Lesson 4 Types of Media-1
Lesson 4 Types of Media-1
powerful
institution. It
offers infinite
possibilities.”
Learning Objectives
PRINT
BROADCAST
NEW MEDIA
WHAT IS
MEDIA?
MEDIA
- Media are defined as sources of credible and current
information
- created through an editorial process determined by
journalistic values whereby editorial accountability can be
attributed to a specific organization or a legal person.
- Communication Tools
Types of MEDIA
- Print Media
- Broadcast Media
- New Media
Types of MEDIA
1. Book
2. Magazines
3. Newspaper
4. Newsletters
5. Posters
6. Brochures
7. Press releases
NEWSPAPER as a Sources of Information
Radio Characteristics
Advantages Disadvantages
-Mass coverage -Low selectivity
-High reach -High absolute
-Impact of sight, sound, and -Short message life
motion -High production cost
-High prestige
-Moderate cost per thousand
exposure
Advantage and disadvantage of TV and
RADIO BROADCAST
Televesion Characteristics
Advantages Disadvantages
Local coverage Audio only
Low cost Clutter
High frequency Fleeting message
Low frequency
Low production cost
Well segmented audience
Media Convergence Platform Specific Example
in
Communication
Education
Advertisement/Com
mercial
News
Entertainment Multimedia A person who has a
Personality television show,
publishes books,
launches music record,
appears multimedia
game, concerts, etc.
ENRICHMENT ACTIVITY