Annette Hill Knihy

Written with media students in mind, this accessible book provides both students and researchers with a new perspective on how to research engagement, not as a metric but as a marker of power relations.

Exploring various programs and formats, this book delves into how viewers interact with a dynamic factual television landscape, including news, documentaries, and popular factual genres. Annette Hill analyzes the challenges and strategies audiences employ to make sense of the overwhelming array of content available today.

Exploring the intersection of the extraordinary and popular culture, this book delves into the realms of the supernatural and unexplained. It examines various media representations and their impact, offering insights into how these elements resonate with society. By investigating unconventional sources, it sheds light on the significance of paranormal themes in contemporary culture, making it a timely and thought-provoking read for enthusiasts of the unexplained.

The book reveals insights from the BFI Audience Tracking Study, which involved 500 participants documenting their lives and television viewing habits through detailed questionnaire-diaries over five years. It explores the intricate relationship between everyday life and media consumption, providing a comprehensive analysis of how television influences personal experiences and societal trends.

Real TV examines the dual themes of ethics and public interest in relation to the genre of popular factually entertainment.

Utilizing both quantitative and qualitative audience research, this book explores how viewers perceive and classify the reality genre. It delves into the diverse ways audiences engage with reality programming, examining factors that influence their categorization and interpretation. By analyzing viewer responses and preferences, the book offers insights into the evolving landscape of reality television and its impact on popular culture.

Focusing on the evolution of media in the last decade, this book examines the global production and distribution of television and digital entertainment formats, including drama and reality shows. It explores the practices of production and audience engagement, highlighting how international formats have transformed the landscape of entertainment. Through detailed analysis, it sheds light on the implications of these changes for creators and viewers alike.