Media Monitor: A GOP welcome, a Fox hit job, an AP farewell

Unconventional (if half-hearted) welcome: Ad firm Campbell Mithun has rolled out an undoubtedly pro bono ad campaign on behalf of The UnConvention. Without ignoring the “undeniable irony” of the Republicans selecting the reliably blue Twin Cities for its confab, the print and video ads urge Minnesotans to offer a Minnesota Nice — if unconventional — welcome to out-of-towners coming for the RNC. The tagline: “The Republicans are coming. Make an effort.” See the videos at the end of this post.

Strib to nix AP deal: MinnPost’s David Brauer writes that the Star Tribune has filed the requisite two-year notice to cancel its syndication agreement with the Associated Press. But who will provide all that delightful filler? Meanwhile, City Pages reblogs that the Pioneer Press is devoting 15 reporters to the RNC, while the Strib is sending twice that — and shelling out “$25,000 for equipment, telecom services, and food for those stationed inside the Xcel Center.”

Fox drops the act: A recent Fox News onscreen graphic recently read: “OBAMA BIDEN… OSAMA BIN LADEN… COINCIDENCE?”

Make an effort – Limo” :30

“Make an effort – Park” :30

“Make an effort – Pin” :30