1.印刷媒体：
平面媒体是大众媒体的形式，顾名思义，新闻或信息是通过印刷出版物共享的。印刷媒体是共享信息/新闻的最古老的方式。在印刷媒体中，新闻或信息以纸质形式发布，然后发布，使读者更容易阅读。印刷媒体的主要类型包括新闻报纸，杂志，书籍。在平面媒体的现场表演，现场讨论，实时报告中，它不可能基于间隔更新方法。
2.电子媒体：
电子媒体是大众媒体的形式，顾名思义，新闻或信息是通过电子媒体共享的。电子媒体是共享信息/新闻的高级手段。在电子媒体中，新闻或信息将被上传或广播，然后可以通过对观众更友好的电子媒体进行查看。电子媒体的主要类型包括电视新闻，通过移动应用程序的新闻等。在电子媒体中，实时展示，实时讨论和实时报道是可能的，因为它基于即时更新方法。
印刷媒体和电子媒体之间的区别：
| S.No. | PRINT MEDIA | ELECTRONIC MEDIA |
|---|---|---|
| 01. | Print media is form of mass media which creates, delivers news and information through printed publications. | Electronic Media is form of mass media which creates, delivers news and information through electronic medium. |
| 02. | Print media is the earlier form of media. | Electronic media is the advanced form of media. |
| 03. | To go through print media one should be literate as it needs to read the information. | To go through electronic media, literacy is not primary requirement as because one can watch or listen the information. |
| 04. | Print media needs more time to edit and update as new printed materials needs to be released. | Electronic media can be quickly edited and updated. |
| 05. | Print media is not available 24*7, rather it comes in interval for instance daily printed newspaper, monthly magazine etc. | Electronic media is available 24*7, for instance News apps in smart phone, News channels in TV etc. |
| 06. | Print media needs to be carried always with the person, for instance taking news paper in bag or taking magazine in bag. | Electronic media can be availed anywhere at anytime just with a electronic device like smartphone or laptop. |
| 07. | The main types of printed media includes printed news paper, magazine and books. | The main types of electronic media includes information/news through TV, smart phones, Laptops etc. |
| 08. | In print media deadline exists in relation to the collection of news. For instance today’s any incident will be published in tomorrow’s news paper. | In electronic media no such deadline exists, as information/news can be updated anytime. For instance any time if any incident is happening it can be immediately updated in electronic media. |
| 09. | Live show, Live discussion, Live reporting is not possible in print media. | Live show, Live discussion, Live reporting is possible in electronic media. |
| 10. | Coverage area of print media is limited and comparatively less than electronic media. | Coverage area of electronic media is more. |
| 11. | Print media is more reader friendly. | Electronic media is more viewer friendly. |