The Changing Landscape of News Consumption: TikTok's Rise and Mainstream News Decline
NewsGlobal Events and DisastersAs traditional mainstream news in America is criticized for its lack of important information and relevance to specific communities, there has been a shift towards foreign news sites and social media platforms for a more comprehensive understanding of global events. This shift is particularly evident in the rise of news consumption on TikTok, with a growing share of US adults turning to the platform for their daily news updates.
Mainstream News vs. Foreign News and Social Media
⚡️Mainstream news in America is considered terrible and lacks important information.
🌍Foreign news sites are preferred for a more comprehensive understanding of global events.
TikTok's Impact on News Consumption
📰A small but growing share of US adults say they regularly get news on TikTok.
📉News consumption on most social media sites has declined or stayed the same in recent years.
FAQ
What percentage of Americans get their news from TikTok?
32% of Americans get their news from TikTok.
How has the percentage of TikTok users getting news on the site changed since 2022?
43% of TikTok users say they get news on the site, up from 33% in 2022.
Are TikTok users now as likely to get news from TikTok as Facebook users are to get news from Facebook?
Yes, TikTok users are now as likely to get news from TikTok as Facebook users are to get news from Facebook.
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As traditional mainstream news in America is criticized for its lack of important information and relevance to specific communities, there has been a shift towards foreign news sites and social media platforms for a more comprehensive understanding of global events. This shift is particularly evident in the rise of news consumption on TikTok, with a growing share of US adults turning to the platform for their daily news updates.
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