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36 Examples of Media

John Spacey, updated on October 26, 2023

Media is a means for communicating to groups. This includes broadcast media such as a newspaper that requires a large investment such that it is typically controlled by a small elite and internet media that is open to billions of people. Media also includes immersive experiences that feel real but include simulated digital entities. The following are common examples of media.

Art	Blogs
Books	Brochures & Catalogs
Digital Advertising	Digital Communities
Digital Twin	Documents
Email	Events
Magazines	Messaging Apps
Mixed Reality	Mobile Apps
Movies	Music
Newspapers	Online Video Platforms
Outdoor Advertising	Performance Art
Photography	Presentation Slides
Public Speaking	Radio
Research Papers	Social Media
Software Applications	Streaming Music
Streaming Video	Television
Video Conferencing	Video Games
Virtual Presence	Virtual Reality
Websites	eBooks

Traditional Media

Media that has been around for three or more generations such that it has become embedded in traditional culture.

Digital Media

Media that is delivered electronically. These are mostly new media that have a relatively short history.

Overview

Media is a means to communicate to a wide audience. Changes to media can result in large social and cultural shifts. For example, digital media democratized access to publishing whereby anyone can publish to anyone. This has arguably led to a more fragmented culture.