Real world examples
Name one well-known public broadcaster in the Netherlands.
NPO (Nederlandse Publieke Omroep)/ NOS
Name a trend in one dimension in Canada
PP up
Professionalization down
Media markets commercialized
Why is press freedom important in a democracy?
It ensures independent journalism, holds governments accountable, and informs the public.
Can you name one Canadian newspaper we mentioned during our presentation?
The Globe and Mail / The National Post
Name a shift in one dimension of the Netherlands
PP down
More professionalization
Changed media markets
What is the impact of social media on traditional journalism?
It speeds up news cycles but can also spread misinformation and reduce journalistic standards.
How did media in the Netherlands historically reflect different social and religious groups?
Through "pillarization," where media outlets were tied to political and religious communities.
How do the Netherlands and Canada differ in terms of public broadcasting?
The Netherlands has a strong public broadcaster (NPO), while Canada’s media is more commercialized, with CBC facing funding challenges.
If public trust in news keeps declining, what might happen to journalism?
Audiences may turn to unreliable sources, increasing misinformation and weakening democracy.
Give an example of a commercial media company that dominates Dutch online news.
DPG Media/ RTL
How does journalism professionalization differ between the Netherlands and Canada?
The Netherlands has a stronger tradition of press regulation and public service journalism, while Canada follows market-driven journalism.
How can governments support independent journalism without controlling it?
Through subsidies, media funds, or transparency laws that protect journalistic freedom.
How does ownership concentration impact news diversity in Canada?
Fewer media owners mean limited viewpoints and a stronger corporate influence on news.
What recent trend shows the Netherlands shifting toward a hybrid model?
The rise of commercial online media like Nu.nl, reducing public broadcaster dominance.
How does the reliance on advertising revenue in commercial media impact journalistic independence in Canada compared to the Netherlands?
In Canada, where the Liberal Model dominates, media outlets are heavily market-driven, leading to potential corporate influence over news content. In the Netherlands, although commercialization is growing, the presence of a strong public broadcaster (NPO) helps balance commercial pressures, maintaining more independence in journalism