NBS says has had ad threats if Livedoor takes control

TOKYO, Japan - Nippon Broadcasting System Inc. President Akinobu Kamebuchi speaks during a news conference in Tokyo on March 8. The company officials said many companies have threatened to scrap advertisement sponsor contracts for baseball and soccer game broadcasts if Internet services provider Livedoor Co. takes it over. (Kyodo)

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