Comparing Facebook and Twitter

This article compares UK consumer perceptions of Facebook and Twitter, finding that more people 'like' or 'love' Facebook, and that more 16-35 year olds like or love both social networks with this more pronounced for Facebook.

Comparing Facebook and Twitter

Rebecca NewmanMEC

Using Media Z, MEC examined the perceptions of social networking sites Twitter and Facebook and the differences in how they are used

Facebook was launched in February 2004 by Mark Zuckerberg, a student at Harvard University. The website's membership was initially limited to Harvard students but was eventually expanded to other colleges, universities and corporations such as Apple. By September 2006, it was available to everyone over the age of 13 with a valid email address. Facebook now has over 1.1 billion active users as of 2013.

Twitter was launched in July 2006,...

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