A new trend is emerging in the way people consume news, with only 22% of individuals now relying on traditional news publishers as their primary source of information. The growing sources of news are short-form video platforms such as YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram, and news shared via private chats on apps like WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger. This shift is indicative of a broader change in journalism, where real-time tokenization of news events and culture is becoming prevalent on platforms like pump dot fun. Additionally, individual newsletters, such as those on Substack, are gaining popularity as alternative news sources. Memes are also playing a role, leading to less conversation compared to traditional news headlines.
“Back then it was still mainstream news sources or headlines being shared. Now you see memes & videos. Memes mean there’s less conversation compared to a news headline.” How younger voters consume news. A small soul crusher by @jimwaterson https://t.co/MohW3Nd2Rj
Journalism as we know it has changed. Only 22% of people rely on traditional news publishers as their main source of news. The 2 growing sources are (1) short-form video news (YouTube, TikTok, IG) and (2) news shared via private chats (Whatsapp, FB msg). “Substack” aka… https://t.co/AN6aXg05o9
Only 22% of people rely on traditional news publishers as their main source of news. The 2 growing sources are (1) short-form video news and (2) news shared via private chats. Journalism as we know it has changed. “Substack” aka individual newsletters would be an interesting… https://t.co/zBGIF69MIq
From @azee’s newsletter today, only 22% of people rely on traditional news publishers as their main source of news. The 2 growing sources are (1) short-form video news and (2) news shared via private chats. Journalism as we know it has changed. “Substack” aka individual… https://t.co/YmpS1pcTms
Overheard in the group chat: "I get my news from pump dot fun now" An LOL comment at first glance, but likely pointing to a bigger and more important trend - All news events and culture are now being tokenized, in real time. And it's mostly happening on pump dot fun. This is… https://t.co/ffo2Iwd2yQ
A new approach to social media is emerging, so we broke down what we’re seeing so you can get involved. https://t.co/zdQo9FmFxe