THE PIVOT TO AUTHENTIC SOCIAL NETWORKS Jul 27, 2021 ... Youth seek alternative social media apps Is your social media feeling a bit cluttered lately, with influencers and brands taking up feeds, explore pages, and stories–making it harder to see what your actual friends are up to? You’re not alone. Teens and young adults are lamenting that social media has become more media than social. With Facebook expected to experience its lowest annual growth rate to date, and Gen Z and Millennials continuing to question the motivation of big tech corporations ...