If you have ever wondered how news consumption compares around the world, this collection of charts by Akamai provides a useful guide.
The Net Usage Index for News shows how many news webpages are being viewed around the world, drawing on data from big news providers such as the BBC, Reuters, NBC, El Pais and Le Monde.
Akamai has also created widgets for PC and Macs so that you can monitor global news consumption from the desktop, seeing real-time the impact of current events on online media consumption.
The BBC itself offers a similar tool on traffic to the site, with real-time stats on the most popular stories
While news editors should not be driven solely by traffic stats, these tools can aid in informing editorial decisions and getting a sense of what users are interested and how demand responds to breaking news events.
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