In recent times social media platforms have taken over the news industry. Nowadays many younger individuals are much more likely to look to social media to find news rather than major news outlets. "A survey found that social media was the most popular way for American adults age 18–29 to get news." Many people use social media for news because of the easy accessibility it offers, and the curated content it provides to users, due to these apps tracking your activity. Social media delivers news in many different ways, which include, notifications, headlines, ads, and posts. Some social media platforms will also have specific sections for only news related topics, like Twitter. Twitter includes a trending page that keeps users updated on the latest news and even has specific genres that users can look into to get more information about a singular topic. Much like Twitter, almost every social media platform has accounts that are strictly news based. These account deliver news quickly to the reader without having to search through long articles. This appeals to many individuals who live a busy lifestyle, and don't have time to sit down and watch television, or read the newspaper. The quick method of delivering news through social media is why it has become so popular recently. The narration and feedback from others makes the information found on social media more understandable and easier to relate to.
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