Public Opinion

Public Opinion, Media, Voting & Elections, and Political Parties
Tamereaus Wadley
Dr.Tom Caizzo
American Government Polls-1101
24th October 2014
Essay 1- http://www.ehow.com/about_6793677_difference-print-media-broadcast-media.htmlEssay 2- http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/electoral-college/about.htmlEssay 1 Print and Broadcast Media In mass communications and journalism, there are different ways messages are distributed to consumers. Print and broadcast media supply us with the same kind of information. We get the latest news updates, the latest products on the market and are given the opportunity to enjoy interesting stories. Although print is an older medium, both print and broadcast media have established a place in society. There are, however, clear differences between the two. The main difference being is that they appeal to different people and in different ways. Print Media are disposable publications for example newspaper’s, books, magazines, and newsletters. They hold Informative and sometimes entertaining content. With Print Media journalist have an opportunity to go more in depth with information, while a news broadcast has a limited time frame and would more than likely be limited to what they can or cannot say on the air. Print journalism edits the writing more so than broadcasting. Newspapers edit for accuracy. Whereas, broadcast journalism airs what is written out exactly word for word. There is little or no editing involved with broadcasting. Print journalism involves more style in the writing, and broadcast journalism is sharper with the words in order to get the message across more quickly. Broadcasting is the practice of creating audio and video program content and distributing it to the mass audiences of radio, television and Internet media. Seeing how we are known as the technology generation, Broadcasting seems to be a quick and easy way to find out what’s going on in the world. They offer informative and entertaining content of both general and special interest. The broadcasting media supply lots of valuable information, for example speeches, documentaries, interviews, advertisements, daily news, financial markets and more. So the Pro's for print media is that several types of print media possess devoted readers. If you are focused on Specific locationg a local newspapre would be a perrefct example. However the life span on any specific print medium is restricted. The medium might not provide you with an extended reach,While the internet can reach people worldwide. There are restriction's with regards to the type of people who might read the information. You might need to plan months in advance with print. The pro's for Broadcasting are huge audience poential . Local news broadcasts are only shown on broadcast television channels. And there are large segments of the general population who are incredibly loyal to watching the local news. However advertising cost,The cost of a single :30 second ad during primetime or during the local evening news broadcast can be significant.Paying to air your commercial is one thing, but somebody’s got to produce the darn thing before it can be aired.