August 4, 2008 - 12:48

August is for advertising

With the state's "top two" primary coming up in just over two weeks, August and advertising go together like checks and envelopes at a campaign kickoff party. In addition to all the ads that have gone up lately, here is a rundown of who else is buying time on the airwaves to spread their message.

Governor Chris Gregoire is up with two new spots in Eastern Washington, called "Understanding Spokane" and "Understanding Yakima".  The two ads are essentially the same, touting dry side roots and Eastern Washington-specific job growth as well as farm and water policies enacted under Gregoire, but differ when talking about where Gregoire spent time earlier in her life.

On the state legislative side Fred Finn (D-Shelton) paid $20,000 of his own money for this ad, which highlights his commitment to the community, to air on Comcast and Wave cable television systems. Finn is involved in a four-way race to replace retiring Rep. William Eickmeyer (D-Belfair) in the 35th Legislative District along with  Bremerton Democrat Daryl Daugs and Republicans Herb Baze (R-Shelton) and Randy Neatherlin (R-Belfair).

Meanwhile State Rep. Jim McIntire, who is stepping down from his legislative post in the 46th to run for state treasurer, has paid $45,000 to run a spot on eighteen radio stations across the state.

Also on the advertising front, Dino Rossi's campaign is pushing back against two new ads that were launched late last week by Evergreen Progress, the union-backed interest group that has been trying to educate voters about Dino Rossi or, from Rossi's point of view, distorting his positions.

"The incumbent is getting more desperate and so are the ads against Dino," said Jill Strait, Rossi spokesperson. "They want to trick voters into believing that Dino Rossi is an extremist, but his record shows otherwise. The truth is that he voted to help support domestic abuse victims, and supports access to contraceptives." 

The campaign further explained Rossi's past votes and present positions in a press release found here.

Finally, speaking of third party spending, those infamous Building Industry Association of Washington signs aren't totally in Eastern Washington. This sign sits prominently on Main Street in Vancouver near the BIAW's offices.

[img_assist|nid=1771|title=BIAW in Vancouver|desc=Politicker photo|link=none|align=center|width=400|height=300]

 

Bryan Bissell is a PolitickerWA.com Reporter and can be reached via email at noreply@politicker.com.

Comments

Get Your Prom Dress Before


Get Your Prom Dress Before the New Year!
It's barely autumn, and the winter holidays seem to be a long way away. You are getting into a routine of back-to-school: homework, tests, friends, activities, and sports. With the possible exception of college planning, next spring is probably the last thing on your mind. Why should you start thinking about a Prom Dresses when the prom is so far away?

It is not well-known by most prom-goers, that the best selections are found prior to the New Year. Prom Dresses manufacturers are already shipping Sexy Dresses to the stores in October for the upcoming prom season. By the time the prom magazines hit the news stands in December, many people will already have placed orders of Sexy Dresses for the most popular dresses. How do they come across these new designs of Prom Dresses that have yet to be in the magazines? People start searching online. As soon as manufacturer photos become available, it's no surprise to find many internet Prom Dresses retailers adding new styles on their websites in early October.

You might say, "The prom is months away in May! Isn't March enough time to find a Prom Dresses?" If you are not wanting anything in particular, the answer is yes. If you have your heart set on a particular style or color, you may be disappointed if you wait.

Why would they vanish in this way? This is because prom dresses are a very seasonal product. Manufacturers cut a certain number of dresses intended for the following spring season in late summer, and they start shipping them to stores in October. Based on initial sales, the manufacturers will tailor the more popular styles starting in February or March. By then, the stores have pending orders for these styles. Production of more Prom Dresses stops after this happens. No one wants unsold prom dresses sitting in their warehouses all summer! It is possible that some styles may be suitable for homecoming in fall, but most of the time, even they are not available until at least summer.

Many schools have winter formals in December, January, and February, which is why the most popular dresses could be sold out or on back order that early. Because Prom Dresses are on the racks early, many of them are purchased for these earlier events. Also keep in mind that Prom Dress makers sell worldwide, not just to American consumers. Many online prom dress retailers sell globally, as well. The competition for the most popular dresses is intense.

10/09/09 4:34 am

Post new comment

  • Web page addresses and e-mail addresses turn into links automatically.
  • Allowed HTML tags: <a> <p> <em> <strong> <cite> <code> <ul> <ol> <li> <dl> <dt> <dd> <br>
  • Lines and paragraphs break automatically.

More information about formatting options

CAPTCHA
This question is for testing whether you are a human visitor and to prevent automated spam submissions.
2 + 5 =
Solve this simple math problem and enter the result. E.g. for 1+3, enter 4.