This document discusses print media in India. It begins by defining print media as publications printed on paper that are circulated and hold information like books, newspapers, magazines and newsletters. It notes that printing technology first came to India in 1556 and the first newspaper was published in 1780. The document then covers the types of print media like newspapers, magazines, newsletters, brochures and posters. It provides details on newspapers and magazines. It outlines the advantages of print media like targeting loyal readerships and geographical areas as well as choosing advertisement sizes. The disadvantages include potential high costs, short shelf life of newspapers, and ads getting lost in clutter.

1. Prabhat Kumar

2. INTRODUCTION
It is lighted weighted,portable,disposable, publications
printed on paper and circulated as physical copies in
forms we call books, newspaper, magazine and
newsletters.
They hold information and entertaining content that is of
general or special interest.
It is a process of text and images, typically with ink on
paper using a printing press.

3. PRINT MEDIA IN INDIA
 Printing technology came to India in 1556 By Jesuit Priests
 The first newspaper was published in India in 1780
 The first Book was printed in India in Portuguese language in old
Goa. It was doctrina christa By St. Francis Xavier
 The first printing press was established in Mumbai in 1674, second
in Madras and third in Calcutta in 1779

4. Sample Of First book......

5. TYPES OF PRINT MEDIA
 Newspaper
 Magazine
 Newsletters
 Brochures
 Poster

6. Newspaper -
Newspapers are the most popular forms of print media. News papers
collect, edit and print news reports and articles.
Magazine -
Magazines also offers advertisers an opportunity to
Incorporate various new techniques an ideas.
Newsletters -
It is also form of important part of media. These target a specific
group of audience and give information on the product.

7. Brochures -
Brochure give detailed information about the product.
These are mainly distributed at events or even at the main outlet when
a consumer needs to read in detail about the product.
Posters -
Posters are form s of outdoor advertising. The message in a poster has
to be brief and eye catching as it a person on the move .

8. ADVANTAGE OF PRINT MEDIA
 Target loyal readership. This can be very useful for advertisers as
compared to advertising on the internet.
 If you are targeting a particular geographical area, you can do so
with ease trough print media. For example- A local newspaper
would be a best medium to advertise about a new shopping
complex.
 You can chose the size of advertisement space. This will help you to
plan the budget of the expense to be incurred while advertising.
 Making longer impact on the minds of the reader , with more in-
depth reporting analysis.

9. DISADVANTAGE OF PRINT MEDIA
 The cost incurred can sometimes be expensive considering the
medium you choose.
Newspapers for example, are amongst public eye only for a day.
This medium may not always give you a wide reach, Internet on the
other hand can target a global audience.
Advertisements may get lost in all the clutter of editorial and ads by
competitors.

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