Thursday, November 15, 2018

Read, Watch, or Listen?


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Previously, I shared to you an issue about media and now, I would like to tackle with you about the comparison on different forms types of media.

Where do you mostly get your news from? Is it from the newspapers? radio? or television?

I observed some of my co-occupants in the dormitory who just kept complaining on why we don't have a 'signal antenna' (it's just my term) connected in our television in the dormitory. Non-verbatim, they said, "Ugh! What's the use of that television in the dormitory?! We don't even get updates on the coming typhoon, the war in Mindanao, the conflicts in politics, even with some hot trending topics? Now, we know nothing on what's happening in our country today".
I could've just say, 'Hey girl! You go to the library and read the newspapers! They're all updated! And if you don't want to read, why don't you just turn the FM radio on your phone. It's just free!'

We observed nowadays that the ones who remained in reading newspapers are the 'oldies'. Teenagers are now uncomfortable without watching television and without their smart phones. When radio and television, especially social media started catching on, rumors flew that print was doomed. Access was easy and "free" or, at least, included in a monthly access fee. Many people get most of their news digitally, so newspapers and magazines were supposed to close left and right.

Print media, like newspapers and magazines, are what most teenagers don't like the most because they think it's historical, nostalgic, or dramatic that suits for aged persons. However, printed media has long enjoyed credibility. It's content has a significant influence. Research shows that consumers view printed media as more believable and trustworthy than radio, TV, and internet. In business, printed media is very important. No other medium allows you the “luxury” to create a message that consumers can read, save and then return to later, if they so choose. Print media benefits from “double dipping” or the “pass-along effect” – the propensity of readers to pass along brochures, pamphlets, and magazines to others. 

Next is the motion picture. It is also called film or movie, a series of pictures or photographs on film projected in rapid succession onto a screen by means of light. This is what teenagers love the most. It is remarkably effective medium in conveying information, and drama. Sounds, recording, photography, and optics are now emerged in this type of media. 

Broadcast media, like radio and television, is the most expedient means to transmit information immediately to the widest possible audience. It also provides valuable information, such as documentaries, interviews, advertisements, daily news, financial markets and much more. 

Among the three, I like the motion picture. I love watching movies than staring at the television. But somehow, I find print media more believable and credible than the others. 

Do you agree with me? Don't forget to live a comment😊😊

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