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1. A computer-implemented method for selecting bids for a plurality of media plays, the method comprising:
- receiving, from a plurality of users, bids for a plurality of media plays, the media plays having a provider and a time period of playing the media play;
associating media plays with the bids from the users; and
allocating the bids to the media play.
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Abstract
A system and method select bids for a plurality of media plays, such as advertising spots on radio stations. Users provide bids for the medial plays and may select providers of the media plays and a time period of the media play. The media plays are associated with the bids. The bids are allocated to the media plays, and winning bids are selected.
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15 Claims
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1. A computer-implemented method for selecting bids for a plurality of media plays, the method comprising:
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receiving, from a plurality of users, bids for a plurality of media plays, the media plays having a provider and a time period of playing the media play; associating media plays with the bids from the users; and allocating the bids to the media play. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A computer program product for selecting bids for a plurality of media plays, the computer program product stored on a computer readable medium and adapted to perform the operations of:
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receiving, from a plurality of users, bids for a plurality of media plays, the media plays having a provider and a time period of playing the media play; associating media plays with the bids from the users; and allocating the bids to the media play.
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