The article today on political consultant Mich Kates highlights a point that seems to indicate a change in local political races going forward. The Beckner campaign tapped another, relatively inexpensive, means of reaching voters. While he raised nearly $200,000, the campaign […]
Government waste
According to the Tampa Tribune eight local police and rescue agencies spent at least $175,000 since April during campaign visits by Barack Obama, Joe Biden, John McCain, Sarah Palin and Hillary Clinton. Tampa police spent $100,826 on nine visits. The […]
Moore’s newest blockbuster? Fahrenheit 6%
Jessi Miller pointed out Michael Moore’s latest public statement; where he revels in the glow of change, thanks activists for their efforts and emphasizes that more work is still to be done. I want to thank everyone who gave of their […]
Edgy organ donor ad teases with brilliant cruelty
In case you think I’ve gone too political this week, although electing a President might allow for that, I do have this tidbit from Belgium courtesy of AdRANTS. Sex sells and using innuendo to promote organ donation is creative, edgy […]
Choices, change and a state senator
I’ve put considerable though into what I think of this election and its results regard president. As a politically active citizen I was unhappy with either of my options and place the blame squarely on those of you who do […]
Obama, Congress and the ad industry
With the election of Obama this week Advertising Age has reported that our industry could feel some “pain” under the new administration. “Fasten your seat belts. It’s going to be a bumpy ride,” said Dick O’Brien, exec VP of the American […]
Does Greenpeace JFK video cross line?
A Brandweek article today reported that JFK Footage is recycled by Greenpeace in the name of stopping global warming. As part of its “Energy [R]evolution” push, one of the 35th presidents’ most famous speeches is altered to deliver a message […]
Tampa port director target of Obama’s tax increase
If Barack Obama is elected president next week his tax plan for the wealthy will target our own Tampa Port Authority director who with this year’s bonus will earn over $250,000 in 2008. That’s more than the yearly salary of […]
Zombies in Plain English
In the spirit of Halloween I thought I would pass along the following educational video by Lee and Sachi LeFever of Common Craft that will help you identify, avoid and/or defeat zombies during your travels this evening. If you are interested […]
Mary Lee Consolidates Assistance
Back in July 2007, Peg Reese, executive director of Mary Lee’s house spoke to the Tampa Exchange Club about the program that would bring a number of child services to one location in an effort to assist children in one location […]