What are the differences between broadcast media and podcast media?
Broadcast media, such as traditional radio and television, rely on airwave signals to transmit live and pre-recorded content to audiences defined by geographic parameters. On the other hand, podcast media is usually intended for more narrow audiences whose access is limited only by the availability of internet connections. Note that cable and satellite television media do not rely of the transmission of signals through the airways but rather through cable and satellite transmission. Hence, cable and satellite television is not broadcast.
What is the difference between linear (scheduled) television versus streaming or on-demand television?
Linear television refers to regularly scheduled video programming content transmitted by over-the-air broadcast signals from a TV station to a receiving antenna at a residence. Additionally, linear television includes media transmitted by cable or satellites. Alternatively, Over-the-top streaming refers to content distributed over the internet. We usually refer to this method of transmitting video content as streaming content.
What is the difference between cable, satellite, and broadcast television?
Broadcast radio and TV rely on airwave signals, whereas cable relies on transmission through fiber optics. Satellite television is transmitted via radio waves from a communications satellite orbiting Earth to a satellite dish (parabolic antenna). As mentioned above, these forms of transmitting television content are referred to as linear because they deliver on schedule.
What is the difference between analog and digital transmission signals?
By definition, analog signals travel in waves that fluctuate in size. Digital signals are discrete. Think in binary terms (“on” or “off,” “one” or “zero.” Computers rely on digital information, whereas landline phones and modems rely on analog signals.
What’s the difference between a reporter and a journalist?
All reporters are journalists but not all journalists are reporters. In its broadest definition, a reporter is a communications professional who collects empirical information (facts) and presents it to the public. On the other hand, journalists provide editorial contributions and opinion commentary in addition to the factual information they disseminate. Both reporters and journalists may work for broadcast agencies (radio or television) or on behalf of print publications. Some work in new media as web-based journalists. These include photojournalists, correspondents, columnists, and editorial staff. They both are expected to adhere to ethical standards and uphold journalistic integrity.
What are the different types of media presenters?
In legacy media (aka old media), radio and television presenters include news, weather and sports, anchors, talk show hosts, award show hosts, game show hosts, and disc jockeys. The master of ceremonies performs on stage and screen. Note: Newscaster is short for news broadcaster and is synonymous with “presenter” or “anchor.”
What are the different types of media contributors?
Correspondents may report from a specific region or on one particular topic, but what they have in common is that they typically report from remote locations. Similarly, reporters may be assigned to report on specific topics (aka beats) or cover multiple topics. They may report from in the field or the studio. Sometimes, these terms are used interchangeably.
