Monday, 10 October 2016

Introduction to Media: Media consumption audit

Newspapers

Which daily newspapers (if any) do you read?
Usually I read the METRO newspaper in the tube and just because its free.

What sections of newspapers do you turn to first, and why?
Football section for sure simply because I am interested in the sport and want the latest new when if come to the beautiful game.

What sections do you never read, and why?
I tend not to pay attention to the TV guide section because I don't watch anything on air, i'd rather watch something in my own time, on demand.

What kinds of stories do you usually read and why?

The stories I read with interest are the crime stories around the world, because its good to have general knowledge  and understanding on whats happening around the world.

Do you, or someone else, buy the newspaper you read?
No, because the providers of the METRO newspaper distribute it for free.

Do you look at the online versions of any newspapers? Which newspapers? Why do you visit their website and not others? 
I don't look at online newspapers but rather use an app called "Flipboard" that provides me with all of the news I'm interested in.


Magazines

What magazines (if any) do you buy regularly?  Why?
The magazine i usually buy is "Empire" because I am engaged with their content, they provide film critics content as well as interesting talks and facts about film the are out.What sections of the magazines do you read and not read, and why?
The section I most certainly read is the competition section as I always enter competitions just for a chance to win anything, as well as the film review section of the latest movies that are in theatres. 


Television

Approximately how many hours a week do you spend watching television?
I don't watch television live but i watch TV shows consistently, approximately 5 hours a week.

What times of day do you usually watch television?
in the afternoon when i get back from school or when i have my dinner, but also in the rare cases i watch my shows at night.

What programmes do you like best and why?
My favourite TV show or TV series has got the be "The 100" because i am so engaged whit the story line and the characters because they seem very convincing other than the fact that they are very talented at what they do. 

Do you watch alone or with others? If you watch with others, who decides what you will watch?
Yes, i watch my tv series alone as i don't like people interfering me through to episode. just generally prefer some peace.

Do you watch 'live' TV or on-demand/catch-up? Do you use any other devices to watch TV (such as laptop of tablet?)
I watch al my tv media on demand using my smart tv or tablet.




Radio

Do you listen to the radio?
Yes but only in the car.

If yes, what stations do you like best and why?
Its usually CAPITAL or CAPITAL XTRA just because it provides the latest pop music.

Approximately how many hours a week do you spend listening to the radio?
5 hours maximum.

What times of the day do you usually listen to the radio?
Evening or afternoon if i go somewhere far.

Where do you listen to the radio?
In the car.



Cinema

What films have you seen in the cinema in the last month?  
Haven't been to the cinema in two to three months.What films have you seen in other places – for example, through rental, satellite film channels (free or otherwise) or through video-on-demand?
I've seen Mad Max on sky film, Spectre as well and other films via Netflix.

Who else watched the films with you?
My uncle, dad, and cousins.

Who decided what films to watch?
I did since i watch many films so i am the "go to" guy for movies.

What devices do you typically use to watch films: TV, laptop, tablet, phone etc.?
Usually i use my smart TV since its android based i can download programs to allow my to watch what ever is in theatres.


Online

How often do you access the internet?
Very often, pretty much everyday.

Where do you access the internet?  At home, at college or school, or at work?
At home as well as outside using 4G connection.

What are the main sites that you access?
Youtube and Goal to get the newest football news.

What are the main reasons for accessing these sites – for example, for information, to make purchases, communicate with friends or for entertainment?
Youtube i use for entertainment and goal.com is to gain knowledge of the latest football rumours and news.

What other activities (if any) do you do whilst accessing the internet?
Nothing.

What different devices do you use to access the internet? What is your primary device for accessing the internet?
My primary device is my smart phone and secondary device is my mac computer.

What social networks do you use regularly (e.g. Twitter, Instagram)? Why do you belong to these networks in particular?
I tend to use instagram everyday due to the fact i follow many users, and i use snapchat heavily too to socialise with friends.



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