This document summarizes the results of the 2015 Edelman Trust Barometer, which measures trust in institutions and companies globally. Some key findings include:
- Trust declined across all institutions (government, business, NGOs, and media) between 2014 and 2015 for both informed publics and the general population.
- Digital media like search engines, social media, and hybrid media are now more trusted sources of news than traditional media like television and newspapers.
- Friends/family and experts are the most trusted sources of information on social media and online sites, while brands and celebrities are the least trusted.
- Trust in government is below 50% in 19 of 27 countries surveyed. Half of countries surveyed