The rhetorical tactic referred to as "poisoning the well" is an attempt to discredit rivals by presenting negative information about them before they have a chance to speak. It's a common tactic in ...

It doesn't pay to deceive the public. In advertising, there's a big difference between pushing the truth and making false claims. Many companies have been caught out for peddling mediocre products, ...

Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...