Creators rely on fact-based news sources and personal experience to source information
An NCC survey shows that creators rely on primary sources, and they consider what information and perspectives are missing from mainstream media.
Learnings and Insights
Tag: Social Media
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Worried about your teen believing misinformation online? We got you.
Teens are uniquely vulnerable to mis- and disinformation. According to a 2024 study from the News Literacy Project, a nonpartisan education nonprofit, eight in 10 U.S. teenagers say they see conspiracy theories on social media at least once a week.…
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How a fact-checking service is fighting misinformation in Mississippi
The Roy Howard Community Journalism Center is trying to slow the spread of misinformation with What Is True?, an initiative that creators can replicate to build trust and engagement with their audiences.
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Meet Jessica Maddox, the first editor of a creator research journal
Creator and Influencer Studies is currently soliciting research for three special issues.
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The difference between a topic and a story (and why it matters for creators)
Here are a few questions to ask to hone in on a specific story that will connect with your audience.