US social network user growth has slowed to a crawl, and that means the social platforms will compete fiercely for users and engagement. Marketers should optimize their spending to take advantage of shifting consumer behaviors.
Big changes are coming to social media. Facebook’s first-ever decline in total US users shook Meta—but Instagram’s gains will help deflect the blow. TikTok will top YouTube in time spent. And Twitter is eyeing an uncertain future. Marketers will need to factor in these developments to reach social media users in 2022.
3 KEY QUESTIONS THIS REPORT WILL ANSWER
How are social media usage patterns changing in the US?
Why is Facebook usage declining, how are Twitter users reacting to a possible Elon Musk takeover, and what will TikTok disrupt next?
How should marketers adapt their social media strategy to maximize engagement with US social media users?
WHAT’S IN THIS REPORT? Our latest forecasts for US social network users by platform and for time spent with social media, plus an analysis of what the changes mean for marketers.
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How Much Time Do US Adults Spend Watching Video on Social Networks per Day? (minutes, % change, and % of total time spent with digital media, 2019-2024)
How Much Time Do US Adults Spend Watching Video on Social Networks per Day? (minutes, % change, and % of total time spent with digital media, 2019-2024)