Report: Social Media and Video Platforms Lead News Consumption Shift
A recent report by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism highlights a significant change in how people access news. The study found that 54% of respondents obtained news from social media or video platforms in the week prior to the survey. This growing trend suggests digital platforms are set to become more dominant than traditional media outlets by 2026.
A new report from the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism indicates a substantial shift in global news consumption habits. The findings reveal a growing reliance on digital channels for news access.
The report states that 54% of individuals surveyed accessed news content through social media or online video platforms during the week preceding the study. This data underscores the increasing influence of these digital avenues within the contemporary media landscape.
According to the report, social networks and online video are projected to become more prevalent than traditional media as primary news sources by 2026. This forecast signals a significant transformation in how the public engages with and receives news content.
(Source: Japan Times)
