Contemporary Media Use in Russia

Broadcasting Board of Governors
February 6, 2014
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

We will present new findings about media consumption habits in Russia, including data on the rapid growth of Internet use. The Internet is an increasingly dominant presence in the Russian media market as more than half the country now uses it weekly to get news. The briefing will explore how growth in Internet usage is changing newsgathering habits. Also, it will explore how international broadcasters are working to adapt to an environment where consumers expect breaking, personalized news and information 24 hours a day, while the number of available sources is constantly growing.

The event will include a presentation of the key findings from the study, as well as a methodological overview and a review of historical media trends in Russia.

Speakers will include:
• Chris Stewart, Partner, Gallup
• Bruce Sherman, Director, Office of Strategy and Development, BBG
• Neli Esipova, Director of Research, Global Migration and Regional Director, Gallup
• Paul Tibbitts, Director, Market Insight and Evaluation, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
• Scott Michael, Research Analyst, International Broadcasting Bureau

This event is free, but registration is required at bbggalluprussia.eventbrite.com

For more information, please call the BBG's Office of Public Affairs at (202) 203-4400 or email publicaffairs@bbg.gov.

This event is on the record and will be recorded for future on-demand webcasting.