Print Media

Mass Communication

1. Print Media Types and Terminologies

2. Introduction Print media is one of the oldest and basic forms of mass communication. It remains one of the most popular forms of advertising due to its ability to reach a wide audience It includes newspapers, weeklies, magazines, monthlies and other forms of printed journals. A basic understanding of the print media is essential in the study of mass communication.

3. History The history of print media and written communication follows the advancement of civilization. In early 19th century, the industrial revolution brought major innovations in print media technology. Rotary steam presses soon came along and replaced hand-operated machines, doing the same job in a small fraction of the time. The digital era in typesetting started in early 1970s, with PostScript gradually emerging as the standard for digital typesetting.

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5. Types of Print Media Print media is found in many different forms, Newspaper Magazine Newsletter Brochures Posters Books Memos Advertising

6. Newspaper Newspaper is one of the most important and effective print media of mass communication. Newspaper collect, edit and print news report and articles. Its was first published in Germany and later spread its roots to the rest of the world. Its valuable services to the community like, Information , Education , Entertainment , Persuasion , Culture Transmission , Record Facility etc.

7. Newspaper Function and Its Types Functions: Information , Advertising , Opinion Building , Education, Entertainment Types: Daily Weekly Monthly Local National International

8. Magazines Magazines and periodicals are generally published on a regular schedule , containing a verity of reading material. Magazines also offer advertisers an opportunity to incorporate various new techniques and ideas. Types: Academic Fashion sports Political News

9. Newsletters Newsletters are also an important part of print media. These target a specific group of audience and give information on the product. A newsletter is a cost-effective marketing tool for building regular communication with customers and prospects. Types: Company Newsletter Consumer Newsletter Organization Newsletter School Newsletter

10. Books In the past books was not a mass medium but privilege of the elite class. There was two reasons for that. Firstly, books were not printed but transcribed by hand. Secondly, the low literacy level in the masses limited books exclusively to a small fraction of the society. It was the 19th century which saw book as a mass medium. Types : Trade Books Paper-back Books Text Books Professional Books

11. Posters Posters are forms of outdoor advertising. The message in the poster has to be brief and eye catching as it targets a person on move. Posters are the graphic aids. Usually contain some messages. Types: Advertising Poster Informative Poster Subject Poster Affirmation Poster Propaganda Poster

12. Terminologies HANDOUT: Publication material issued by any individual or organization. 2. INVERTED PYRAMID: It is the style of news writing, in which the most important news written I the beginning. 3. BANNER: The main heading or headline right across the top of the paper.

13. 4. LEAD: The main story of a newspaper, the most important story is called lead. 5. LEADER: The first editorial on editorial page is called leader. 6. MASS HEAD: Such place where the name of newspaper and logo is written. 7. CROSS LINE: A single line heading placed on the top of the story.

14. 8. PRINT LINE: The name of publisher and place where newspaper publishes it is in the bottom of the page. 9. CAPTION: The brief description of a photograph written under the photo in newspaper. 10. SLANT: To make a story based on particular view point. 11. SLUG: A brief hint in one or two words about story written by writer for the attention of editor. It contains two or three words.

15. 12. CROSS LINE: A single line heading placed on the top of the story. 13. BOX: Any news item in a newspaper that is encircles. It may be the important story. 14. BREAK: When a story is divided into two parts and the remaining news on next page. Story must be continued on next page. 15. CLASSIFIED: Advertisement appears on the specific page, usually small advertisements in small boxes.