new media

American  

noun

(usually used with a plural verb)

1. developing forms of media, usually electronic, regarded as being experimental.

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new media British  

noun

1. Compare old media

   1. the internet and other postindustrial forms of telecommunication

   2. ( as modifier )

      the new-media industry

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Etymology

Origin of new media

First recorded in 1990–95

Example Sentences

In February he launched press conferences reserved for new media and influencers, which led to accusations that he was "filtering" journalists.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

The decline is attributed in part to audiences’ new media diet, including podcasts and Substack newsletters.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

You cannot build a new media ecosystem while simultaneously demanding that everyone in it behave like they are operating within the old one.

From Salon • May 2, 2026

Hannity will be the biggest name at Fox News to join its new media division, which already has a number of podcasts that feature on-air talent such as Will Cain and Tyrus.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

Of note, the new media appeared to be taking time from the biggest screen draw of them all—television.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel