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The Times - Language and Representations

   Language 1) What is the main story on the front cover of the Times CSP edition and why does it appeal to Times readers? The main story on the front cover of the Times CSP is that the use of the crest in the masthead, the newspaper is associating with political and traditional parties (Conservative Party) and how it tells the advanced level of education. This appeals to the Times reader as it presents their government belief's and values. 2) How is the presentation of this story different to how the Daily Mirror presents it?  The presentation of this story different to how the Daily Mirror presents it because  The Daily Mirror , the presentation of a story differs from other newspapers—particularly right-leaning or broadsheet competitors—through its highly emotional, left-wing and visual-heavy approach. 3) How is the Times front page designed to reflect broadsheet newspaper conventions? The times front page is designed to reflect broadsheet newspaper conventions...

The Times Case Study - Audience and Industries

  Audience 1) What are the main audience demographics for The Times newspaper? Add as much detail as you can. The main audience is ages 45+. 2) What aspects of the front page of the Times CSP edition suggest that their readers are likely to be more educated and interested in hard news rather than entertainment? They would seem to be interested in hard news as there seems to be more text with a formal and authorititve tone with less images. 3) Times readers are mostly over 55 years old. Why is this and how is this reflected  or  challenged by the design and news stories in the CSP pages we have studied?  4) What are the main  audience pleasures  offered by the Times?  Use Blumler & Katz Uses and Gratifications theory. 5) Why might a reader enjoy  this  CSP edition of the Times? Use Blumler & Katz Uses and Gratifications theory categories and write as detailed an analysis as you can. Industries 1) Who owns the Times? Write the name of t...