Media Transformation: How Online Platforms Outshine Traditional Television

Monday, 9 September 2024, 23:01

Media has reached a pivotal moment as online platforms become the primary news source for UK adults. For the first time, more people consume online news than television. The UK’s communications regulator has termed this a generational shift in viewing habits.
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Media Transformation: How Online Platforms Outshine Traditional Television

Media's Pivotal Shift in the UK

Online platforms have overtaken television channels as the leading source of news in the UK, marking a significant transition in media consumption.

Key Statistics from Ofcom

  • 71% of UK adults now consume news online.
  • Television is used by 70% of adults for news.

Understanding the Shift

  1. Ofcom describes these findings as a generational shift in the balance of news media.
  2. This change reflects evolving viewing habits in the digital age.

To delve deeper into this evolution in media consumption, explore more comprehensive reports on this topic.


This article was prepared using information from open sources in accordance with the principles of Ethical Policy. The editorial team is not responsible for absolute accuracy, as it relies on data from the sources referenced.


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