A system and method is provided for use in connection with auctioning delivery spots (e.g., ad spots) or commercial impressions in a broadcast network. The system provides (1702) information regarding asset delivery spots and receives (1704) bids from asset providers. A winning bidder is determined (1706),...http://www.google.de/patents/US20070288953?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US20070288953 - SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUCTIONING AVAILS