Opinion

Editor’s Column: Things we shouldn’t have to explain, and yet, here we are

Niki Turner

Purchasing advertising is similar to buying an airline seat, or renting a hotel room or getting a table at a popular restaurant. You make a reservation and then that seat or room or table is held for you. In some cases, you have to pay in full in advance, or make a deposit.

When you want to advertise, you reserve space (before deadline) in accordance with your ad budget. Some ads, like…