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OFCOM REPORT

1) The way people view content these days are different. Generally, people tend to watch TV on their smartphones or tablets therefore, TV could get more modernised. Also, younger people, up to 45 years old, watch non public service broadcasting TV.

2) There is a difference considering viewing hours between certain ages. E.g: people aged 65+ had an average viewing time of 5 hours and 44 minutes however, people aged 16-24 had an average viewing time of 1 hour 54 minutes.

3) This report suggests that public service broadcasting channels satisfy the audience as they are still used regularly by 83% of people.

4) In 2016, public service broadcasting channels spent £2.6 billion on UK originated content.


GOLDSMITHS REPORT

 1) The report states that there is new technology and you can watch on demand. There is also a change in the consumer's behaviour.

2) The report suggests that the following principles need to be embedded in regulation of public service broadcasting in the future: independence, universality, citizenship, quality and diversity.

3) The report says that the BBC's licence fee is 'vulnerable' because of the new technology that has been created/ is being created. However, they have included diversity. They also said that the BBC should expand to the online world as it has a growing popularity. Finally, they suggested that the BBC should produce a range of shows therefore it will be suited to all audiences.

4) The report clearly states that Channel 4 is very important to public service broadcasting; it airs content towards diverse audiences and it's remit has develops as time goes on. However, they have been criticised as they don't produce enough content for older kids.

5) The reports suggested that Channel 4 start to produce for children/ young adults as they would become more popular therefore, the watch time would increase. Also they said that Channel 4 shouldn't be privatised.

6) The report says that digital content providers contain the characteristics of public service broadcasting.

7) The report states that 'television with the characteristics of public service broadcasting now appears outside the service system'. They said that the growing contribution to digital media should be boosted by a specific public intervention.

MY OPINION ON PUBLIC SERVICE BROADCASTING
1) I think that the BBC should retain it's position as the UK's public service broadcaster as it is still watched. However, it should be reviewed every so often just in case the popularity decreases highly.

2)BBC does have a role in the 21st century digital world as there is 'I player' therefore, BBC is accessible on technology.

3) I think that the BBC's licence fee should change as not everyone wants to watch it therefore, if people want to be able to watch BBC channels, they should be able to choose. If they choose then those are the people who should pay.

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