Last year alone, brand-placement activity jumped by 6 percent on broadcast and 9 percent on cable, comparing the first to fourth quarters.

仅去年一年，对比第一季度与第四季度，广播电视网植入广告增加6个百分点，而有线电视增加9个百分点。

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Cuts in state and local spending reduced economic activity for three straight quarters, from the middle of last year through the first quarter of 2010, the Commerce Department estimates.

在州和地方削减开支，已经减少经济活动连续三个季度，从去年中期到2010年第一季度，商业部门评估。

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Cuts in state and local spending reduced economic activity for three straight quarters, from the middle of last year through the first quarter of 2010, the Commerce Department estimates.

在州和地方削减开支，已经减少经济活动连续三个季度，从去年中期到2010年第一季度，商业部门评估。

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