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RATINGS: Sites are rated from 1 owl (good) to a high of 5 owls. Read more- The 30 Second Candidate
3,2,1....Action! The 30 Second Candidate gives you a behind-the-scenes look into the process, ideology, and production of political advertisements on TV. The site features a step-by-step analysis of how political ads are made. Video clips of political ads, including those from the 50's.
- Media Buying
So you want to be an advertising producer eh? This site delves deep into the philosophy, statistics, cost, and the media formats used in political ads. A great resource, particularly if you plan on running for office or becoming a television producer.
- TVMuse
A TV News anchor's best friend. TVMuse is devoted to teaching, improving, and supporting the art of TV broadcasting. Brush up on your anchoring abilities by checking out the tips of the trade and reading their newsletter. Who knows...maybe we'll see you as a TV talking head.
- The Nixon-Kennedy Debates Video Page
Get past the clutter of the intro and click on the first Nixon-Kennedy debate which focused on domestic affairs. Interestingly, the radio audience favored Nixon's performance while the TV audience favored Kennedy's. You be the judge. Requires RealPlayer.
- The Debate Debate
This essay from a Smithsonian web magazine analyzes the performances of both Richard Nixon and John Kennedy in their 1960 televised debates that are considered the beginning of the electronic age of politics. Learn how political debates have evolved through American history and how the changing medium has affected the message. Listen to the corny campaign theme songs of 1960 as well as 4 audio selections from the candidates.
- Al Gore 2000: Television Ads
Stiff? Not this TV star! Visit this site for a look at the latest TV ads from the Gore 2000 campaign. Choose from over 20 of the campaign's ads, as well as video from several stops along the campaign trail, and a few clips where Al Gore defines his position on the issues.
- Washington Post's Video Search Engine
Wondering what George W. Bush has to say about Medicare? How about Ralph Nader's position on gun control? Well it's easy to find video clips from lots of candidates with this campaign 2000 video search engine from the Washington Post. Just enter a candidate's name, an issue and — ta-da — streaming video. C'mon and try it!
- Political Ad Critic
Get your QuickTime player and make your way over to Political Ad Critic for a heapin' helpin' of campaign advertisements. See the latest offerings from Al and George, as well as some of yesterdays finest from Bill Bradley, John McCain and others. Coming Soon: ratings of the ads!
- Effectiveness of Negative Political Advertising
"Candidate A is an idiot!" "Candidate B is a jerk!" Does this sort of negative advertising really work? Take some time to read this thought-provoking essay on the effectiveness of negative political ads brought to you by students at Ohio State University. Put your thinking cap on and have a look!
- Dissect an Ad
Selling a car? How about a soda? Or a Presidential candidate? What's the difference? Not much! Visit this memorable PBS site and learn some of the tricks of the trade of campaign advertising, and then try your hand at analyzing some past campaign ads. Brought to you by the Center for Media Literacy.
- Bill Bradley 2000: Television Ads
Bill Bradley may be out of the race, but www.billbradley.com isn't! Click here for a look at Bradley's TV ads — they may not have won him the nomination, but they are archived here for your posterity. Starring Michael Jordan, Spike Lee, Senator Bob Kerrey, the Iowa Town Hall.
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