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Paul Farhi
The Ads That Aren't
Submitted by Benton Foundation on September 11, 2008 - 7:34amLast updated: September 11, 2008 - 7:35am
When Democrats turned their attention to national security themes at their nominating convention last month, Sen. John McCain's campaign was ready. In a withering TV commercial called "Tiny," McCain claimed that Sen.
Win Points for McCain!
Submitted by Benton Foundation on August 7, 2008 - 6:55amLast updated: August 7, 2008 - 6:55am
Spread John McCain's official talking points around the Web -- and you could win valuable prizes! That, in essence, is the McCain campaign's pitch to supporters to join its new online effort, one that combines the features of "AstroTurf" campaigning with the sort of customer-loyalty programs offered by airlines, hotel chains, restaurants and the occasional daily newspaper.
Dan Snyder Expands Radio Empire
Submitted by Benton Foundation on June 5, 2008 - 7:40amRedskins owner Dan Snyder reached a deal yesterday to buy three local AM radio stations from Clear Channel Communications, including the area's leading sports-talk station, WTEM. The purchase gives Snyder control of sports talk radio in Washington.It thus gives the owner of the most popular and closely followed sports franchise in the region ownership of the biggest broadcast outlets for commentary about his team.
Redskins' Snyder Seeks to Buy WTEM, Two Other Stations
Submitted by Benton Foundation on May 30, 2008 - 7:29amWashington Redskins owner Daniel Snyder is moving closer to an agreement to buy local sports-talk station WTEM-AM and two other AM stations, in a bid to expand his fledgling but problem-plagued radio operations.
Off Target Political Reporting
Submitted by Benton Foundation on March 25, 2008 - 8:54pmLast updated: March 26, 2008 - 8:19pm
Why have so many been so wrong so often during this campaign? Why the urge to predict and prognosticate the course of events rather than simply describe them? And what, if anything, should anyone do about it?
