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The Symbolic Agenda of a British Satellite Broadcaster's 1997 General Election Coverage

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posted on 2023-06-07, 21:44 authored by Karen Sanders, Tim Bale
This study of Sky News, run by Britain's main satellite station, suggests that its decision to provide intensive coverage of the 1997 general election was determined less by hopes of commercial payoff than a desire for self-respect and the admiration of politicians and fellow broadcasters. This symbolic agenda boosted the self-image of Sky staff as major media players and ensured a continued adherence to conventional notions of public service broadcasting.

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Publication status

  • Published

Journal

Journal of Broadcasting and Electronic Media

ISSN

0883-8151

Publisher

Taylor & Francis

Issue

3

Volume

44

Page range

487-502

Pages

16.0

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  • Politics Publications

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  • No

Peer reviewed?

  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2012-02-06

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