According to data from the Italian Communications Authority, traditional media in Italy are struggling against the competition from digital platforms, but a significant portion of the population, around 30%, has little trust in social media as a source of news.

Since 2023, television has lost its position as the main source of information, surpassed by the internet, with half of Italians now getting their news online. This trend has continued into 2024. The study reveals that 65.6% of the population expresses moderate or high trust in at least one source of information, with television, radio, and print media being the most trusted.