Manipulating the Media -- Political Wire

Manipulating the Media

CNN runs an interesting piece on how the major presidential campaigns "engage in daily battles of media manipulation and one upmanship to get their messages out."

"Campaigns stage multiple live media events throughout the day -- with backgrounds and props selected carefully -- prepare videos, distribute detailed position papers, zap out Web ads and e-mail commentary, feed quotes to reporters by beeper and create online communities. Campaign officials also keep close tabs on their opponents in a bid to keep them from hogging the media spotlight."

"Around midday is ideal to hold events... when the local news can cover it and air for the evening newscasts."

May 30, 2004 | Related News

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Taegan D. Goddard is the creator of Political Wire, a political column updated around the clock with the most interesting news, buzz and commentary.

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