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Internet And Advertising

For years, newspapers and yellow pages have had a virtual monopoly on certain kinds of advertising. But the swift rise of the internet is creating new forms of competition that could change the established order. Websites that specialize in local events and entertainment are springing up in cities around the country...and many of these sites are expected to aggressively compete for local advertising dollars. NPR's John McChesney reports.

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