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COVID-19 Ad Ban in Germany Led to 6% Reduction in Grocery Sales
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BALTIMORE, MD, August 5, 2024 – In spring 2021, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, one of Germany’s 16 federal states instituted an ad ban, forcing retailers to stop all print advertising in that state for three weeks. The state did so under the assumption that such a ban would limit contacts during the pandemic. However, banning print advertising is also being discussed as a way to conserve natural resources, including the paper and water required to produce printed advertising materials, and a way to help reduce carbon emissions.

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As Acme parent company defends $24.6 billion merger in court, Temple researcher challenges anti-trust concerns
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A Fox School of Business expert says the FTC's lawsuit overstates impact on prices and quality 

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Flying can be a nerve-wracking experience for many people -- but a new study out Thursday finds commercial air travel keeps getting safer, with the risk of death halving every decade.

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Print Advertising Ban Led to 6% Grocery Sales Drop – A Germany Study

Print Advertising Ban Led to 6% Grocery Sales Drop – A Germany Study

Med India, August 9, 2024

In the spring of 2021, amid the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the 16 federal states in Germany implemented a ban on advertisements, compelling retailers to cease all print advertising within that state for a duration of three weeks. This decision was based on the belief that such a prohibition would help reduce social interactions during the pandemic. However, this ban on print advertising also led to discussions on its potential benefits for conserving natural resources, such as the paper and water needed for the production of printed materials, and its role in mitigating carbon emissions.

Sheldon H. Jacobson: US has dominated Paris Olympic Games, but world records in the pool were hard to come by

Sheldon H. Jacobson: US has dominated Paris Olympic Games, but world records in the pool were hard to come by

Chicago Tribune, August 8, 2024

The United States’ performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics has been magnificent, as most people expected. Simone Biles and the entire women’s team dazzled viewers with their gold medal performances in the women’s team gymnastics competition. In sports with lesser followings, Lee Kiefer defeated Lauren Scruggs to capture the gold and silver medals in the women’s individual foil competition.

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