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Automotive TV spending falls 15.4% in August, sports still dominant

Automakers spent $72.5 million on national linear TV in August, down from $85.7 million a year ago, per iSpot.tv. Household impressions fell 20.2%, while NFL preseason alone drew over 22% of auto industry outlay.

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