Published 09/10/2024 6:35:00 a.m.

Online, led by social media, overtakes TV as the most popular source of news in the UK, Ofcom says

For the first time, online news consumption in the UK has surpassed television, with 71% using online services compared to 70% for TV, according to research by Ofcom.
Ofcom's findings indicate a generational shift, showing online platforms as the primary news source for adults in the UK, reflecting a decline in traditional TV news.
While online news use increased, TV and radio still maintain higher trust levels among consumers, as noted by Ofcom's study.

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BBC News

Online overtakes TV in survey of news habits

Ofcom survey suggests 71% of the population said they now use online services for news.

09/10/2024 6:35:00 a.m.·United Kingdom

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The Telegraph

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Shropshire Star

Ofcom launches review after TV and online ‘on par’ as main source of news

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Sky News UK

The way people get their news is changing, Ofcom report shows

Even though TV news has dropped out of the top spot, it is still more trusted than online news.

09/10/2024 1:31:00 a.m.·United Kingdom

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Deadline

UK Hits Generational Landmark As Online News Consumption Overtakes TV For First Time — Ofcom Research

The UK has reached a generational tipping point in news consumption, with online overtaking traditional TV for the first time, according to research from Ofcom. While there is little distance between the two, those who said that they consume online news in some capacity hit 71% this year, ahead of those who said they consume […]

09/09/2024 11:01:00 p.m.·Los Angeles, United States

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TechCrunch

Online, led by social media, overtakes TV as the most popular source of news in the UK, Ofcom says

Online platforms have now overtaken TV for the first time as the most popular resource for news among adult consumers, at 71% versus 70%, according to new research.

09/10/2024 12:25:42 a.m.·United States

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