Doomscrolling has become ingrained in everyday life for many Britons, with stories about COVID-19, Brexit, and Ukraine fuelling a sense of dread. Yet these crises have made many others tune out of current affairs. So, how can news organisations accommodate shifting media consumption habits?
Nic Newman is a senior research associate at the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism and lead author of the annual Digital News Report. Newman is also a consultant on digital media, working actively with news companies on product, audience, and business strategies for digital transition.
Dr. Damian Tambini is a distinguished policy fellow in the Department of Media and Communications at LSE, where he also serves as the director for the MSc Media and Communications (Governance) programme. Dr. Tambini is an expert in media and communications regulation and policy, frequently giving evidence to parliamentary committees and policy advice to the government.
Alex King is a journalist and former staff writer at Huck, a youth culture magazine and website in London. Now based in Athens, he writes about creative subcultures, human rights and activism around the world.
