Okay, Kevin – we’ll try Ramp

Oh, hi!  Here’s what’s happening today at the intersection of media, law and culture. Does Indiana University really need a task force to debate the independence of the student paper?  Feels like the oldest deflective PR tactic in the book. (Indy Star) B2B SaaS company Ramp launched the coolest activation stunt in recent NYC memory […]

Tracking Katie Porter’s apology tour

The last few weeks have been an absolute circus for California gubernatorial wannabe Katie Porter as a result of interview gaffes and have basically ensured reporters (and the public) are focusing less on her policy positions, and more on her shoddy attempts at spin. Some of you may be following the story of California gubernatorial […]

We “need to stop killing fun,” y’all

Quote of the week: San Diego City Councilman Sean Elo-Rivera nabs the top prize for saying the zealots in City Hall at America’s Finest City “need to stop killing fun, especially free fun.” As someone who used to enjoy a (now unlawful) yoga class at the beach, I say: fight on, Sean – let’s keep the vibes high, shall we?

Welcome to Spin, Rinse, Repeat

Oh, hi! Welcome to Spin, Rinse, Repeat, my humble effort to cut through the noise and serve up the sharpest insights, biggest blunders, and latest news in the world of media and PR. Like the sound of that (and want to hear hot takes on Cardi B, Lululemon, and ongoing censorship of the Indiana University student newspaper)? Check it out