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Air wars : television advertising and social media in election campaigns, 1952-2016 / Darrell M. West, Brookings Institution.
Author
West, Darrell M., 1954-
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Book
Language
English
Εdition
7 edition.
Published/Created
Thousand Oaks, California : SAGE/CQ Press, [2018]
Description
xix, 169 pages ; 23 cm
Availability
Available Online
SAGE Knowledge Complete Books Collection 2023 (KNCCBO23)
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Firestone Library - Stacks
JF2112.A4 W47 2018
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Advertising, Political
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United States
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Television in politics
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United States
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Political campaigns
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United States
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Summary note
Tracing the evolution of political advertising from 1952 through 2016, Darrell M. West returns with his much anticipated Seventh Edition of Air Wars: Television Advertising and Social Media in Election Campaigns, 1952-2016. Integrating the latest data and key events from the 2016 campaigns--including the most provocative presidential campaign in recent decades and the surprising victory of Donald Trump--West provides in-depth examination and insight into how candidates plan and execute advertising and social media campaigns, how the media covers these campaigns, and how American voters are ultimately influenced by them. This new edition includes coverage of social media campaigning, nano-targeting strategies in a fragmented electorate, and thorough analysis of the 2016 presidential campaign, from the candidates' use of Twitter to concerns over falsehoods and deception, the impact of ads and debates on candidate perceptions, and the risks to democratic elections from new campaign developments.
Bibliographic references
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
1. The History of Communications. From Newspapers and Television to the Internet and Social Media
Broadcasting Strategies
Narrowcasting
Microcasting
Nanocasting
Conclusion. 2. Effective Ads and Social Media Promotion. Principles of Advertising
Production Techniques
The role of Money and Super PACs
Effective Tweeting
Third-Party Validation
Conclusion. 3. Buying Air Time and Using Social Media. The Strategies of Ad Buying
The Study of Ad Buys
Ad Frequency and Diversification
Vapor Ads
Social Media Outreach
Targeting Strategies
Conclusion. 4. Messages. Substantive Content
Prominent Ads
The Paucity of Policy Appeals
Shifts Over Time
The Rise of Internet Sites
The Rise of Negative Advertising
The Objects of Negativity
Conclusion. 5. Media Coverage. The Increasing Coverage of Ads
Horse-Race
Coverage of Ads
"Daisy," "Daisy II," and the "Revolving Door"
Swift Boat Veterans Ads
2008 Ads
2012 Ads
2016 Ads
Conclusion. 6. Learning About the Candidates. Citizens' Knowledge and Evaluations of Candidates
The Impact of the Campaign
Ads and the Vote
Conclusion. 7. Setting the Agenda. The Media's Role in Agenda Setting
Policy and Campaign Components of the Agenda
The Influence of Individual Ads
A Fixed Agenda
A Fluid Agenda
It's Still the Economy, Stupid!
Shifting the Focus
A Chaotic World
Conclusion. 8. Playing the Blame Game. Blame Dukakis
Blame Bush
Blame Terrorists
Blame Bush and McCain
Blame Romney
Blame the Establishment
Conclusion. 9. Communications in Congressional Elections. Features of Congressional Campaigns
Historical Congressional Ads
Clinton Versus Giuliani and Lazio in 2000
2008 Senate Campaigns
2012 House and Senate Campaigns
2016 House and Senate Campaigns
Conclusion. 10. Communications and Democratic Elections. Democratic Expectations
The Risk of Manipulation
The Importance of Fact-Checking
Lessons of Campaign Communications
Slicing and Dicing the Electorate
What Can Be Done
Conclusion. Appendix: Memorable Acts, 1984-2016.
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ISBN
9781506329833 ((pbk. ; : alk. paper))
1506329837 ((pbk. ; : alk. paper))
LCCN
2016059501
OCLC
973199497
Other standard number
40027712978
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