Campaign Spin

Enter the Golden Age of PR: Exit Reality

Schuyler Brown | Posted 09.17.2009 | Media


Schuyler Brown

Brands are ditching advertising, which is really pretty transparent in its intentions, in favor of spin and PR, which really is not. This shift is partly because advertising is failing and partly because PR is right for the times.

Debate Spin v. Substance: Lessons From Mayberry

Bennet Kelley | Posted 10.27.2008 | Media


Bennet Kelley

It is time for an end to this "soft bigotry of low expectations." We must judge debates on the merits and not like a beauty pageant.

Sleazeshow: Politics and Dirty Tricks 2008

Off The Bus | Posted 10.13.2008 | Home


Off The Bus

Mailboxes both electronic and physical are being stuffed with sleaze and dirty political material this election season. You know, those fliers, leafle...