By now, everybody knows that Republican Hal Heiner is the first to really hit television with campaign advertising in the mayoral race. So here’s the ad:

While clearly the front-runner in the race, I think Heiner could have done a better job making the ad a little less generic. Maybe he could have referred [...]

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On February 11th we discussed unsolicited press releases and developing personal relationships with local businesses that take communication seriously:
At a time when local businesses are suffering – and while our readership of two major sites is exploding – why can’t we work together and do a better job? Sending a nearly blank email that says [...]

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Former Churchill exec Ted Nicholson will manage the arena. [Business First]
Dear Schneider DeMuth Advertising: Did you bother reading what we wrote last week? Is that why you continue sending blanket emails (that say “see release”) with gigantic attached images and Word docs? We didn’t use your company name last week out of respect. [...]

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Schizo messaging for the win?

Unlike some “journalists,” Phillip Bailey isn’t secretly benefiting from Thieneman on a financial front. So go read what he has to say about the ad. (I’m waiting for somebody to start telling the story about how Thieneman stopped his anti-King activity when word started spreading that he was bankrolling [...]

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What is it with corporate communications professionals?
The PR firm (in Colorado) representing Qdoba, rather than bother checking out our sites, just sent us a press release promoting some new combo offer or whatever to help Americans be less fat. That’s fine and dandy.
But what gets my goat is that the PR professional who sent [...]

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Is this the sign of the apocalypse that the 2010 Mayoral Campaign is about to turn into a hot media mess?
From Phillip Bailey:
Hurst readily admits the campaign made some early missteps, but he says the campaign hasn’t focused on fundraising as of late and has instead had an aggressive schedule discussing the issues with voters. [...]

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Tramp stamps, erections and all kinds of stuff better than Ohio. That’s what Louisville should be known for, right?
We made The Rachel Maddow Show on MSNBC last night. Check it out:

Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy

Embarrassed? Yea? Nay?

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Americans United for Change has released a new television ad comparing baseball and health insurance companies.
According to the ad, they’re both alike because they’re exempt from anti-trust laws.

Humana is featured in the ad… so I thought I’d get your thoughts on things, folks.

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In the last legislative session, there was a big battle over alcohol taxes between politicians who wanted more taxes and the people who make, sell and serve adult beverages. Tax opponents poured bourbon on the Capitol steps and generally pitched a fit.
But they lost, and a 6 percent tax on alcohol went into effect.
The bourbon [...]

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Chang is coming down. The Six Flags roller coaster that put the thrill in the thrill park and put the local site on the national map is being moved.
Workers have begun dismantling the monstrous web of steel that dominated the park’s skyline. It will rise again at another amusement park, but now it’s giving way [...]

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