According to the 2024 Digital News Report published by Oxford University Reuters Institute, the news published on a global scale is considered depressing, cruel and boring, causing changes in news consumption habits around the world. The report shows an increasing tendency to stay away from news.
Press Freedom and Challenges
The report emphasizes that accurate and independent journalism has become difficult. Increasing costs, falling advertising revenues and sharp declines in social media traffic negatively affect the pressure and increase the pressure on press freedom.
The Role of Social Media in Journalism
According to the research, the power of social media platforms and their changing strategies change the priority of news and political content. It is stated that video content is more preferred in news consumption, especially among young people.
News Consumption Habits in Our Country
According to research conducted in Turkey, platforms such as YouTube and Instagram stand out in accessing news. Turkish people have a high rate of following news from online platforms, and traditional media tools are also preferred.
