Wednesday 16 April 2008

Identifying Opportunities For Producing Speech Based Packages For Radio

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Identifying Opportunities For Producing Speech Based Packages For Radio



Task 1:
Have a listen to the speech packages above and match each one with a genre, from the list below.
You should also comment on the audience reach; Local, Regional, National, International.(P1, M1, D1)

To listen to the podcasts in full, log on to www.bbc.co.uk/radio/podcasts

Speech Packages can be split into different genres:

Consumer
IE: Price increase of products /services / commodities

Business:
IE: Company acquisitions, mergers, administration. Stocks & Shares

Lifestyle:
IE: Health, Beauty,

Sport:
IE: Sports results and reviews

News & Current Affairs:
Bulletins, In depth reporting, obituary.

Audience:
Local, Regional, National, International.

Task 2:
Have a look at the topics below and decide which genre, each issue would belong to and what the reach and target audience might be.(P1, M1, D1)

1) The Olympics- 2012
2) Alcohol Price Rise - Risen for safety
3) Asda- Where do they stand in the supermarket league tables?
4) West Leeds Council owned gyms- comparisons to national gym chains.
5) Smoking Ban - Have the pubs and clubs suffered? What else has the ban affected?
6) Leeds UTD - History, administration, what's been happening lately.

Task 3:
Decide on a topic for your speech package, you can choose one of the titles above if you wish.(P1, M1, D1)
  • Name? Genre? Target-Audience?
Task 4:
Choose an example of a professional speech package in your chosen genre and write a detailed analysis....(P1, M1, D1)


Task 5:
Have a listen to the news speech package which is broadcast via this link
and below and answer the following questions.....(P1, M1, D1)



Who is interviewed and why?
Are there any other contributors or correspondents?
Are the interviews as-live, or pre-recorded?
Are the interviews recorded on location, via the telephone or in a studio?

Task 6:
Think about your chosen topic and identify the interview materials you will require to produce your speech package:(P1, M1, D1)
  • Who will you interview?
  • Other Contributors & Correspondents?
  • Vox Pops?
  • Where will you record? in a studio, on location?
  • As-Live?
  • Will there be a telephone interview?
  • What is usual for the genre you have chosen?

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