Providing market intelligence for more than 35 years

In The News

Why Facebook may need to work faster to stop the flow of fake news

As Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg publishes his manifesto outlining the company's ongoing commitment to filter out false news and hoaxes without undermining free speech, the findings from a new study by market research and consultancy firm Parks & Associates suggest that he needs to put this manifesto into action as quickly as possible.

According to the "360 View: Digital Media & Connected Consumers" study, 29% of US broadband households now get the majority of their news via social media platforms.

"The next generation is embracing online media," said Glenn Hower, Senior Analyst, Parks Associates. "Younger consumers, many of whom are passionate about social issues, can find and spread information like wildfire through social media. This is a real problem when inaccurate or unverified reports slip through social media algorithms."

From the article "Why Facebook may need to work faster to stop the flow of fake news" by www.sowetanlive.co.za

Previously In The News

Emergency Safety Tech Moves Beyond The Elderly

In a surprising statistic from new Parks Associates research on connected health, 40% of 18- to 24-year-olds report using a device or app that automatically calls for help in case of an emergency -- c...

Fixed wireless continues to climb US broadband charts - Parks

Parks Associates Research Director Kristen Hanich said FWA and satellite internet are the "fastest growing" segments in broadband. According to Parks Associates’ newly launched Broadband Market Tra...

Multifamily properties report positive effect of smart building solutions on ROI

Parks Associates today announced a new white paper, Smart Tech for Multifamily Properties: Understanding ROI, developed in partnership with SKBM SmartTech, with insights from recent interviews with mu...

6 Best Smart Thermostats in 2024

Smart thermostats are becoming more and more popular, with the share of Internet-connected U.S. households with a smart thermostat rising to 16% in 2022, a recent survey by market research firm Parks...