In the late 20th century, mass media could be classified into eight mass media industries: books, the Internet, magazines, … See more

The sequencing of content in a broadcast is called a schedule. With all technological endeavours a number of technical terms and slang have developed.
Radio and television programs are distributed over freque… See more

Mass media encompasses much more than just news, although it is sometimes misunderstood in this way. It can be used for various purposes:
• Advocacy, both for business and social concerns. … See more

Journalism is the discipline of collecting, analyzing, verifying and presenting information regarding current events, trends, issues and people. Those who practice journalism are known as journalists.
News-oriented … See more

The history of mass media can be traced back to the days when dramas were performed in various ancient cultures. This was the first time when a form of media was "broadcast" to a wider audience. The first dated print… See more

Limited-effects theory theorizes that because people usually choose what media to interact with based on what they already believe, media exerts a negligible influence.
Class-dominant theory argues that the media refle… See more

Lack of local or specific topic focus is a common criticism of mass media. A mass news media outlet is often forced to cover national and international news due to it having to cater for and be relevant for a wide demo… See more