Chartbeat's 2026 report shows a profound change in the relationship between media and audiences: Google's weight falls, channels grow, and faithful readers become more and more valued, while attention time is reduced and the difficulty of turning an occasional visit into a habit increases.
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Chartbeat's 2026 report shows a profound change in the relationship between media and audiences: Google's weight falls, channels grow, and faithful readers become more and more valued, while attention time is reduced and the difficulty of turning an occasional visit into a habit increases.