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		Why Is Facebook Advertising in Times Square? [PIC] (mashable.com)
		1 point by michaelnovati on Dec 22, 2010 \| hide \| past \| favorite \| 2 comments

Umalu on Dec 22, 2010 | [–]

The article answers this question by explaining that the billboard is part of a Facebook tie-in deal to promote Facebook Places in connection with the upcoming New Years in Times Square event.

iamdave on Dec 22, 2010 | [–]

Duh, to "raise awareness"

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