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Is Facebook Just a Fad? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 15 May 2012 19:38:12 +0000

Facebook is currently preparing for what is believed will be the biggest initial public offering ever for an Internet-based company. But while Wall Street sees a bright future for Mark Zuckerberg’s social network, a surprisingly high percentage of the American don’t see Facebook as a good bet.

Do You Have a Smartphone? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 13:06:58 +0000

Whether they realize it or not, the majority of Americans now own smartphones. A recent survey by the Pew Internet and American Life Project found that 45 percent of adults say they have a smartphone. Additionally, 49 percent report their phone operates on a smartphone platform — such as Android, iPhone or Blackberry. When Pew pooled together the [...]

What Would You Do If You Were on a Sinking Ship? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:10:56 +0000

The recent Costa Concordia cruise ship disaster in Italy left 11 dead and 21 missing. Poll Position asked 1,145 American adults what they would do, if given the choice between waiting on a sinking ship for help or jumping into the frigid water and trying to swim to safety.

Are You Like Most Who Think We Celebrate Christmas Too Early? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:20:41 +0000

These days, the Christmas season kicks into full swing right after Thanksgiving ends, but it looks like the majority of Americans aren’t particularly thrilled with spending an entire month celebrating the holiday. According to a new survey from Poll Position of 1,072 adults, 61 percent of respondents answered that we start celebrating Christmas too early, [...]

Wondering What Most Use the Internet for? Well, It's Not That Exciting — Survey of the Day

Nick Romano — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:23:19 +0000

Why did the average American go online? For no particular reason (Ba-dum-bum).

Although this may not become the newest joke anytime soon, it’s actually a true statement. According to a new report from the Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project, 53 percent of 18- to 29-year-old Americans go online just for fun or to waste time. With 2,260 participating adults, it turns out that 58 percent of all adults go online for the same reason.

32 Percent Have More to Be Thankful for This Year — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 20:43:26 +0000

Sometimes it gets lost in all the traveling and stuffing and football, but the point of Thanksgiving is to acknowledge the things you’re thankful for from the past year. According to a new poll from Harris Interactive of 2,463 adults, only 32 percent will have more to be thankful for this Thanksgiving than they have in the previous few Thanksgivings.

Cliff Huxtable Is America's Favorite TV Dad — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 12:11:30 +0000

Bill Cosby’s sweater-wearing, tough love-offering Cliff Huxtable character from ‘The Cosby Show’ is the TV dad most Americans would have wanted as their own father growing up. According to a Harris Poll of 2,184 adults, Ward Cleaver from ‘Leave It to Beaver’ is the nation’s second favorite TV dad, followed by Jim Anderson from ‘Father [...]

Give Us Your Opinion!

Landon King — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 16:18:43 +0000

Every month, Kool 98 asks you what you think and we give you Reward Points for your opinion! Take the Quick Listener Survey for the month of October now!

Aretha Franklin Takes on Otis Redding in a Battle of 'Respect' – Cover Clash

Landon King — Mon, 23 May 2011 18:21:57 +0000

Aretha Franklin made "Respect" her signature song, solidified herself as one of the all-time greats and earned the title "Queen of Soul" in 1967. This song was originally recorded by Otis Redding. He also wrote it! Head to the next page, play "Cover Clash" and cast your vote!

NFL Football Is America's Most Popular Sport

Landon King — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 16:25:04 +0000

Calling baseball "America's pastime" is getting to be patronizing at this point. Because football passed it a long time ago . . . and that ain't changing anytime soon.

The Harris Poll just released their annual list of the most popular sports in the U.S., and for the 25th year in a row, NFL football was number one. Read the full results on the next page...