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Ads Are Back

March 03, 2008

"There's a growing sense among analysts and technology vendors that cellphone users would prefer advertiser-supported entertainment too. For example, see this report from Parks Associates and USC's Entertainment Technology Center, which urges Hollywood to offer free content to mobile users as a way to promote other sales."

From the article, "Ads Are Back," by Jon Healey

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