TVB Cuts Local Ad Projection

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NEW YORK As expected, the Television Bureau of Advertising revised downward its 2009 forecast for local broadcast TV.

The new forecast calls for spot TV revenue to decline between 7 and 11 percent, compared to the -1 to -5 percent forecast issued in early September. Local spot is expected to be down 4 to 8 percent (compared to the more lukewarm forecast of up 2 to -1 percent).

Taking the biggest hit will be national spot, now predicted to plummet between 11.5

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