Systems and methods for creating, managing and publishing advertisements
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1. A method for placing media content, comprising:
- receiving, at a server, a user request to identify available media space, where the user request includes one or more user-identified search criteria, and wherein the available media space represents media space available for purchase by the user;
determining, at the server, the available media space that meets the one or more user-identified search criteria; and
displaying the available media space to the user for purchase.
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Abstract
A media distribution system and method, such as an advertising system and method, allows a user to quickly create, manage and publish digital media at numerous media sites using web-based tools. The system also includes a web-based media space search and selection tool that enables a user to select the media outlets (e.g., advertising sites) in which media is placed. Media outlets may include local, satellite and cable television, Internet sites, local networks, and other systems capable of presenting digital signage. The web-based tools of the present invention permit the creation and placement of media on non-digital media, such as in newspapers or magazines.
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1. A method for placing media content, comprising:
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receiving, at a server, a user request to identify available media space, where the user request includes one or more user-identified search criteria, and wherein the available media space represents media space available for purchase by the user;
determining, at the server, the available media space that meets the one or more user-identified search criteria; and
displaying the available media space to the user for purchase. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A method for the sale of advertising space at one or more advertising sites, comprising:
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receiving, at a server, a user request to identify available advertising sites, wherein the user request includes one or more user-identified search criteria;
determining, at the server, the available advertising sites that meet the one or more user-identified search criteria; and
offering for sale, to the user, advertising space in at least some of the available advertising sites. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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27. A media distribution system, comprising:
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a server, operable to communicate with a computer corresponding to a user; and
a media space selection module, in communication with the server, wherein the media space selection module is operable to;
receive one or more user-identified search criteria to identify available media space, wherein the available media space represents media space available for purchase by the user;
determine the available media space that meets the one or more user-identified search criteria; and
display, on at least one display corresponding to the computer, the available media space to the user for purchase. - View Dependent Claims (28, 29, 30, 31, 32)
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