Kristen Purcell spoke about Americans' use of the internet and other digital technologies, and shared highlights from our report on the rise of e-reading.

These local news enthusiasts follow a diverse set of topics but rely heavily on local newspapers to keep them informed

Kristen Purcell will be discussing Pew Internet's groundbreaking data on local news information ecosystems

Kristen will be sharing Pew Internet data on the growth of mobile connectivity and social networking sites in the U.S., as well as changing online information consumption patterns, at the annual Radiodays Europe conference in Barcelona, Spain.

Even though online Americans are more satisfied than ever with the performance of search engines, strong majorities have negative views of personalized search results and targeted ads

Kristen Purcell will be presenting Pew Internet data on local news information ecosystems.

The internet is the source that people most rely on for material about the local business scene and search engines are particularly valued. Newspapers and word of mouth also rank high as sources.

How American teens navigate the new world of "digital citizenship"

The share of cell phone owners who download apps nearly doubles in two years, but just 46% of downloaders have paid for an app.

Search and email remain the two online activities that are nearly universal among adult internet users.