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Everything is relative in the realm of hyperviolent movies, and compared to this summer's other assassination thriller, this outing starring Nicolas Cage is a model of restraint and moral rectitude.
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Global Ad Spending by Sector

Sector Grand Total
Healthcare $18,645,898,781
Automotive $17,402,108,092
Media & Publishing $15,714,050,501
Cosmetics & Toiletries $13,606,872,458
Entertainment $12,966,692,078
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Product Category Jan 2007-Sep 2007 %Change
Automotive $8,491,486,605 -13.54
Pharmaceutical $3,854,004,087 2.63
Local Dealerships $3,426,305,470 -5.59
Restaurant-Quick Svc $2,922,322,999 -6.4
Motion Picture $2,662,662,125 -1.32
Source: Nielsen Monitor-Plus

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January 2007 - December 2007

Rank Parent Company Total Ad Dollars Spent
1 PROCTER & GAMBLE CO $3,728,279,492
2 AT&T INC $2,150,742,501
3 GENERAL MOTORS CORP $2,028,368,104
4 FORD MOTOR CO $1,760,594,254
5 VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC $1,658,501,263
6 TIME WARNER INC $1,467,420,737
7 CERBERUS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LP $1,363,410,168
8 JOHNSON & JOHNSON $1,290,803,595
9 TOYOTA MOTOR CORP $1,255,439,326
10 WALT DISNEY CO $1,191,120,322
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