Cal. Lottery Targets African American Market
Wed., Apr. 8, 2020
By Kevin McCauley
The California State Lottery is looking for a shop to provide advertising and marketing communications services aimed at the African American consumer market.
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The California State Lottery is looking for a shop to provide advertising and marketing communications services aimed at the African American consumer market.
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