Up until recently, I had no idea that there was a difference between the way Channel 7 was run and the ABC. They were all television channels to me, one and the same. After our lecture on Public Media on Monday, I now know that isn't true.
What I gained from Monday's lecture is very simple:
- The government doesn't fund public media outlets (such as the ABC and SBS) and therefore has no influence over it.
- The government doesn't like not having control over pretty much anything, which is why we don't hear a lot of politicians praising these outlets.
- Public media outlets put importance over interest. Meaning that if something important needs to be said, they will most likely jump straight on it, no matter who it effects.
- There are less adds than on commercial media outlets (such as channels 7,9 and 10), because it's less associated with profit. It's purpose is to serve.
When I heard this (I was blissfully ignorant before that day), my respect immediately increased. My initial impression of the ABC was that it was a channel for kids and seniors, not interesting for anyone my age. But now, as I gain interest in many different aspects involved in journalism, the ABC is the only channel I watch. Of course, I do also watch television shows that are streamed online, but the only time I physically turn on the television, it's not watch a program on the ABC.
After all, a broadcaster that can make a politician say this can't be too bad can it?:
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