In 2009, Annual ad spending on food & candy = $6.3 Billion

- In 2009, Annual ad spending on food & candy = $6.3 Billion http://www.marketingcharts.com/television/annual-us-ad-spending-falls-12... - VERY INTERESTING FOOD ADVERTISING ANALYSIS IN THIS ART

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