The emergence of a dynamic high-choice information environment has fundamentally changed media systems, making traditional, media-centered notions of information use insufficient. This raises the question of how users select and combine sources, channels, and intermediaries to form individual information repertoires throughout the day. Based on a quota-sample survey of German citizens (N = 3,374) and a broad array of usage indicators, this study considers not only the frequency but also the temporal patterns of use. Using factor analyses and a Latent Profile Analysis, we identify ten clusters that can be partly distinguished by temporal usage patterns. High-to-moderate information users engage broadly or selectively throughout the day, varying in source preferences, political interest, and demographics, whereas low-usage clusters rely on fewer sources, limit use to specific times, and are typically younger, female, and less politically engaged. The framework advances our theoretical and methodological understanding of information diversity in hybrid information environments.

Zieringer, L., Haim, M., Leonhard, L., Reinemann, C., Rieger, D., Rossmann, C., Schulze, H., Stehr, P., & Wendt, R. (6/2026). Time Is of the Essence. Mapping Cross-Media Practices and Daily Usage Patterns of Holistic Information Repertoires in a Dynamic, High-Choice Information Environment. Presented at the 76th Annual Conference of the International Communication Association, Cape Town. (content_copy)