The pie chart illustrates the various platforms utilized by individuals in the United Kingdom for accessing international news content in the year 2019.
Overall, television emerges as the predominant medium, significantly overshadowing other sources of news consumption.
Television accounted for the largest share of news consumption, representing 43% of the total. This preference for television signifies its status as a primary channel of information dissemination in the UK. Following television, other internet sources were notably the second most utilized platform, at 15%, mirroring a trend towards digital consumption. Social media also contributed to news access, albeit to a lesser extent, as it constituted 14% of the total platforms surveyed. Notably, a portion of the audience indicated that they were not interested in international news, which was also documented at 15%.
In contrast, traditional forms of media displayed lower engagement levels. Printed newspapers accounted for only 8% of news sources, illustrating a decline in readership for this medium. Similarly, the radio was chosen by just 4% of respondents, suggesting limited reliance on auditory news consumption. Furthermore, word of mouth emerged as the least utilized platform, with a mere 1% indicating it as their preferred method for accessing international news, highlighting a significant shift towards more formalized channels.