To decide which of the pilots it picks up, the company will be looking at several types of viewer feedback, including online surveys, offline focus groups and, perhaps most importantly, viewer behavior.

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Looking ahead, there are several factors that suggest it could hold up.

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But for those looking for something a bit different, several alternative events are also starting to pop up.

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The Foundation is currently looking to turn the exhibit into a travelling one, setting it up in several venues.

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And by looking at an industry that seemingly had no connection with theirs, they came up with several good ideas for improving their products and adding more value to their customers.

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When Mr Dayton launched his campaign in April, several months after his rivals, locals presumed that, having just split up with his wife, he was looking for something to do.

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