Unit 1 - Research Techniques In The Media Industry

Content - Shows, drivetime, phone in, discussions show, emailing, whats happening in the area, hot topics, bring local people in for interviews, type of music we should play, mainly aimed at students, modern and contemporary, but oldies for older people and mothers

Resources - money, time, staff, mac/pc, 2 mixing desk, a set of microphones, a radio studio, soundproofed, voice recorders to go out and record content, software/megaseg, editing machines, mac/pc, equalizer/compressor, transmitter, receiver, aerial, connecting leads for everything. 

Who we need - students, producers, station manager, presenters, technician, advertisement team, marketing team

What skills will they need? - communication skills, technical skills/editing skills, good time management, 

Costs - Per day, for copyright, pay MCPS, who it is, what is the point of it? Per day, PRS, money goes to performers. Broadcasting from the studio. Explain who MCPS and PRS are. OFCOM, to broadcast an RSL, restricted servicing license, for two weeks is a specific amount. Streaming costs to PRS, £60-£70 for two weeks, anti-realistic. 

Viability

Placement - Two weeks to four weeks, make podcast available for download.

Audience - Access with either the radio or the internet.

Competitors - Any local schools, local radio stations such as radio aire.