Advertisement

The Tiktokification of News

It may be best known for embarrassing dance challenges, but Tiktok is fast becoming the information app of a new generation.  News is broken on twitter, journalists are filing on Instagram - but should we fear the tiktokification of news, or is social media creating a better-informed youth than ever before? Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports.

Share this article

10.20 23 Sep 2023


The Tiktokification of News


Listen to this episode


Share this article

10.20 23 Sep 2023


It may be best known for embarrassing dance challenges, but Tiktok is fast becoming the information app of a new generation. 

News is broken on twitter, journalists are filing on Instagram - but should we fear the tiktokification of news, or is social media creating a better-informed youth than ever before?

Newstalk's Sarah Madden reports.


Read more about

The Hard Shoulder Highlights

Related Episodes

Will the United States ever se...

00:08:42

Will the United States ever see strict gun control?

The Hard Shoulder

00:08:42


Kids Health Check: Helping wit...

00:09:08

Kids Health Check: Helping with Hobbies

The Hard Shoulder

00:09:08


Cork mother confronts Taoiseac...

00:08:33

Cork mother confronts Taoiseach about daughter’s need for hip surgery

The Hard Shoulder

00:08:33


Dublin Airport to ditch passen...

00:10:25

Dublin Airport to ditch passenger cap - is it the right plan?

The Hard Shoulder

00:10:25