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First Advertisers on 'Conan' Revealed

Conan O'Brien's new cable show, Conan, doesn't debut until Nov. 8, but TBS is reporting that some of America's biggest companies are already onboard as major supporters, including Coca-Cola, Microsoft, AT&T, GM and News Corp. Some are getting more bang for the buck by also opting for related social media and mobile device marketing tactics and on-air product tie-ins that adhere to Conan's off-beat style.

During the show's premiere week, News Corp. and AT&T will showcase TV ads, and throughout the coming weeks, other companies, including AT&T and Microsoft, will have their products integrated into specific episodes. General Motors may even give away a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze to a viewer within the next couple months.

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