Engaging younger news and media audiences: 10 things you need to know

Tactics and Trends to tap into if you want to engage Gen Z

Damian Radcliffe
Damian Radcliffe

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In today’s rapidly evolving media landscape, reaching and engaging younger audiences is more crucial than ever for newsrooms and media outlets. But what are the best strategies to capture the attention of Gen Z and Generation Alpha? In my latest article for Digital Content Next, I dive deep into the top trends and recommendations to lean into them.

📰 What will you learn?

  • Key Findings from the latest Digital News Report: Understand the shifting preferences of younger audiences and how news consumption habits are changing.
  • Case Studies and Insights from FT Strategies: Learn from their recent report on Next Gen News about to engage younger readers.
  • Actionable Strategies: Practical tips and innovative approaches that your newsroom can implement today to start building a loyal young audience base.

💡 Why This Matters Younger audiences represent the future of media consumption. By understanding their needs and preferences, we can ensure that journalism remains relevant and vibrant for years to come. This article features valuable information that can help you stay ahead of the curve and adapt to the dynamic media environment.

👉 Read the full article now on Digital Content Next: Engaging Young Audiences: Top Trends and Tactics

Many thanks to Nic Newman at the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism and Liat Fainman-Adelman at FT Strategies for their expert insights which are featured throughout the piece.

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Damian Radcliffe
Damian Radcliffe

Chambers Professor in Journalism @uoregon | Fellow @TowCenter @CardiffJomec @theRSAorg | Write @wnip @ZDNet | Host Demystifying Media podcast https://itunes.app