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The new drink of choice: THC

Since recreational cannabis use was legalized in Colorado in 2012, many states have quickly followed suit, opening up ample new business opportunities and markets across

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The business of the convention

Earlier this month, Phoenix Fan Fusion – an annual three-day fan convention held in Downtown Phoenix – hit a new attendance record of 130,145 people

The economics of public art

A mural on the side of a new apartment building, a light installation that illuminates a walkway at night, and statues that flank park entrances.

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Let’s take it outside

This week is National Park Week. While there are 63 locations in the United States that include the words “National Park” in their proper name,

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Gender budgeting

What would our society be like if we created budgets that work for everyone rather than a select few? What would it be like if

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Political advertising: New angles to explore

Even in 2023, the media was reporting that political ad spending for the 2024 elections was expected to shatter records. AdImpact estimates the 2023-2024 election

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Pay transparency and the gender pay gap

According to the International Labor Organization (ILO), pay transparency legislation can help address the gender pay gap and reduce broader gender inequalities in the labor

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Is a smoke-free generation on the horizon?

Anti-smoking campaigns often focus on the negative impact of smoking on an individual person’s health, life, and wallet. But what about the impact on the

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Congress says “tick, tock” to TikTok

Last month, a measure to force the sale of the Chinese-owned app TikTok gained congressional approval and was signed into law by President Biden. If

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