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Reading Time: < 1 minuteA radio script should be clear, concise, conversational, captivating, correct, and creative. These are the six C’s of a radio script. A clear script makes it easy for the listeners to grasp the meaning and message without confusion. Concise refers to the brevity of the script. This is important because the programmes are to be…
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Reading Time: 2 minutesA radio script provides verbal and nonverbal instructions for a radio programme. It usually includes structural elements and content details to ensure accuracy and a smooth broadcast. Below is a general structure and format of a radio script. Header Information should be provided at the top of the radio script. It should include – Programme…
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteDr Aswathy AravindakshanDr Aswathy Aravindakshan is a teacher, bilingual writer and artist with over two decades of experience in teaching English language and literature. She currently serves as Assistant Professor of English at NSS College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. Her blog, ashlit.in brings together academic resources, creative writing in Malayalam and English, and visual art….
Reading Time: 2 minutes Radio encompasses several key types based on purpose and technology. Your choice depends on whether you want entertainment or specialised content. Radio can be broadly classified into Broadcast radio, Two-way Communication radio and Internet-based radio. Broadcast radio transmits one-to-many signals for public listening, including traditional analogue formats like AM (long-range, talk-focused) and FM (higher…
Reading Time: < 1 minute Radio has several limitations. First, it has no visuals, relies only on sound, and can’t show videos, which makes it hard to explain complex ideas. Radio messages are also easily forgotten because people often remember what they see better than what they hear. Radio is not suitable for people with hearing disabilities. Its signals…
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Reading Time: < 1 minute eGyanKosh Unit 16 https://egyankosh.ac.in/bitstream/123456789/41851/1/Unit-6.pdf Allison, John W. The Evolution of Radio Broadcasting. HarperCollins, 2019. Dr Aswathy AravindakshanDr Aswathy Aravindakshan is a teacher, bilingual writer and artist with over two decades of experience in teaching English language and literature. She currently serves as Assistant Professor of English at NSS College…
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Reading Time: 2 minutes A good news reporter possesses skills that enable them to gather and analyse information effectively. The essential qualities of a good news reporter are: Curiosity: A good reporter is naturally curious and eager to learn. They ask questions, seek information, and have a genuine interest in understanding the world around them. Research Skills: Strong research…
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Reading Time: 2 minutes Press release is a written document prepared for the media Announces a news story 1-3-page document Reporters use the information for TV/radio broadcasts, in a newspaper/magazine, or on the media’s website/page. Delivered physically on paper or electronically Promote/provide significant and specific information. An official statement. It saves time & money. PRESS RELEASE: EXAMPLES…
Reading Time: 2 minutes “Photo Op/Photo Opp” is the abbreviated form for a photograph opportunity, which refers to an arranged chance to capture photographs of a politician, celebrity, or notable event. Purpose: This orchestrated scenario is strategically planned to provide photographers with a captivating moment that can be visually documented. It is a calculated effort to generate…
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Reading Time: < 1 minute A media scrum is a gathering of photographers and journalists aiming to capture the first shot or pose the initial question in a scene of media excitement. This often involves a famous person entangled in controversy or an ordinary individual thrust into the spotlight due to scandal. Impromptu Press Conference The setting resembles an…