The 2024 presidential election saw a historic $2.29 billion spent on political ads, with the Harris-Walz campaign leading the charge with a record-breaking $1.4 billion. However, despite their massive spending advantage, they were unable to defeat former President Donald Trump, who secured his return to the White House. The report analyzes key ad spending trends, campaign priorities, and the impact of Biden’s withdrawal on the race.
Oscar-winning actress Julia Roberts stars in a new ad urging women to vote for Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election, emphasizing the privacy and autonomy of their voting decisions. The ad, released by the progressive evangelical group Vote Common Good, highlights the importance of women making their own choices in the voting booth, even if they differ from their partners’ opinions. Roberts’ message echoes the sentiment of former First Lady Michelle Obama, who recently spoke about women’s independence in voting decisions.
Greg Gutfeld and his panel on ‘Gutfeld!’ dissect a new ad featuring actors portraying Kamala Harris supporters, ridiculing the attempt to appeal to men by portraying masculinity as a sign of support. Gutfeld compares this to the Democratic Party trying to win back voters they’ve alienated, arguing that it’s a sign of desperation. He also criticizes Obama’s attempt to mobilize Black men for Harris, highlighting the absurdity of these tactics. Gutfeld contrasts this with Elon Musk’s success, highlighting the power of individualism versus groupthink.
A recent thread on the YouTube TV subreddit highlights the desire among subscribers for a paid tier free of political ads. While YouTube TV doesn’t control the ads themselves, they are part of Google, which offers ad purchasing options. The article explores the challenges and possibilities of creating a political ad-free tier, ultimately highlighting the frustrations of users bombarded with political ads during election season.
Deepfakes, which manipulate audio and video using artificial intelligence, are raising concerns ahead of the November presidential election. States like New Hampshire, Wisconsin, Florida, and Arizona are considering legislation to add transparency to AI-generated deepfake ads or calls, requiring disclaimers or prohibiting them within 90 days of an election. Congress is also considering measures to regulate the content of deepfakes, including prohibiting their circulation and removing legal protections for online platforms that post such content. Technology could help identify deepfakes, but challenges remain in ensuring compliance. States are facing limitations in handling deepfake challenges, and some believe federal involvement is necessary for a national solution.
