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Sports & Outdoors Newsletter | 🎯 Are You Measuring YouTube’s Real Impact on Sports Sales?
Plus: Colorshift tech is changing the turf game—see where the growth lies.
Rafe Houston
June 04, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes
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ARTIFICIAL TURF STRATEGIES
The artificial turf market is set to grow significantly, driven by innovative Colorshift technology that enhances realism and adaptability for various applications, including sports and commercial sectors. The dominance of Asia-Pacific and the rapid growth of polyethylene turf highlight key opportunities for expansion. Marketing professionals should focus on premium solutions and emerging markets to leverage this trend.
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