I know most of you could perceive it naturally or because you’re very much web centric (is this a sign of youth ;-), but I found it interesting to see it confirmed by research: the web is now the preferred source of information – whether national or international – for 40% of the researched compared to 24% in September 2007. Wow! That’s a big wave in my opinion, a tipping point I should say. The noticeable progress is against Newspapers as you can see in the above diagram.

And for young people, 30 years old or less, the web rivals TV with a serious jump in 2008 – see the diagram below – indicating that TV is next to be surpassed in the coming years.

This is only good news for the Web 2.0 movement, it reinforces the importance of our web presence as individuals and as members of multiple communities.

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Published by Emmanuel Obadia

With over 30 years of experience in software, I’ve had the opportunity to work as an entrepreneur and international executive for some of the biggest names in tech, including Lotus, IBM, Peoplesoft, Sun Microsystems, Sage, Salesforce, and Oracle. As a former EMEA Vice President of Marketing and Global Chief Product Officer, I gained invaluable insights into the rapidly changing tech industry. Today, I’m an Optimist Sr. Advisor, Executive Coach & Mentor, and public speaker. I’m thrilled to help teams of any size thrive in complexity, speed, and change, and to inspire transformation and innovation for impact. I’m passionate about empowering individuals and organizations to make a lasting mark on the world. If you want to learn more about my journey, please check out my bio and About for additional details My motto: “Authentic leadership: unlocking the potential to achieve the impossible.”

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