For the first time ever, social media has overtaken TV as the number one way Americans get their news. Whether that’s a good thing… depends on who you ask.
This is one of the standout findings from the Reuters Institute’s 2025 Digital News Report (via NiemanLab), released yesterday.
According to the report, 54% of U.S. adults now say their news come from social media and video platforms, compared to 50% who rely on TV and 48% who use traditional news websites or apps. It’s the first time social media has topped the list.
Källa: Social media is now the top news source in the U.S. – 9to5Mac