Here's a breakdown:
* Public: This means a large, undifferentiated group of people. It could be a whole country, a city, a community, or even a specific demographic group (like teenagers, for example).
* Information: This can encompass various things:
* News: Current events, factual reporting, investigative journalism.
* Entertainment: Movies, TV shows, music, video games, etc.
* Advertising: Promotional messages for products and services.
* Public service announcements: Messages about important social issues.
* Educational content: Information about different topics, from history to science to current affairs.
The forms of mass media that are used to reach the public include:
* Print Media: Newspapers, magazines, books
* Broadcast Media: Television, radio
* Digital Media: Websites, social media, online streaming services, mobile apps
The goal of mass media is to reach a large audience and disseminate information, ideas, and entertainment.