Friends and Family – Important Drivers of News
When they hear about news events from friends and family, the vast majority of people seek out full news stories to learn more, according to a new survey by Pew Research Center.
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There are all sorts of contributors in the evolving landscape of news and, in many ways, more opportunities for citizens to access information.
One of the key findings in the new State of the News Media report is that at a time of diminishing reporting resources, many newsmakers, in political, public and corporate life, are finding new ways to get their messages to the public—often with little or no journalistic vetting.