Introduction to Essay 2: Media This image portrays an older version of how Americans received information through television. The website is found here. Media and Its Message Many Americans believe that the term "media" is often referred to as the way we get information or the most recent news. Their means of achieving this information is from television, radio or newspapers. But the definition of media has become much more skin deep than in the past. Our countrys technology is advancing so quickly that the media seems to be societies only way to function in our world. In todays world, the real definition of media has a whole new meaning. In other words, media has become easier to get information, media is all around us but it isn't always a positive influence for the children and our current society becomes needs the media to make decisions in our lives. Follow the link below to read the body part of the essay Essay 2: Body