Are you depending on social media influencers for news?
By Anish Asokan
@RevivedWarrior (2476)
India
November 28, 2024 12:10pm CST
As per a report in yahoo finance, 40% of young adults in US depend on influencers to stay updated on current events and politics. What is shocking is a vast majority of these influencers have never worked in the news industry or are affiliated to any news organization!
In my childhood, we used to depend on Newspaper, Radio and TV for the news. TV and Radio had the latest news and extensive coverage news via the newspaper. Then came internet and news websites. Then social media. Fast-forward now, I have to depend on different sources for my new sources. I need to depend on Economic times for finance news, news websites for local , country and global news and for others mostly social media including X . Times have definitely changed!
Are you depending on traditional sources or are you depending on non-traditional sources such as social media influencers for news?
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12 responses
@kaylachan (71804)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
28 Nov
I would never trust social media for my news, unless the news came from a varfied news sorce. Social media influencers, are who they are because they influence people to think the way they do. Their iponins are bias and not rooted in fact. It's oftern refered to as fake news.
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@RevivedWarrior (2476)
• India
29 Nov
Social media cannot be trusted entirely as there fake news which get circulated . Influencers definitely ahve their own interests. Thanks for sharing!
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@kaylachan (71804)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
29 Nov
@RevivedWarrior Well, that's what an influencer is supposed to do.
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@RevivedWarrior (2476)
• India
29 Nov
Most Social media influencers do have an interest in controversial topics as that gets them rating. Agree with that. Thanks for sharing!
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@marguicha (223802)
• Chile
28 Nov
I only depend on traditional sources. I think that influencers give out too many fake news.
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@RevivedWarrior (2476)
• India
29 Nov
Well, traditional sources are still best to give us our daily does of latest news. Thanks for sharing!
@RevivedWarrior (2476)
• India
29 Nov
Well, depending on different sources for news is the new norm. Thanks for sharing!
@freelancermariagrace (28690)
• Philippines
29 Nov
No, I do not stay updated with the latest news. I usually read on Reddit or Bing for that.
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@freelancermariagrace (28690)
• Philippines
30 Nov
@RevivedWarrior Yes, you can follow the "news" subreddit on Reddit. Hehe. Or you can try other keywords if you like to know about the latest news. Happy weekend!
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@RevivedWarrior (2476)
• India
29 Nov
Well, bing could give all the news updates as needed. Not sure about Reddit. Thanks for sharing!
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@popciclecold (39518)
• United States
28 Nov
I watch the news, don't follow influencers.
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@RevivedWarrior (2476)
• India
29 Nov
Well, very rare to see people who are still following the traditional ways to get news. But still thats one of the best ways to get news.Thanks for sharing!
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@luisadannointed (6308)
• Philippines
29 Nov
It depends, when I don't want a loud source I just go with the tradition, read or watch the TV.
Sometimes social media is becoming too loud for me that's kinds stress me out.
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@RevivedWarrior (2476)
• India
29 Nov
Well, peaceful things are always welcome all times, especially when it comes to news. Thanks for sharing!
@RevivedWarrior (2476)
• India
29 Nov
Well, thats one way to avoid negativity in life. Thanks for sharing!
@anya12adwi (9851)
• India
28 Nov
Traditional sources in India have become mockery! Even Indians have shifted to YT!
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@anya12adwi (9851)
• India
4 Dec
@RevivedWarrior Ruling party's mouth piece more likely!
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@RevivedWarrior (2476)
• India
29 Nov
Unfortunately most have turned corporate mouth pieces . Thanks for sharing!
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@dgobucks226 (35744)
•
7 Dec
Most traditional news and cable news outlets have no credibility, do not do investigative reporting, and do not base their views on facts but instead are just opinion shows.
Many people are starting to turn away from those liberal biased stations and looking for alternative news sites. They are no longer credible sources of information and people have become skeptical.
A recent example was the U.S. election for president. The mainstream media and liberal press told unsubstantiated lies about President Trump, but the majority of voters saw through the falsehoods and elected him despite those attacks.
But one must do their own research and use common sense to sort through the hyperbole even with non-mainstream sites as they all have an agenda.
It has become a real task these days to find the truth...
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@RevivedWarrior (2476)
• India
7 Dec
True- finding the real truth is a difficult task today. Media at times changes the script according to needs of the management or their investors. Itis no longer a question of ethics. Thanks for sharing!
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@somewitch (1400)
•
3 Dec
I rely on both, after all even traditional news outlets are biased, and some influencers got so much passion and do so much research they seem superior even when it comes to providing facts.
Then the main advantage of social media is that the public can interact with the "reporter" directly, so you don't just listen but you can share your opinion or ask questions. 
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@RevivedWarrior (2476)
• India
7 Dec
A rely on both sources seem to be a great move. Thanks for sharing!
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