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Young People Avoid News, Prefer Social Media: Report

Published Friday, June 26, 2026

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  • Journalism Challenges & Evolving Consumption — 1 source

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The Reuters Digital News Report 2026 found that young people are increasingly avoiding traditional news sources, preferring social media networks and video platforms for news consumption. This trend highlights a significant shift in how younger audiences access and engage with news content.

What We Know — Key Points

  • The Reuters Digital News Report 2026 indicates that social media networks and video platforms are used more frequently as news sources than traditional television or news outlets' websites and apps.

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Journalism Challenges & Evolving Consumption
  • Deutsche Welle

    Deutsche Welle, as a European public broadcaster, frames the Reuters report's findings as a critical challenge for journalism, emphasizing the evolving landscape of news consumption and trust, particularly among younger audiences.

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