Mass communication is also one of the forms of communication. However, the unique characteristics of mass communication make it stand out from all other types of communication. It is a very powerful form of communication. In this article, we will share major characteristics of mass communication, which make it different from all other communication types:
1. Diversified Audiences:
In mass communication, messages are conveyed to the masses. This message is conveyed to different types of audiences such as:
- Spread-out Audiences: Mass communication audiences include people in multiple geographical areas within the same country or worldwide.
- Massive Audiences: One of the characteristics of mass communication, which makes it different from others is it deals with massive audiences. It conveys a message to thousands or billions of people.
- Anonymous Audiences: A message gets conveyed to a massive audience, which is unknown to the communicator.
- Distinct Demographic: Mass communication communicates with audiences belong to different ages, genders, races, nationalities, etc.
2. Different Communication Mediums:
One of the characteristics of mass communication is it used two different mediums to communicate with mass audiences:
- Electronic media and
- Mechanical media
Some of the common media used in mass communication are:
- Television
- Newspaper
- Radio
- Leaflets
- Movies
- Posters
- And more
Mass communication never includes one-on-one communication in any way.
Read to know more: What Makes Mass Communication Different
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