Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism
What should we expect from journalism in 2024?
Jan 18, 2024
The podcast discusses trends shaping journalism in 2024, including generative AI, audience engagement strategies, news format changes, and the decline of social media referrals. It explores the use of AI in journalism and the ethical concerns surrounding it. The podcast also highlights the challenges of news avoidance and the shift towards producing more videos, podcasts, and newsletters. Innovative devices and interfaces, as well as advancements in AI technology, are also explored.
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- Newsroom leaders express concerns about declining advertising revenue and attacks on journalists, with only 47% being confident about the prospects for journalism in 2024.
- Publishers are finding alternative channels and creating bespoke content for platforms like TikTok and YouTube due to significant declines in referrals and traffic from traditional social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter.
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Concerns and Uncertainty in Newsrooms
Newsroom leaders express concerns about declining advertising revenue, news avoidance, and attacks on journalists. Only 47% are confident about the prospects for journalism in the year ahead.
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