Ad agencies pull out of Olympics pitch over sponsorship cost

By Nikki Sandison, 30 March 2009, 09:30am

LONDON - At least two key ad agencies have pulled out of the pitch for the 2012 Olympics after being told the winner is also required to sponsor the London Games at a cost of nearly £10m, according to a report.

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