Editing Mass media (section)

== Purposes ==
Mass media encompasses much more than just news, although it is sometimes misunderstood in this way. It can be used for various purposes:
* [[Advocacy]], both for business and social concerns. This can include [[advertising]], [[marketing]], [[propaganda]], [[public relations]] and [[politics|political]] communication.
* [[Entertainment]], traditionally through performances of [[acting]], [[music]] and [[TV show]]s along with light reading; since the late 20th century also through [[video and computer games]].
* [[Public service announcement]]s and emergency alerts (that can be used as political device to communicate propaganda to the public).{{cn|date=June 2024}}