When analyzing media you really need to look at the messages the media is sending to people. Media Messages are usually underlying messages that make people thing in a certain way. These messages are not always underlying though sometimes they are blatant messages that are said directly. They can even be messages that evoke the necessary emotions to elicit an emotional response.
An example of an underlying message in media is in movies. Movies seem to always contain a message in the end that is not always directly stated in the movie it may just be clear from the actions that the protagonist takes through the plot of the movie. This type of media messaging is mostly seen in children’s movies.
Directly saying media messages is mostly seen in news. There is usually a call to action type message in news coverage in which they tell how people need to act or think a certain way.
Emotional responses that come from media are usually through nonprofit organizations or other organizations that are aimed to help people. These messages usually are there because they want people to feel like they need to help. Which helps to promote their organization.
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