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5 ‘Think you know 5? Think again’
Goal: Challenge viewers' perception of the public service network
Media: film
Summary: Channel 5, rebranded as '5', launches a campaign featuring a one-minute film designed to alter how viewers perceive the public service network.
The BBC Returns to the Question from 1985: What Has the BBC Ever Done for Me?
Goal: To highlight the value and impact of the BBC in British society
Claim: What has the BBC ever done for me?
Media: Social media, television
Summary: The campaign, titled 'What has the BBC ever done for me?', features Romesh Ranganathan exploring the significance of the BBC's contributions through its various programs and personalities. Directed by Dougal Wilson, the campaign draws inspiration from a 1985 advertisement featuring John Cleese and addresses the decline in households paying the BBC license fee while competing with streaming platforms. The film emphasizes the personal connection Ranganathan has with the BBC, ultimately posing the question of its value amidst changing media landscapes.
BBC remembers the role of public service with the campaign ‘What has the BBC ever done for me’
Goal: To remind citizens of the value of public service broadcasting
Summary: The BBC is reviving its campaign after 40 years in response to the common question about the worth of the television license fee, highlighting the contributions of public service broadcasting to citizens.
