During the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic, 38 percent of journalists worldwide reported that there was more engagement with their stories than usual. When asked what changes in audience engagement occurred during this time, 25 percent of journalists noted that they had received more positive feedback than usual, and that people were more eager to try and provide helpful information.
Changes in audience engagement during the first wave of COVID-19 as noted by journalists worldwide as of June 2020
Characteristic
Share of respondents
More engagement with their stories than usual
38%
More positive feedback than usual
25%
Audience members more eager to provide information they thought might be helpful
25%
Audiences more eager to correct errors in their reporting than usual
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ICFJ. (October 13, 2020). Changes in audience engagement during the first wave of COVID-19 as noted by journalists worldwide as of June 2020 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1251506/journalists-see-change-audience-engagement-covid-worldwide/
ICFJ. "Changes in audience engagement during the first wave of COVID-19 as noted by journalists worldwide as of June 2020." Chart. October 13, 2020. Statista. Accessed December 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1251506/journalists-see-change-audience-engagement-covid-worldwide/
ICFJ. (2020). Changes in audience engagement during the first wave of COVID-19 as noted by journalists worldwide as of June 2020. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1251506/journalists-see-change-audience-engagement-covid-worldwide/
ICFJ. "Changes in Audience Engagement during The First Wave of Covid-19 as Noted by Journalists Worldwide as of June 2020." Statista, Statista Inc., 13 Oct 2020, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1251506/journalists-see-change-audience-engagement-covid-worldwide/
ICFJ, Changes in audience engagement during the first wave of COVID-19 as noted by journalists worldwide as of June 2020 Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1251506/journalists-see-change-audience-engagement-covid-worldwide/ (last visited December 21, 2024)
Changes in audience engagement during the first wave of COVID-19 as noted by journalists worldwide as of June 2020 [Graph], ICFJ, October 13, 2020. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1251506/journalists-see-change-audience-engagement-covid-worldwide/
