Mass media

:For other uses of the term "Media", see media (disambiguation).

Purposes

• Advocacy, both for business and social concerns. This can include advertising, marketing, propaganda, public relations, and political communication.
• Enrichment and education, such as literature.
• Entertainment, traditionally through performances of acting, music, and sports, along with light reading; since the late 20th century also through video and computer games.
• Journalism.
• Public service announcements.