Various Types of Media (Print, Electronic, Digital and Traditional Media)

Various Types of Media (Print, Electronic, Digital and Traditional Media)

There are mainly three types of media today which is prevalent today but I am counting Traditional media as well. I will be talking about the various sources of medias here.



There are 4 types of Media listed here which are:
1. Print Media
2. Electronic Media
3. Digital Media
4. Traditional Media

PRINT MEDIA

 In Print Media we have:
* Newspaper
* Magazines
* Holdings
* Banners
* Billboards
* Posters, Voucher, Pamphlet etc.
Print Media is basically media sharing on printed materials

ELECTRONIC MEDIA

 In Electronic Media we have:
* Radio
* TV (Television)
* Internet
* CD/DVD etc.
Electronic media are basically media that takes advantage of electricity.

DIGITAL MEDIA

 Digital Media has:
* Social Media
* Websites
* Search Engine
* Blogs, Vlogs, Online Video Streaming
* Mobile Apps
and basically everything that is available digitally in forms of media and on the Internet.

TRADITIONAL MEDIA

 Traditional Media was prevalent long time ago but at current generation it is not and has became totally traditional. Like:
* Puppet Shows
* Folk Dance
* Folk Music
* Plays etc. 

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