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Commerical characters come to life at Advertising Week

Advertising Week kicks off today and with it comes the annual Walk of Fame event in which this years best commerical icons take the stage. This year includes a couple of classic characters such as Smokey the Bear, Little Debbie, the Michelin Man, the Jolly Green Giant and the California Raisins. There are also a few newer players including the Verizon guy aka "Test Man," the AOL Running Man and Burger King's King. Vote on your favorite here.
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