Broadcast media refers to the means of disseminating information or entertainment content to a wide audience via television, radio or the internet. Synonyms for the term may include mass media, electronic media, telecommunications media, or even simply media. Other associated terms include public addresses, broadcasts, transmissions, and dissemination. With the advent of digital technology, the term "new media" is now common, which refers to the convergence of traditional broadcast media with the internet, mobile technology, and social media platforms. This has fundamentally altered the way information is disseminated, with the rise of citizen journalism, online news sites, podcasts, webinars, vlogs, and live streaming platforms like Twitch and YouTube Live.