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What is the Freedom of Information Act?

Allows press access to public documents.

What does the term 'offending effrontery' refer to in relation to journalists?

Has to do with obscenity.

Such protection for subjects of stories comes under the auspices of which of the following acts?

  • Freedom of Information
  • Property Protection
  • Defamation (correct)
  • Offending Effrontery
  • The conflict between the 1st Amendment and the 6th Amendment relates to what?

    <p>The right to a speedy public trial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the largest circulated daily newspaper in the U.S.?

    <p>The Wall Street Journal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a joint operating agreement provide for?

    <p>Competing newspapers to combine their circulation and advertising but leave their editorial functions separate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Tabloid newspapers are characterized by which of the following?

    <p>Have a printing format that uses pages about half the size of a traditional newspaper's page</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Of all the types of magazines, which one saw the most rapid growth from 1989 to 2000?

    <p>Comics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the top U.S. circulated magazine?

    <p>Modern Maturity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In advertising, what does CPM stand for?

    <p>Cost per thousand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which act gave the Secretary of Commerce the right to issue licenses for radio broadcasting?

    <p>Radio Act of 1912</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are O & O stations?

    <p>Owned and operated by a network that provides a regular schedule of programming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'payola' describe?

    <p>Payola</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which agency ensures that publishers, songwriters, and artists are compensated for their artistry?

    <p>ASCAP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the licensing of mass media material to outlets on a market-to-market basis referred to as?

    <p>Syndication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technology allows a household to receive one hundred or more television signals?

    <p>DBS</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Freedom of Information Act

    • Enables press access to public documents, enhancing transparency.

    Offending Effrontery

    • Pertains to obscenity issues, particularly in journalism.

    Defamation in Journalism

    • Protects individuals from false information that harms reputation.

    1st vs 6th Amendment Conflict

    • 1st Amendment (freedom of the press) may conflict with 6th Amendment (right to a speedy public trial) during trial coverage.

    Largest Circulated Daily Newspaper

    • The Wall Street Journal holds the title of the largest circulated daily newspaper in the U.S.

    Joint Operating Agreement

    • Allows competing newspapers to merge circulation and advertising while maintaining separate editorial functions.

    Tabloid Newspapers

    • Defined by their smaller size but often sensationalized content.

    Rapid Growth in Magazines

    • Comics saw the most significant growth from 1989 to 2000 among magazine types.

    Top U.S. Circulated Magazine

    • Modern Maturity is the highest circulating magazine in the U.S., followed by Reader's Digest and TV Guide.

    CPM in Advertising

    • Stands for cost per thousand, a key advertising efficiency metric.

    Radio Licensing

    • The Radio Act of 1912 granted the Secretary of Commerce authority to issue radio broadcasting licenses.

    O & O Stations

    • Owned and operated by a network that provides programming, sanctioned by the FCC.

    Payola in Radio

    • Illegal practice of paying radio DJs for airtime favors, defined as payola and prohibited since the late 1950s.

    ASCAP

    • The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers compensates creators for their artistic work.

    Syndication in Media

    • Refers to the licensing of mass media content to different market outlets.

    Modern Television Technology

    • DBS technology enables households to receive over one hundred television signals.

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