Types of Media: Print, Broadcast, New Media (Lecture)

Types of Media

Today, we classified common media into types - either print, broadcast or new media.

initial knowledge: 
        Print Media is the type of media wherein the information is printed on paper and the reading                            material is tangible. 
        Broadcast Media is the type of media which the target audience is relatively large. 
        New Media is the type of media referring to the information shared digitally. 

unlocked definitions: 
        Print Media are media consisting of paper and ink, reproduced in a printing process that is traditionally mechanical.

        Broadcast Media are media such as radio and television that reach target audiences using airwaves as the   transmission medium.

        New Media are media wherein the contents are organized and distributed on digital platforms.

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Media Convergence

co-existence of print, broadcast and new media

Synthesis

1. New technologies in the form of social media and online methods paved way for better communication and sharing of information. Information can be shared in different forms, or hybrid of every type of media which is truly amazing. 

2. Because of faster methods, with the help of social media, it is easier to connect with people around the world. 
3. The scope of new media includes online newspapers such as http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/. With just few clicks, an internet user can learn today's news without purchasing newspapers. 
4. Audiences can have different ways to access information about a certain person and gather details from different types of media, therefore gaining a more credible data. 



Sources: 
     Opiana, R. (2017, November). 007 Types of Media. Retrieved                                                                              from https://api.edmodo.com/files/802990189/download?f=17c4204jvsuw1hr0qhha8ml27