Media organization: meaning, definitions and examples

A general term for companies or groups involved in content creation and distribution of news, entertainment, and information.

• CNN is a well-known media organization.
• Many media organizations are adapting to the digital age.

Refers to specific sources or providers of news content, can be a newspaper, magazine, TV network, website or other media.

• The news outlet reported on the local election results.
• She works as a journalist for an online news outlet.

Used for companies that transmit radio or television programs. Typically refers to television and radio networks.

• BBC is a broadcasting company that offers news and entertainment.
• The broadcasting company scheduled the show for prime time.

An organization that collects and distributes news to newspapers, broadcasters, and other media. Often used for wire services like AP or Reuters.

• The press agency released a statement about the event.
• Many newspapers subscribe to stories from a press agency.