Survey: TV, Radio Main Sources For Economic Info
July 16, 2009: A survey by the Pew Internet & American Life Project found that 84 percent of Americans use broadcast media -- both television and radio -- for information on the economy. Print media -- newspapers, books, and magazines -- was cited by 64 percent, and the Internet by 48 percent.
Among Americans who have broadband at home, TV and radio are still the leading choice for information on the economy for 85 percent. The Internet and print media tie at 67 percent.
Said Pew, "The Internet ranks high among sources of information and advice that people are seeking during hard times, especially when it comes to their personal finances and economic circumstances. At the same time, broadcast media outpace the Internet as sources of news about national economics and broadcast sources still overshadow the Internet among all Americans for information and advice related to their personal financial circumstances."
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