The New Pastime: News Consumption
Since the coronavirus outbreak, news consumption has gained a major boost as consumers utilize news apps, social media, streaming services, and more.
From Axios:
According to a new survey from TV analysis company Magid, 51% are increasing their consumption of news amid the coronavirus outbreak, with 49% checking on the news multiple times a day
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Social media interactions on stories from a group of 10 major publishers have increased 56% over the last two weeks, compared to the rest of the year, according to data from NewsWhip.