After leveling out in late 2012, usage of social networking sites by online adults is back on the rise, according to [PDF] the latest study from the Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project. As of May, 72% of online adults reported using at least one social networking site, finds the study, up from 67% in December 2012. While every age group showed growth, the biggest increases were found among older age groups. Read the rest at MarketingCharts.
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