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Entertainment
TikTok Ban Threat - What Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X And Boomers Really Think Of The App
Gen Z just said it's sick of remakes. Here's why that's bad timing for Hollywood
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March Brand Madness: 20 brands that over-index with NCAA basketball fans
Harris Poll: Chicago's flaws shouldn't overshadow its beauty and grandeur
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Super Bowl LVIII: The NFL's momentum looks unstoppable
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Will Johnson: Chicago sports teams are crucial to fans. New stadiums? Not so much.
The 'Super Bowl flu' will soon hit millions of employees - it could cots businesses more than $6 billion
Super Bowl Ads - What Viewers Want And Don't Want In 2024 Commercials
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Interest in MLS Grows Along with the Launch of New Teams
Does TV show the real Chicago? Maybe...or not
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"The Bear" Effect: Media's Depiction of Cities and Public Perception
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...Ready For It? In Our Wildest Dreams We Didn’t Expect Young Women’s Interest in the NFL to Surge
Peacock Special: Poll Says NFL Streaming Playoffs Not That Bad
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WNBA Case Study
LIV Fans Lean Left, While CFB Is Most Conservative: Harris/Sportico Poll
All Gen Z Wants For Christmas Is Live Event Tickets
The Subscription Economy - How Brands Can Unlock Sustainable Revenue Streams
Michelle Larson and Will Johnson: Chicago's Museum Campus is the key to revitalizing the Loop
Harris Poll: Increased public safety could draw more local tourists to Chicago attractions
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Is Music Starting to Sound The Same?
Will Johnson: How Cook County residents feel about the Magnificent Mile
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Barbie makes a splash with consumers this summer
Will Johnson: Should we pay to keep the White Sox local? Here's what polling data says.
Welcome to the jumbled, balkanized future of sports media
NCAA Conference Chaos Leaves Most Fans Unfazed: Sportico/Harris Poll
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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