Media of Montecara

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Domestically produced media in Montecara represents a small industry given the size of the city-state. Nevertheless, a few influential brands have emerged over the years.

Ownership and regulation

Public media entities in Montecara are state-owned enterprises. This does not mean, however, that they are under the direct control of the Colegio or bureaucracy; like all domestic corporations, they are each governed independently by a board of directors. Their public status, however, means that they are bound to exercise additional social responsibility. For instance, they are required to be politically even-handed and give equal time and space to opposing views when discussing national issues. Otherwise, their editorial independence is complete, and the state exercises no censorship.

Cable internet and television services are provided by Infotel de Montecara, which carries domestic and foreign channels. Broadcasting is regulated by the Secretariat of Education and Culture.

State broadcasting

The state broadcasting network in Montecara is Telèradio Montecara. It is supported by state funds and a small license fee that is assessed on monthly cable television, Internet service, and cellular data bills. All public broadcasting in Montecara is advertising-free.

Television channels

Channel Logo Programming Availability
Telè1 Flagship channel; dramas, comedies, sport, news, live programs Over-the-air, cable, satellite
Telè2 Life and style, travel, home and garden, cuisine, history, documentaries, feature films Over-the-air, cable, satellite
Telè Banbìn Children's and teen programming Cable, satellite

Some of the best-known programming on Montecaran state television includes:

  • Opera à nòte - Opera performances by premier companies in Montecara and across Esquarium. Premieres are always broadcast live.
  • I Craxi - A period drama about the Craxi political dynasty set in the 15th and 16th centuries.
  • Storia sotterànea - A nonfiction program that delves into Montecaran history through archaeology and architecture.

Radio channels

Channel Logo Programming Availability
Radio Montecara 1 Popular music FM, streaming, satellite
Radio Montecara 2 News, talk, sport, classical music, opera FM, streaming, satellite

Newspapers

A newsstand in Montecara offering a variety of periodicals

Montecara has four domestic newspapers: La Cara, the major general-interest newspaper of record; Il Posto, the more conservative daily; Il Finansiér; which provides daily in-depth financial news; and Gazéta Susta, a weekly sport paper.

Il Finansiér has by far the largest circulation thanks to its international edition, which enjoys a readership far beyond the borders of Montecara.

Name Logo Content Format Frequency Circulation (2017)
La Cara LaCara.png General-interest Broadsheet Daily 320,000
Il Posto IlPosto.png General-interest Broadsheet Daily 60,000
Il Finansiér IlFinan.png Financial news Broadsheet Daily 950,000
Gazéta Susta GazetaSusta.png Sport Tabloid Weekly 180,000

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