April 2, 2008 - One positive result of the face of the Democratic primary is that cable news networks are increasingly looking to women and people of color for political commentary. Said a media expert, "We haven't ever had as much talk about women as voters, except as soccer moms. Now there's...
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February 4, 2008 - A consultant for BET has divided African-Americans into twelve demographics. According to the Starcom Mediavest Group, 20% of blacks are "backboners," which includes nurses, postal workers and bus drivers. Backboners tend to "get things done." "Devouts," who are religious non-consumers with modest...