Spin (propaganda)
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"The key thing with something like that is, you take the one sentence and turn it around and go on to another issue. Remember, you're answering the questions. You can talk about anything you want to."--anonymous spin doctor to Pat Robertson in Spin (1995) |
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In public relations and politics, spin is a form of propaganda, achieved through providing a biased interpretation of an event or campaigning to persuade public opinion in favor or against some organization or public figure. While traditional public relations and advertising may also rely on altering the presentation of the facts, "spin" often implies the use of disingenuous, deceptive, and highly manipulative tactics.
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See also
- Apophasis
- Astroturfing
- Charm offensive
- Cognitive distortion
- Corporate propaganda
- Distinction without a difference
- Doublespeak
- Exaggeration
- Gaslighting
- Impression management
- Image restoration theory
- Just How Stupid Are We?
- Media manipulation
- Minimisation (psychology)
- Reputation management
- Sexed up
- Sound bite
- Spin (1995 film)
- SpinSpotter
- Truthiness
- Weasel words
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