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Ross Benes

Ross Benes

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Analyst, EMARKETER

New York

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Total articles 759

  • 12 Surprising Facts About 1990s Video Games

    By Ross Benes| Mental Floss Verified From ‘Doom’ to ‘Pokémon,’ the ‘90s were a consequential decade for video game fans. During the 1990s, video games gained popularity and became a cornerstone of pop culture. While writing my new book 1999: The Year Low Culture Conquered America and Kickstarted Our Bizarre Times, these were the most interesting facts that I came across. Congress freaked out about a pretty mild game called Night Trap. Grand Theft Auto’s publicist planted stories about how bad the game was for kids.

    By Ross Benes · Mental Floss

    Apr. 02, 2025

  • 1999: The year the line between high and low culture collapsed

    By Ross Benes| The Denver Gazette Verified A tag team consisting of a reality TV star and the former CEO of the world’s largest professional wrestling organization wants to dismantle the Education Department. This unlikely duo’s rise to power began a quarter century ago, when a sea of shlock engulfed America, propelling Linda and Vince McMahon to become billionaires and Donald Trump to announce his first presidential run. Some critics regard 1999 as the greatest year in cinema history and the birthdate of prestige TV.

    By Ross Benes · The Denver Gazette

    Mar. 28, 2025

  • 12 Surprising Facts About 1990s Video Games

    By Ross Benes| Mental Floss Verified From ‘Doom’ to ‘Pokémon,’ the ‘90s were a consequential decade for video game fans. During the 1990s, video games gained popularity and became a cornerstone of pop culture. While writing my new book 1999: The Year Low Culture Conquered America and Kickstarted Our Bizarre Times, these were the most interesting facts that I came across. Congress freaked out about a pretty mild game called Night Trap. Grand Theft Auto’s publicist planted stories about how bad the game was for kids.

    By Ross Benes · Mental Floss

    Apr. 02, 2025

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EMARKETER

EMARKETER is a prominent market research company based in New York City, specializing in digital marketing, media, and commerce. Founded in 1996, it became a subsidiary of Axel Springer in 2016. The company offers a subscription-based model that provides access to a wide range of resources, including industry reports, forecasts, charts, articles, interviews, case studies, and videos. EMARKETER aggregates and analyzes data from global sources to deliver insights into digital trends. With an annual revenue of $46.2 million and a team of approximately 307 employees, EMARKETER serves businesses and organizations looking to navigate the digital landscape effectively. The company's reports and forecasts are essential tools for making informed decisions in the digital marketing and commerce sectors. Matthias Braun is the CEO, leading the company's strategic initiatives.

New York, United States

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Founded: 1996