Category: Political Advertising

California Cracks Down on Influencers’ Undisclosed Political Ads

The New York Times – Business:
Under a new law, creators could face fines of $5,000 per post if they don’t disclose that they were paid to make political content.
Who Will Win the Midterms? Republicans Are Reeling.

The New York Times – On the Runway:
The party is putting up a costly defense of states and districts that President Trump won easily in 2024. And in places like Georgia, strategists wonder if it’s too late.
Trump Plans Blitz of $138 Million and Counting to Save Midterm Republicans

The New York Times – On the Runway:
His powerful super PAC is suddenly spending heavily on some races, after drawing fire from some Republicans that the group might not throw its weight behind the party’s candidates.
The Data Center Backlash Bursts Into the Midterms

The New York Times – On the Runway:
With opposition to the centers mounting, many Democrats and a growing number of Republicans are campaigning against them.
A Stunning Win for the Left in Florida: 6 Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primaries

The New York Times – On the Runway:
State Representative Angie Nixon, a progressive firebrand, defeated a moderate who dramatically out-raised her with grass-roots enthusiasm. Can it carry her to victory in November?
The Artist Matthew Taylor Is Helping Trump Reshape Washington

The New York Times – Movies:
Matthew Taylor, a conceptual artist and political strategist, made influential ads and documentaries produced by Steve Bannon. Now he’s assisting the White House.
The Artist Matthew Taylor Is Helping Trump Reshape Washington

The New York Times – Movies:
Matthew Taylor, a conceptual artist and political strategist, made influential ads and documentaries produced by Steve Bannon. Now he’s assisting the White House.
Spencer Pratt Wants to Be Mayor. His Fans Want Him to Be Batman.

The New York Times – Business:
What an A.I.-generated video of the former reality TV star teaches us about the future of political ads.
Political Money Is Flowing to Influencers. But From Whom?

The New York Times – Business:
Social media stars have become a magnet for campaigns and political groups that want to push priorities without disclosing where their money is going.
Supreme Court Grapples With Whether to Lift Campaign Finance Limits

The dispute before the court involved a Republican effort to lift limits on how much money political parties can spend in coordination with candidates.
A Zohran Mamdani Ad Used a Bob Dylan Song. The Music Was Removed.

New York’s next mayor played “The Times They Are a-Changin’” in a spot on social media. The company that owns Dylan’s catalog said his songs can’t be used for politics.
Trump Decries Anti-Tariff Ad From Ontario, Canada, That Faithfully Quotes Reagan Speech

The anti-tariff ad, which President Trump pointed to in cutting off trade talks with Canada, uses several sound bites from an April 1987 speech, though not in the order President Ronald Reagan said them.