RSSTalking Politics with Tom Messner
Our ad critic goes a second round with Euro RSCG exec Tom Messner, this time discussing politics and the presidential election. Tom was a member of the “Tuesday Team” that crafted Ronald Reagan’s influential reelection campaign ad strategy of 1984. He also worked on the election effort of George H.W. Bush. Tom talks about why negative messaging is so effective in politics — and names the three most important pieces of political advertising since Reagan’s “It’s Morning Again in America.” (Hint: They’re all negative.)
Other topics: McCain’s anti-Obama “celebrity” ad — a win because of the amount of free media it received — and advice for Barack as he heads into the Democratic Convention this month in Denver.
Hillary and Me
In this issue, Barbara talks with Nielsen’s Andy Hartnett about the Hillary Clinton presidential campaign. Specifically, Barbara skewers the now infamous “3:00 AM” TV spot which buoyed Hillary to victory in the Ohio primary election. Additionally, Barbara and Andy look at Starbucks, their new website, the $86M judgment against them, and challenges from Dunkin’ Donuts.
