What power shifts are observed in the work of commissioners and producers through the support of audience data?

Dear reader,

I hope to get some support with the final stage of writing a conclusion chapter. It needs to be adotped into a proper PhD conclusion where key findings are clear and all conclusion elements are structured. It also needs to be shortened (up to 10.000 words).

short introduction and research questions:
Despite a growing body of production, audience and data studies, implications of audience constructions in decision-making processes and power shifts in digital and linear formats in a platformised context are less researched beyond journalism. According to my literature review, three key areas can be identified where a more detailed investigation is essential. First, we need to understand how linear producers and commissioners reacted to the transformation process. Second, how the digital practitioners shape the organisational culture and its power shifts. Third, how audience construction is integrated in both linear and digital production processes.

Based on the literature review, three research questions are developed to contribute on the existing understanding of digital format production.

RQ 1: What power shifts are observed in the work of commissioners and producers through the support of audience data?

RQ 2: What influence does audience data have on format development?

RQ 3: Are new work processes introduced by digital format units affecting organisational work culture generally?

Theories: TV production studies, audience construction, data theories

Methodology: semi-structured interviews with commissioners, producers, line managers at broadcasters and production companies at conferences or in their office

Thank you in advance and best wishes,
Paggy

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