diifferent industry structure
Type of company
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Examples from UK and worldwide
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Outline of role and function
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Public service broadcasters
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BBC
ITV Channel 4 |
To provide products and services that meet the remit of informing and entertaining the public and within the public interest.
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Private companies
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ITV
Sky
Virgin
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To provide products and services that inform and entertain. Profit-making organisations that attract revenue from a range of sources.
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Regulatory organisations
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OFCOM
BBFC |
To ensure companies provide their products and services to the public in a fair and competitive manner and that the materials produced are suitable for the specified audiences.
To investigate and where necessary uphold complaints and apply sanctions |
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