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2015 State of the News Media Report

The Proactive Report

Pew Research released their 2015 State of the Media report this week. The percentage of Americans who have listened to a podcast in the past month has almost doubled since 2008, from 9% to 17% by January of 2015. The percentage listening in 2015 was up two points over 2014 levels (15%). Key trends. Things to consider.

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Video Content Trends for Media and PR Professionals

Cision

Whether your organization creates content or partners with existing content creators, these are the trends that are shaping your communication future. Just like television, most people turn to video for entertainment, lifestyle information and news, but they’re also interested in learning and open to being moved or inspired to act.

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The Present & Future Tech Trends PRs Should Prepare For

Cision

We decided to take a look at four major emerged, emerging, or horizon trends and how they’ll affect the sector. Before we dive in, here are some quick definitions: Emerged trends are trends that are already present and becoming more widespread and important. Emerged Trends. Want to make standout content?

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State of Social Media Q3 2015: Facebook has 1.5 billion people

Shift Communications

In what is becoming an unsurprising story, Facebook also grew its revenue significantly; below, every region showed Q3 revenue growth from advertising: Above, what’s interesting is the very strong growth in the US and Canada, continuing a trend from the previous quarter. The post State of Social Media Q3 2015: Facebook has 1.5

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State of Social Media Q3 2015: Facebook has 1.5 billion people

Shift Communications

In what is becoming an unsurprising story, Facebook also grew its revenue significantly; below, every region showed Q3 revenue growth from advertising: Above, what’s interesting is the very strong growth in the US and Canada, continuing a trend from the previous quarter. The post State of Social Media Q3 2015: Facebook has 1.5

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State of Social Media Q3 2015: Facebook has 1.5 billion people

Shift Communications

In what is becoming an unsurprising story, Facebook also grew its revenue significantly; below, every region showed Q3 revenue growth from advertising: Above, what’s interesting is the very strong growth in the US and Canada, continuing a trend from the previous quarter. The post State of Social Media Q3 2015: Facebook has 1.5

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The State of the News Media 2015

Journalistics

One of my favorite annual reports is the Pew Research Center’s State of the News Media 2015. What other trends are revealed in this year’s installment of the State of News Media? Local television is seeing an uptick in viewership, particularly around the evening news.