DATA INSIGHTS
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Brits care less about losing the war on performance-enhancing drugs than they used to
DATA INSIGHTS | by YouGov ... Brits think that the war on performance-enhancing drugs in sport is being lost not won, but care less than they used to. With the tribunal of a doctor from cycling outfit Team Sky once again drawing attention to the issue of doping in sport, we thought that we would look at the views of the British public on the subject.
By two to one Brits agree international football has a racism problem
DATA INSIGHTS | by YouGov ... Following a deluge of racist abuse directed at the England players during their Euro 2020 qualifying match. Brits say it’s time players left the field if they are subject to racial insults from the fans. Most Brits think players should abandon games completely if unacceptable abuse continues after warnings.
Netflix again tops YouGov’s US NextGen ranking
DATA INSIGHTS | by YouGov ... Young Americans are still talking about Netflix. For the second year in a row, the streaming giant has topped YouGov’s list of brands that generated the most positive Word of Mouth among US adults aged 18-34.
William Hill makes a bet on a digital future
DATA INSIGHTS | by YouGov ... Bookmaker William Hill has announced that it will close roughly 700 betting shops across the UK. The company claims its hand was forced by the Government’s decision to introduce a lower maximum stake for fixed-odds betting terminals – pegging it at £2 instead of £100.
Who’s the best NBA draft pick ever?
DATA INSIGHTS | by YouGov ... The NBA is holding its draft Thursday evening and everyone is expecting Zion Williamson to go No. 1. Fifteen percent of Americans, and 30 percent of avowed NBA fans, plan to watch the event on ESPN on June 20th.
Americans say March Madness Final Four is one of top three most exciting sports events of the year
DATA INSIGHTS | by YouGov ... The Super Bowl, NBA Finals and March Madness Final Four were ranked as the most exciting sporting events of the year. March Madness is underway, and new research from YouGov RealTime finds that Americans consider March Madness’ Final Four to be one of the year’s most exciting sporting events.
Soaring high on public support, will Chennai Super Kings be the champions yet again?
DATA INSIGHTS | by YouGov ... In India cricket is not just a sport but a shared public sentiment. It comes as no surprise that cricket is the most watched sport in the country and the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League is eagerly awaited by fans. As the nation prepares for the new IPL season starting March 23rd, YouGov India ran a survey to gauge the excitement levels of people.
60% of people participating in March Madness pools are doing so with their friends and family
DATA INSIGHTS | by YouGov ... The NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship officially begins today (March 19) and new YouGov research reveals that many (38%) Americans will be following it. YouGov’s data shows clear generational differences when it comes to how people will experience March Madness.
888 Holdings honours BetBright’s ante-post Cheltenham bets but excludes footballer punter bets
DATA INSIGHTS | by YouGov ... Last week Dublin-based BetBright was snapped up by industry giant 888 Holdings for £15 million. But 888 only wanted BetBright’s technology to fill a gap in its line-up, so the company’s customers, debts and potential liabilities weren’t part of the deal.
Most NCAA basketball fans say it’s not right that college athletes don’t get paid
DATA INSIGHTS | by YouGov ... As March Madness is set to tip off next week, new data from YouGov Plan & Track shows that a slight majority of all US adults appear to support the idea that student-athletes should receive some of that income. Just over half don’t believe athletes need to attend college before going pro, either.
Nike’s Dream Crazier not generating as much attention as Dream Crazy
DATA INSIGHTS | by YouGov ... Data shows more Ad Awareness and Word of Mouth following the Colin Kaepernick ad campaign. Early evidence from YouGov Plan & Track suggests that Nike’s recent Dream Crazier ad push, featuring Serena Williams, isn’t generating the same amount of attention among the general public as its Colin Kaepernick-narrated Dream Crazy spot launched last September.
Puma claws Manchester City away from Nike to grow their consumer impression
DATA INSIGHTS | by YouGov ... Premier League champions Manchester City have signed a long-term shirt sponsorship deal with German sportswear brand Puma, ending a 7-year agreement with Nike. The move will put a different logo on players’ chests but also affect loyal fans.