- Published on Aug 17, 2017
Good morning, I’m still reporting on: Crowds on Demand Paid $25 per hour for Protesters, 1759. Synopsis: A Los Angeles PR firm called “Crowds on Demand” solicited what ZeroHedge is calling “agitators in counterprotests” in the Charlotte, NC area and offered a pay rate of $25/hr plus expenses. This ad for paid protesters was posted on Craigslist almost one full week before the Charlottesville riot.
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“Crowds on Demand, a Los Angeles-based Public Relations firm specializing in innovative events, is looking for enthusiastic actors and photographers in the Charlotte, NC area to participate in our events.”
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“Our events include everything from rallies to protests, to celebrity scenes. The biggest qualification is enthusiasm, a can-do spirit. Pay will vary by event but typically is $25 per hour plus reimbursements….”
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Their website has a page devoted to sourcing for Protests and Rallies. They gave an example of their fake supporter crowds influencing positive MSM coverage.
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“A foreign government hired Crowds on Demand to help generate a positive reception for its newly elected leader during the UN General Assembly. The concern was ensuring that the leader was well received by a US ….
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“We created demonstrations of support with diverse crowds. We also used the media – primarily local and national outlets – to bring more attention to these demonstrations which led to a mostly positive portrayal.”
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The CEO of Crowds on Demand denied to Snopes that they had any involvement in the Charlottesville protests. Website:
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https://socioecohistory.wordpress.com/2017/08/19/crowds-on-demand-paid-25-per-hour-for-protesters/