Richard Fletcher
Director of Research at the Reuters Institute and co-author of the Digital News Report, specializing in how people access news and information, including local news behaviour and platform dynamics.
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Jun 16, 2025 • 35min
Digital News Report 2025. Episode 1: What you need to know.
Join Richard Fletcher, Director of Research at the Reuters Institute, and Nic Newman, Senior Research Associate and lead author, as they dive into the future of news in 2025. They discuss how social media, particularly TikTok and YouTube, is reshaping news consumption among younger audiences. The conversation highlights the evolving trust in media, the demand for transparency, and innovative strategies for boosting subscriptions. They also tackle the challenges of misinformation and the essential role of original reporting in maintaining journalistic integrity.
Jul 16, 2025 • 15min
Digital News Report 2025. Episode 6: How people navigate local news and information
Richard Fletcher, Director of Research at the Reuters Institute and co-author of the Digital News Report, dives deep into the landscape of local news. He discusses why local journalism matters, especially against the backdrop of declining engagement. Fletcher reveals the types of local information that people seek, from events to politics, and highlights surprising global similarities and differences in access. He assesses the competition between platforms and local media, offering insights on how publishers can adapt to evolving audience needs.
