| MEDIA FORMS | CHARACTERISTICS | EXAMPLE | |
| 1. | Newspaper | -Advertisements included – Small writing -On news about that day/previous day | The Guardian |
| 2. | Magazines | -Specific to readers niche -Layout and images much more aesthetically pleasing -Not too lengthy | Prima |
| 3. | Television | -Advertisements in between -Larger niche audience -Visual | The Great British Bake Off |
| 4. | Radio | -Variety of media forms: Music, News and more -Takes a lot to produce and present -Audio | BBC Radio 1 |
| 5. | Video Games | -Single and Multi player use -Visual use/entertainment -Usually includes a plot or storyline in order complete game | Dragon’s Lair, Space Invaders |
| 6. | Music Video | -Audio and Visual entertainment -Most times has a storyline to go along with the song -Can be solo or groups depending on the artist/director | Old Me- 5SOS, Can We Dance- The Vamps, Not Your Summer- The Academic |
| 7. | Films/Movies | -Creates profit and expensive to create -Takes a long time to put together -Can be seen in many places: Cinemas, and online streaming services such as Netflix and Amazon Prime | Enola Holmes, Paddington, Mamma Mia |
| 8. | Marketing/Advertising | -Commercial Reasons -Have to pay to advertise: more expensive the more places it will get seen (Tv ad breaks, Billboards) -Competitions | Shampoo, Children’s Toys, Smart Devices |
| 9. | Social Media | -Interactive -Great for communication -Good for businesses and advertising purposes | Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat |
