Current media comparisons involve two broad types of criteria: measures of audience characteristics and measures of media impact. The assumptions underlying each criterion are discussed and evaluated. A case is made for two additional criteria for media comparisons: audience persuasibility and amount of competitive advertising. Suggestions for future media comparisons are also given.
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