The Pew Research Center’s latest study revealed that TikTok’s role as a news source has surged, with 43% of its users accessing news on the app in 2023, up from 22% in the previous year.
This study also highlighted the growing reliance on social media for news consumption, as half of U.S. adults obtain news from various social platforms.
Pew’s survey, based on responses from 8,842 U.S. adults, noted that news websites or apps remain popular, accessed by 67% of participants.
As shared by Helen Coster, Pew’s analysis showed varying demographics among regular news consumers across different social platforms.
See table below:
| WOMEN | MEN |
|---|---|
| X (formerly Twitter) | |
| Nextdoor | |
| TikTok | YouTube |
How are social media platforms influencing news consumption behaviors? Also, what do you think are the impacts this might have on traditional news outlets in the future? Share your thoughts with us!
via Reuters
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