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by Thom Forbes
Industry expected double-digit declines, but the "result wasn't as bad as we thought it would be, fearing the worst,'" according to one analyst. Read the whole story

DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER BRANDS
by Sarah Mahoney
Turns out guys aren't just ultra-bashful about coloring their hair; they also have a little shame about the quality of DIY hair dye. Read the whole story

SPIRITS
by Tanya Gazdik
A majority of fans overall and 76% of younger fans say they will support NASCAR sponsors that incorporate "Black Lives Matter" messaging. Read the whole story

ALCOHOL
by P.J. Bednarski
Only 12.7% said they'd be back to their old habits, and 3.8% said they'd be out more than before. A little more than 14.4% … Read the whole story

AUTOMOTIVE
by Tanya Gazdik
"It's a heartfelt message from a brand, understanding that people have felt trapped indoors," Spark44's Sean Doyle tells "Marketing Daily." Read the whole story

COMMENTARY
by Steve Ellwanger
JoAnne and Maanaan Sabir, owners of juice brand Shindig, received a $20,000 grant and personalized mentoring from PepsiCo execs. Read the whole story
by Larissa Faw
The consortium, in partnership with Harlem Capital, is an effort to help offset systemic inequality for women and minority-led startups. Read the whole story
COMMENTARY
by Ray Schultz, Columnist
Data quality is seen as the most important factor, and email content is second, Validity and the DMA report. Read the whole story