Abstract
This study analyzes the particularities of Brazilian radio networks that adopt the all-news format and briefly presents the main national and international experiences for the implementation of the model and its conceptualization. Besides the bibliographic review, we use the multiple-case study, analyzing as the empirical objects CBN and BandNews FM networks. Also, we apply methodological procedures of systematic non-participant observation, supplemented by interviews and surveys. We conclude that the different all-news programming models and network organizations influence the processes of production, information structure, broadcasting language, and therefore the stations' profile.
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This article presents partial results of the author's dissertation. Her research interests include local and networks radio, formats and models of radio programming, news structure and media ownership policy.
1Because the radiophonic networks were consolidated in Brazil in the mid 80s, the cost of production was completely taken on by each one of the stations.
2Slogan used by the station.
3Information from the text Rádio como exercício de cidadania [Radio as an exercise of citizenship] written by José Roberto Marinho, the former vice president of Globo Organizations, published in Tavares & Faria, 2006. p. 16
4The information provided in this study is the result of monitoring the production routines of the CBN São Paulo during the period from March 20–25, 2009 and BandNews FM São Paulo between August 28, 2008 and March 16, 2009. In this research we used techniques of non-participant observation, questionnaires, and personal interviews. We also analyzed the programming and its contents.