Media & Entertainment

20 words

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   broadcast liveverb phrase/ˈbrɔːdkɑːst laɪv/

   to transmit a programme or event on TV/radio as it happens

   “The concert was broadcast live to millions around the world.”

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   media coveragecollocation/ˈmiːdiə ˈkʌvərɪdʒ/

   the reporting of an event or topic by newspapers, TV, online media, etc.

   “Extensive media coverage of the trial influenced public opinion.”

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   hit the headlinesverb phrase/hɪt ðə ˈhɛdlaɪnz/

   to become an important news story that newspapers or news websites report widely

   “After the scandal, the story hit the headlines for days.”

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   target audiencecollocation/ˈtɑːɡɪt ˈɔːdiəns/

   the particular group of people a product, advertisement or programme is aimed at

   “The film's target audience is teenagers and young adults.”

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   opinion piececollocation/əˈpɪnjən piːs/

   an article expressing the author's personal views on an issue

   “The paper ran an opinion piece calling for reform of the education system.”

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   breaking newsnoun phrase/ˈbreɪkɪŋ njuːz/

   urgent or important news that is reported as soon as it happens

   “The channel interrupted the programme to bring breaking news about the earthquake.”

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   editor-in-chiefcollocation/ˌedɪtə(r) ɪn ˈtʃiːf/

   the person with final responsibility for the content of a newspaper or magazine

   “The editor-in-chief decided to run the investigative report on the front page.”

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   fact-check a claimverb phrase/fækt tʃek ə kleɪm/

   to verify the accuracy of a statement or assertion, especially in journalism

   “Before printing the interview, the reporter fact-checked every claim.”

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   television ratingscollocation/ˈtelɪvɪʒən ˈreɪtɪŋz/

   data showing how many people watch a TV programme (used to judge a show's popularity)

   “Networks cancelled the show after a drop in television ratings.”

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    run a segmentverb phrase/rʌn ə ˈsɛɡmənt/

    to schedule and broadcast a short part of a programme (a segment) as part of a show

    “The morning programme runs a cooking segment every Wednesday.”

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    pitch a storyverb phrase/pɪtʃ ə ˈstɔːri/

    to present an idea for an article or programme to an editor or producer in order to get it commissioned

    “Freelancers often pitch stories to magazine editors in the hope of getting paid commissions.”

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    tabloid journalismcollocation/ˈtæblɔɪd ˈdʒɜːnəlɪzəm/

    a style of reporting that focuses on sensational stories, gossip and shocking headlines

    “Critics say tabloid journalism prioritises scandal over accuracy.”

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    product placementcollocation/ˈprɒdʌkt ˈpleɪsmənt/

    the practice of subtly placing branded products in films, TV shows or other media so audiences see them without a formal ad

    “The director refused obvious product placement, so the brand appearances were very subtle.”

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    streaming servicenoun/ˈstriːmɪŋ ˈsɜːvɪs/

    an online platform that provides on-demand films and TV shows

    “Many families now prefer a streaming service to cable TV.”

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    celebrity endorsementcollocation/səˈlɛbrəti ɪnˈdɔːsmənt/

    when a famous person publicly supports or promotes a product or brand, usually for payment

    “The company boosted sales after signing a high-profile celebrity endorsement.”

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    news outletnoun/ˈnjuːz ˈaʊtlɛt/

    an organization that publishes news (newspaper, website, TV channel)

    “Many news outlets are expanding their online coverage.”

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    prime-time slotnoun/ˈpraɪmˌtaɪm slɒt/

    the time period when the largest number of people watch TV

    “Shows scheduled in the prime-time slot usually attract higher advertising revenue.”

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    film adaptationnoun/fɪlm ˌædæpˈteɪʃən/

    a movie based on another work, like a book or play

    “The film adaptation kept most of the book's main themes.”

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    watch a documentaryverb phrase/wɒtʃ ə ˌdɒkjʊˈmɛntəri/

    to view a non-fiction film that explores real topics or events

    “I often watch a documentary to learn about history.”

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    record a singleverb phrase/rɪˈkɔːd ə ˈsɪŋɡəl/

    to make an audio recording of one song intended for release

    “The band recorded a single before producing a full album.”