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WSJ Misfires: Fails to Get Full Story On Scott Brown, Fails To Credit First Story On Rahm Emanuel

Posted on April 15, 2012 by

Maybe the hardworking staff is just feeling nitpicky tonight, but two weekend Wall Street Journal stories (on consecutive pages, no less) hit us the wrong way. Nitpick #1: Chicago Tussles Over Cameras Mayor Emanuel Says They Would Catch Speeders; Critics … Continue reading →

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The 99% vs. The 1¢

Posted on March 4, 2012 by

Bank of America wants to add checking fees to its already tight-fisted customer relations. From the Chicago Tribune: Bank of America, the nation’s second-largest bank with more than 55 million customers, is planning to tack on a monthly fee for … Continue reading →

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Stupor Bowl Ads

Posted on February 5, 2012 by

It used to be that the element of surprise characterized Super Bowl advertising. No more. Today it’s all about creating buzz and maximizing social media. As one ad exec told the Chicago Tribune, ”The Super Bowl is almost a three-week PR … Continue reading →

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That Was One Crappy NCAA Final Four Final, Yeah?

Posted on April 5, 2011 by

Dog of the Year? In Monday night’s March/April Madness finale, UConn blowtorched Butler 53-41 in a game that wasn’t nearly as close as the final score indicates. Via the Chicago Tribune: Connecticut wins NCAA championship Huskies hold Butler to record-low … Continue reading →

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