: In the United States, newspaper employment has plummeted by roughly 79% between 2000 and 2024. Total newsroom positions dropped from over 114,000 in 2008 to approximately 84,600 by 2020.
: Video has become the primary news source for younger audiences. By 2026, approximately 76% of publishers plan to have their journalists act more like "creators" to reach audiences on platforms like TikTok and YouTube. The Decline of Newspapers and the Rise of Digit...
: The 2024 State of Local News Report documented the closure of 130 newspapers in that year alone, contributing to more than 3,200 closures since 2005 . : In the United States, newspaper employment has