From myths about vaccines to the origins of Covid-19, there has been no shortage of wild and even outlandish conspiracy theories. Yet, many people view these posts not as outlandish theories but rather facts that the mainstream media won't report on, which itself is really just another conspiracy theory that continues to make the rounds.
There are numerous reasons why these theories live on – but the biggest is that the majority of Americans have continued to use social media for pandemic news. According to a recent study conducted by SmithGeiger, and commissioned by Futrui, the social platforms including Facebook, YouTube and TikTok have outperformed reputable news sources when it comes to Covid-related news. This underscores the continued distrust in the media, and highlights how these online social platforms have become such a breeding ground for the wildest theories.
"There has been a tectonic shift in news consumption as Americans are now turning to social media platforms for pandemic-related updates and information, more than traditional news outlets," said Daniel Anstandig, CEO of Futuri Media via an email.
"Futuri's Future of Audience and Revenue study showed 64% of Americans turned to Facebook, with 61% turning to YouTube, as well," said Anstandig. "For comparison, the major news organizations included in the study scored from 52 – 31%. The message is clear: audiences have pulled social media to the forefront of the news cycle and traditional platforms need to...
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