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    In the digital age, the way Americans get their news has shifted dramatically. This illustrates a major transformation in the communication workplace. According to a Pew Research Center study, more than eight‑in‑ten U.S. adults (86%) now get news from a smartphone, computer, or tablet “often” or “sometimes”. (Shearer, 2021). This is now more common than getting news from broadcast television or print sources, marking a clear departure from traditional media formats. I know that personally, I watch news broadcasts through my smartphone and almost never on television, either through podcasts or news channels. This change has reshaped the communication field. Newsrooms and media organizations are no longer focused primarily on print publications or scheduled TV broadcasts. Instead, communicators must produce content optimized for digital devices and platforms. This can include posting clips from news segments on social media, marketing campaigns optimized for digital devices, or even posting reviews and articles themselves on these mobile platforms. 

    This evolution greatly impacts communication training. Modern communicators must learn not only how to write and edit but also how to interpret digital analytics, apply SEO strategies, and tailor content to mobile and social platforms. Courses and professional development programs now often include modules on digital audience measurement, mobile content creation, and platform‑specific style best practices. Without this training, communicators risk falling behind as the digital news landscape continues to dominate the way audiences seek and consume information.

    HubSpot has a free training course on SEO strategy that professional communicators can use to amplify their digital skills. FREE SEO Training  

    UCSD has a digital marketing certificate that blends essential strategic foundations with advanced, real-world applications, including artificial intelligence and analytics to prepare you for the most competitive marketing roles. Certificate Link 


References

Shearer, E. (2021, January 12). More than eight-in-ten Americans get news from digital devices. Pew Research Center; Pew Research Center. https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2021/01/12/more-than-eight-in-ten-americans-get-news-from-digital-devices/

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