Mass Media

Mass media is a very broad term and may be interpreted differently by different people. When I think of the term “mass media” there are various things that come to mind. Mass means a large unspecified amount and media can refer to millions of different things. Mass media, to me, refers to any form of media commonly known to have in a household. For example things like television, cell phones, and computers are mass media; these items are common in almost every household.

Media is used for communication to larger audiences. The media is constantly communicating to the public. Whether it is through billboards in downtown Toronto, what you watch on television, or a simple text from your best friend, they are all forms of communication.