Question

Most of these pressures manifest themselves by turning the media into a tool for deception and manipulation through the use of different tricks and techniques. Identify at least one such technique and explain it in the light of relevant examples. in media studies

Answer 1

Advertising is one such technique.Advertising is the technique of attracting public attention through paid announcement for services and products..This is done by businesses when they wish to sell their product through television advertisement during breaks and mobile applications .  Advertisements are not only found in social medi abut also in magazines , newspapers etc to influence people. They are made not only to sell products and services but also to change  public opinion.Eg Good advertisements prompt consumers to purchase the product but certain advertisements mislead the consumers by playing through their emotions.