Media programming : strategies and practices

Abstract

Reflecting the latest developments from real-world practice, this market-leading text covers all aspects of media programming for broadcast and cable television, radio, and the Internet with clear, current illustrations and examples. It offers in-depth coverage of emerging trends, including multiplatform strategies, cross-media, new media, high definition media, new programming strategies, and wireless and pay-per-view media. This proven text continues to focus on how programs (units of content) are selected (or not selected), arranged, evaluated, and promoted with the need to consider pressures from technology, financing, regulations, policies, and marketing.