Visuals Win: Pritzker Fights Trump's Information War
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Resources & Recommendations
Books
- "The History of the Nazis in Germany" - Mentioned as a source of learning for Governor Pritzker regarding authoritarian regimes and their tactics.
Videos & Documentaries
- TikToks - Mentioned as a communication tool used by Governor Pritzker's team to reach a wider audience.
- Videos out of context - Mentioned as a tactic used by the Trump administration to spread false information.
Research & Studies
- Predictive AI for advertising - Discussed as a tool for marketers to forecast creative effectiveness and optimize spending.
- Outcome-based planning approach - A marketing strategy that focuses on business outcomes rather than just marketing activities, aided by predictive AI.
Tools & Software
- Think with Google (thinkwithgoogle.com) - A resource for marketers offering insights, guides on emerging tech, and growth strategies, including information on AI.
- Google's AI solutions (Demand Gen, Pmax, AI Max for Search) - Tools that incorporate predictive AI for marketing purposes.
Articles & Papers
- Semaphore's Media Newsletter - A newsletter that listeners can sign up for to receive content from the podcast's publisher.
- Semaphore's DC Newsletter - A newsletter that includes Ben Smith's columns and interviews.
People Mentioned
- Bill Clinton - Mentioned by Governor Pritzker in relation to Ben Smith's memory of meeting him.
- Gavin Newsom - Mentioned for his communication strategy of trolling Trump online.
- Chris Christie - Mentioned for her statements about immigrants and her visit to Illinois.
- Charlie Kirk - Mentioned in the context of a right-wing influencer claiming Governor Pritzker was responsible for his death.
- Gregory Bovino - Identified as the CBP official leading the effort in Chicago, previously associated with causing "mayhem" in Los Angeles.
- Zorn Mamdani - Mentioned for going on Fox News to speak directly to President Trump.
- J.D. Vance - Mentioned in the context of Gavin Newsom's team using AI to create content related to him.
- Barack Obama - Mentioned as a former president from Chicago, with his presidential library being built there.
- Caleb - Mentioned as a player for the Chicago Bears who is improving their performance.
Organizations & Institutions
- Ice (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) - An agency whose actions in Chicago are a central topic of discussion.
- CBP (Customs and Border Patrol) - An agency whose actions in Chicago are a central topic of discussion.
- Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - An agency whose press releases and actions are discussed.
- FBI - Mentioned as an agency that could assist with fighting gangs.
- ATF (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives) - Mentioned as an agency that could assist with gun violence prevention.
- DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) - Mentioned as an agency that could assist with drug-related crime.
- National Guard - Mentioned in the context of President Trump using them for political ploys.
- Texas Legislators - Mentioned as having sought refuge in a hotel in the suburbs, where their location was reportedly leaked by a right-wing influencer.
- Chicago Tribune - A local publication Governor Pritzker reads.
- Chicago Sun-Times - A local publication Governor Pritzker reads.
- Block Club Chicago - A local publication Governor Pritzker reads.
- New York Times - A national publication Governor Pritzker reads.
- Wall Street Journal - A national publication Governor Pritzker reads.
- Fox News - Mentioned as a platform where Zorn Mamdani spoke and a source of conservative media coverage.
- MSNBC - Mentioned as a platform Governor Pritzker has appeared on.
Websites & Online Resources
- thinkwithgoogle.com - A website offering marketing insights and resources, including case studies on predictive AI.
Other Resources
- Press releases that are only photographs - A communication tactic used by Governor Pritzker's press office.
- Body cameras on police - Mentioned as a way to document actions and ensure accountability.
- Water taxi on the river in Chicago - The location of a press conference held by Governor Pritzker to counter negative narratives about the city.