Instagram is the home of pretty pictures. Why are people flocking to it for news?
- Written by Dr Laura Glitsos, Lecturer in Arts and Humanities, Edith Cowan University
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We know Instagram is the most influential app when it comes to lifestyle and beauty trends.
But recent research shows increasing numbers of people are also going to Instagram for their news. A report by the Reuters Institute found the use of Instagram for news has doubled across all age groups since 2018.
It is now set to...
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