Local business groups borrow official seals and multi‑agency logos in public mailers to imply regulatory blessing and dampen dissent. The tactic blurs PR with governance and exploits public deference to state symbols.
— If quasi‑official branding can preempt scrutiny, democratic oversight of large projects erodes.
by Wendi C. Thomas, MLK50: Justice Through Journalism
2025.08.22
100% relevant
Greater Memphis Chamber’s mailer featured nine agency logos and claimed xAI was in 'full compliance' amid ongoing legal and policy disputes.
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