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Programmatic buying might be common for digital publishers, but for TV networks, shaking up legacy media buying won’t happen easily.

Interpublic Group of Cos. announced in August a consortium that includes A&E Networks, Cablevision, Clear Channel and Tribune to build and test an automated ad-buying system for TV and radio ads. While the amount of inventory available to purchase in this way is limited, it has opened up the conversation about the future of programmatic TV-ad buying.

There’s no arguing the benefits of sheer efficiency, but there’s a fear any inclusion of real-time bidding will lead to a “race to the bottom,” said Paul Longo, senior VPperformance strategy and activation at MediaVest.

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