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Almost 4X as many people prefer watching video on YouTube as on social platforms that are less video-centric.

Google/Ipsos Connect, U.S., YouTube Cross Screen Survey (n=2,004 U.S. consumers 18–54 who watch video at least once a month), Social platforms that are less video-centric: Facebook, Snapchat, and Instagram, July 2016.

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