Topic: Pr Company

2 chapters across the catalog

Carbon Cops
Episode 326 1:00:05 - 1:01:40

326: Carbon Cops

Mainstream Media Movie Tie-ins and Distraction of the Week

The New York Times and other mainstream outlets are accused of running "alien" stories to promote the film "Cowboys & Aliens." Similarly, George Clooney's upcoming film "The Ides of March" is linked to his presidential-style public image. The segment concludes with the "Distraction of the Week" jingle performed by children.

Marceaux for Governor
Episode 221 1:49:40 - 1:52:59

221: Marceaux for Governor

Honesty Test PR Stunt, San Francisco Integrity, RFID Tags

A hidden-camera "honesty test" involving an honor-system tea stand in San Francisco is revealed to be a coordinated PR package. The results claimed varying levels of honesty across US cities, with Los Angeles ranked as the most dishonest. The hosts transition to Walmart's plan to embed high-tech RFID tags in clothing, which they describe as a tracking mechanism that persists after the purchase.