Americans, social media

About 20 percent of Americans regularly get their news from influencers on social media, report says
The findings provide an indication of how Americans consumed the news during the height of the US presidential campaign that President-elect Donald Trump ultimately won.
1 in 5 Americans get their news from social media influencers
While previous research found more women consume news on sites like Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, Pew found close to two-thirds of news influencers are men.
1. Americans’ experiences with social media news influencers
We looked at the experiences and attitudes of the 21% of U.S. adults who regularly get news from news influencers on social media.
Young Americans Rely on Social Media Influencers for News, Pew Says
A significant number of young adults get their news from social media “news influencers” that generally don’t have traditional journalism training or news experience, according to new data from Pew Research Center.
About 20% of Americans regularly get their news from influencers on social media, report says
A report released Monday by Pew Research Center says about one in five Americans regularly get their news from so-called news influencers on social media
Trump's social media group in talks to buy Bakkt, FT reports
Donald Trump's social media company is in advanced talks to buy crypto trading firm Bakkt, the Financial Times reported on Monday, citing two people with knowledge of the talks. Trump Media and Technology Group,
Nearly a quarter of adults get their news from social influencers, Pew report shows
About 21% of U.S. adults are turning to news influencers for information, according to a new Pew Research Center survey.
Trump's social media company in talks to buy crypto firm Bakkt, FT reports
Trump Media & Technology, the parent company of Truth Social, is reportedly in talks to buy crypto trading firm Bakkt.
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