Tuesday, January 04, 2005
2004 News Consumption
Americans are more likely to get their news from local TV and newspapers than national sources, according to a Gallup Poll released today. But of all sources, only news on the Internet is gaining in popularity.
The poll found that 51% say they get news from local TV every day, with 44% saying they get it from local newspapers. Lagging are cable news channels, at 39%, and network newscasts, at 36%.
The numbers are the percentage of people who consult that news medium on a daily basis.
The poll found that 51% say they get news from local TV every day, with 44% saying they get it from local newspapers. Lagging are cable news channels, at 39%, and network newscasts, at 36%.
The numbers are the percentage of people who consult that news medium on a daily basis.
Now 2002
TV Local News 51 57
Local Newspaper 44 47
Cable News 39 41
TV Network News 36 43
Internet 20 15
National Newspapers 7 11
