C1 - Disney, Marvel & Media industries quiz

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  • Created on: 20-03-23 12:15
A conglomerate is
a company that owns other companies that produce and sell similar products, in order to increase profit.
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What is vertical integration?
when a company buys or merges with another company that operates at a different stage in the production/distribution process or supply chain
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what is a global profit bounty?
a term used by Curran and Seaton to describe the extreme profit increase that can be achieved if products are distributed globally
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what is an advantage of vertical integration?
it is cost-saving as they won't need to pay external companies for distribution or production.
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In what year did Disney Aquire Marvel?
2009
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Is Disney horizontally or vertically integrated?
Both - essentially Disney own every part of the supply chain needed to make a successful film.
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What is Curran and Seaton's 'power and media industries theory?
media are owned by large conglomerates, resulting in a lack of creativity and thought
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what are Hesmondhalgh's formatting strategies aimed at doing
reducing commercial risk
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