https://padlet.com/mcquillen/grjk51ra0rfuv4bq A timeline of the forms of media that influence our society en-us 2021-05-18 19:35:28 UTC 2025-11-28 13:52:27 UTC hello@padlet.com https://www.swinburne.edu.au/content/dam/media/place/iStock-Media-and-communication-banner-image.jpg/_jcr_content/renditions/cq5dam.web.1280.720.jpeg mcquillen https://padlet.com/mcquillen/grjk51ra0rfuv4bq/wish/1537281287

Folded newsprint paper

Information regarding economics, business, sports, arts, entertainment, weather, opinion columns, obituaries, cartoons, etc.

More than 124 million U.S. adults read newspaper media each week.

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Gloss-coated, matte paper

Information regarding entertainment, trends, interviews, stories, etc. catered towards a specific audience

In 2019, there were 228.7 million magazine readers aged 18 or older in the United States.

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A single sheet of paper that is typically folded into thirds

A marketing technique used to advertise or provide information on a specific subject

Information may be related to products, services, destinations, etc.

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Purpose is to entertain people through visual storytelling

Influence people's perspectives due to wide array of realistic and nonrealistic storylines

Specific genres and age ratings for targeted audiences

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Large advertising displays placed outside, typically near highways

Build awareness for brands, events, restaurants, attractions, etc.

71% of Americans consciously look at billboard messages while driving

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Sound communication that provides music, news, talk shows, etc. to listeners

Advertises products and services through commercials

More than 244.5 million American adults listen to the radio each month

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Provides programs related to entertainment, news, education, culture, weather, sports, music, etc. 

Advertises products, stores, restaurants, events, etc. through commercials

By the age of 65 the average American will have spent nearly nine years watching TV.

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Allow people to experience interactive games involving different skills, genres, age ratings, etc.

Provide opportunities to participate in real-life or make-believe environments

More than 214 million people in the U.S. today play video games for one hour or more per week.

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A source of communication through phone calls, texting, email, social media, etc.

Smartphones are the most popular type of cell phone, as they provide internet access for users.

The average American checks their cell phone 96 times a day.

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Bring songs to life through visual storytelling

Provide entertainment through concepts, dances, emotions, etc.

68% of the total U.S. population uses YouTube to watch music videos.

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A computer network that provides unlimited access to information and communication

Provides sources for communication, gaming, television, movies, social media, shopping, advertising, etc.

Approximately 4.93 billion Americans have access to and use the internet frequently.

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Online diaries or journals that provide content about specific topics

Allows people to connect with others, promote brands, post reviews, etc.

77 million new comments are generated by blog readers each month.

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Allow smartphone users to communicate, shop, play games, watch videos, listen to music, etc.

Can be created and personalized by anyone

The Apple App Store has nearly 1.96 million apps available to download.

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Sites and apps that allow people to stay connected with others through communication, posts, comments, etc.

Share information about one's self and learn about others

There are 3.78 billion social media users around the world, which is equal to 48% of the population.

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