Names of the pitching shops were not disclosed, but a Greyhound rep said a firm list of contenders has already been drawn up and a decision is expected early next year. The bus
company spent $12 million on advertising in 2005, and $10 million during the first 10 months of this year, according to Nielsen.
Richards got the account as Greyhound was restructuring its system, eliminating smaller towns and cities in favor of a more-expensive "hub-based" route set-up. Though a small spender in recent years, Greyhound has done some memorable campaigns in the past, with lines like "Go Greyhound" and "Leave the driving to us."
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