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The company must now prove that online advertising is cost effective and integral to the marketing mix of traditional advertisers. There is an expectation that after six to nine months of calling on traditional advertisers, dollars will come pouring in. Our research suggests that turning 'toe-dipping' budgets into real dollars may take over two years.

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