NEWS ORGANIZATIONS FEAR A DROP IN REFERRALS, THREATENING A KEY SOURCE OF TRUST FOR BRANDS

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News organizations anticipate a decline in search referrals as social platforms deprioritize news and AI-generated summaries become standard in search. News has long been a trusted space for advertising, dating back to the rise of newspapers and TV. Despite concerns about traffic, publishers are investing in AI and focusing on social video platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram to adapt.