Here are a couple of Halloween and Columbus Day poll ideas from GateHouse Media news organizations.
WHAT THEY DID: The Rockford Register Star asked readers how much they're planning to spend on Halloween candy this year. Here's the poll:
Another timely poll is running on the Springfield State Journal-Register's website, and it asks readers if they have to work on Columbus Day. Here's the poll:
TAKEAWAYS: Upcoming holidays make for nice opportunities for reader engagement. You can take these ideas or think of your own angles. Find more poll ideas on GHnewsroom.com.