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Answers to Module 7 Questions

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 * Kardashian in Sydney, Australia for E! News: Red carpet and dinner at Nield Ave 2012
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Practicing Citations
The study itself identifies negative characteristics of women in the public relations field, which are presented in the show, and these presentations to those of characters in similar programs, as well as recognizing trends in the progression of the series.

The article by Edwards details the nature of the relationship between The Spin Crowd and other shows in the “E! Kardashian franchise”, as well as between Kim Kardashian and the show’s primary focus, the public relations practitioners Johnathan Cheban and Simon Huck.

It recognizes similarities between the show and others made in the same time period, as well as defining its target demographic.

The article details the premise of the show, recognizes its inspirations, and provides a negative review with specific criticisms.

The article details the premise of the series, identifies the time slot of the premiere and key crew and production members, includes information about the opening sequence of the show, and offers an overall negative review of the show.

6.3 Activity Paragraph (Production)
The Spin Crowd is a spin-off of the "Kardashian" series of programs on the E! channel. It was "reportedly" conceptualized by Kim Kardashian, who became the program's executive producer. The show's stars, Jonathan Chebon and Simon Huck, were friends with Kardashian in addition to being her public relations representatives. The show drew influence from popular reality programs such as The Hills in development. A pilot special, entitled "The Spindustry", aired on E! on February 21, 2010.

Older Activity
When compared to the docu-series Kell On Earth, Colston stated that "The Spin Crowd offered the most unrealistic depiction of women in the PR field and the PR field in general." Overall, The Spin Crowd leans into, rather than dispels, negative stereotypes around women in the PR industry, such as creating a gradual emphasis on the female characters "being socialites" rather than working directly in the industry.

The series glamorized the importance of physical appearance in the PR industry, especially those of women. Hashem observed that "it seems as though the staff are there to look good instead of actually work." The focus on the physical appearance of female employees leans into to the stereotype of the sexualized female PR representative.