Social media like radio, television, newspapers, and the internet have significantly impacted society in 3 main ways: 1) Radio was the first mass media to broadcast commercials in 1922 and was a flexible and immediate form of communication. Television was introduced in 1948 and became a family rather than individual form of media. 2) Newspapers allowed greater access to information for all classes but were still limited before the internet. Television closely aligned with state power and control while radio occupied an intermediate position. 3) The internet converged many forms of communication and allowed global interaction on a scale not seen before, providing new ways for information sharing and interpersonal relationships through chat and conversation.