People Addicted to Friends, Not Social Networks

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A study by the Pew Research Center found that two-thirds of online adults use social media. But, it’s not the technology or networking that we’re so drawn to, it’s our friends. 67% of people use social networks to strengthen relationships they already have. Read the full article at Mashable.com

About Shelly Palmer

Shelly Palmer is the Professor of Advanced Media in Residence at Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and CEO of The Palmer Group, a consulting practice that helps Fortune 500 companies with AI strategy, implementation and governance, as well as technology, media and marketing. Named one of LinkedIn’s Top Voices in Technology, he is a bestselling author, covers tech and business for Fox 5’s Good Day New York, is a regular commentator on CNN, and writes the popular daily business blog Think About This. Follow @shellypalmer or visit shellypalmer.com.

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