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Pet industry growth statistics: how inflation and spending trends shape the figures

1 week ago | animalwellnessmagazine.com | Brian Marshall

If you think more people than ever share their lives with a dog or cat (or both!), you’re not wrong. In the US alone, over 65% of households include a companion animal. So, it’s no surprise the pet industry is booming. Here’s a look at some pet industry growth statistics that show where our money goes when it come to our beloved four-legged friends. According to Michigan State University, the pet industry made an overall economic contribution in 2023 of $303 billion, an increase of 16% from 2022.
NEW MUSIC MONDAY: June 16th

1 week ago | rock108.com | Brian Marshall

It was the debut of two of these tracks on ROCK 108. Which of these do you think should make it to regular rotation? [email protected], “The Land Of Milk And Honey” **[DEBUT]**This will be on the band’s new album “I Beat Loneliness” scheduled for release on July 18th, 2025. VOLBEAT, “Time Will Heal”New from the band’s ninth studio album “Gods Of Angels Trust.”SCARS ON BROADWAY, “Killing Spree”This represents the first batch of new material from the band since 2018.
IMU Invasion 2025

2 weeks ago | rock108.com | Brian Marshall

Nick with IMU Invasion 2025 joined Brian Marshall to talk about the details of the event happening June 13th through June 15th at Cedar Falls Motorsports Park.
NEW MUSIC MONDAY: June 9th

2 weeks ago | rock108.com | Brian Marshall

A variety of styles and flavors on today’s show. Which of these do you think should make it into regular rotation? [email protected] ROYALE, “Addicted To The Wicked & Twisted” **[DEBUT]**The band is currently on a U.K. and European tour that includes Download Festival 2025 on Saturday, June 14th. AVATAR, “Captain Goat” **[DEBUT]**The band has said,”We will never do the same song twice and we will always find ways to reinvent ourselves.” This track is does just that.
NEW MUSIC MONDAY: June 2nd

3 weeks ago | rock108.com | Brian Marshall

Three of these tracks are making their New Music Monday debut. Which of these do you think should make it into regular rotation? [email protected] AGAINST, “I Want It All **[DEBUT]**This is the second track we have heard from the band’s new album, “Ricochet.” It is scheduled for release on August 15th. FALLING IN REVERSE feat. Marilyn Manson, “God Is A Weapon”The upcoming FIR tour has the same name as this song.
Horse named after Port Huron MLB player won't race in Belmont Stakes

1 month ago | thetimesherald.com | Brian Marshall

Brian MarshallSpecial to the Times HeraldGosger, the hard-charging horse named after former Major League baseball player Jim Gosger of Port Huron, will not be gunning for glory at the Belmont Stakes. According to Yahoo Sports, Daily Racing Form, and other reports – Gosger owner Donna Clarke – on the advice of trainer Brendan Walsh – will not enter the horse in the $1.2 million Belmont States, scheduled for June 7 at Saratoga Springs, New York. “I don't think we’re going to go to the Belmont.
NEW MUSIC MONDAY: May 19th

1 month ago | rock108.com | Brian Marshall

Two new tracks from bands that have played in Eastern Iowa several times. Gary Hoey brought a new rocker that showcases his guitar work. Which one of these do you think should be in regular rotation? Let me know [email protected] PRETTY WILD, “Button Eyes”We featured this band last October with their track “Sleepwalker.” Jyl & Jules are back with this one. FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH (feat. Maria Brink of In This Moment), “I Refuse **[DEBUT]**This pairing not what I was expecting.
NEW MUSIC MONDAY: May 12th

1 month ago | rock108.com | Brian Marshall

The debut of two tracks today. The others have been played before, but there is definitely something there. Let us know what you think. [email protected], “Criminal” **[DEBUT]**Solid track from this 3-piece from Florida. Their new album, “Start Again” is slated to drop September 12th. THREE DAYS GRACE, “Apologies” **[DEBUT]**3DG just announced their new album will drop on August 22nd. This one features Adam & Matt trading verses.
NEW MUSIC MONDAY: April 28th

2 months ago | rock108.com | Brian Marshall

Two bands that are very familiar to P1 Nation, one that we have played before and one debut. Let us know what you think. [email protected], “Darkness Always Wins”This is a different, moodier version of Halestorm. Lzzy shines through on this one. PUDDLE OF MUDD, “Beautimous”Wes has had some struggles lately. Beyond that, this new track has a familiar P.O.M. groove to it. ARCHITECTS, “Everything Ends”The band has been making some noise on the rock charts with this one.
NEW MUSIC MONDAY: April 21st

2 months ago | rock108.com | Brian Marshall

There is something for everyone today. Dream Theater makes their debut. Let me know what you think [email protected] UNDEAD, “Hollywood Forever”This track has a “big fight feel” to it. GREEN DAY, “One Eyed Bastard”This one has more of the traditional Green Day sound on their fourteenth studio album. DROWNING POOL, “Madness”Ryan McCombs is back with the band after some time away. DREAM THEATER, “Midnight Messiah”DT is back. Quite a few tempo changes. You come to expect that from this band.