According to a survey by UK communications regulator Ofcom, CNN leads other TV news sources in key metrics of trustworthiness, accuracy, quality, and impartiality. The survey shows CNN scores higher than other TV news brands on these important measures. Tony Maddox, EVP and Managing Director of CNN International, notes that at a time when professional journalism is important, it is gratifying to see how highly UK audiences rate CNN's reporting and value their work.
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Ofcom News Consumption Survey 2018 - CNN Summary
1. CNN leads on trust, accuracy, quality
and impartiality in UK news survey
There is nothing
more important to
a news organisation
than trust, and that
trust is earned by
delivering high quality,
accurate, impartial and
informative journalism.
At a time when
professional journalism
is more important than
ever, its gratifying to
see just how highly UK
audiences rate CNNs
reporting and how
much our viewers
value our work.
Tony Maddox
EVP and Managing Director,
CNN International
Source: Ofcom News Consumption Survey 2018.
The Ofcom Report examines peoples consumption of news across TV, print, radio and online.
UK communications regulator Ofcoms new report shows CNN
scores higher than any other TV news source on key metrics
High quality
82
Trustworthy
78
Impartial
71
Accurate
78
Is important to
me personally
Unique depth of
analysis and content
Offers a range
of opinions
Helps me make
up my mind
74 7978 78
And is most highly valued by its viewers
Question: To what extent do you think the following statements apply to <BRAND> as a news source?
Base: All using each source for news at least weekly 2018 (BBC TV, ITV, Sky News Channel, Channel 4,
Channel 5, CNN, Al Jazeera, Euronews)
TV remains the most-used platform for news in the UK
In an ever-growing and crowded media landscape, TV still engages
more audiences for news.
Question: Which of the following platforms do you use for news nowadays? Base: All Adults 16+
79%
64%
44%
40%
TV
Internet
Radio
Newspapers