Distribution Methods


7/10/19

 What are distribution methods used by the media sectors?
What is technological convergence and why is it important?

TV and Radio:
Traditional distribution of TV and Radio advertisements
are digitally and analogue broadcast received and view
or listened to on a dedicated device.

 Print:
Physical printing onto paper, delivered via 
purchase in a shop or delivery to house.

 Film:
Presentation in a cinema or sale
of optical media (DVD/BLU RAY)

 Video Games:
Sale of storage/optical media
(DVD/BLU RAY/CARTRIDGE/
CARD)

 Internet:
Browsing of websites on a 
Desktop PC or laptop.

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