Imus Fired: MSNBC’s P.R. Effort

Jossip says MSNBC spokesperson Jeremy Gaines‘ handling of the Imus fiasco is “impressing peers and brass alike.”

“We’re told by one high-level network insider that Jeremy has been given clear instructions — though he was in agreement — that the best thing to do is admit to mistakes when confronted about them and convey a ‘system of transparency, where we’re [MSNBC] listening to critics,'” the site says…

> Update: 1:05pm: “Allison Gollust was the person behind the entire PR aspect of the Imus thing,” a tipster says…