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Are too many commercials bad for a company?
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It turns out any annoyance we have toward a commercial eventually goes away.
TV ads speak directly to consumers’ economic anxiety
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Advertisers are using people not having enough money for some things — college, a house — to encourage them to spend on other things — chicken wings, anybody?
The manufacturing sector is slowing. That could be a sign of a coming recession.
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It’s just over 10% of the U.S. economy but it has an outsized influence.
Advertisers are trying to adapt to COVID-19
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It starts with replacing old ads that seem cringeworthy under quarantine.
Why brands are chasing down an NFL quarterback for commercial deals
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Kansas City Chiefs' quarterback, Patrick Mahomes' passes are getting him paid.
Even TV networks agree there are too many commercials
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As services like Netflix rise in popularity, our tolerance for ads is going down.
Spending on Oscar ads is up
Why? Because it’s one of the few television shows advertisers are pretty sure all kinds of people will show up for. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.
Why Pepperoni Rules Pizza Commercials
Pepperoni has been the main character for pizza commercial for decades. Why? Danielle Sepulveres, a freelance writer, explained in an interview with Marketplace host Kai Ryssdal “Pepperoni does look great on camera, and it does look good on commercials even if you don’t want pepperoni,” Sepulveres said. You can read Sepulvere’s article here. Click the […]
5 things you need to know about the Super Bowl economy
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It's not always worth it for the host city.
We’re complaining about Olympics commercials. A lot.
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NBC's broadcast of the Olympics is full of ads, but the numbers are actually down.

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