BROADCASTING GENRES, PROGRAMING STRATEGIES AND TV-NEWS SCRIPT
BROADCASTING GENRES, PROGRAMING STRATEGIES AND TV-NEWS SCRIPT
Broadcast Genres:
Kenyan media features diverse genres like news, drama, comedy,
reality TV, documentaries, sports, and children's programming.
Broadcast Strategies: Techniques such as block programming,
lead-in/out, hammocking, and counter-programming optimize
audience engagement and retention.
TV News Scripts: Emphasize clarity and balance of visuals and
sound for effective communication.
BROADCAST GENRES
•News Genres:
Kenyan news includes investigative journalism, Gonzo journalism (subjective reporting), opinion journalism,
•churnalism (press release-based news), and ambush journalism.
•Drama:
Popular drama types include tragedy, comedy, and tragicomedy, often showcased at events like high school
Drama Festivals.
•Comedy:
Comedy shows highlight everyday challenges in a humorous way. Notable Kenyan comedies include
Crazy Kennar, The Real Househelps of Kawangware, and Vitimbi.
•Reality TV:
Reality shows like The Bahati’s and Njoro wa Uba showcase unscripted, real-life situations for entertainment.
•Documentaries:
In-depth factual narratives, such as African Uncensored and Kapedo Massacre, require thorough research
•and storytelling techniques.
BROADCAST GENRES
•Sports Programming:
Football and athletics dominate Kenyan sports broadcasts. Popular shows air on channels
like KBC, Radio Jambo, and K24.
•Children's Programming:
Channels like Akili Kids! and shows such as Ubongo Kids focus on educational content using African storytelling.
•Talk Shows:
Talk shows, like JKL Live and The Trend, discuss societal, political, and personal topics, often featuring
guest interviews.
•Music Programming:
Shows like 10 Over 10 and Gospel Sunday showcase local music and provide platforms for emerging artists.
•Variety Shows:
Variety shows, such as Ka-Siri and Gidi na Ghost Asubuhi, combine drama, comedy, music, and live interactions
•, attracting diverse audiences.
BROADCASTING
STRATEGIES
• Block Programming
• Definition: A visual way of coding by using blocks
representing commands and actions, ideal for beginners.
• Features:
• Visual interface for easy drag-and-drop coding.
• Pre-defined blocks for logic like loops and conditions.
• Minimizes syntax errors, focusing on learning logic.
• Immediate feedback for faster learning.
• Benefits:
• User-friendly, especially for beginners and children.
• Encourages creativity and collaboration.
• Focuses on logic rather than syntax.
BROADCASTING STRATEGIES
• Lead-In and Lead-Out Programming
• Lead-In:
• The setup phase for initializing a program or system (e.g., loading resources).
• In TV, attracts audiences to continue watching following programs.
• Lead-Out:
• The final steps after a process completes (e.g., saving data or transitioning).
• Prevents audience drop-off after a show or task.
• Counter-Programming
• Definition: A strategy that offers alternative solutions to
address gaps in existing systems or software.
• Key Concepts:
• Identifies and addresses user frustrations or limitations.
• Differentiates from competitors by offering better solutions.
• Dayparting
• Definition: Dividing a day into segments to adjust the
behavior of a program based on user activity.
• Key Concepts:
• Time-based adaptation of resources or content delivery.
• Enhances user experience and resource optimization.
• Tent Polling
• Definition: Periodically checking the status of resources
or services for efficiency and responsiveness.
• Key Concepts:
• Adaptive polling mechanisms for real-time updates.
• Balances performance and resource usage.
• Stunting
• Definition: Limiting features or functionalities for
performance optimization or strategic planning.
• Key Concepts:
• Reduces application complexity to improve performance.
• Guides user behavior by simplifying choices.