| Definition of the term “fake news” | Percent of public |
|---|---|
| Made-up stories from news outlets that don’t exist | 71% |
| Media outlets that pass on conspiracy theories and unsubstantiated rumors | 63% |
| Journalists from real news organizations making stuff up | 62% |
| News stories from real organizations that are unfair or sloppy | 43% |
| Satire or comedy about current events | 25% |
MEDIALIT10: The public associates multiple meanings with the term “fake news”
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About the Author: Katherine K. Ellis
Program Associate
Katherine K. Ellis is a Program Associate focusing primarily on diversity initiatives and marketing outreach for the American Press Institute.
She is a former NPR's Next Gen Radio fellow and also spent time at USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin. Katherine is a graduate of the University of Utah where she studied journalism, marketing and public relations. While at UofU, she served as editor-in-chief of the Daily Utah Chronicle and spearheaded its transformation from a daily printed paper to a bi-weekly print, digital first publication.
