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Monday, November 5, 2012

Media Forms

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Different media forms





The radio


Media messages are carried by radio through the transmission and reception of electromagnetic waves that are received by any radio device by a radio car or a portable radio device. 



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Print media


A medium that is used by printing information on various paper materials. These include newspapers, magazines, books and others. 


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The television


A medium for transmitting and receiving moving images. This can either be in black and white images or coloured images. Usually audio is also a part of the medium.


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Direct mail


When advertising material is delivered to recipients of any postal mail. This can include advertising circulars, coupon envelopes, catalogs and others. It can be received at any place where there is a mailbox, whether right at home or at the business offices. Some mail are delivered to a pre-selected few where some are delivered to a much wider area, for instance, particular neighbourhoods.


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Internet


The internet is an ever-growing media in our generation. More and more advertisers are turning to the internet to post promotions on the net. These come in the forms of banner ads,  youtube ads, pop ups, and many more. Almost any piece of information can be found on the web if the the know-how if learned.


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Signs


These come as roadsigns, big advertisement billboards, and even homemade signs. Can show information ranging from road conditions to the newest soda on the market. Comes in a variety of sizes and colours that fit the sign's required purpose.


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Phones

Mobile phones provide a platform for mobile phone content advertising. Promotions of mobile phone services, free ringtones, games and others are frequently received in the average mobile phone. Some businesses even mass-broadcast promotions to a mobile phone user after gaining their contact information from previous promotions.


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Fax machine

A device that can send or receive pictures or text over a telephone line. Used very often in offices or any business related environment.


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Sign Language


A language that uses manual communication and body language to communicate rather than the usual use of sound. Developed in the communities where there are deaf people and also can be use for people who can hear, but are mute.



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Leaflets

A written or pictorial message written on a single piece of paper. No particular standard shape or format, can be modified to best fit the desired need. 



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