Nov 5, 2012 (Morning Edition) — It's been a record year for political spending -- an estimated $6 billion. TV ads make up more than half of that amount. But what happens at TV stations when those ads no longer fill the air?
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Post Election: Traditional Ads To Return To TV
by Wendy Kaufman
Nov 5, 2012 (Morning Edition) — It's been a record year for political spending -- an estimated $6 billion. TV ads make up more than half of that amount. But what happens at TV stations when those ads no longer fill the air?Missing some content? Check the source: NPR
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