New OJ Ads OK’d By Florida Citrus Commission

Dan October 20, 2010 Citrus, Florida

The citrus industry has been holding its collective breath ever since consumers this summer rejected Florida orange juice ads proposed by new Florida Department of Citrus ad agency BBDO Atlanta. It’s now time to inhale; some new commercials got better reviews and the Florida Citrus Commission approved them for production this week.

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