Mass Media

Question 1

What is mass media?

Answer 1

• Among social institutions, mass media is the most conspicuous, ubiquitous and overreaching in scope and coverage in the modern world.
• Mass media are channels of communication directed to a vast number of audiences within a society.

Question 2

The digitalization of technology significantly contributed in the making of a global village. What is the benefit of this?

Answer 2

• Access to information in all corners of the globe has become an instant trend
• It provides a vital link among cultures separated by vast oceans and continents.

Question 3

What are the types of mass media?

Answer 3

Print media and non-print media

Question 4

What are some examples of print media?

Answer 4

Books, magazines, and newspapers, among others

Question 5

What are some examples of non-print media?

Answer 5

Television, movies, radio, internet, and social media

Question 6

What are the types of mass media used for?

Answer 6

• They are used to disseminate information, oftentimes, regardless of border and territory.
• Other than reporting events, it can also tell people what is good or bad, what is necessary or unnecessary.

Question 7

In today’s technology-driven society, what is the most noticable medium?

Answer 7

Social media