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Buster back on TV with drain unblocker ads

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Drain care brand Buster is back on UK screens with a new advertising campaign as part of a wider marketing push to spotlight its bathroom and kitchen unblockers. Now live across major UK broadcasters including ITV, Channel 4 and Sky Media, the campaign aims to…

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