What is mass media?

Mass Media is EVERYTHING that broadcasts information to the public. Mass Media includes the Internet, television, radio, billboards, and magazines. When most people think of mass media they think it pertains to the news, but it also includes educational programs, political communications, and entertainment; like T.V. shows, books, and films. This is also referred mainstream media meaning that it generally reports stories that will draw the interest of a general audience. This means that it ignores some breaking news. If a person can understand the mass media of a country then they can also understand the culture of population of people. Using mass media to get a message across is one of the key things the the country uses to announce emergency alerts and public service announcements. One of the key issues in mass media is understanding the legal balance between freedom of speech and censorship.