Media & Politics 1
a means of communication that transmits information
What is medium?
the means of communication that can reach large, widely dispersed audiences simultaneously
What is mass media
pages on the internet owned and managed by various entities
What are websites
have carried regularly political news since their beginning
What are newspapers
a major source of information, but spend minimal time on public affairs
What is the Radio
replaced newspapers as the primary source of political information for most Americans in the early 1960s
What is television
is quickly becoming the leading source of political information for US citizens
What is the internet
some are devoted to news and public affairs and have a large circulation
What are magazines
digital recordings that can be downloaded and listened to
What are podcasts
newspapers were the primary source of mass media during this time period
websites devoted to commentary and often open to comments from readers
What are blogs
have a declining circulation due to newer media but remain an important source of political information
What are newspapers
Thomas Jefferson created this newspaper to support his party-specific agenda
What is the National Intelligencer
during this period printing technology advanced, making the printing process inexpensive and fast
What is the popular press
national publications that discussed political policy were created to satisfy the growing middle class's desire for political reform
What is magazines of opinion
Andrew Jackson created this newspaper to support his party-specific agenda
What is the Washington Globe
these papers used sensationalism to sell papers
What are mass-readership papers
this time period includes radio, television, and the internet
What is electronic journalism
falsely written statements intended to damage a person's reputation
What is libel
ready made story prepared by officials for members of the press
What is news release
campaign coverage based on guesses about who is ahead instead of the candidates' opinions on the issues
What is Horse-race journalism
Magazines op opinion increased editors' and writers' power due to changes in
What are circulation needs, audience interests, managerial style, and emergence of nationally known writers
a government agency with the authority to regulate interstate and international communications by radio, television, cable, and satelite
What is the Federal Communications Commission
ways that reporters and public officials communicate
What is on the record, off the record, on background, and on deep background
urbanization allowed citizens to support an inexpensive daily paper due to
What are reduced costs and increased income