Not just quizzes: News is gaining on Facebook, too

A look at the top shared stories on Facebook can be a depressing exercise, unless you're a big fan of quizzes and listicles. But it's not all bad for traditional publishers. As Facebook has tweaked its algorithm and publishers get more savvy about social, news outlets are also showing significant gains, too. The post Not just quizzes: News is gaining on Facebook, too appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at 'Digiday'

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Religion News Briefs: May 26, 2021

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