The World of Media

Media = Communication channels through which news, entertainment, education, data, or promotional messages are disseminated News = Information regarding recent events Entertainment = Shows, movies, television, or other enjoyment Merriam-Webster Dictionary = Defines media as an agency for mass communication

TV = Broadcasting Direct mail = Narrowcasting Radio = Broadcasting Internet = Both broadcasting and narrowcasting

Newspapers = A type of print media for broadcasting news Billboards = A large outdoor advertising structure Telephone = A communication device used for narrowcasting Fax = A telecommunications technology used to transfer printed documents

<p>Word-of-mouth = A method of spreading news through personal communication Printing = A method of disseminating news through physical media Radio = A method of disseminating news through broadcasting Electronic communication = A method of disseminating news through digital media</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>News = Information about recent events Entertainment = Media content designed to amuse or entertain Education = Media content designed to provide knowledge or skills Promotional messages = Media content designed to advertise or sell a product or service</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Some examples of media platforms include newspapers, magazines, TV, radio, billboards, direct mail, telephone, fax, and internet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Media is defined as communication channels through which news, entertainment, education, data, or promotional messages are disseminated.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Merriam-Webster dictionary defines media as expression, conveyance or cultivation of information and is an agency for mass communication.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>News is information regarding recent events.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>News can be conveyed through word-of-mouth, printing, postal services, radio, electronic communication, or the testimonies of observers and witnesses to the events.</p> Signup and view all the answers