Definitions of new media by scholars
Here are some definitions of new media by scholars:
- Henry Jenkins (2006): "New media refers to a range of digital technologies and platforms that have emerged in the past few decades, including the internet, mobile phones, video games, and social media. These technologies have transformed the way we produce, consume, and interact with media."
Source: Jenkins, H. (2006). Convergence Culture: Where Old and New Media Collide. New York University Press.
- Douglas Rushkoff (2003): "New media is a term that refers to the digital technologies and platforms that have emerged in the past few decades, including the internet, email, instant messaging, and online communities. These technologies have enabled new forms of communication, collaboration, and creativity."
Source: Rushkoff, D. (2003). Cool Capitalism. Soft Skull Press.
- Mark Deuze (2006): "New media refers to the digital technologies and platforms that have transformed the way we produce, consume, and interact with media. This includes the internet, social media, mobile phones, and other digital technologies that have enabled new forms of communication, collaboration, and creativity."
Source: Deuze, M. (2006). Media Work. Polity Press.
- Nancy Baym (2010): "New media refers to the digital technologies and platforms that have emerged in the past few decades, including the internet, social media, and mobile phones. These technologies have enabled new forms of communication, collaboration, and creativity, and have transformed the way we interact with each other and with media."
Source: Baym, N. K. (2010). Personal Connections in the Digital Age. Polity Press.
- Geert Lovink (2008): "New media refers to the digital technologies and platforms that have emerged in the past few decades, including the internet, social media, and mobile phones. These technologies have enabled new forms of communication, collaboration, and creativity, and have transformed the way we interact with each other and with media."
Source: Lovink, G. (2008). Zero Comments: Blogging and Critical Internet Culture. Routledge.
- Tiziana Terranova (2004): "New media refers to the digital technologies and platforms that have emerged in the past few decades, including the internet, social media, and mobile phones. These technologies have enabled new forms of communication, collaboration, and creativity, and have transformed the way we interact with each other and with media."
Source: Terranova, T. (2004). Network Culture: Politics for the Information Age. Pluto Press.
- Yochai Benkler (2006): "New media refers to the digital technologies and platforms that have emerged in the past few decades, including the internet, social media, and mobile phones. These technologies have enabled new forms of communication, collaboration, and creativity, and have transformed the way we interact with each other and with media."
Source: Benkler, Y. (2006). The Wealth of Networks: How Social Production Transforms Markets and Freedom. Yale University Press.
These definitions highlight the key characteristics of new media, including its digital nature, its ability to enable new forms of communication and collaboration, and its transformative impact on the way we interact with each other and with media.