Tag Archives: American Idol

When a Nation Forgets Its Own Clichés (‘Tamper Down’ Edition)

Posted on June 23, 2017 by Campaign Outsider

From our That’s Just Sad desk Every now and again the hardclipping staff chronicles the mangled phrases uttered by the differently clichéd among us and, man, they are legion. Here’s our latest batch, in reverse chronological order. • The other … Continue reading →

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Stealth Marketing Triple Crown: Win, Place(ment), and Show

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Campaign Outsider

As a tribute to the upcoming Belmont Stakes – and the honest-to-God chance we could see the first Triple Crown thoroughbred since Affirmed in 1978 (shine on, California Chrome!) – the hardtracking staff is dividing this madcap review into horse … Continue reading →

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Product Placements Face Reality (Shows)

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Campaign Outsider

Reality check, via Media Dynamics: The top 10 primetime shows for product placement activity on broadcast TV networks were all in the reality genre, according to Nielsen. Measuring 11 months in 2011, Nielsen found that Fox’s American Idol led the list with 577 … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Amazing Race, American Idol, Media Dynamics, Sneak ADtack, The Biggest Loser, The Celebrity Apprentice | 1 Comment

The Bristol Stomp

Posted on November 21, 2010 by Campaign Outsider

From our Palindrome desk: Official Campaign Outsider Survey®: Is Bristol Palin Being Propped Up On ‘Dancing with the Stars’ By Tea Partiers Or What? Bristol – and Mama Sarah – say, sort of, no. From an Associated Press piece in Saturday’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged American Idol, BBC, Bristol Palin, Dancing with the Stars, John Sergeant, New York Times, Palindrome, Sarah Palin, Strictly Come Dancing, The Daily Beast | 7 Comments

Another Scott Brownnabe

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Campaign Outsider

All across this great land of ours, longshot political candidates are finding inspiration in Massachusetts junior senator Scott Brown’s improbable win this past January. (See – actually, hear – this Here & Now piece from last month.) These candidates believe … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged American Idol, Ayla Brown, Christian Invasion band, Connecticut, Here & Now, Linda McMahon, Martha Coakley, Scott Brown formula, Scott Brown Inspiration | Leave a comment

“Idol” Hands?

Posted on September 17, 2010 by Campaign Outsider

From a Thursday Wall Street Journal piece about the quest to replace departed Brutish judge Simon Cowell: News Corp.‘s Fox Broadcasting is close to naming actress and singer Jennifer Lopez and Aerosmith musician Steven Tyler as judges for “American Idol,” … Continue reading →

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Simon Sighs

Posted on May 6, 2010 by Campaign Outsider

Plaintive TV Guide cover headline: Who Will Replace Simon? The feature story about American Idol’s orderly transition of power mentions plenty of candidates, but here’s the money graf: Everyone from Martha Stewart to Howard Stern has been mentioned as a … Continue reading →

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