Vox-Pops for radio

What does the term "vox-pop" mean?

• Short interview

• Voice of the People

• pre-production

• sound recording

why are vox-pops used in media?

• to get a snapshot of public opinion on an issue

• to make politicians look bad

• to get an in-depth analysis of an issue

• For the craic

How many member of the public should be interviewed when carrying out vox-pops?

• One

• as few as possible to get the most detail in the answers

• As many as possible to get a range of opinions

• none - only experts should be interviwed

where is the best place to carry out vox-pops?

• In a recording studio

• In a library

• in a busy public place

What equipment is used to carry out Vox-pops for radio?

• portable recording device

• Studio recording desk

How many questions could you ask while gathering vox-pops?

• one or two

• none - you should just talk to them and record what they say

• as many as possible

• six

what factors need to be considered when carrying out vox-pops?

• Location

• background noise

• people

• questions

• All of the Above

what can be used to add or enhance the "meaning" within your vox-pops?

• presenter opinions

• jingles

• studio guest reactions

• appropriate music beds

which of these would NOT be considered a weakness of Vox-pops?

• can provide uninformed views on a topic

• can be hard to persuade people to take part

• requires extensive use of a recording studio