Fidelity as Interseriality: The Challenges of Adapting the Québécois Television Series Les Invincibles for Broadcast in France

2016 ◽  
Vol 41 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Héloise Boudon ◽  
Katharina Niemeyer
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Production Process ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
French Canadian ◽  
Television Series ◽  
Adaptation Studies ◽  
Hybrid Format ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
Transcultural Adaptation ◽  
Analyse De Contenu

This article takes a closer look at the processes of transcultural adaptation by focusing on the French-Canadian television series Les Invincibles (Radio-Canada, 2005), which was adapted for the French-German cultural channel ARTE in 2010. Based on recent developments in adaptation studies, the authors discuss the question of fidelity as interseriality on two adaptation levels: production process and the diegetic world. Their interest lies in how this example of a multi-faceted, hybrid format impacts upon representations of identities and cultural specificities when it comes to its transcultural adaptation. In-depth, semi-structured, and qualitative interviews with producers and screenwriters are discussed within a content analysis of the episodes as well as a semiotic reflection on aesthetics and narrative aspects.Cet article propose une étude des processus d’adaptation transculturelle en se fondant sur l’analyse de la série québécoise Les Invincibles (Radio Canada, 2005), adaptée pour la chaîne franco-allemande ARTE en 2010. A l’appui des travaux récents dans les domaine des adaptation studies, nous discutons la question de la fidélité en tant qu’intersérialité sur deux niveaux d’adaptation: le processus de production ainsi que l’univers diégetique. Notre analyse porte sur les multiples facettes d’un format hybride et ses répercussions sur les représentations des identités et spécificités culturelles au moment de son adaptation transculturelle. Des entretiens semi-directifs et qualitatifs approfondis avec les producteurs et scénaristes sont confrontés à une analyse de contenu des épisodes ainsi qu’à une réflexion sémiotique sur les aspects esthétiques et narratifs.

scholarly journals The Mixing of English and Thai in Thai Television Programs

MANUSYA ◽  
2003 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 66-80 ◽  
Author(s):  
Prathana Kannaovakun ◽  
Albert C. Gunther
Keyword(s):  
Talk Shows ◽  
Television Programs ◽  
Code Mixing ◽  
Sports Programs

This study set out to systematically observe and describe the mixing of English with Thai-based discourse, often termed code-mixing, in Thai television programs. Data came from 100 hours of programming randomly sampled from five genres of Thai television programs - Thai drama, talk or variety shows, academic or hard talk shows, game shows and sports programs.

Sampling Television Programs for Content Analysis of Sex on TV: How Many Episodes are Enough?

2008 ◽  
Vol 45 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Manganello ◽  
Amy Franzini ◽  
Amy Jordan
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Television Programs

scholarly journals Media Representations of Lesbians, Gay Men, and Bisexuals on Dutch Television and People’s Stereotypes and Attitudes About LGBs

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Megan May van Meer ◽  
Monique Maria Henriette Pollmann
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Gay Men ◽  
Mediation Analysis ◽  
Negative Attitude ◽  
Media Representations ◽  
Television Programs ◽  
Negative Attitudes ◽  
People’S Attitudes ◽  
The U.S

AbstractThis study investigates stereotypical portrayals of lesbians, gays, and bisexuals (LGBs) on Dutch television and whether these portrayals relate to people’s attitudes towards LGBs. Previous research shows that television programs in the U.S. contain many stereotypical portrayals of LGBs. These portrayals are both negatively and positively related to people’s attitude towards LGBs. Because the Dutch culture is relatively accepting of LGBs it is interesting to see if they are portrayed differently than in the U.S. A content analysis showed that there are stereotypical representations on Dutch television but there are also people who ‘just happen to be gay’. A survey among 272 participants showed that people who more frequently watch programs with stereotypical portrayals of LGBs do not have a more positive or negative attitude than people who do not. A mediation analysis showed that people who watch more television in general have a more stereotypical view of gay men, which is related to more negative attitudes towards LGBs.

scholarly journals The gastronomic show in the TV program grid: typological features

Moldoscopie ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ludmila Rusnac ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Content Analysis ◽  
Television Programs ◽  
Tv Program ◽  
The Media ◽  
Popular Television ◽  
Television Formats

Gastronomic culture is becoming more and more evident in the media sphere. Taking different forms – aesthetic, imagistic, stylistic, informative-communicative, this kind of content is situated among the most rated programs that form the broadcasting of television stations, especially commercial ones. Culinary shows are among the most popular television programs to which the local public has access. The purpose of this research is to establish the structural-discursive particularities of culinary programs, as well as to realize a typology of these television formats. The gastronomic shows placed on the broadcast on the local and retransmitted television stations that have at least one gastronomic show on the grid were subjected to a content analysis.

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