Category: Political Advertising

As Political Ad Spending Skyrockets, Broadcast TV Remains King

The New York Times – Business:
Even though marketers have increasingly shifted their dollars to other media, local stations are reaping a bonanza during these midterm elections. Nowhere is this is more evident than in Texas.
Gina Hinojosa’s Texas Governor Campaign Tests Limits of New Rules for Digital Political Ads

The New York Times – Business:
Some of the social media posts paid for by Gina Hinojosa’s campaign for Texas governor don’t include a disclosure, despite a state regulation that likely requires it.
Bots Drive Online Chatter About Races in Kansas and Texas

The New York Times – Business:
Much of the online discourse about Senate races in Texas and Kansas is coming from accounts that appear to be automated, according to new research.
How The New York Times Reports on A.I. Images

The New York Times – Business:
A Times reporter and editors discuss the challenges of sifting through what’s real and what’s not in pursuit of the news.
U.S. Political Money Funnels to Indian Bots to Lure Voters

The New York Times – Business:
At least three dozen videos of people on the street expressing support for a Democratic candidate appeared millions of times on social media. It was unclear who paid for them.
U.S. Political Money Funnels to Indian Bots to Lure Voters

The New York Times – Business:
At least three dozen videos of people on the street expressing support for a Democratic candidate appeared millions of times on social media. It was unclear who paid for them.
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.