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The controversy surrounding astroturfing and its impact on democratic processes and public debate.
Crowds on Demand is the best-documented commercial operator that organizes paid protesters and related theatrical crowds for clients across U.S. cities, a practice reported in multiple outlets and tie...
Crowds on Demand, a private firm that hires people to attend events and stage demonstrations, has been widely accused of facilitating “astroturfing,” but the materials provided do not document any spe...
Crowds on Demand is a U.S.-based commercial firm that sells staffed crowds, staged publicity experiences and advocacy-oriented services—ranging from fake paparazzi and hired “fans” to organized demons...