Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism
Digital News Report 2022. Episode 1: What you need to know
Jun 13, 2022
Nic Newman, lead author of the Digital News Report, and Rasmus Nielsen, Director of the Reuters Institute, discuss key findings, including disengagement from news sources and selective avoidance of certain news stories. They explore the erosion of trust in news organizations and the challenge of making important stories more accessible. The podcast also delves into the reliance on reader revenue in the digital news industry, concerns around misinformation, political polarization and news media use, and lessons for news media, such as the need for innovation while maintaining trust.
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Quick takeaways
- 15% of the population in the United States and Japan are disengaging from news sources, especially social media, due to a depressing news agenda.
- Trust in news has declined globally, with only42% of respondents stating that they trust most news most of the time, posing challenges for the news industry.
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Declining engagement with news
The podcast discusses how many people are disengaging from major news sources, including social media, especially in wealthier Western countries. This disengagement has grown over the years, with around 15% of the United States and Japan population disengaging from news sources. Additionally, a larger group of people are selectively avoiding certain types of news stories, particularly those that are difficult or depressing.
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