News International snares Olympic sponsor commercial deals
10 Jul 2012 | by John Reynolds
News International is aiming to maximise newspaper sales during London 2012 through a series of partnerships with Olympic sponsors.
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News International is aiming to maximise newspaper sales during London 2012 through a series of partnerships with Olympic sponsors.
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