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

At the head of this new media are Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

But it relied too heavily on contributor content and ad revenue from traditional TV ad buyers uninterested in new media, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 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