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The Different Types of Media Essay

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The Different Types of Media

I think that all different types of media have lots of different influences on society, especially individuals. There is an enormous variety of media including; television, newspapers, radio, magazines, advertisements etc. It seems that the more developed that society gets, the harder it becomes to escape media. One of the most common forms of media is advertisements.

Advertisements are not only one of the most common forms of media but also one of the most over-exposed types of media there is. This is because advertisements appear in every single type of other media there is, therefore making advertisements are an essential way for people to ‘advertise’, or make …show more content…

From soaps, like Coronation Street, to documentaries, like a day to remember, there’s something for all ages and makes it hard for people not to get infected by this contagious disease. Some people might argue that television is a waste of time that could be better spent or that it displaces the brain of useful information, when in fact these people are mistaken. With televisions powerful documentaries it encourages everyone to take an interest in something and to learn about a passion or maybe teach them how to carry out a dream. Television actually develops and nurtures the mind. Even soaps have a secret hidden agenda of teaching the viewer about topics some people are too scared to talk about or confront. For example a recent storyline in Coronation Street about an emotional violent relationship shows that just because someone doesn’t show bruises doesn’t mean they aren’t in a abusive relationship. Soaps also feature stories of transvestites, child abductions, murders, child neglect etc. putting these on a television screen educates people about everyday things that other people believe shouldn’t be discussed.

Radio is another form of media, however it’s less extreme. Radio generally reaches out to the younger generation with popular radio stations, like Galaxy 102 and Key 103, they feature what is known as popular music, dance and R’n’B. it encourages

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