Distribution

The process of making a media product available to audiences through channels, platforms or services.

The process of supplying a media product to outlets or services through which audiences can access it.

Distribution means supplying it to the outlets or services through which people can access it. Circulation concerns how it becomes available and moves among audiences, whether through newspaper sales or digital sharing. These processes connect: a company may plan a product differently if it already owns a service on which it can release it.

The process of making a media product available to audiences through cinemas, streaming services or other outlets.

Explain an effect of ownership, not just the ownership structure: for example, owning an outlet can make distribution easier and reduce reliance on outside companies.

Distinguish marketing, which promotes a film, from distribution, which makes it available to audiences. Explain both when the question asks for both.

Apply ownership terms accurately: Disney buying Marvel illustrates horizontal integration; controlling production, distribution and a streaming platform illustrates vertical integration.

The process of arranging for a film to reach audiences, including securing releases and access to cinemas or other platforms.

The process of making a media product available to audiences through channels such as online video platforms.

The methods used to deliver a media product to audiences, including organising its release and marketing campaign.

Distribution concerns how it is delivered to audiences, including its release and marketing. Circulation concerns how it spreads among audiences. These processes are connected, but they are not interchangeable.

The process of bringing a media product to its audience, including arranging releases and marketing it.

The process of making a media product available to broadcasters, platforms and audiences.

The ways a media product is made available to audiences, for example through a television channel or streaming service.

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AQA GCSE Media Studies · 8572

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