US study: Traditional media as main source of information
According to a U.S. study, newspapers and other «traditional media» such as magazines, radio, and television remain the primary source of information for U.S. citizens, despite competition from the Internet. Ninety-five percent of stories containing new information come from traditional media, mainly newspapers.
According to a study by the Pew Research Center for Journalism, all other media would then take their cue from the stories originating primarily from newspapers. 83 percent of the stories also contained no new information. Only 17 percent of the stories contained news, and these came almost exclusively from traditional media.
The researchers wanted their findings to be viewed against the backdrop of increasing cuts in "professional journalism". This could lead to more influence from governments, as many of the "new media" only reflect the official view of things. Official press releases often appear almost word for word in these media - usually without stating this. According to the Pew study, online media in particular often copy and quote without making reference to this.
The researchers wanted their findings to be viewed against the backdrop of increasing cuts in "professional journalism". This could lead to more influence from governments, as many of the "new media" only reflect the official view of things. Official press releases often appear almost word for word in these media - usually without stating this. According to the Pew study, online media in particular often copy and quote without making reference to this.
