---
title: "Acknowledgments"
description: "This report is a collaborative effort based on the input and analysis of the following individuals. Find related reports online at pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/internet. Primary researchers Aaron Smith, Associate Director, Research Monica Anderson, Research Associate Jingjing Jiang, Research Analyst Research team Lee Rainie, Director, Internet and Technology Research Kenneth Olmstead, Research Associate Editorial and graphic design Margaret […]"
date: "2018-03-01"
authors:
  - name: "Aaron Smith"
    job_title: "Director, Data Labs"
    link: "https://www.pewresearch.org/staff/aaron-smith/"
  - name: "Monica Anderson"
    job_title: "Director, Internet and Technology Research"
    link: "https://www.pewresearch.org/staff/monica-anderson/"
url: "https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2018/03/01/social-media-use-2018-acknowledgments/"
categories:
  - "Digital News Landscape"
  - "Emerging Technology"
  - "Mobile"
  - "Platforms & Services"
  - "Social Media"
  - "Technology Adoption"
---

# Acknowledgments

This report is a collaborative effort based on the input and analysis of the following individuals. Find related reports online at [pewresearch.org/pewresearch-org/internet](https://www.pewresearch.org/internet).

#### Primary researchers

Aaron Smith, *Associate Director, Research *Monica Anderson, *Research Associate *Jingjing Jiang, *Research Analyst*

#### Research team

Lee Rainie, *Director, Internet and Technology Research *Kenneth Olmstead, *Research Associate*

#### Editorial and graphic design

Margaret Porteus, *Information Graphics Designer *Shannon Greenwood, *Copy editor*

#### Communications and web publishing

Tom Caiazza, *Communications Manager *Shannon Greenwood, *Associate Digital Producer*

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