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Samantha Nelson

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  • Writer and Editor, Freelance
  • Staff Writer, Polygon
  • None, Freelance, Polygon
  • None, Freelance (Chicago Tribune, Eater Chicago)
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Covers:  Television, movies, dining, nightlife, games and marketing.
Freelance writer. Bylines @ign, @chicagotribune, @polygon, @joindicebreaker, @eater, @timeoutchicago, @netflix & @adweek. samantha1nelson@gmail.com. She/Her.

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Samantha Nelson is a freelance writer for Polygon, IGN, Eater, Time Out, the Chicago Tribune, GamesRadar+ and Adweek.

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Hennessy's Stylish Films Shake Off Stiff Brand Perceptions

Hennessy's Stylish Films Shake Off Stiff Brand Perceptions

Hennessy's offbeat ads feel reminiscent of high fashion films to shake up the legacy brand's image.

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A guide to finally getting into Brandon Sanderson books

A guide to finally getting into Brandon Sanderson books

Where to start with Sanderson's series? We dig into Rhythm of War and the Cosmere books reading order, secret…

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America made Godzilla a superhero. In Japan, he's still a monster.

America made Godzilla a superhero. In Japan, he's still a monster.

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, and Shin Godzilla all see Godzilla differently,…

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Justice League #59 has DC’s greatest heroes thinking about a reboot

Justice League #59 has DC’s greatest heroes thinking about a reboot

One of the Justice League’s greatest strengths is that its membership has always been fluid — expanding, cont…

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Ready Player Two can't fix the problems of the original

Ready Player Two can't fix the problems of the original

"Don't you kids ever get tired of picking through the wreckage of a past generation's nostalgia?" Ready Playe…

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The Boys demonstrates why evil-Superman stories are so popular

The Boys demonstrates why evil-Superman stories are so popular

Authors from Alan Moore to Mark Waid have written "Superman gone wrong" stories because fans are fascinated w…

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31 Chicago food and drink festivals for summer 2026

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Why do I wake up tired? 5 common causes of low energy in the morning Wondering why you don't feel refreshed and alert, even after a good night's sleep? We could have the answer to why you feel tired all the time. Do you …
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KDP Study: Gen Z Is Swapping Go-To Drinks for Digital Discovery

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Beverage manufacturers are always chasing innovation, but that pursuit is more important than ever according to Keurig Dr Pepper’s second annual State of Beverages trend report. The study demonstrated that Gen Z and Gen Alpha are eschewing the comfort of go-to drinks and pursuing new flavors and functions in their beverages, treating their choices as a form of self expression.
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KDP Study: Gen Z Is Swapping Go-To Drinks for Digital Discovery

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By Samantha Nelson Verified
| The Path to Purchase Institute
Beverage manufacturers are always chasing innovation, but that pursuit is more important than ever according to Keurig Dr Pepper’s second annual State of Beverages trend report. The study demonstrated that Gen Z and Gen Alpha are eschewing the comfort of go-to drinks and pursuing new flavors and functions in their beverages, treating their choices as a form of self expression.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

I had a high school job writing up obits and birth announcements at the Miami Herald

Have you ever used a typewriter?

No

How is social media changing news?

It makes self-promotion part of any journalist's job and means your work might find a wider audience than you expected if someone notices it