To The Rescue! (After A Thorough Assessment of Danger Factors, Of Course)

With the most basic goal of Public Media being to serve and engage the public (unlike my previous rant about Commercial Media) it strives to uphold quality and leave it’s viewers with an enlightened point of view. Considering itself the self-appointed superhero of media consumption, it (after thoroughly researching and justifying all shows and news items) swoops… well, carefully and precisely walks… to the rescue.

Okay, so it’s not really as exciting as a superhero… more like Gary the photocopy guy.

While Public media (PM) has your best interests at heart, to the majority of viewers it can simply seem as boring as the finance report Gary just photocopied (thanks, Gary).

PM consists of mostly of media networks such as ABC, BBC and SBS; these networks, while occasionally seeming dull and elitist, really are just trying to make the best of what they have! PM networks are not ‘owned’ by the government like Commercial Media, and instead are held by the common people (yes, that’s you). This means that funds are limited as the company needs to make the best of what they have, with resources being sparse. Just like Gary might want to upgrade his copier to improve office efficiency, the office just can’t afford it.

So when you’re next flicking through the channels my friends, and you spot an ABC 24 news report, or an SBS documentary, stop and have a watch; just because Gary’s no superhero, doesn’t mean he cant print you out the facts.

Awww, don't be like that Gary!

Photo Source: http://www.masterfile.com/stock-photography/image/700-00093328/Man-Photocopying-His-Face