What explains the rise of news influencers and who are the most popular? In this episode of our Digital News Report 2024 podcast series, we look at the rise of news influencers, the platforms where they are prevalent and why some audiences are flocking to them. We look at which figures people pay attention to most and what it means for traditional news media. Speakers: Nic Newman is the lead author of the Digital News Report and is a Senior Research Associate at the Reuters Institute. He is also a consultant on digital media, working actively with news companies on product, audience, and busin ..read more

How much money are people paying for news around the world? In this episode of our Digital News Report 2024 podcast series, we look at how much money people pay for news and how this compares to the ‘full ticket’ price. We look at payment trends around the world, the various ways news organisations price their subscriptions, and how much non-subscribers say they would be prepared to pay for news. See our website for a full transcript: https://reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/news/our-podcast-digital-news-report-2024-episode-4-how-much-people-pay-news The speakers: Craig T. Robertson is a pos ..read more

What do news audiences actually say they want from news? In this episode of our Digital News Report 2024 series, we look at what people say they want from news. Do audiences want more than to just be informed and updated? Are they looking to be entertained or inspired? We speak to an author of the DNR who has explored this issue in a special chapter, and ask what the news media could be doing to address any perceived gaps in how they are delivering the news. Speakers: Richard Fletcher is Director of Research at the Reuters Institute. He is primarily interested in global trends in digital news ..read more

In this episode of our Digital News Report 2024 series, we explore what people think about the use of AI in journalism. In this episode of our Digital News Report 2024 series, we explore what people think about the use of AI in journalism. We look at how AI is being used in newsrooms, levels of comfort that people have with AI and journalism, and questions around transparency and trust when it comes to AI Guest: Amy Ross Arguedas is a Postdoctoral Researcher Fellow at the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism and works on the Digital News Project. Amy completed her M.A. and Ph.D. in th ..read more

In this episode of Future of Journalism we discuss what the biggest trends are shaping journalism in 2024. 2024 promises to be a significant year in journalism. The rapid rollout of generative AI presents new opportunities to enhance journalistic processes but also potential risks. The decline of the platform referral model is forcing newsrooms to look at building more direct links with audiences using a wider range of multimedia formats. And a host of world-changing news events keep newsrooms asking themselves the best way to engage core audiences without alienating others. We discuss all thi ..read more

In this episode of our podcast we explore our latest report on how news organisations around the world are adapting their working practices to external changes and internal dynamics including AI, diversity and flexible working. In this episode of our podcast we explore our latest report on how news organisations around the world are adapting their working practices to external changes and internal dynamics including AI, diversity and flexible working. Host Gretel Kahn. Gretel is a journalist at the Reuters Institute. Previously, she worked for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) in Mon ..read more

We explore our latest report on how people access news about climate change, which we are publishing two weeks before COP28 kicks off and in a year when the news has been dominated by so many effects of the climate crisis In this episode, we’ll explore our latest report on how people access news about climate change, which we are publishing two weeks before COP28 kicks off and in a year when the news has been dominated by so many effects of the climate crisis. Our report offers fresh insights on climate news consumption patterns in France, Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States ..read more

In this episode of our #DNR23 podcast we look at the world of news podcasts and why they're popular with listeners and publishers. In this episode of our #DNR23 podcast we look at the world of news podcasts and why they're popular with listeners and publishers. We look at the various types of news podcasts, some of the most popular titles, the platforms where people are listening, and who's making money from them. Nic Newman is the lead author of the Digital News Report and is a Senior Research Associate at the Reuters Institute. He is also a consultant on digital media, working actively with ..read more

In this episode of our #DNR23 podcast series we explore people’s attitudes towards algorithmic selection of news and the correlation with attitudes towards editorial selection. In this episode of our #DNR23 podcast series we explore people’s attitudes towards algorithmic selection of news and the correlation with attitudes towards editorial selection. We explore how people’s self-reported news behaviours and trust in news influence attitudes towards how news is selected, and we look at concerns about missing out on news due to algorithmic selection. Richard Fletcher is Director of Research at ..read more

In this episode of our #DNR23 podcast we look at levels of news participation across the world. We also look at whether people have positive experiences of engaging in news online and offline. In this episode of our #DNR23 podcast we look at levels of news participation such as commenting, sharing or posting news, and how this varies across the world. We also look at whether people have positive experiences of engaging in news online and offline, and whether people feel they need to be careful about voicing their opinions. Speakers: Dr Kirsten Eddy is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Digital ..read more