There are several major types of media that can be categorized as follows:
- Print Media:
- Newspapers
- Magazines
- Books
- Journals
- Broadcast Media:
- Television
- Radio
- Digital/Online Media:
- Websites
- Blogs
- Social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)
- Online videos (e.g., YouTube)
- Podcasts
- Online newspapers and magazines
- Outdoor/Out-of-Home Media:
- Billboards
- Transit advertising (e.g., on buses, trains)
- Street furniture advertising (e.g., bus shelters)
- Direct Mail Media:
- Catalogs
- Brochures
- Flyers
- Mobile Media:
- Apps
- Mobile websites
- Mobile advertising
- Cinema Media:
- Movie theater advertising
- Video Games and Virtual Reality Media
- Product Placements and Branded Entertainment
These different types of media can be further classified into traditional media (print, broadcast, outdoor) and new/digital media (online, mobile, social media). The choice of media type often depends on factors such as the target audience, marketing objectives, budget, and the nature of the message or content being delivered.
