What is your favorite medium, and how does it make money from you?

My favorite medium is television. Television today has become a fundamental part of almost every household. It used to be considered as a luxury but nowadays has become somewhat of a necessity, and emerged to be an important source of knowledge and entertainment. Even with other types of communication such as the internet and the mobile phone, the television still has its dominance of media communication.

The television still remains the oldest and most popular form of communication amongst the majority of people, young or old, even with the internet threatening to be a new leader. This is because of the ease of using a television and being able to watch many different channels from around the world. Secondly, it is the most relaxing, being able to watch it at a distance while sitting on a sofa in the living room. Also, it is the most socially form of communication meaning you can watch it together with your family or a group of people while remaining in comfort. Television service providers make their money through advertising and commercials. Indirectly, audience viewers help broadcasting companies make their money through airtime depending on ratings of their shows.