Discussing the relationship between "media" and "information technology" Today, the term "media" can be defined as a generic term for television, radio, movie, media. Today, media is often discussed as a single entity due to their common importance as entertainment and information providers, their ability to estimate public opinion and standards to form, and cross-ownership between departments ing. However, the word was originally derived from the word "media" (ie plural) and proposes a medium for conveying information.
In this paper, we will explore the relationship between mass media and public opinion and explore the difference between the mass media as distributor of information and the mass media as a transmitter. After discussing the concept of propaganda, this article examines the mass media in the United States and investigates whether promotion can be promoted through the mass media if the government does not directly and exclusively manage the media channel. In the case of the Iraq War, this article considers using propaganda in the mass media to influence the public opinion, then the government used by the Bush administration to influence the content of the media and corporate ownership Investigate the relationship between policies and plans. And censorship is another way to influence public opinion
Before discussing the impact of mass media on society, three basic functions of the mass media must be explained; they provide news / information, entertainment and education. The main function of social media is to provide news and information to the public. Therefore, the present era is also called the information age. People need news / information for a variety of reasons, both for socialization, for making decisions, and for expressing opinions. Entertainment is another feature of mass media. Mass media is going to be used commonly for people to entertain in today's busy environment. The right to educate the public, moral, social and religious obligations are another important function of the mass media and need not be emphasized.