Published: February 15, 2007 5:10 PM ET
NEW YORK A new We Media/Zogby Interactive poll has found that most Americans think blogging and “citizen journalism” will prove vital to journalism in the future.
The national survey of 5,384 adults found that 55% thought blogging was an important aspect of American journalism in the future, while 74% said they believed amateur “citizen” reporters would play a key role.
When asked about the impact of the Internet on journalism, 53% said that Web-based media provided the most opportunity for the future of journalism. 72% of respondents said they were “dissatisfied” with the quality of journalism in the U.S., but 76% thought that the Internet’s overall effect on the quality of journalism has been positive.
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