Communication Media
Communication media is the various methods and channels used to convey information and messages between people, organisations, and devices.
- Newsletters: Periodic publications, often used to inform, educate, or entertain subscribers about specific topics
- Usually distributed through email or as printed copies
- Suitable for organisations, schools, and clubs to keep members up-to-date
- Posters: Visual presentations that convey information or promote events or products
- Combine text, images, and graphics to grab the attention
- Used for advertising, public service announcements, and event promotion
- Websites: Online platforms that provide information or services
- Accessible through the internet using a web browser
- Useful for businesses, educational institutions, and individuals to share information, sell products, or offer services
- Multimedia presentations: Digital presentations that combine various forms of media, such as text, images, audio, and video
- Used in education, business, and entertainment to present information in a visually engaging way
- Audio: Sound recordings, such as podcasts, music, and radio shows
- It can be streamed or downloaded for offline listening
- Suitable for providing information, entertainment, or educational content
- Video: Moving images with or without sound, used for entertainment, education, or promotional purposes
- Can be streamed or downloaded for offline viewing
- Typical platforms include YouTube, Vimeo, and social media websites
- Media streaming: Real-time transmission of audio and video files over the internet
- Allows users to access content without downloading it to their devices
- Popular services include Spotify, Netflix, and YouTube
- ePublications: Digital versions of printed materials, such as eBooks, eMagazines, and eNewspapers
- It can be read on electronic devices, such as eReaders, tablets, and smartphones
- Offer benefits like portability, searchability, and adjustable text size
