Social media now a top news source for 58% of US adults
Social media’s role as a news source has grown sharply. Pew Research reports that 58% of US adults now say social media is important for keeping up with the news, up from 43% in 2022. That’s a 15-point jump in a few years.
The Numbers by Age Group
- Ages 18-29: 76% say social media is important for news. 22% name it their single most important source.
- Ages 65 and older: 41% say the same.
The Operator Takeaway
If your audience skews under 30, social isn’t a supplementary distribution channel for your content. It’s the primary one. The gap between how younger and older adults consume news is wide enough that a single content strategy probably won’t serve both equally well.
For marketers and solopreneurs publishing original content, this data reinforces the case for treating social posts as standalone editorial, not just links back to a blog. The feed is where a growing share of your audience lives.
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