| Percent | |
|---|---|
| To be alerted to or find out more about breaking news | 40% |
| To keep up with the news in general | 39% |
| To pass the time | 36% |
| To tell others what I am doing and thinking about | 31% |
| To see what people are talking about while I am watching events such as sports, TV shows, or live events | 28% |
| To keep in touch with people I know | 24% |
| To follow famous people | 19% |
| To share news | 19% |
| To network | 19% |
| To follow trending topics | 18% |
| Other | 7% |
TWITTER5: Why people use Twitter
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About the Author: Laurie Beth Harris
Laurie Beth Harris was the Editorial Manager of the American Press Institute, and lead writer of API's morning newsletter, Need to Know, until May 2018.
She is the former copy fellow at Southern Living magazine. Laurie Beth is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's School of Journalism and Mass Communication. While at UNC, Laurie Beth served as copy desk editor at The Daily Tar Heel.
