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Ethical concerns about astroturfing and deception in political demonstrations
Crowds on Demand monetizes staged public spectacle by selling turnkey advocacy, PR stunts and “crowds for hire” — offering planning, staffing and logistics to clients who want organized demonstrations...
Companies that supply paid protesters, most prominently Crowds on Demand, have been the subject of media exposés and at least one high-profile civil suit alleging extortion; coverage and court filings...
Crowds on Demand has supplied paid attendees, scripted speakers and staged demonstrations for clients ranging from corporate PR teams to political campaigns, a practice that sources describe as both a...