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As Popularity of Pickleball Soars, So Do Related Injuries, Poll finds

NASCAR's Chicago Street Race represents a crucial test for Cup Series

How do people really feel about NASCAR in Chicago? Chicagoans and Cook County residents are split

The Cruise Industry Is On a Course For Climate Disaster

Americans want to see their favorite brands in movies, research finds

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For Netflix, the 2020's have been a wild ride

Gen Z doesn't like baseball. Speeding it up may help.

How long is too long to leave up holiday decorations? What Americans really think about those St. Patrick's skeletons.

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FanDuel sees huge growth in consumers' advertising recall

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It’s Time to Rethink Super Bowl Advertising

Psychedelics Meet Up With Virtual Reality at South by Southwest

37% of American Women Consume Cannabis, But Most Keep It A Secret From Parents, Children, Coworkers, Study Says

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FanDuel’s brand equity takes off in states with legalized sports betting

Bears Arlington Park stadium project beginning to win over more fans?

Streamer ads performed well during the Super Bowl, research says

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How are other brand sponsors impacted by the Big Game?

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What’s the spread? – Americans’ changing attitudes towards sports betting

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Caution - 2023’s Super Bowl ads contain high alcohol content

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Please welcome the newest batch of Super Bowl advertisers

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What did viewers want to see from Super Bowl LVII ads?

About 19 million employees could miss work Monday after the Super Bowl, survey says

Super Bowl Commercials - What The Public Wants And Doesn't Want In The Ads

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What do we expect from Super Bowl LVII's commercials?

About three-quarters of people who plan to watch the Super Bowl said they're excited for the ads, research says

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Brand Bowl 2023 prepares for kickoff!

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Did the NHL secure their “linchpin” to growth?

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Prime Video x NFL Case Study

What Memorable Things Did You Learn in 2022?

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Did the launch of LIV Golf change how fans feel about the PGA Tour?

Self-care may be increasing your stress - here are 5 things to consider

71 of Our Favorite Facts of 2022

Digital or mail? Here's how Americans prefer to send their holiday and Christmas cards

How much are you willing to spend on the creators you love?

Are you wagering on the World Cup? Sports betting is taking America by storm - and a third of young men are hooked

Letter to the Editor: Legal Sports Betting Spreads, Including on Campuses

Poll: Most Cook County residents think downtown Chicago is more dangerous than a year ago

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Sports betting is growing, though majority of Americans believe it shouldn’t be promoted

Twitter and TikTok get all the attention. Polling shows few US adults use them.

How Netflix and Disney+ Can Fix Ad-Supported Streaming

Streaming Viewers Are Unsatisfied With Ads - But Don't Want To Pay More

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Will ads reshape the streaming landscape?

Meet the golf brands that are changing the landscape of the sport

Will Johnson: Love Chicago? You are likely to give a thumbs-up to the plan for the city's casino

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Will LIV Golf's Funding Affect Viewership?

Harris Poll Shows PGA Tour VS. LIV Shaping Up To Be A Generational Battle

F1, Indy, and NASCAR to Go Full-Throttle on Same Day

Know Your Audience: Surviving The Fragmented World of Streaming

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Spotify’s push for personalization delights users

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Formula 1 is Making a U.S. Push, but Are American Fans on Board?

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1 in 3 Americans more likely to watch football with analysis by Tom Brady at FOX Sports

Top Rank Exec: Boxing Making Huge Comeback With Younger Audiences

Most Consumers Worry The Metaverse May Lead Them To Lose Touch With Reality

Why Some Super Bowl LVI Commercials Created The Most Brand Equity

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Are Americans pumped for Super Bowl LVI? …Or for the ads?

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NFL Sees a Surge in Momentum with Younger Fans

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Do virtual events have a place in the post-pandemic future?

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How can smaller streaming services gain subscribers in a crowded marketplace?

The 9 Most Popular Insurance Ad Characters, Ranked

The economics of entertainment: More investment in nightlife could help Chicago attract residents and businesses

Brand trust in Facebook actually fell after it changed its name to Meta

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The Next Generation and Music Discovery: Implications for Brands

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Viewers Pay Up For An Ad-Free Streaming Experience

What Viewers Dislike About Streaming TV Ads

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Tuning In to the Future of Music Discovery

The future of music discovery lies with the youthful, the technologically engaged, and the globally aware.

Roku's Biggest-Ever Campaign Takes Viewers On A Trip Through History

NFL Favorability At 67% As Fans Back Vaccination, Digital Tickets

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Tokyo Olympics Ad Tracker: Visa

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NFL viewership may dip in 2021 as Americans avoid in-person games and crowded bars

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Tokyo Olympics Ad Tracker: Toyota

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Tokyo Olympics Ad Tracker: Etsy

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Tokyo Olympics Ad Tracker: Facebook

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Tokyo Olympics Ad Tracker: Comcast

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Tokyo Olympics Ad Tracker: Oreo

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Tokyo Olympics Ad Tracker: Peloton

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Tokyo Olympics Ad Tracker: Subway

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2020 Summer Olympics: An Outlook on Viewership and Brand Value

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After Record U.S. Lottery Revenues in 2019, What’s Next?

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Upfronts 2021: Ad-Heavy Streaming Experiences Make Viewers Tune Out for Good

Eventbrite Preps In-Person Group Organizers for the Post-Pandemic Period

Fans Await Herd Immunity Amid Skepticism For 2021, Survey Finds: Data Viz

Actually, Americans are feeling better than you think this winter

Streaming Prevails For Gen Z As Boomers Sustain Linear TV Dominance: Data Viz

Marijuana Is Replacing Alcohol For Nearly Half Of Cannabis Consumers During The Pandemic

More than half of workers have binge-watched TV during work hours

AMC starts 'urgent dialogue' with Warner Bros over its plan to put all its 2021 movies on HBO Max

ESPN: Three Questions with Harris Poll CEO Will Johnson on Sports Betting

Check the Polls: Sports Betting Could Soon Become America's Game

Majority of Americans won't be comfortable attending a sports event until COVID-19 vaccine is available

COVID-19 is not the only thing keeping Americans out of movie theaters

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Fewer Americans Plan to Visit Movie Theaters in 2021

The latest survey from Yahoo Finance and The Harris Poll explores how Americans feel about movie theater re-openings during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Poll: 38% Of Sports Fans Say NBA Is 'Too Political" As Reason They Are Watching Less

Opinion: COVID-19 Forcing Sports into Sacrificing Integrity of the Game

Most Americans Do Not Expect Football to Happen in 2020

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The Event Premium: What's the future of the events industry?

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