This document provides a bibliography of sources for how to create a TV commercial. It lists 15 different references including websites from TV stations and networks, industry organizations, and publications that provide information on choosing a production company, buying TV advertising, setting a marketing budget, and getting ad rates and production costs. The references cover topics such as local cable advertising, creating attention-grabbing commercials, and using industry resources and tools for media buying and data reports.
1. “How To Do A TV Commercial”
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