2004). One might think that the quality of these features has an effect on the extent to which and how new media are used. ConclusionNew media is a 21st century catch-all term used to define anything related to the Internet and the interaction between technology, images, and sound. New media builds on traditional media and has definitely improved its services and caters to generations born in the age of technology. The key to success if new media is to succeed traditional media lies in the advanced technology of the Internet. More recent technological advances have provided social movements with additional opportunities for organizing, mobilizing, and protesting, such as Web 2.0 social networking sites, blogs, and smart social networking..