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TV industry pounces on Facebook's ad mistake

May 18, 2017
Networks and cable channels are selling a 'safer' medium to advertisers at the upfronts.
Facebook has admitted to problems with ad metrics for the 10th time since September. Above, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
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Political ad spending hikes prices, cuts inventory

Oct 24, 2016
If you're trying to buy a TV ad in a swing state, you may need to wait a while.
Michael McLean sets up to play his guitar for money near a billboard showing a picture of Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton advertising the Democratic Presidential debate at the Wynn Las Vegas resort in Las Vegas, Nevada. 

 
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