More Ameircans turn to web for news

Interesting story on Reuters about the increased use of the Internet for news.

A telling part of the articles is Howard Fineberg’s comment that people who say they depend on Yahoo and Google for their news don’t realize those articles come from traditional news organizations such as newspapers and wire services.

Story
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Nearly 70 percent of Americans believe traditional journalism is out of touch, and nearly half are turning to the Internet to get their news, according to a new survey.

While most people think journalism is important to the quality of life, 64 percent are dissatisfied with the quality of journalism in their communities, a We Media/Zogby Interactive online poll showed.

Full article.