Facebook Plays Key Part In How People Discover, Share News

It's apparent that Facebook has changed the way people share information, and not just baby photos and event announcements. According to a study in the United Kingdom by the Reuters Institute, the social network is responsible for 55 percent of the country's news sharing, beating out email and Twitter.

It’s apparent that Facebook has changed the way people share information, and not just baby photos and event announcements. According to a study in the United Kingdom by the Reuters Institute, the social network is responsible for 55 percent of the country’s news sharing, beating out email and Twitter.

Some other interesting tidbits from the study:

  • 20 percent of U.K. residents now discover news via social media
  • 55 percent of news links are shared through Facebook
  • 28 percent of U.S.
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