Mark J. Burns

Mark J. Burns

Senior Data Reporter
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Mark J. Burns is a senior data reporter at Morning Consult covering the business of sports.@markjburns88

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Fandom

The Debate Is Settled: Fans Say October and November Are the Best Months for Sports
May 31, 2023
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Baseball

The MLB Pitch Clock Is a Hit With Fans
May 15, 2023
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Sports Media

Kiper or McShay? NFL Fans Pick Their Favorite Draft Personalities
April 26, 2023
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Football

‘It’s Completely Unrecognizable’: Longtime NFL Network Host Rich Eisen on the Decadeslong Evolution of the Draft
April 25, 2023
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LGBTQ+

Most NHL Fans Support Pride Nights
April 19, 2023
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Athlete Favorability

The Verdict Is In: Aaron Judge Is MLB’s Most Popular Player
March 29, 2023
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Social Media

How ‘Sports Twitter’ Is Navigating the Chaotic Elon Musk Era
March 27, 2023
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March Madness

March Madness Viewership, Bracket Participation Poised for Jump in 2023
March 14, 2023
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Sports Marketing

The Pickleball Craze Is Real, but Its TV Potential Is a Different Story
March 9, 2023
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Sports Media

Peyton and Eli Manning Conquered the NFL. Now They’re Conquering Sports Media
February 9, 2023
Athlete Favorability

The Verdict Is In: Fans Say Tom Brady Is the GOAT Quarterback — but Not the GOAT Athlete
February 8, 2023
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Super Bowl

Younger Americans’ Interest in the Super Bowl Is Down From Last Year
February 6, 2023