The Times: Industries and representations

 Representation

1) What representation of private schools can be found on the main front page story of the Times?     

From the Times, we get a positive representation of private schools as it views education as important. It shows the eliteness of Britain. This compares with how public schools are seen as less elite and negative. Reflect their higher class audiences and their tastes/beliefs.

2) What representation of the Conservative Party can be found in the story at the top of the front page 'Calls for criminal enquiry as top ministers deny security leak'?

The Times represents the Conservative government in a positive way, as it is defending and protecting the Conservative government over the criminal inquiry.  This reinforces that it is a right-wing supporting newspaper aimed towards traditionalists.

3) How are the Royal Family represented in the Times? (See front page 'Fitting tribute' - Duchess of Cambridge picture and the inside page 'Royal Anzac Day on both sides of the world').

The Royal family are being represented as reflecting the British culture and traditionalism. This is because there is a photo on the front page of the Duchess of Cambridge wearing a poppy which shows that she is respecting the people who's lives were lost during the war- it's their duty to respect and follow British values. And in the inside page The royal family are going to church services, prayers, military tributes and formal parades. The inside page also focuses on 'Royal Anzac day.'      


4) How does the coverage of the Royal Family in the Times contrast with the reporting of the same events in the Daily Mirror?

In the Daily Mirror, the Royal Family are represented as a 'normal' family as they use their first names and nick names as they are 'normal' people. Whilst in The Times they are represented as they are a family that everyone should look up to and respect and that the family row should be solved. They also call them by their full name or their title which is much more formal than what The Daily Mirror addressed them as. The Royal family is seen as 'British culture' and that culture and tradition needs to be followed.


5) How are British people and Muslims represented in the article and sidebar 'Sri Lanka tourists warned of more terror'?

They warn British tourists about FOREIGN terror attacks who may be in Sri Lanka on a holiday. They misrepresent Muslims and other non-white ethnicities of being extremists and preaching others to do the same. The represent right-wing ideologies and creates a fear of 'the other'.

Industries

1) Who owns the Times? Write the name of the company AND the billionaire who owns the company.

Owned by News UK (Subsidiary of News Corporation) and the company is owned by Rupert Murdoch an Australian with many businesses. 

2) What was the The Times's circulation in 2019? How many papers did the Times used to sell back in the 1990s?

Circulation in 2019 was 376,000, down by 12% and sold 800,000 in 1990s

3) How has the Times reacted to the decline in print sales and the growth of the internet?

They have mad an online website for their audience so they can still produce news. They are moving with changing of technology (to reach a wider audience) as well as still providing their traditional newspapers.

4) What does IPSO stand for and what is IPSO's job?

Independent Press Standards Organisation. They regulate the newspapers, listen to complaints, help with unwanted press, advise, provide information and provide a journalists. 


5) Why do some people want stronger regulation of British newspapers? 

Some people want this because of phone-hacking and the regulators not knowing about the newspaper or report.

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The Times: Language and Audience

Audience

1) What is the main readership demographic for The Times newspaper? Add as much detail as you can.

37% = 65+

83% = 35+

ABC1

It is aimed at well educated people who have high paying jobs.

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?

There is a lot more  writing than what there was in the Daily Mirror. They talk about things like politics, economics and the royal family-which is hard news. They think that more educate people understand issues such as tax and the economy.

3) Times readers are mostly over 55 years old. Why is this and how is this reflected by the new stories and kickers in the CSP pages we have studied?  

This is because the older audience have always been reading newspapers and may not be able to know how to use technology. Older people have more traditional and one sided views. They tend to stick to what they are more comfortable with which are issues like tax and economy. Whilst the younger audience get their news from the internet or social media. This reflects the news stories as only older people would have an interest in economy and politics.

Examples in the text includes:

• 'Fee paying schools....': this is to do with tax and the economy.
• Most of the images are of the royal family-relates to traditional British values

4) What is the main audience pleasure offered by the Times? Use Blumler & Katz Uses and Gratifications theory.

• Surveillance; gives us information on hard news; the economy, royal family etc.
• Personal identity: sleep well article-some people may struggle to get sleep, they know they re in this together
• Personal relationships: --
• Diversion: 'Bedroom secrets...'

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.

This edition contains a lot about the Royal family- this is something the readers would love s they see them as an inspiration. They idealise the Royal family. They also appreciate the hard news and heavy writing content. 

The content is aimed at people who have conservative values. 

Language

1) What is the main story on the front cover of the Times CSP edition (26 April 2019) and why does it appeal to Times readers?

The main story is 'Fee-paying schools save the taxpayer £20 million'. This appeals to The Times readers as they are higher class people so always looking to send their kids to higher standard/private schools which obviously cost a lot of money. So this headline is showing them how to save money but still get your kid into an expensive school. Readers will feel happy and informed.

2) List the other news stories and kickers on the front page of the Times CSP edition. Why do you think the Times selected these for the front page?

• 'Calls for criminal...': hard news which is what these readers want
• 'Sleep well-...': older people tend to have more things to worry about (bills, kids, health etc' so this story can hep them relax.
• "Bedroom secrets: How to create a restful haven"-
  
• "Know your Thor from your Iron Man - Marvel beginners guide"- to try and  fit in with society?

3) What are the main stories on the inside pages of the Times CSP edition and how are they constructed to appeal to Times readers? 

• 'Sr-Lanka tourist...': the readers that go abroad usually have spending money especially to rich countries. Sri Lanka is considered to be a a lace which has expensive resorts. This is making readers aware of how it is getting under threat of terrorism.
• 'How death of grandmother put fear on Henry VII': again this is abused around the Royal Family. Conservative views.

4) Which of Galtung and Ruge's News Values apply to the Times's front page stories? Write about both the main story on private schools and the government leak enquiry. 

• Private schools: personalisation- majority of readers had/have kids that attend/ed a private school. Familiarity-private schools is a big part of Britishness.
• government leak enquiry; negativity-makes the government look shady. Elite nations-the government is what runs the country.

5) What does a close analysis of the news stories in the Times CSP edition suggest about the Times's political beliefs?

• Traditionalist: 
• Conservative
• Right wing ideologies
• Bias 
• High class
• ABC1

The Times: Introduction

 1) What year was The Times founded and when did it start using the Times name?

The times was founded in 1785 by the editor and publisher John Walter. It was called the Daily Universal Register for the first three years than changed its name to the Times in 1788.

2) What content did John Walter suggest the paper would offer in the first edition?

 He offered something that would suit everyone, such as politics, foreign affairs, matters of trade, legal trials, advertisements and amusements. 

3) What does the page say about the political views in The Times? 

Walter wanted to applaud either political party and wanted it to be fair and respectful.

4) Who owns The Times today and how is editorial integrity protected?

 The times is owned by News UK. It is protected by Independent press Standards Organisation ipso.

5) What did The Times introduce in 2010 and why?

They introduced digital subscriptions to help ensure a sustainable future for their journalism.  

6) What was The Times named in 2018 by the Reuters Institute for Journalism at Oxford University?

 The Times was named Britain's most trusted national newspaper.

7) What does the section on Editorial Standards say about The Times and newspaper regulation?

The Times has to follow the rules and regulations set by the ipso 

8) What does the section on Ownership say about The Times and who is the current editor? 

 

News UK &Ireland is part of  News Corp which is a global diversified media business focused on creating and distributing content that educates, informs and inspires. The current editor is  John Witherow.