Teens Turn to TikTok to get Their News

A study shows that teens are now getting their news from the social media site TiTok.

TikTok users who took part in the study said they get more of their news from "other people they follow" (47%) than from news organisations' own accounts (24%).

The number of people consuming news content on TikTok has increased from 800,000 in 2020 to 3.9 million in 2022.

Instagram is the most popular news source among younger people - used by 29% of teens in 2022 - with TikTok and YouTube close behind.

So let’s take a look at some TV news people on TiTok and what they are offering up to their followers.

@sydneygracebrooks If you’re looking for an anchor and newscast to watch in the morning I’m your girl!!! #trending #news #tvnewslife #tvanchor #tv #anchor #trendingdance #newsanchor #mygirl ♬ rory gilmore aka my girl - lily

OK, that was kind of a bust, but I’m sure it’s better on Instagram. Let’s check that out.