Media Plurality Online: Attention to News on Social Media

Media plurality is the cornerstone of a well-functioning democratic society in which citizens are exposed to a wide range of viewpoints from a variety of different sources, and where any one media owner, or voice, does not have too much influence over public opinion and the political agenda. Ofcom's current statutory duties in this area include securing and maintaining a sufficient plurality of providers of different TV and radio services. Ofcom also has a duty to periodically review the operation of the media owne...