Key Part of Kerry's Ad-making Team Quits [View All]

[mobuto]

By RON FOURNIER

AP Political Writer

WASHINGTON (AP) - A financial dispute between Democrat John Kerry's campaign and a key part of his ad-making team has led to a shakeup.

Jim Margolis said Friday that his Riverfront Media/GMMB firm will no longer produce commercials for the campaign because of ``proposed contract changes.'' A firm headed by Kerry adviser Bob Shrum, which has shared duties with Margolis, will take on a broader role in the campaign, officials said.

``We have been honored to help produce the spots and assist in developing the strategy that helped him secure the Democratic nomination. However, due to proposed contract changes, we could not come to an understanding that we regarded as workable,'' Margolis told The Associated Press.

``While we will continue to provide media placement services for the campaign, our strategic and advertising responsibilities will end,'' he said. ``We know that John Kerry will go on to win in November and that he will make a great president of the United States.''

--continued--

http://www.guardian.co.uk/uslatest/story/0,1282,-3932355,00.html