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☆ Patrick Mahomes says Taylor Swift is now part of the ‘Chiefs Kingdom’
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-23 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Taylor Swift has become part of the “Chiefs Kingdom” and embraced by the team during her relationship with tight end Travis Kelce, according to Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes. “For us, there were a couple of jokes here and there at the beginning, but she’s just part of Chiefs Kingdom now. She’s part of the team,” Mahomes told Nate Burleson on “CBS Mornings.”“It’s cool that she’s embraced Brittany (Mahomes’ wife), and they’ve built a friendship as well. And then he started bringing Taylor around when he realised how cool of a person she is,” he added. Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes talk before a game.

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☆ Here are Monday's biggest analyst calls: Nvidia, Apple, Amazon, GM, Uber, Carvana, Nike, Palo Alto & more
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-04 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +10 min

Wells Fargo downgrades Lululemon to equal weight from overweight Wells said in its downgrade of the stock that it sees less balanced risk/reward. Morgan Stanley downgrades Sea Limited to equal weight from overweight Morgan Stanley downgraded the Singapore-based tech conglomerate until its business outlook is clearer. Morgan Stanley upgrades Insulet to overweight from equal weight Morgan Stanley initiated the insulin pump therapy company and said it sees room for further gains. Wells Fargo reiterates Nike as overweight Wells says Nike is a top defensive pick for 2024. Morgan Stanley reiterates Palo Alto as overweight Morgan Stanley said Palo Alto shares have the poten tial to rise further.

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ATLANTA (AP) — Fourteen U.S. cities will play host to Copa América next summer, with the semifinals at East Rutherford, New Jersey, and Charlotte, North Carolina, ahead of the July 14 championship in Miami Gardens, Florida. The semifinals will be in New Jersey's MetLife Stadium on July 9 and Charlotte's Bank of America Stadium the next day. This will be only the second time Copa América has been held outside of South America since the inaugural tournament in 1916. Except for the Centenario tournament, Copa América hosting duties usually have rotated among the 10 COMNEBOL nations in South America. They are: MetLife Stadium, Hard Rock Stadium, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Levi's Stadium, SoFi Stadium, AT&T Stadium, NRG Stadium and Arrowhead Stadium.

Persons: América, Victor Montagliani, “, ”, Alejandro Dominguez, Lionel Messi, Montagliani Organizations: ATLANTA, Copa América, East, Central America, NRG, T, Farm, MetLife, Charlotte's Bank of America, ” CONCACAF, CONMEBOL, CONCACAF, Mercedes, Benz, SoFi, Levi's, Exploria, North America, América Centenario, Nations League, Costa Rica, Children's, Arrowhead, Levi’s, Copa América Centenario, Chile, Centenario Locations: East Rutherford , New Jersey, Charlotte, North Carolina, Miami Gardens , Florida, South America, North, Caribbean, Houston, Arlington , Texas, Glendale , Arizona, Las Vegas, New, Miami, Atlanta, Inglewood , California, Santa Clara , California, Orlando , Florida, Austin , Texas, Kansas City, Missouri, Kansas, United States, Mexico, Jamaica, Panama, Costa, Honduras, Canada, Trinidad and Tobago, NRG, Orlando, Los Angeles, Argentina, New York City, Ecuador, U.S

☆ Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Salesforce, Pure Storage, Snowflake and more
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-29 | by ( Lisa Kailai Han | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Salesforce — The software giant added 7% after releasing third-quarter adjusted earnings of $2.11 per share, higher than the $2.06 per share analysts polled by LSEG were expecting. The firm's third-quarter revenue of $8.72 billion fell in line with expectations. Snowflake — The stock rallied more than 7% after its third-quarter earnings beat analysts' expectations. Pure Storage — The data storage company lost 12%. Pure Storage anticipates fourth-quarter revenue will come in at $728 million, below the $918.7 million analysts had expected, according to FactSet.

Persons: LSEG, Nutanix, PVH Organizations: Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals

☆ Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell ‘welcomes’ attention surrounding pop star and tight end
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-23 | by ( Samuel Joseph | Sam Joseph | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —The most famous relationship in the world right now has the stamp of approval from the National Football League’s (NFL) commissioner. Roger Goodell, who has served as commissioner since 2006, appeared on CBS Mornings ahead of the NFL’s Thanksgiving games and discussed the superstar pairing of singer Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. In October, Kelce and his brother said in their podcast that the NFL was “overdoing it a little bit” on social media regarding the romance between the pop star and the Chiefs tight end. I think it brings a little bit more to the atmosphere, brings a little bit more to what you’re watching. Kelce and Kansas City, who have a 7-3 record heading into Week 12 of the NFL regular season, will take on the Las Vegas Raiders at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday.

Persons: Roger Goodell, Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, ”, “, That’s, Swift, Travis, Football’s, Kelce, Jason, we’ve, ” Kelce, I’ve, I’m Organizations: CNN, National Football League’s, CBS, Kansas City Chiefs, NFL, Chiefs, New York Jets, February’s, Forbes, NBC, Arrowhead, Philadelphia Eagles, Kansas City, Las Vegas Raiders Locations: Buenos Aires, Argentina, Kansas

(AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs have scored an NFL-worst 53 points in the second half of games this season, which equates to just over five per game, and they sure could have used that measly total against the Eagles on Monday night. The Chiefs were shut out in the second half for the third consecutive game, this time by Philadelphia in their highly anticipated Super Bowl rematch, allowing Jalen Hurts and Co. to rally from a 10-point deficit for a 21-17 victory at Arrowhead Stadium. “All season long,” Mahomes said, “we haven't played good football in the second half. "I’ve got to be better.”Had he held onto the ball, the Chiefs could have turned a 17-14 lead into a two-possession game. After the teams traded punts, the Chiefs had one last chance with the ball at their own 9-yard line and 2:49 left.

Persons: Jalen, Andy Reid —, —, Patrick Mahomes, ” Mahomes, haven't, We've, we've, Travis Kelce, “, Kelce, I’ve, ”, Mahomes, Marquez Valdes, Justin Watson, ” Watson, Marquez, it’s, Donovan Smith, Jawaan Taylor, Creed Humphrey Organizations: KANSAS CITY, The Kansas City Chiefs, NFL, Eagles, Chiefs, Philadelphia, Arrowhead, Kansas City, AFC Locations: KANSAS, Mo, The

☆ Travis Kelce is ready to talk about dating Taylor Swift
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-20 | by ( Jackie Castillo | Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

He’s the cover star of WSJ Magazine’s new issue and he’s spilling tea about being Taylor Swift’s new man. I’ve never dealt with it,” Kelce told the publication of Swift’s life in the spotlight. Kelce described his new girlfriend as “hilarious” and “a genius.”They share similar world views, he said, including when it comes to family. Folks around Kelce were more nervous about his first date with the super star singer than he was. “That was the biggest thing to me: make sure I don’t say anything that would push Taylor away,” he told WSJ magazine.

Persons: Taylor Swift, China's Xi, Charissa Thompson, Alec Baldwin, Taylor, Lion, Travis Kelce wasn’t, I’ve, ” Kelce, I’m, Kelce, ”, “, Swift, “ She’ll, he’s, Donna Kelce Organizations: CNN, iTunes, SNL, ”, Kansas City Chiefs, “ Locations: Mexico, Arrowhead, New York City

Mahomes finished 20 of 30 for a season-low 185 yards in his European debut, but the Chiefs’ offense struggled in the second half. Miami hadn’t been shut out in the first half of a game since Week 2 of the 2021 season. After a game that could have playoff implications — the Chiefs have hosted a record five straight AFC championship games — Chiefs coach Andy Reid said the flight home will feel shorter. The Chiefs haven’t lost back-to-back games since early in the 2021 season and stayed undefeated in international games. Chiefs: Bye week before a Monday night Super Bowl rematch against the Philadelphia Eagles at Arrowhead Stadium on Nov. 20.

Persons: — Patrick Mahomes, Bryan Cook, ” Mahomes, Miami's, Tua Tagovailoa, — I’ve, ” Tagovailoa, “, Rashee Rice, Jerick McKinnon, Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Tyreek Hill, Trent McDuffie, Mike Edwards, Hill, Edwards lateraled, Cook, Howard, Taylor Swift, Miami’s, Clay Martin, Miami hadn’t, Tagovailoa, Cedric Wilson Jr, Bradley Chubb’s, Raheem Mostert, Chris Jones, Mostert, Andy Reid, ” Reid, Chiefs haven’t, Jaylen Waddle, Robert Jones, Reid, ___ Organizations: Chiefs, Miami Dolphins, Deutsche Bank, Super Bowl, Kansas City, Dolphins, Miami, AFC, — Chiefs, NEXT, Las Vegas Raiders, Philadelphia Eagles, Arrowhead Locations: FRANKFURT, Germany, Kansas, Frankfurt, Miami, London, Mexico City, United States

☆ Taylor Swift has made Kansas City her new stomping ground — and local shops say business is booming
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-29 | by ( Juliana Kaplan | Eliza Relman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

Kansas City has been gripped by Taylor Swift mania amidst her relationship with Travis Kelce. Taylor Swift. They're not alone: Swiftmania has seized Kansas City, and the next great American dynasty — of a blockbuster football team and pop music superstar — is invigorating the Midwestern city. Indeed, Lonely Planet included Kansas City on its list of top destinations to visit in 2024 released on Thursday. While Swift is not single-handedly responsible for the Kansas City renaissance, her presence is currently being felt in the wallets and streets of Kansas City.

Persons: Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, —, Megan Folmsbee, Who's Travis, Swift, Westside Storey, Folmsbee, They're, Swiftmania, Ericka Hamilton, Misha Wilson, Randi Mahomes, Patrick Mahomes, Hamilton, Wilson, Randi, Travis Kelce's, ❤️, RsE3P5HKAd —, Sarah Fretwell, Erimish, Fretwell, Travis, Jason Kelce, hasn't, Taylor, We've, Xavier Ross, RAYGUN, It's, Ross, it's, Abby Meyer, Meyer, Dolce, Erin Brown, they've, Katlyn Howard, That's, Brown, Jack Stack, Kelce, Patrick Joyce, Joyce, could've Organizations: Kansas City, Swifties, Service, Westside Storey, Kansas City Chiefs, Westside, Chiefs, Kansas, RsE3P5HKAd — ESPN, Philadelphia Eagles, Arrowhead, University of Toronto, KC, . Kansas City's Union, Union, Bakery, Kansas City's, Lonely Planet Locations: Kansas, Arrowhead, Kansas City, Arkansas, . Kansas, Argentine

DENVER (AP) — Patrick Mahomes was added to the Kansas City Chiefs' injury report Sunday with flu-like symptoms, but the team said he'll still start against the Denver Broncos. Patrick Mahomes is 12-0 against the Broncos, whom the Chiefs have defeated 16 consecutive times going back to 2015. Mahomes’ wife Brittany recently posted on social media that the couple’s two children had been ill with a stomach bug and that she had contracted the illness as well. Political Cartoons View All 1223 ImagesBrittany Mahomes said the illness first affected their son, Bronze, then their daughter, Sterling Skye, before she got sick. The Chiefs (6-1) and Broncos (2-5) just played at Arrowhead Stadium on Oct. 12, when Mahomes completed 30 of 40 passes for 306 yards with a touchdown and an interception in Kansas City’ 19-8 victory.

Persons: — Patrick Mahomes, he'll, Patrick Mahomes, Mahomes, Blaine Gabbert, Brittany, Brittany Mahomes, Sterling Skye, ___ Organizations: DENVER, Kansas City Chiefs, Denver Broncos, Broncos, Chiefs, Sunday, Arrowhead, Kansas City ’ Locations: Denver, Kansas

☆ NFL Week 7 Sunday: Bill Belichick earns historic win, Chiefs and Eagles claim wins
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-23 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

CNN —It might have been ‘super bye week’ in the 2023 NFL season – six teams weren’t taking the field – but the action that did take place didn’t disappoint. Legendary coach joins legendary companyThe New England Patriots have had a tough time of it lately. Belichick reacts after a play in the second half of the game against the Bills. The Bills fought back in the second half and the Patriots needed a late score to win the game. David Eulitt/Getty ImagesAfter the victory, Mahomes described why his connection with Kelce has worked so well over the years.

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(AP) — Patrick Mahomes threw for 424 yards and four touchdowns, Travis Kelce caught 12 passes for 179 yards and a score, and the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Los Angeles Chargers 31-17 on Sunday to take command of the AFC West. Joshua Palmer caught five passes for 133 yards and Joshua Kelley ran seven times for 75 yards and a score. The score left Mahomes with 321 yards passing, the fourth time in his career that he had been over 300 yards before halftime. And it left Kelce with nine catches for 143 yards and a score. It only left the Chiefs with a 24-17 lead, though, because the Chargers were getting some big plays of their own.

Persons: — Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Marquez Valdes, Scantling, Rashee Rice, Isiah Pacheco, Mecole Hardman, Mahomes, Pacheco, Justin Herbert, Joshua Palmer, Joshua Kelley, Valdes, Rice, Taylor Swift, Brittany Mahomes, Kelley, Herbert, Palmer, Gerald Everett, Swift, Kelce's, Charles Omenihu, L'Jarius Sneed, Austin Ekeler, Everett, LB Nick Bolton, Allen, ___ Organizations: KANSAS CITY, Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Chargers, AFC West, Chiefs, New York Jets, Kansas City, Chargers, Los, Arrowhead, Austin, LB, NEXT, Bears, Broncos Locations: KANSAS, Mo, Kansas, Los Angeles

☆ Taylor Swift is still in her (Chiefs) Red era with latest appearance supporting Travis Kelce at football game
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-22 | by ( Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —In a surprise to absolutely nobody, Taylor Swift was back in Kansas City on Sunday to support Travis Kelce at his football game. Wearing a red Kansas City Chiefs t-shirt and a black cheerleader-inspired miniskirt, Swift appeared on CBS’s broadcast at Arrowhead Stadium watching the team play the Los Angeles Chargers. She was seen embracing Brittany Mahomes, the wife of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, after Kelce made a big play on the field. Sunday marked the fourth time the singer has attended one of Kelce’s football games in person since she first appeared on the Chiefs’ home turf in September. Despite the G-rated PDA and the four football games Swift has now attended in person to support the two-time Super Bowl champ, they have yet to publicly comment on their relationship status.

Persons: Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, Swift, Brittany Mahomes, Patrick Mahomes, Kelce, Bernie Kosar, Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Ice Organizations: CNN, Kansas City Chiefs, Arrowhead, Los Angeles Chargers, Cleveland Browns, Chiefs Locations: Kansas City, New Jersey, Argentina, New York City

☆ A Taylor-Kelce Halloween costume? Chiefs star has tips
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-20 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/2] Oct 12, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) runs the ball against the Denver Broncos during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsOct 20 (Reuters) - Travis Kelce, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end, has offered some tips on how fans can create costumes resembling himself and his rumoured girlfriend, Taylor Swift, for Halloween. "I had it when I met Taylor for the first time, so I guess my ‘stache ... maybe a bracelet or something." Kelce also commented on his short cameo in "Saturday Night Live" last weekend, in which Taylor Swift also introduced musical artist Ice Spice's second performance. Reporting by Tommy Lund in Gdansk Editing by Chris ReeseOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Travis Kelce, Denny, Taylor Swift, Swift, Taylor, Kelce, Ice, Tommy Lund, Chris Reese Organizations: Kansas City Chiefs, Denver Broncos, Arrowhead, National Football League, NFL, Thomson Locations: Kansas City , Missouri, USA, Gdansk

☆ A Texas-Size Taste of Next Year’s Blockbuster Solar Eclipse
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-19 | by ( Danielle Dowling | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

An amateur astronomer and a NASA eclipse ambassador, Ms. Davies is leading the alliance’s efforts to organize and support eclipse events in the area. At the nearby Best Western, rooms for that eclipse are going for about $1,100 a night, Ms. Moore said. In Bandera, the self-proclaimed Cowboy Capital of the World, this eclipse came with wagon rides, Old West shootout re-enactments and one outrageously long-horned bull named Redneck. A little over an hour away in the small town of Junction, Macy Brooks, the organizer of the Texclipse Music Festival, is also planning to go bigger in April. Josh White, an owner of Arrowhead Creek, a vineyard in Stonewall, is planning for a relatively quiet event at his winery in April.

Persons: ”, Dawn Davies, Davies, “, ” Patricia Moore, annularity, Moore, Macy Brooks, margarita, Brooks, Josh White Organizations: Hill Country Alliance, NASA, Bandera County Convention, Visitors Bureau, Cowboy Capital, Old West Locations: Oregon, South Carolina, Bandera County, Bandera, Old, Spain, Junction, Arrowhead, Stonewall

☆ Travis Kelce stars as Kansas City Chiefs, with Taylor Swift in attendance, beat Denver Broncos
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-13 | by ( Samuel Joseph | Sam Joseph | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Grammy award-winning artist Taylor Swift continues to be a good luck charm for the Kansas City Chiefs, as they defeated the Denver Broncos 19-8 at Arrowhead Stadium on Thursday night. Swift was watching the Chiefs in person for the third time this season and has yet to see them lose. He went 30/40 on pass attempts and racked up 306 yards, throwing one touchdown to Kadarius Toney and one interception. Brittany Mahomes and Taylor Swift celebrate a touchdown by the Kansas City Chiefs against the Denver Broncos. Denver put up 197 total yards to the Chiefs’ 389 with Wilson going 13/22 on passes, 95 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions, per the NFL.

Persons: Taylor Swift, Swift, Travis Kelce, Kelce, there’s, she’s, Cooper Neill, ”, Patrick Mahomes, Mahomes, Kadarius Toney, Brittany Mahomes, Jamie Squire, Justin Simmons, Kicker Harrison Butker, Andy Reid, ” Reid, Russell Wilson, Wilson, Courtland Sutton, Butker, Sean Payton, I’m Organizations: CNN, Kansas City Chiefs, Denver Broncos, Arrowhead, Chiefs, Minnesota Vikings, NFL, Broncos, Denver, Green Bay Packers Locations: Kelce

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Persons: Russell Wilson, Taylor, Travis Kelce, Charissa Thompson, Tony Gonzalez, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Richard Sherman, ExpressVPN Organizations: Broncos, Chiefs, Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs, Vikings, Amazon, Fox, Amazon Prime, Insiders, Prime, Apple, Watch Broncos, Thursday, Jaguars, Saints, Buccaneers, Bills, Titans, Steelers, Panthers, Bears, Bengals, Ravens, Football, Dolphins, Jets, Seahawks, Cowboys, Patriots, Chargers, Raiders, Rams, Browns Locations: San Francisco Bay, Denver

☆ Swift in attendance at Chiefs game for third time
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-12 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: 1 min

Taylor Swift attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, U.S., September 12, 2023. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsOct 12 (Reuters) - Pop megastar Taylor Swift was seen in attendance prior to the start of the Kansas City Chiefs game on Thursday, the third time the 12-time Grammy winner has attended one of the team's games amid rumors of a relationship with tight end Travis Kelce. Swift was shown on the broadcast entering Arrowhead Stadium wearing a red Chiefs jacket ahead of the team's showdown with the Denver Broncos. Swift's appearance, in addition to fueling further rumors about her romance with the Chiefs' star, is sure to deliver another marketing blessing to the NFL. Reporting by Rory Carroll in Los Angeles; Editing by Muralikumar AnantharamanOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Taylor Swift, Andrew Kelly, megastar Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, Swift, Rory Carroll, Muralikumar Organizations: Prudential Center, REUTERS, Kansas City Chiefs, Arrowhead, Denver Broncos, Chiefs, NFL, Thomson Locations: Newark , New Jersey, U.S, Los Angeles

(AP) — Patrick Mahomes knows the Kansas City Chiefs' offense is still trying to put everything together. We had a lot of yards, positive yards, but you can't stall down there." The Broncos have not beaten the Chiefs since Sept. 17, 2015, the year Peyton Manning led Denver to the Super Bowl. The two began a relationship a few weeks ago, when he invited Swift to a Chiefs game after failing to meet her during her Eras Tour. Chiefs: S Justin Reid, who had an interception earlier in the game, briefly left in the second half.

Persons: — Patrick Mahomes, “, ” Mahomes, Mahomes, Harrison, Russell Wilson, Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift, Courtland Sutton —, Javonte Williams, Rashee Rice, Andy Reid, Peyton Manning, Sean Payton, “ I'm, I'm, ” Payton, Wilson, Justin Simmons, Kadarius Toney, Butker, ” SWIFT, Swift, Chris Jones, Jones, Hall, Hall of Famer Derrick Thomas, Greg Dulcich, Justin Reid, Justin Watson, ___ Organizations: KANSAS CITY, Kansas City Chiefs, Denver, Broncos, Kansas City, Chiefs, ” Chiefs, Super, Swift, Hall of Famer, Raiders, NEXT Broncos, Los Angeles Chargers Locations: KANSAS, Mo, Kansas, Denver, Los Angeles

☆ Kelce brothers: NFL is ‘overdoing’ promotion of Taylor Swift’s attendance at Chiefs games
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-05 | by ( David Close | George Ramsay | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —As fans’ interest in the apparent romance between Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and superstar musician Taylor Swift shows few signs of abating, Kelce and his brother Travis agree that the NFL is “overdoing it a little bit” on social media. Kelce and Swift have not confirmed that they’re dating, but the singer has been seen cheering on the Chiefs star during his past two games. I think it brings a little bit more to the atmosphere, brings a little bit more to what you’re watching. “The Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce news has been a pop cultural moment we’ve leaned into in real time, as it’s an intersection of sport and entertainment, and we’ve seen an incredible amount of positivity around the sport,” it said. She was seen sitting next to the Kelce brothers’ mom, Donna, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on September 24, before also watching from the stands at MetLife Stadium as the Chiefs defeated the New York Jets on Sunday.

Persons: Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift, Kelce, Travis, Swift, “, Jason, ” Travis, Jason Kelce, Jesse D, we’ve, Swift’s, Donna Organizations: CNN, Kansas City Chiefs, Chiefs, Philadelphia Eagles, Boston Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers, NFL, Kelce’s Chiefs, Variety, MetLife, New York Jets Locations: ”, Kansas City

☆ Brands endorsed by Travis Kelce, like Pfizer and Campbell's Soup, are also benefitting from Taylor Swift's halo
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-03 | by ( Lauren Johnson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Brands backing Kansas City Chiefs' player Travis Kelce, like Pfizer and Campbell's Soup, are also getting big boosts in engagement from Kelce's possible relationship with pop star Taylor Swift. Pfizer launched a campaign starring Kelce on Sept. 22 encouraging people to get the updated COVID-19 booster shot. There was a 32% increase in searches about Pfizer when that ad ran after Swift's Sept. 25 appearance, compared to before. EDO also found that Pfizer ads with Kelce drove 27% more search activity than Pfizer ads that did not feature him. Also, a Kelce-led TV ad from Experian posted on YouTube on Oct. 1 has already received more than 800,000 views, while a Kelce-less Experian TV ad promoting the same product has only accumulated 189,000 views.

Persons: Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift, Swift, Kelce's, Kelce, Jason Kelce, Marci Raible, Travis, Raible, Experian, NBCUniversal Organizations: Brands, Kansas City Chiefs, Pfizer, Campbell's, NFL, Chiefs, EDO, YouTube, State Farm, DirecTV, MetLife, New York Jets

☆ Hosts are eager for more support after Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky says 'we need to get our house in order'
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-03 | by ( Dan Latu | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky called out his own company in an interview with Bloomberg published Monday. AdvertisementAdvertisementAirbnb CEO Brian Chesky says it's time for the company to "get our house in order," in an interview with Bloomberg, and short-term rental hosts are thrilled. Airbnb host Ric Kenworthy, who manages over 90 properties in Arizona, says Chesky's comments were a long time coming. Chesky's site is a marketplace that connects hosts and travelers, and the CEO is struggling to keep both sides happy. As travelers continue to book short-term rentals, Chesky acknowledged the company "never fully built the foundation" needed for the current size of the company.

Persons: Brian Chesky, —, Ric Kenworthy, Jen Kelman, that's, Chesky, Airbnb, Melinda Johnson, Johnson, Kelman, Katie Kay Mead Organizations: Bloomberg, Service, Airbnb Locations: Arizona, Airbnb, Tennessee, , Arizona, Arrowhead , California

☆ 'Swift effect' prompts viewership spike for Chiefs-Jets game
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-02 | by ( Amy Tennery | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/2] Sep 24, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Taylor Swift reacts while watching the Kansas City Chiefs vs Chicago Bears game during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. A rumored relationship between Swift and Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has sent interest sky-rocketing in Super Bowl champion Kansas City. In another sign of "the Swift Effect," sales of Kelce's jersey surged after Swift's appearance at his Week 3 home game. The broadcast featured ads for the forthcoming concert film "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" and on several occasions cut to Swift, who cheered on the Kansas City team enthusiastically, while commentators made references to her song lyrics. Swift had also appeared at the Chiefs' Week 3 game at home at which the champions pummeled the Chicago Bears 41-10.

Persons: Taylor Swift, Denny, Swift, Travis Kelce, reveled, Amy Tennery, Dawn Chmielewski Organizations: Kansas City Chiefs, Chicago Bears, Arrowhead, New York Jets, Sunday, NBC Sports, Chiefs, Super Bowl, Kansas City, MetLife, Sunday Night, NBC, NFL, pummeled, Minnesota Vikings, Thomson Locations: Kansas City , Missouri, USA, East Rutherford , New Jersey, New York

And the debate over whether it was even a penalty continues to rage. Kansas City worked the clock the rest of the way and held on for a 23-20 victory over New York. A livid Jets coach Robert Saleh shouted at Steratore after the call, and again on the final play of the game. On Monday morning, the NFL had "Chiefs are 2-0 as Swifties” in its social media profiles. Swift was also at the Chiefs' home win over the Chicago Bears last week at Arrowhead Stadium after Kelce invited her.

Persons: Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner, Marquez Valdes, Frank Steratore, Michael Carter II, Patrick Mahomes, Robert Saleh, Gardner, —, didn't, Valdes, Andy Reid, Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, Swift, Kelce, ” Gardner, Saleh, “ I'm, ” Saleh, Mahomes, “, it's, Marquez, Dean Blandino, “ Valdes, Scantling, ” Blandino Organizations: Jets cornerback, Chiefs, Patrick Mahomes . Kansas City, Jets, Scantling, NFL, MetLife, Chicago Bears, Arrowhead, Twitter, ESPN, NFL Network, Sports Radio, Fox Sports, 33rd Locations: Patrick Mahomes . Kansas, New York, Steratore, Kansas City, Gardner

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Taylor Swift couldn't just shake off another chance to watch Travis Kelce on the football field. The 12-time Grammy Award winner arrived at MetLife Stadium about 40 minutes before kickoff Sunday night to watch Kelce and his Kansas City Chiefs take on the New York Jets. Swift took advantage of an invitation from the All-Pro tight end to watch the game, and apparently had to see more of Kelce and the Chiefs in action. Political Cartoons View All 1190 ImagesMetLife Stadium is a familiar spot for Swift, who performed three sold-out concerts there in May. Kelce said on his “New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce” podcast earlier this week that Swift "looked amazing” at the game.

Persons: — Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, Kelce, SNY, Swift, jean, Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Hugh Jackman, Donna, Aaron Rodgers, Achilles, Rodgers, warmups, Jason, Travis Kelce ”, ” Kelce, —, Dave Skretta, ___ Organizations: MetLife Stadium, Kansas City Chiefs, New York Jets, Arrowhead, Chiefs, Chicago Bears, NBC, MetLife, AP Locations: RUTHERFORD, N.J, Kelce, Buenos Aires, Argentina, New York, Kansas City

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