American Indians have always focused on their own self-interest Published: Sun, May 13, 2012 Expensive tribal TV image advertising touts their great civilizations, how they've helped us throughout history and their willingness to discuss water rights. Not exactly true. Indians have always focused on their own self-interest. They killed us for the British from before the Revolutionary War through the War of... Read More

Good stuff also comes in threes Published: Sun, Dec 11, 2011 A few years ago, I was surfing the internet on a Friday afternoon when I discovered a contest asking amateurs to make TV commercials for a famous ketchup brand. The prize was several thousand dollars and your commercial would actually run on television. Instantly I had an idea for a romantic comedy in which ketchup... Read More

On Religion: Religious ads fail to make cut for the Super Bowl Published: Fri, Feb 4, 2011 The ill-fated "Feed Your Flock" ad is, without a doubt, the most famous 30 seconds of video that no one will see during Super Bowl XLV. For the few who didn't catch it online, the ad features a worried pastor -- in a clerical collar -- who has empty pews and too many unpaid bills. Thus, he prays for inspiration and... Read More

Iowa billboard linking Obama, Hitler removed Updated: Wed, Jul 14, 2010 DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A billboard created by an Iowa tea party group comparing President Barack Obama to Adolf Hitler and Vladimir Lenin has been removed. Read More

McCain TV ad accuses Obama of shifting Iraq views Updated: Fri, Jul 18, 2008 WASHINGTON (AP) -- Republican John McCain launched a new television ad Friday that accuses presidential rival Barack Obama of switching positions on Iraq "to help himself become president" just as the Democratic candidate prepared to make a high profile trip to Baghdad. McCain's sharply worded criticism... Read More

Obama, Huckabee Sweep to Iowa Victories Updated: Thu, Jan 3, 2008 DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- Barack Obama and Mike Huckabee won the Iowa caucuses last night as the candidates move on to New Hampshire. On the Democratic side, Obama scored 38 percent of the vote with John Edwards second with 30 and Hillary Clinton third with 29. Obama won 16 delgates with Clinton getting... Read More

Pink pigs squeal 'pork' in political ad Updated: Thu, Jun 22, 2006 Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob Sullivan is handing out pink pig pinatas as he begins a television ad campaign calling Congressman Ernest Istook a big spending liberal. Istook, Sullivan and state Senator James Williams are running for the Republican nomination for governor. The ad is to start... Read More

Candidate finds money runs politics Updated: Thu, Jun 1, 2006 EDMOND - A first-time candidate for political office said Wednesday he is finding out the harsh reality that money often outweighs ideas in campaigns. "I hate to beg for money to buy 30-second clips on TV," Dr. Johnny B. Roy said. The Edmond surgeon, who entered the 5th Congressional District race last month, said... Read More

Shooting victim is improving, officials report Updated: Sat, May 20, 2006 Jayme Daniel, who police say was shot by her attorney husband, has been upgraded to serious condition, hospital officials said Friday. Daniel, 49, has been hospitalized at OU Medical Center since Tuesday, when police said her estranged husband, William Daniel, shot her and then shot and killed himself. Police said... Read More

Lawyer's wife still critical Updated: Fri, May 19, 2006 Jayme Daniel remained in critical condition Thursday at OU Medical Center, two days after being shot. Police said they think her estranged husband, attorney William Daniel, shot her and then shot and killed himself. Funeral services for William Daniel are set for 2 p.m. today at the First United Methodist Church... Read More

City attorney killed in double shooting Updated: Tue, May 16, 2006 Well-known Oklahoma City attorney William Daniel was killed in a double shooting at his home early this morning, the medical examiner's office has confirmed. Kevin Rowland of the state medical examiner's office said Daniel died from a single gunshot wound to the head. His wife, 49-year-old Jayme Daniel, was listed... Read More

Tech Talk: Super Bowl ads on Internet Updated: Wed, Feb 8, 2006 Did you miss the Super Bowl commercials? Or maybe you just want to watch your favorite ones again? People everywhere are turning to the Internet to do just that. Read More

Come back, Sluggo Updated: Wed, Jul 14, 2004 Wednesday, July 14, 2004 Come back, Sluggo | Link I enjoy locally produced TV commercials, especially when the product being marketed has four wheels (five if you count steering). Why? The same reason I delight in infomercials: The transparent salesmanship of it. Read More

Buyer beware Updated: Thu, Jul 1, 2004 Anthony ad example of fact-bending TWO OF the high-profile Republican candidates for U.S. Senate, Tom Coburn and Kirk Humphreys, have agreed not to attack each other through their campaign ads. A third, Bob Anthony, has taken no such vow and we're seeing proof of that. In a TV spot that began running Monday,... Read More