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Traditional Media

/trəˈdɪʃənəl ˈmiːdiə/noun
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Traditional media refers to the established forms of mass communication, such as newspapers, television, radio, and magazines, that have dominated information dissemination for centuries. In today's digital age, it contrasts with online platforms by offering more curated and professionally produced content, though it's increasingly challenged by the immediacy and interactivity of social media.

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Traditional media outlets like newspapers played a pivotal role in major historical events, such as The New York Times breaking the Pentagon Papers story in 1971, which exposed government secrets and influenced U.S. policy on the Vietnam War—proving that print media can topple powerful institutions with just ink and paper.

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