"The principal targets of mass media regulation are the press, radio and television, but may also include film, recorded music, cable, satellite, storage and distribution technology (discs, tapes, etc.), the internet, mobile phones, etc."
Media regulation refers to the legal and regulatory frameworks governing the creation, distribution, and consumption of media content in order to maintain standards, protect public interest, and ensure ethical practices in the media industry.
Media ownership: Refers to who controls and owns media outlets, which can impact the content and diversity of viewpoints presented.
Media governance: Refers to the policies and regulations that govern the media industry, including laws, ethical standards, and guidelines.
Censorship: Refers to the suppression or prohibition of any parts of books, films, news, etc. that are considered obscene, politically or socially unacceptable.
Content regulations: Refers to laws and policies that regulate the types of content that can be broadcast or published by the media, including restrictions on obscenity, hate speech, and violence.
Freedom of expression: Refers to the right to express oneself without censorship or restraint, including in the media.
Digital media regulations: Refers to the rules and policies governing the use and distribution of digital media, including online news, social media, and streaming services.
Media literacy: Refers to the ability to critically assess media content, including its accuracy, bias, and objectivity.
Politics and the media: Refers to the interactions between the media and political actors, including media coverage of political issues and politicians’ use of media to communicate with the public.
Advertising regulations: Refers to policies and guidelines governing the content and distribution of advertising, including restrictions on false or misleading claims.
Media convergence: Refers to the trend of different media formats, such as print, broadcast, and digital, merging together and becoming more interconnected.
Globalization and media regulation: Refers to the impact of international trade agreements and global media companies on media regulation and diversity.
Media representation: Refers to the way media content portrays different groups of people, including issues related to gender, race, sexuality, and disability.
Privacy and data regulations: Refers to laws and policies governing the collection, use, and dissemination of personal data by media companies.
Regulatory bodies: Refers to organizations responsible for overseeing media regulation and enforcing regulatory policies, such as the FCC in the U.S. and OFCOM in the U.K.
Media effects: Refers to the ways in which media content can influence audience attitudes, beliefs, and behavior, including issues related to media violence and exposure to stereotypes.
Government Regulation: This type of regulation involves laws, regulations, and policies developed by governments to limit the power of media organizations and protect the public interest. It includes regulations such as broadcasting licenses, ownership restrictions, and content regulations.
Self-Regulation: Self-regulation is a voluntary system in which media organizations set their own guidelines and standards, regulating their own content. Self-regulation standards can be set by trade associations, industry groups, or individual companies.
Co-Regulation: Co-regulation is a combination of government and self-regulation. In this type of regulation, the government sets general rules and regulations, and the companies are responsible for enforcing them.
Industry self-regulation: A method of regulation by which an industry, without government oversight, attempts to conform to certain ethical standards through the creation of industrywide association-driven standards.
Professional regulation: Professional organizations or bodies may have standards for the practice of certain professions in journalism, advertising, and public relations. These standards are intended to help practitioners maintain ethical standards as members of their profession.
Competition law: Competition law is intended to foster a level playing field for companies and consumers in markets by prohibiting anti-competitive practices.
Gatekeeping: Gatekeeping is a process through which the media decide what information to cover, and how it is presented. It is a form of social, cultural, and ideological regulation of the media.
Censorship: This is the suppression of information, ideas or artistic expression by a government, organization, or private group.
Media Education: Education in schools or curated programming can provide audiences with the tools to navigate media and understand its biases or content.
Personal choice and access is a passive form of media regulation in which individuals can make choices about what media they engage with based on their own beliefs or preference.: Personal choice and access refers to the ability of individuals to select and consume media content according to their own beliefs, values, and preferences, serving as a passive form of media regulation.
"The principal targets of mass media regulation are the press, radio and television, but may also include film, recorded music, cable, satellite, storage and distribution technology (discs, tapes, etc.), the internet, mobile phones, etc."
"This regulation, via law, rules or procedures, can have various goals, for example intervention to protect a stated 'public interest', or encouraging competition and an effective media market, or establishing common technical standards."
"Mass media regulations are rules enforced by the jurisdiction of law."
"Guidelines for media use differ across the world."
"This regulation, via law, rules or procedures, can have various goals, for example intervention to protect a stated 'public interest', or encouraging competition and an effective media market, or establishing common technical standards."
"The principal targets of mass media regulation are the press, radio and television, but may also include film, recorded music, cable, satellite, storage and distribution technology (discs, tapes, etc.), the internet, mobile phones, etc."
"This regulation, via law, rules or procedures, can have various goals, for example intervention to protect a stated 'public interest.'"
"This regulation, via law, rules or procedures, can have various goals, for example intervention to protect a stated 'public interest', or encouraging competition and an effective media market."
"This regulation, via law, rules or procedures, can have various goals, for example intervention to protect a stated 'public interest', or encouraging competition and an effective media market, or establishing common technical standards."
"The principal targets of mass media regulation are the press, radio and television, but may also include film, recorded music, cable, satellite, storage and distribution technology (discs, tapes, etc.), the internet, mobile phones, etc."
"The principal targets of mass media regulation are the press, radio and television, but may also include film, recorded music, cable, satellite, storage and distribution technology (discs, tapes, etc.), the internet, mobile phones, etc."
"The principal targets of mass media regulation are the press, radio, and television, but may also include film."
"The principal targets of mass media regulation are the press, radio, and television, but may also include film, recorded music, cable, satellite, storage, and distribution technology (discs, tapes, etc.)."
"This regulation, via law, rules or procedures, can have various goals, for example intervention to protect a stated 'public interest', or encouraging competition and an effective media market."
"This regulation, via law, rules or procedures, can have various goals, for example intervention to protect a stated 'public interest', or encouraging competition and an effective media market, or establishing common technical standards."
"The principal targets of mass media regulation are the press, radio, and television."
"This regulation, via law, rules or procedures, can have various goals, for example intervention to protect a stated 'public interest.'"
"The principal targets of mass media regulation are the press, radio and television, but may also include film, recorded music, cable, satellite, storage and distribution technology (discs, tapes, etc.), the internet, mobile phones, etc."
"The principal targets of mass media regulation are the press, radio and television, but may also include film, recorded music, cable, satellite, storage and distribution technology (discs, tapes, etc.), the internet, mobile phones, etc."