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        "name": "Tyler Willis Intelligence",
        "url": "https://tylerewillis.com/intelligence/benchmarks/creative-studio-small-us",
        "author": "Tyler Willis",
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        "citation": "Tyler Willis. \"Creative / Brand Studios · Small.\" tylerewillis.com/intelligence. Accessed 2026-06-12. https://tylerewillis.com/intelligence/benchmarks/creative-studio-small-us",
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    "statistical_confidence": "0.70",
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    "created_at": "2026-05-24 06:45:02",
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