Why TV Advertising Isn't Dead Yet
BusinessWeek, April 30, 2009
By Jon Fine
The economy remains in tatters. The big broadcast networks' aggregate TV ratings are dropping, again. Total ad spending is expected to be down this year, anywhere from around 6 percent to over 10 percent. But Skittish marketers aren't ready to abandon the familiar comfort of the 30-second network TV spot.
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