Citizens rely on TV for news
The majority of Azerbaijani citizens prefer
television to stay informed about developments in the country and
abroad, a new poll has found.
Some 69% of those who took part in the survey to determine demand for information in society see TV as the largest contributor to public awareness. 19% of those polled believe print media is more instrumental in forming public opinion, while radio is seen as the key provider of news by 8.3% of respondents. Only 3.7% think the Internet makes people more informed, according to the survey, commissioned by the media watchdog Press Council, in which 1,000 people were questioned.
Also, 29% think the demand for information is met by news programs, while 23.7% said different analytical shows were more helpful. 37.2% of those polled said show and entertainment programs were fully meeting people`s demand for information.
Some 69% of those who took part in the survey to determine demand for information in society see TV as the largest contributor to public awareness. 19% of those polled believe print media is more instrumental in forming public opinion, while radio is seen as the key provider of news by 8.3% of respondents. Only 3.7% think the Internet makes people more informed, according to the survey, commissioned by the media watchdog Press Council, in which 1,000 people were questioned.
Also, 29% think the demand for information is met by news programs, while 23.7% said different analytical shows were more helpful. 37.2% of those polled said show and entertainment programs were fully meeting people`s demand for information.
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