Media in Richmond, Virginia facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts

Richmond, Virginia, is a lively city where people get their news and entertainment from many different sources. It's a big place for media, meaning all the ways we communicate, like TV, radio, and online news.

Richmond is part of what's called a Designated Market Area, or DMA. Think of a DMA as a special zone where TV channels and other media reach homes. In 2015-2016, the Richmond area was the 56th largest DMA in the United States. This means about 549,730 homes in and around Richmond watch TV and get their information from local media.

Learning About Media

If you're interested in how news is made or how advertisements are created, Richmond has a great place to learn! The VCU School of Mass Communications was started in 1978. It's a special school that teaches students about journalism, advertising, and public relations.

Students at VCU can earn different college degrees in these subjects. The school is officially recognized by a group called the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC). This means it meets high standards for teaching about media.

The VCU School of Mass Communications also has some cool programs where students get real-world experience:

Capital News Service: Students report on news from the state capital.
VCU InSight: A program that helps students learn about media research.
VCU Create-A-thon: Students work together on creative projects for non-profit groups.

Images for kids

Richmond Planet on Saturday May 31, 1902.

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