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Motivations And Gratifications For Selecting A Niche Television Channel: Byu Television, Diena L. Simmons
Motivations And Gratifications For Selecting A Niche Television Channel: Byu Television, Diena L. Simmons
Theses and Dissertations
The growth of direct broadcast satellite television distribution to the home as a viable competitor to cable and terrestrial broadcast has fostered the availability of special interest or niche channels and therefore provided greater choice to the viewer. This study, based on uses and gratifications theory, examined the relationships among ritual and instrumental viewing motivations and satisfactions, viewer religiosity, and viewing attentiveness as they related to the selection of a niche television channel, Brigham Young University Television.
The uses and gratification approach provides an appropriate framework for studying "media consumption, the interrelated nature of television user motives, and the relationships …
Publication Design For The Youth Of The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints, Peggy H. Proctor
Publication Design For The Youth Of The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints, Peggy H. Proctor
Theses and Dissertations
The problem of this study is to determine what elements are significant in creating a periodical for LDS youth that will be competitive with the attractions of other published materials currently available to youth without sacrificing LDS standards.
History Of The Davis County Clipper From Its Inception In 1891 To The Present 1970, Cammon I. Arrington
History Of The Davis County Clipper From Its Inception In 1891 To The Present 1970, Cammon I. Arrington
Theses and Dissertations
To write a descriptive history of the Davis County Clipper and its editors was the purpose of this study.
The first person involved with the newspaper was Lamoni Call who had been printing a small brochure to advertise his business. He asked John Stahle, Sr. to join him in printing some news along with the advertisments.
Regular publication began early in 1891 under the name of the The Little Clipper. Dissolution of the partnership came in 1894. Mr. Stahle maintained the editorial side of the newspaper his entire life. His son John Stahle, Jr. lived and loved the printing …
The Utah Newspaper War Of 1968: Liquor-By-The-Drink, Raymond E. Beckham Sr.
The Utah Newspaper War Of 1968: Liquor-By-The-Drink, Raymond E. Beckham Sr.
Theses and Dissertations
A group of Utah citizens, supported by the Salt Lake Tribune, campaigned in May and June of 1968 to change Utah's liquor distribution system from a state-owned package method to one which would allow mixed drinks. Opponents of the change were supported by the Deseret News.
The two newspapers became the spokesmen for the two opposing groups. A careful analysis of them shows that of the 2,844.6 column inches of space in the Tribune, and of the 1,856.2 column inches in the News, exclusive of advertising, more than eight per cent in each newspaper supported the …
A Century Of Journalism In Manti, Utah, 1867-1967, Don A. Carpenter
A Century Of Journalism In Manti, Utah, 1867-1967, Don A. Carpenter
Theses and Dissertations
To write a descriptive, chronological history of Manti journalists and their newspapers was the purpose of this study. A century of journalism was traced, during which twenty-six editors and publishers printed six country newspapers. The study covered the years from 1867 to 1967.
A Study Of The Utah Newspaper War, 1870-1900, Luther L. Heller
A Study Of The Utah Newspaper War, 1870-1900, Luther L. Heller
Theses and Dissertations
The purpose of this investigation has been to write an account of the Utah newspaper war during the final thirty years of the nineteenth century, with emphasis on the events that brought about the establishment of the Salt Lake Tribune, the men who guided its destiny, news and editorial content, as well as its role in the economic, social and political history of Utah.
A History Of The Emery County Progress-Leader And Its Predecessors, Bruce L. Olsen
A History Of The Emery County Progress-Leader And Its Predecessors, Bruce L. Olsen
Theses and Dissertations
The purpose of this study will be to make an accurate descriptive account of past journalistic endeavors in Emery County with special emphasis placed on the characteristics of the publications. The study will attempt to illustrate the characteristics and tone of each editor's or publisher's product. Available biographical material and characteristics of publishers and editors will be listed where possible. Factors which led to launching and/or discontinuation of publication, economic factors, and special problems will be discussed where material is available to accurately do so. The study will also examine the significance of the newspapers in the change and growth …
A History Of The (Price, Utah) Sun-Advocate 1891-1962, Edith May A. Allred
A History Of The (Price, Utah) Sun-Advocate 1891-1962, Edith May A. Allred
Theses and Dissertations
The purpose of this study was to write a history of the Price, Utah Sun-Advocate and its predecessors, the six early newspapers which evolved into the present Sun-Advocate, with primary emphasis on the personalities involved, the physical changes and the editorial comment. Major economic, political, and social changes were noted as they occurred in the chronological history.
A Survey And Analysis Of Utah's Weekly Newspaper Publishers And Their Publications, Martin Bradley Munn
A Survey And Analysis Of Utah's Weekly Newspaper Publishers And Their Publications, Martin Bradley Munn
Theses and Dissertations
This study was made to determine the similarities and dis-similarities of Utah's weekly newspaper publishers who belong to the Utah State Press Association and to analyze the publications which they publish each week. It was done to give insight and to make recommendations to those who head and to those extremely interested in community journalism in the Beehive State.