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... > social science subjects > business and management > types of industry > communication industry > book industry > publishing industry > journalism > political communications > spin
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spin  

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  • Spin refers to the emphasis placed on a certain interpretation of an event. In journalism, spin involves public relations (and other) professionals paid to emphasize a particular point of view, thereby seeking to manipulate or control the framing of news coverage. [Source: Encyclopedia of Journalism; Spin]

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