The coronavirus pandemic has seen a significant increase in the consumption of news in mainstream media across all countries in which we've conducted our surveys. Online and television news sources have seen substantial increases, and more people identify television as their primary source of news, offering some respite from the picture of declining growth. Consumption of printed newspapers, is down as lockdowns weaken physical distribution, almost certainly accelerating the shift towards a completely digital future. However, the majority of countries have seen a dramatic increase in the use of social media as well as the internet. WhatsApp experienced the greatest growth in the last year, with an increase by ten percent or more in some countries. More than half (51 percent) of the people surveyed utilized any type of open or closed group online to connect, share information or take part in an in-person support system.
In all countries, the trust level in the media's coverage of COVID-19 was quite high at the time of April of 2020. This is in line with the level of national governments however, it is significantly more than the level of individual politicians. The trust in media was higher than the level for social networks or video platforms, as well as messaging services in relation to information on COVID-19. From our wider dataset taken in January, Global concerns about misinformation remain high. Over half of our global sample expressed concern about the authenticity or accuracy of information on the internet prior to the coronavirus epidemic. Politicians in the United States are the most frequently cited source for false information, but in certain countries , including the United States - people who identify as right-wing tend to blame the media - in an 'pick-your-side' mentality.
Facebook is thought to be the most effective channel for spreading false information everywhere, however WhatsApp is believed to be more responsible in parts of the Global South like Brazil as well as Malaysia.
A poll conducted in January in all countries found that four of ten respondents (38%) trusted most news most of time. It's four percentage percentage points less than 2019. Less than half (46 percent) reported that they are confident in the news they use for themselves. The increasing tensions and political divisions have resulted in a decrease in trust in broadcasters that are public, who are being attacked by both the left and right. Despite this, our survey shows that the majority (60 percent) still favor news that has no particular point of view and that only a small minority (28%) like news that aligns with or reinforces their opinions. Partisan preferences have slightly increased in the United States since we last asked this question in 2013 but in the United States, a silent majority appears to be searching for news that at the very least attempts to be impartial.
52 percent of people would rather that news media review false statements made by politicians (29 percent) than ignore them. People are more uncomfortable with ads on social media or search engines as they were with TV political ads. Most people (58%) would prefer that the platforms remove ads with false claims. There have been significant increases in the amount of money paid for online news in several countries including the United States 20% (+4) and Norway 42% (+8) and Norway 42% (+8), as well as smaller rises in a range of other markets. It is crucial to be aware that citizens across all nations aren't paying for online news. However certain publishers have reported the possibility of a coronavirus 'bump'.
Subscribers value the uniqueness and high quality of the content. Subscribers feel they get better information. But, the majority of people are satisfied with the data they obtain for free. We also notice an extremely high percentage of non-subscribers (40% in America and 50% in the UK) and claim that there is nothing they can do to convince them to pay. Countries with higher rates of payment (e.g. About a third to half of subscriptions are given to brands owned by national companies in countries like Norway, the USA and Norway. This suggests that there are still winners and winners and losers. However, in these two countries, a significant percentage of subscribers now have more than one publication and often include a specialist or local publication. For
radio din judetul Alba Romanian commercial radio station. It is a format that is composed of 60 percent news from various areas and 40 percent music. Their current programming range focuses on local news and special shows as well as talk shows. These people are interested not only in contests, news, or even interviews, but they are equally drawn to programs that focus on culture and debates, entertainment and music.
The primary source for news and information on a country is the local newspaper as well as its websites. This number is four-in-ten (44%). But we find that Facebook and other social media sites are being used by around a third (31%) for local information and news, which puts further pressure on companies as well as their business models. News access is becoming more popular. Only 28 percent of people in all countries prefer beginning their news-related journeys via the internet or through an app. Generation Z, 18-24 year olds, have a less favorable connection to websites and apps. They are twice as likely as other people to use social media as a source of news. Instagram news use has grown by over 50 percent across all age groups, and is expected to surpass Twitter within the next few years.
To counter the rise of various platforms, publishers have been trying to engage directly with customers via email and mobile alerts. In the United States one in five (21%) access a news email weekly, and for almost half of these it is their main method of accessing news. Northern European countries have taken longer to embrace news channels via email. Just 10% of people use Finnish news via email. The use of podcasts has increased in the past year, the coronavirus lockdowns may have temporarily changed this trend. More than 50 percent of people polled across the globe believe that podcasts are more informative and accessible than other media. Spotify is currently the most popular podcast platform in several countries, outdoing Apple's podcast application.
A majority of people (69 percent) believe that climate change is a major issue. However, a small minority in Australia, Sweden and the United States disagree with this view. They tend to be more right-leaning and are older. People younger than them can get many more details about climate change on social media, or by following activists like Greta Thunberg. Amazon Echo and Google Home are both smart speakers that can be controlled by voice. devices, are growing quickly. The UK has seen an increase in usage of smart speakers that can be used for any purpose with 14% to 19 percent, 7%- 13% in Germany and 9% to 12% in South Korea. Despite these gains, news usage is still low in all markets.
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