A worthy successor to TVP Info? Phenomen tv Republic

Gala to celebrate 6 years tv Republic in 2019. // Flickr.com

After taking control of TVP by the fresh power abruptly became popular a station that was previously heard of by comparatively few. tv Republic has been operating for more than 10 years. It is simply a right-wing news station which, after the failure of its main medium, became an crucial tool in the hands of the erstwhile ruling party.

From 2015 to 2023, representatives of the United Right gave their ideas to citizens via public media. On the another hand, it was not heard of private stations that were globally in agreement with the erstwhile ruling camp (maybe outside Trwam TV). They existed quietly and were not said much about them. Despite his contribution to another right-wing media, PiS put everything on a single card, or public programs. alternate stations were not even available on the ground. No sensible competitor of Polish tv was built, which could take over its current function in the event of a change of power. It was only on December 20 that TVP Info's broadcast was temporarily shut down and TVP1's news programs were boycotted that tv Republic actually entered the news market. It was there that journalists of the "News" and TVP Info moved. They were followed by spectators.

For viewers of the erstwhile TVP

The framework mainly contains publicist and information programs, intertwined with spiritual content. There are no shortages of friends from the TVP face – Michał Rachon, along with his format "#We are going", moved there. He was besides appointed as manager General. There we will besides encounter the “News” of Danuta Holecka, who runs the news service “Today”. The content offered reminds us of what we have been watching for the last 8 years while watching TVP Info. The message is clearly biased – in order not to disturb the imagination of the planet presented, on the screen we will see people from only 1 circumstantial environment. The conclusion comes to itself – the station depends primarily on attracting those who have been following TVP channels until recently. This leaves no uncertainty that the authorities of the Republic want to build their message on akin foundations as previously tv Poland.

The information presented primarily offends the ruling coalition, headed by Prime Minister Donald Tuski. This is due to the fact that practically all invited guests are connected to the Law and Justice. Protests and demonstrations in defence of TVP have besides been a hot subject since December 20. Controversy is not lacking – the infamous stripes and speeches spreading hatred speech have returned. However, crossing borders does not end there. On 31 December, on TV, the Republic appeared a shameful message by Jan Pietrzak, who “joked” that the site of illegal immigrants was in erstwhile concentration camps in Poland. Due to many complaints, the National Broadcasting Council was interested.

Another disgraceful failure of the station is simply a recording involving the tv writer of the Republic, Witold Newelicz. During 1 of the protests on "free media", 2 young boys in consequence to Newelicz's question criticised "the divisions of the nation caused by Polish Television". An uncomfortable conversation was rapidly cut off by a surprise reporter. In another manifestation, the camera accidentally caught women kissing. specified a painting would surely not like the viewers of the Republic. An unsuccessful effort was so made to cover the pair with a white-red flag.

Battle for viewers won

TV viewers are presently not to be worried about the Republic – the station presently ranks second in terms of ratings among news stations (behind TVN24). It expands its reach, covering about 60% of the country. Problems arise in connection with the financing – just after visiting the website, immediately the banner encouraging contributions to the foundation's account is thrown into the eye. They encourage audiences to "support independent media". In favour of TVP Info, formerly utilized to supply information by the Law and Justice, funds from the state budget were affected – there are no specified possibilities. The price for advertising has increased enormously, but individual inactive has to buy it, and the number of possible advertisers is constantly decreasing. The reason is fresh statements about immigrants – brands specified as Ikea, Żabka or mBank have withdrawn from advertising. Donations from viewers seem to be the only way in which the station can stay on the Polish market.

New tv was essential to PiS to halt the audiences sympathetic to the party. Although this was done by surprise and rather chaotic, the task was accomplished. Most of the Republic tv programs are dedicated to PiS voters. Unlike TVP, so far the station has small chance of reaching fresh audiences. Especially those with different views. There is inactive a scope barrier. The reputation of tv from the very beginning is wobbly – opponents of the erstwhile form of TVP Info do not give the Republic a chance. There is no another possible competitor

Similarly to this station, he would present right-wing views. In addition, there are many issues that further plunge her into staff shortages or financial problems. 1 thing is certain – even though tv Republika became a fresh strong player on the Polish news media market, the station must effort hard to stay on the podium. The next fewer months will find her fate.

GARCHIAN OIL