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        "Beverage",
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        "Medical & Pharma",
        "Ammunition",
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          "url": "https://www.aagard.com/blog/mike-and-ikes-bounce-back-via-social-media",
          "name": "Just Born"
        },
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        },
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          "title": "Mike & Ike's Bounce Back via Social Media",
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          "direct"
        ],
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        },
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          "direct"
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          "model": "quote"
        },
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        "channels": [
          "direct"
        ],
        "extensions": {
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              "packaging"
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          "direct"
        ],
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            "applications": [
              "packaging"
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          "model": "quote"
        },
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        "channels": [
          "direct"
        ],
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              "mir",
              "fanuc"
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        "consultation"
      ]
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      }
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}