Newspapers: The Times - Audience and Industries
Audience 1) What are the main audience demographics for The Times newspaper? Add as much detail as you can. 50+, Men, White, Christian, Rich, Upper Class, ABC1 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? the limited use of images, and the higher usage of more advanced vocabulary. 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? This is reflected through the stories covered revolving around the post office which is something an older demographic would use commonly. They also share conservative political views which would be found most in an older audience. 4) What are the main audience pleasures offered by the Times? Use Blumler & Katz Uses and Gratifications theory. Surveillence through what is g...