BBC Radio Stations: Independent Research

You are building up a detailed picture of your chosen station, covering the points that you need to know in the exam.

To start with .... make a list of 20 questions that are a basis for your research - what you need to know. Use the exam requirements description (below) to help you.

Product: you need to produce a detailed post for the blog to teach everyone else in the class about your station. The post may include: a powerpoint; a series of links; a recorded talk show about the station.

Deadline: Friday 27th March

Groups:
BBC 1xtra: Cordell and Emma
BBC Asian Network: Helena, Masuma, Taslima
BBC London: Salma and Shajida
BBC Radio 2: Mikaela and Riaj

What should I have learnt and recorded in my notes from this lesson?

• A table recording how different Radio One shows target their audiences
• Notes on Radio One's target audience and mission statement
• A questionnaire to distribute to friends and family about their radio habits
• A list of research questions to start off your independent study of a BBC station

Definitions of key words: convergence, production, distribution, marketing, consumption, content