NASDAQ OMX GROUP, INC. | 2013 | FY | 3


Advertising Costs

We expense advertising costs, which include media advertising and production costs, in the periods in which the costs are incurred. Media advertising and production costs included as marketing and advertising expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income totaled $7 million in 2013,  $6 million in 2012 and $7 million for 2011.