Quiz on Media Theorists Curran and Seaton

Which theorist is associated with Postmodernism?

• Hesmondhalgh

• Curran & Seaton

• Livingstone & Lunt

• Baudrillard

Which theorists are associated with the concept of Industries and power?

• Baudrillard

• Hesmondhalgh

• Curran & Seaton

• Livingstone & Lunt

Livingstone & Lunt's theory primarily deals with which concept?

• Postmodernism

• Cultural Industries

• Industries, power

• Regulation

Which radio show is listed for analysis in the OCR A level 'Set Products'?

• BBC 1 Breakfast Radio Show

• BBC 2 Morning Show

• BBC 3 Evening Show

• BBC 4 Night Show

Which video game is listed for analysis in the OCR A level 'Set Products'?

• Animal crossing

• Fortnite

• Call of Duty

• The Sims

According to Curran and Seaton, what is a significant problem posed by the unchecked expansion of media conglomerates?

• Increased profitability

• Enhanced creativity

• Democratic health of the UK

• Improved streaming services

What do Curran and Seaton argue about contemporary media production?

• It is mostly local

• It is mostly within small companies

• It mostly takes place within conglomerates with a global reach

• It is mostly unregulated

Which of the following is NOT listed as a key concept related to Curran and Seaton's Power and Media Industries Theory?

• Creators

• Risk

• Profitability

• Advertising

According to Curran & Seaton, what is one effect of control being made by a small group of conglomerate companies?

• Products look unique and innovative

• Products look similar to the last one

• Companies are eager to take risks on new ideas

• Companies frequently break new ground

What is a reason conglomerate companies are reluctant to risk on any new ideas according to Curran & Seaton?

• They prefer to innovate constantly

• They have a large variety of products

• They are reluctant to break new ground

• They focus on niche markets