wesmediaproject.bsky.social
Your go-to source for real-time, non-partisan info on US political advertising. Tracking TV & digital ads in federal & gov elections since 2010. Directed by @efranklinfowler.bsky.social, @mikefranz.bsky.social, and @tnridout.bsky.social.
👤 Joined on 19 August 2023
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@wesmediaproject.bsky.social“What we’re seeing with A.I. has surprised even us…Some of the ways in which A.I. is used, honestly, if there wasn’t a disclaimer on the ad, it would be hard to know that A.I. was there.” — @wesmediaproject.bsky.social’s @efranklinfowler.bsky.social #elections #ai #research
Show PostAnd this ⬇️ was as of early September…stay tuned for updates #2026midterms
Show PostThe @wesmediaproject.bsky.social "tracked about $80 million in spending on almost 170 unique [political] ads that use AI" this election cycle. "Republican sponsors—both candidates and interest groups—are much more likely to use AI than are Democratic sponsors." @efranklinfowler.bsky.social
Show PostNot surprisingly 2026 general election advertising is shaping up to be all about the economy w/ Dems focusing on cost of living while Reps talk taxes. More on the $ in top races, ads by the US Government, and Trump mentions in our report ⬇️ @mikefranz.bsky.social @tnridout.bsky.social #2026midterms
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