Types of Media Overview

Print media includes only newspapers and magazines.

Television news is the most widely used source of news in many countries.

Radio was the primary source of news for many Americans before the 1950s.

New media refers exclusively to traditional newspapers and television.

The phenomenon that creates the illusion of moving images on screen is known as the gamma phenomenon.

Media convergence allows content to flow across various platforms like print and digital.

Weblogs (blogs) have a significant influence on public discourse.

Online news sources are becoming less popular among Americans compared to television news.

Multimedia personalities may engage in various forms of media, including publishing books.

Digital games are a type of media that is exclusively played on consoles.

Types of Media

Three main types of news media exist: print, broadcast, and new media
Print media: newspapers, magazines, journals, newsletters, and other printed materials
Example: The New York Times is a prominent newspaper
Broadcast media: news reported via radio and television
Television news is considered crucial in many countries; most people get their news from television broadcasts
Radio is another broadcast form; before television, most Americans relied on radio for news
Talk radio is a prominent format that includes interviews and political commentary
New media: uses the internet for news dissemination
Includes websites providing text, audio, video information
Allows for interactive news tailored to the individual: weblogs, newsgroups, podcasts, and RSS feeds
Blogs (weblogs) have significant influence since the early 2000s, with many responding to bloggers' opinions
"Film" is a term for movies, series of images creating a moving image illusion
Video games and digital games are interactive games played using specialized electronic gaming devices or computers/mobile devices

Media Convergence

Traditional and new media coexist
Print, broadcast (radio and television), internet, and mobile phones allow media content to flow across multiple platforms
Media can be transformed into digital code accessible on various devices, from computers to phones
This creates a digital communication environment
Convergence examples in communication, education, advertising, news, and entertainment are provided

Explore the three main types of news media: print, broadcast, and new media. This quiz covers examples of each type, including newspapers, television, and internet platforms. Test your understanding of how these media formats influence news consumption.