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Submitted by Benton Foundation on September 5, 2008 - 7:27amLast updated: September 5, 2008 - 7:28am
"It's a time-honored marketing ploy and, every time they bash the media, it means they're not talking about a vision or a plan. But the best antidote to cynical marketing is solid reporting."
-- Jon Klein, CNN
From the Radio Right Comes an Amen Chorus for Palin
Submitted by Benton Foundation on September 5, 2008 - 7:15amLast updated: September 5, 2008 - 7:15am
In a long corridor leading into the Xcel Energy Center that is packed with radio broadcasters, a new narrative about the presidential election was emerging rather noisily, at least among those on the right who make their living in front of microphones.
Telecom Reporting Rule May Be Eased
Submitted by Benton Foundation on September 5, 2008 - 7:14amLast updated: September 5, 2008 - 7:14am
Phone giants AT&T, Verizon Communications and Qwest today are expected to win approval to report less information to the Federal Communications Commission on such matters as consumer complaints and infrastructure investments.
Sponsored-link ads play campaign role
Submitted by Benton Foundation on September 5, 2008 - 7:13amLast updated: September 5, 2008 - 7:13am
Those "sponsored-link" advertisements that appear near Internet search results and on many blogs are emerging as a factor in the race for the White House. Google has seen "exponential growth" in sales of sponsored-link ads to the major presidential campaigns in 2008 vs.
Obama, McCain have contrasting styles in Web advertising
Submitted by Benton Foundation on September 5, 2008 - 7:12amLast updated: September 5, 2008 - 7:12am
It's been hard to avoid Barack Obama's distinctive red, white and blue "O" logo on display ads as you tool around online, particularly on news sites. In contrast, the star logo of his Republican presidential rival John McCain's campaign hasn't shined as brightly across the Web.
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