How is that terrorists are able to use media to their advantage and why is it important for them to capitalize the media? How is that terrorists are able to use media to their advantage and why is it important for them to capitalize the media? Solution Due to the convenience, affordability, and broad reach of social media platforms such as YouTube, Facebook and Twitter, terrorist groups have increasingly used social media to further their goals and spread their message. Terror groups take to social media because social media tools are cheap and accessible, facilitate quick, broad dissemination of messages, and allow for unfettered communication with an audience without the filter or \"selectivity\" of mainstream news outlets.