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Americans Want an Oscars Host, and The Rock Is Their Top Choice
Viewers are also interested in a second chance at hosting for comedian Kevin Hart
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For U.S. Sports Bettors, It’s FanDuel and DraftKings — and Then Everyone Else
After getting head starts through fantasy sports, the industry giants hold large leads in awareness and usage, according to new polling
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The ‘Wordle’ Craze Is Largely Driven by Millennials
Roughly 1 in 5 millennials say they are playing the online word puzzle game, according to a new survey
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Are Influencers the Answer to Netflix’s Gaming Conundrum?
Marketers and analysts say that as the Netflix brand expands into new areas, including video games, connecting with early adopters will be key to consumer education
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Inside the Next Frontier in Sports Betting: Integrated Viewing
Companies like IMG Arena and fuboTV are offering glimpses at how marrying live sports streaming with wagering can create a more immersive experience for fans
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2021 Was a Banner Year for Sports Betting Participation
The share of Americans ages 21 and up who said they regularly bet on sports increased by 80% over the course of the year
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Americans Are Still Hesitant to Go to the Movies, but Omicron Hasn’t Really Made Them Less Comfortable
Roughly 1 in 5 adults say they plan to return to theaters in the next month, but a nearly equal share says it will be more than six months before they go back
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Why Rihanna’s Fenty Stands Out From the Pack Among Celebrity Beauty Brands
Americans are most aware of Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty line, but indicated they aren’t generally interested in brands from celebrities
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Morning Consult’s Most-Read Stories of 2021
White House upheaval, COVID-19 vaccines and stimulus debates dominated the year in data journalism
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How Streaming Services Plan to Prevent Increased Churn in 2022
Experts say the 45-day window of theatrical exclusivity will play a key role in subscriber retention