A new report says more people get news from social media and online video platforms than from traditional media. The study, published by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism, surveys news audiences and finds that a majority of respondents report using social media or video services for news. One outlet reports that 54% of respondents say they obtain news via social media or video platforms during the week before the survey, indicating a shift away from older information channels. The report also warns that this trend has implications for traditional news organizations, which rely on established distribution methods. While the details of how respondents use specific platforms are not included in the provided excerpts, both sources describe the same core finding: social networks and online video play a larger role in how audiences consume news in 2026 than traditional outlets. The report’s overall message is that audience habits are increasingly oriented toward digital platforms, suggesting traditional media faces growing competition for attention and reach.