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But 100% of TV networks get their news from Twitter. So, ipso facto, 100% of US Adults get their news from Twitter.

The few people I know who use it are almost all in marketing or media. I'd love more info on who the 16% are? Are they all news people?

That's no good for Twitter. That just means the TV networks are the ones who get to make the advertising revenues instead of Twitter.

How do these numbers compare to television (sincere question)?

My understanding that in the US, news programs get ratings in single digit percentages. This number is tied to the number of households with televisions (I'm seeing the number 115 million thrown around.)

Twitter being constantly mentioned is a nice ad for them. I think they're ok with that setup.

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