A question on names of (imaginary) companies that feature in television series (such as Law & Order).

A question on names of (imaginary) companies that feature in television series (such as Law & Order).
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Copywriters do all of this. They also use imaginery telephone numbers, If you have ever noticed that shows filmed in California, always start with 555–0000. Its been this way for many years.
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