New media differs from old media in the way information is communicated and consumed. To distinguish the two, you must ask yourself the following questions:
1. Am I using the internet on a computer (or cellphone) to send/receive the information, or am I using something else? If the answer to the question is the former, it's likely that you're using new media. Many forms of new media like wikis, social networking sites, and video sharing websites rely on the internet to store and retrieve the information.
2. Who controls the message? For old media like newspapers, television, and radio, the parent company controls the message that is being communicated. In new media, however, everyone is allowed to publish their thoughts and opinions. Information is user-generated and contributed "by the people."
3. How fast can information be relayed? New media trumps old media in the speed at which information is communicated/received. The process of information gathering, fact-checking, and editing is what slows old media down.
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