Trend Board: BBC News’ TikTok audience is +1,092% in three years as UK publishers pivot to video

By Caroline Edwards - 22 May 2026
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Posted by Caroline Edwards in Trend Boards

2 weeks ago

Publishers are racing to release short-form videos about current affairs in order to report on the news and reach younger audiences. 75% of those aged 16- to 24-years-old use social media for news, according to Ofcom’s 2025 report. 57% of teens aged 12- to 15-years-old get the news from social – TikTok was cited as…

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