In public relations and politics, spin is a form of propaganda, achieved through knowingly providing a biased … See more

Edward Bernays has been called the "Father of Public Relations". Bernays helped tobacco and alcohol companies make consumption of their products more socially acceptable, and he was proud of his work as a propa… See more

Some spin techniques include:
• Cherry picking is a practice of using selective facts to present to the public. It refers to the farming practice of picking only ripe cherries.Selectively presenting facts and quote… See more

The extent of the impact of "spin doctors" is contested, though their presence is still recognized in the political environment. The 1997 General election in the United Kingdom saw a landslide victory for New Labour wit… See more

• Apophasis – Stating something by saying the opposite
• Astroturfing – Public relations tactic using fake grassroots movements
• Big lie – Propaganda technique… See more

• Roberts, Alasdair S. (2005). "Spin Control and Freedom of Information: Lessons for the United Kingdom from Canada". Public Administration. 83: 1–23. doi:10.1111/j.0033-3298.2005.00435.x.
• Kathleen Hall Jamieson and … See more