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They normally list not only the Ad Council, but also the agency that contracted them as well. Listen to the end of one the next time. Sometimes they'll have as many as 3 sponsoring organizations.

Here's a link for the Ad Council web page of their sponsors.

http://www.adcouncil.org/default.aspx?id=72

This is not the place for you over sensitive types. That being said, that's so gay

"More than 2 million Americans filed for bankruptcy in 2005. In fact, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Economic Analysis, Americans spend $1.22 for every $1.00 they earn. Specifically, the statistics regarding young Americans and their financial condition are staggering. Demos, a public policy research organization, reports that young Americans now have the second highest rate of bankruptcy, just after those aged 35-to-44. In addition, the average credit card indebted young adult household now spends nearly 24% of its income on debt payments. Further alarming evidence was reported in a study commissioned by the AICPA released today. According to Dr. Christopher Thornberg and Dr. Jon Haveman, economists at Beacon Economics in Los Angeles, Americans aged 25-34 are headed down a troubling financial path. Savings for this age group are even lower than expected as the proportion of young Americans with some type of formal savings account declined significantly over the last two decades."

And that was for an Ad Council article written in *2005*. Feel free to point fingers, but start with the fella in the mirror first.

http://www.adcouncil.org/newsDetail.aspx?id=180

I was going to bring up the recent AD Council campaign about young voters not voting, and its fanciful candidates, like Frozen Peas for Senate. When I went to the site, I discovered that campaign has been replaced with one essentially proselytizing Buddhism.

?!?!

Good to know my Church & State hackles get up even when the majority religion isn't the one benefitting.

The bottom line is: Yes we need to fix this situation, BUT we also need to do it very carefully as it is a very complex issue. Just shouting "mercy!" at Apple or the Government will force them to react. That reaction -- whatever it might be -- would likely be something to help us sleep at night and will certinely just make things worse in the big picture.

I highly recommend that you all to watch these two television commercials by the Ad Council here is the U.S. They are to encourage blood donation, but worth a watch to understand what I mean. See them here:
http://www.adcouncil.org/default.aspx?id=40

Same thing here in this ad council ad campaign for the department of homeland security.

Check out the four PDFs. They've all got a big picture of Tom Ridge in the middle, before they start loading. Apparently their original idea for the campaign centered around him. Someone will have to explain to me why publicising Tom Ridge's picture is important for Homeland Security.

After the September 11, 2001, the Ad Council ran Campaign for Freedom consisting of several ads of what it would be like if we didn't have our freedoms. My two favorites would have to be the Diner and the Library ads.

But wait! Didn't we just read something almost like the earlier:

If you don't want the government to do what it must to protect you from terrorists, you should butt out, said Heather MacDonald, a lawyer at the Manhattan Institute, a conservative think tank. She made her remarks Wednesday at the 13th annual Computers, Freedom and Privacy conference.

This is what happens when you let hysteria determine the future of laws and the interpretation of laws. What happens when America is not America anymore? Well I guess we are about to find out.

While false advertising is illegal in the US, as far as I know the Ad Council has nothing to do with stopping it. They are an agency who coordinates resources and pro bono time donated by professional ad agencies to produce Public Service Announcements and other advertisements to "stimulate positive social change". They did the Rosie The Riveter ads in the 1940s, the "Crying Indian" ads in the 1970s, the Crash Test Dummy ads, stuff like that.

AFAIK there is no agency in the US looking for false advertising claims. Most false advertising issues here are people who get taken by a fradulent ad suing the company who made the ad.

Ad Council's "What if America wasn't America?" campaign.

Check it out on the Ad Council's web site. It's the "Library" one (duh).

The Ad Council is not financed or funded, or linked at all to the government. The Ad Council is made up of advertising agencies and related businesses doing philanthropic work, in the form of promoting public issues. (Unless you believe in goverment conspiracy control of madision avenue or such) Let's just take it for granted you can believe they are who they say they are.

This seems to be a pretty common misconception. Maybe the Ad Council could state who they are a bit better so americans could figure it out... nah that would just waste funds earmarked for PSA's

The Ad Council is a private, non-profit organization that marshals volunteer talent from the advertising and communications industries, the facilities of the media, and the resources of the business and non-profit communities to deliver critical messages to the American public. The Ad Council produces, distributes and promotes thousands of public service campaigns on behalf of non-profit organizations and government agencies in issue areas such as improving the quality of life for children, preventive health, education, community well being, environmental preservation and strengthening families.

Volunteer Agencies:
* DeVito/Verdi
* DDB Chicago
* Lowe
* TBWA/Chiat/Day

The Ad Council is a private, non-profit organization that marshals volunteer talent from the advertising and communications industries, the facilities of the media, and the resources of the business and non-profit communities to deliver critical messages to the American public. The Ad Council produces, distributes and promotes thousands of public service campaigns on behalf of non-profit organizations and government agencies in issue areas such as improving the quality of life for children, preventive health, education, community well being, environmental preservation and strengthening families.

Volunteer Agencies:
* DeVito/Verdi
* DDB Chicago
* Lowe
* TBWA/Chiat/Day

The "Campaign for Freedom" public service announcements were produced by the Ad Council; you can view the PSAs online at http://www.adcouncil.org/campaigns/campaign_for_fr eedom/.

The advertisements are part of a series called "Campaign for Freedom", they are funded by the The Advertising Council.

The ads are a continuation of the Ad Council's September 11th PSAs.

From the Ad Council's September 11th page:
On September 11th, America was shattered by acts of terrorism. Our nation, our citizens, and the belief system upon which our country was founded were shaken.

The Ad Council returned to its wartime footing, developing messages that would help Americans remain strong throughout the war on terrorism, just as it had during World War II. Public service messages to help the country respond and recover from the attacks were also developed. The first PSA began running just 10 days after the attacks.

Early PSAs like "I am an American" celebrated the country's extraordinary diversity and reminded people of the values that make America so unique. Other early PSAs included Laura Bush encouraging parents to talk to their kids, and others emphasizing tolerance and the importance of going on with our lives by "Living Brave."

A short time later, the Ad Council announced its "Campaign for Freedom," an initiative developed on behalf of the entire advertising industry. This important campaign was designed to inform, involve, and inspire Americans to participate in activities that will strengthen our nation and help support the war on terrorism.

From the Ad Council's "Campaign for Freedom" page:
Developed following the tragedies of September 11th, the Ad Council's Campaign for Freedom is an unprecedented volunteer effort from the advertising industry. The initiative is designed to assist Americans during the war on terrorism through the development of timely and relevant PSAs. This first round of PSAs has been created to celebrate our nation's freedom and remind Americans about the importance of freedom and the need to protect it for future generations. According to research, Americans are looking for messages that will inform, involve and inspire them during the war on terrorism. This inspirational campaign is advertising's gift to America. All of the ads conclude with the powerful tagline, "Freedom. Appreciate it. Cherish it. Protect it."

The advertisements are part of a series called "Campaign for Freedom", they are funded by the The Advertising Council.

The ads are a continuation of the Ad Council's September 11th PSAs.

From the Ad Council's September 11th page:
On September 11th, America was shattered by acts of terrorism. Our nation, our citizens, and the belief system upon which our country was founded were shaken.

The Ad Council returned to its wartime footing, developing messages that would help Americans remain strong throughout the war on terrorism, just as it had during World War II. Public service messages to help the country respond and recover from the attacks were also developed. The first PSA began running just 10 days after the attacks.

Early PSAs like "I am an American" celebrated the country's extraordinary diversity and reminded people of the values that make America so unique. Other early PSAs included Laura Bush encouraging parents to talk to their kids, and others emphasizing tolerance and the importance of going on with our lives by "Living Brave."

A short time later, the Ad Council announced its "Campaign for Freedom," an initiative developed on behalf of the entire advertising industry. This important campaign was designed to inform, involve, and inspire Americans to participate in activities that will strengthen our nation and help support the war on terrorism.

From the Ad Council's "Campaign for Freedom" page:
Developed following the tragedies of September 11th, the Ad Council's Campaign for Freedom is an unprecedented volunteer effort from the advertising industry. The initiative is designed to assist Americans during the war on terrorism through the development of timely and relevant PSAs. This first round of PSAs has been created to celebrate our nation's freedom and remind Americans about the importance of freedom and the need to protect it for future generations. According to research, Americans are looking for messages that will inform, involve and inspire them during the war on terrorism. This inspirational campaign is advertising's gift to America. All of the ads conclude with the powerful tagline, "Freedom. Appreciate it. Cherish it. Protect it."

The advertisements are part of a series called "Campaign for Freedom", they are funded by the The Advertising Council.

The ads are a continuation of the Ad Council's September 11th PSAs.

From the Ad Council's September 11th page:
On September 11th, America was shattered by acts of terrorism. Our nation, our citizens, and the belief system upon which our country was founded were shaken.

The Ad Council returned to its wartime footing, developing messages that would help Americans remain strong throughout the war on terrorism, just as it had during World War II. Public service messages to help the country respond and recover from the attacks were also developed. The first PSA began running just 10 days after the attacks.

Early PSAs like "I am an American" celebrated the country's extraordinary diversity and reminded people of the values that make America so unique. Other early PSAs included Laura Bush encouraging parents to talk to their kids, and others emphasizing tolerance and the importance of going on with our lives by "Living Brave."

A short time later, the Ad Council announced its "Campaign for Freedom," an initiative developed on behalf of the entire advertising industry. This important campaign was designed to inform, involve, and inspire Americans to participate in activities that will strengthen our nation and help support the war on terrorism.

From the Ad Council's "Campaign for Freedom" page:
Developed following the tragedies of September 11th, the Ad Council's Campaign for Freedom is an unprecedented volunteer effort from the advertising industry. The initiative is designed to assist Americans during the war on terrorism through the development of timely and relevant PSAs. This first round of PSAs has been created to celebrate our nation's freedom and remind Americans about the importance of freedom and the need to protect it for future generations. According to research, Americans are looking for messages that will inform, involve and inspire them during the war on terrorism. This inspirational campaign is advertising's gift to America. All of the ads conclude with the powerful tagline, "Freedom. Appreciate it. Cherish it. Protect it."

The advertisements are part of a series called "Campaign for Freedom", they are funded by the The Advertising Council.

The ads are a continuation of the Ad Council's September 11th PSAs.

From the Ad Council's September 11th page:
On September 11th, America was shattered by acts of terrorism. Our nation, our citizens, and the belief system upon which our country was founded were shaken.

The Ad Council returned to its wartime footing, developing messages that would help Americans remain strong throughout the war on terrorism, just as it had during World War II. Public service messages to help the country respond and recover from the attacks were also developed. The first PSA began running just 10 days after the attacks.

Early PSAs like "I am an American" celebrated the country's extraordinary diversity and reminded people of the values that make America so unique. Other early PSAs included Laura Bush encouraging parents to talk to their kids, and others emphasizing tolerance and the importance of going on with our lives by "Living Brave."

A short time later, the Ad Council announced its "Campaign for Freedom," an initiative developed on behalf of the entire advertising industry. This important campaign was designed to inform, involve, and inspire Americans to participate in activities that will strengthen our nation and help support the war on terrorism.

From the Ad Council's "Campaign for Freedom" page:
Developed following the tragedies of September 11th, the Ad Council's Campaign for Freedom is an unprecedented volunteer effort from the advertising industry. The initiative is designed to assist Americans during the war on terrorism through the development of timely and relevant PSAs. This first round of PSAs has been created to celebrate our nation's freedom and remind Americans about the importance of freedom and the need to protect it for future generations. According to research, Americans are looking for messages that will inform, involve and inspire them during the war on terrorism. This inspirational campaign is advertising's gift to America. All of the ads conclude with the powerful tagline, "Freedom. Appreciate it. Cherish it. Protect it."

The advertisements are part of a series called "Campaign for Freedom", they are funded by the The Advertising Council.

The ads are a continuation of the Ad Council's September 11th PSAs.

From the Ad Council's September 11th page:
On September 11th, America was shattered by acts of terrorism. Our nation, our citizens, and the belief system upon which our country was founded were shaken.

The Ad Council returned to its wartime footing, developing messages that would help Americans remain strong throughout the war on terrorism, just as it had during World War II. Public service messages to help the country respond and recover from the attacks were also developed. The first PSA began running just 10 days after the attacks.

Early PSAs like "I am an American" celebrated the country's extraordinary diversity and reminded people of the values that make America so unique. Other early PSAs included Laura Bush encouraging parents to talk to their kids, and others emphasizing tolerance and the importance of going on with our lives by "Living Brave."

A short time later, the Ad Council announced its "Campaign for Freedom," an initiative developed on behalf of the entire advertising industry. This important campaign was designed to inform, involve, and inspire Americans to participate in activities that will strengthen our nation and help support the war on terrorism.

From the Ad Council's "Campaign for Freedom" page:
Developed following the tragedies of September 11th, the Ad Council's Campaign for Freedom is an unprecedented volunteer effort from the advertising industry. The initiative is designed to assist Americans during the war on terrorism through the development of timely and relevant PSAs. This first round of PSAs has been created to celebrate our nation's freedom and remind Americans about the importance of freedom and the need to protect it for future generations. According to research, Americans are looking for messages that will inform, involve and inspire them during the war on terrorism. This inspirational campaign is advertising's gift to America. All of the ads conclude with the powerful tagline, "Freedom. Appreciate it. Cherish it. Protect it."

The advertisements are part of a series called "Campaign for Freedom", they are funded by the The Advertising Council.

The ads are a continuation of the Ad Council's September 11th PSAs.

From the Ad Council's September 11th page:
On September 11th, America was shattered by acts of terrorism. Our nation, our citizens, and the belief system upon which our country was founded were shaken.

The Ad Council returned to its wartime footing, developing messages that would help Americans remain strong throughout the war on terrorism, just as it had during World War II. Public service messages to help the country respond and recover from the attacks were also developed. The first PSA began running just 10 days after the attacks.

Early PSAs like "I am an American" celebrated the country's extraordinary diversity and reminded people of the values that make America so unique. Other early PSAs included Laura Bush encouraging parents to talk to their kids, and others emphasizing tolerance and the importance of going on with our lives by "Living Brave."

A short time later, the Ad Council announced its "Campaign for Freedom," an initiative developed on behalf of the entire advertising industry. This important campaign was designed to inform, involve, and inspire Americans to participate in activities that will strengthen our nation and help support the war on terrorism.

From the Ad Council's "Campaign for Freedom" page:
Developed following the tragedies of September 11th, the Ad Council's Campaign for Freedom is an unprecedented volunteer effort from the advertising industry. The initiative is designed to assist Americans during the war on terrorism through the development of timely and relevant PSAs. This first round of PSAs has been created to celebrate our nation's freedom and remind Americans about the importance of freedom and the need to protect it for future generations. According to research, Americans are looking for messages that will inform, involve and inspire them during the war on terrorism. This inspirational campaign is advertising's gift to America. All of the ads conclude with the powerful tagline, "Freedom. Appreciate it. Cherish it. Protect it."

The advertisements are part of a series called "Campaign for Freedom", they are funded by the The Advertising Council.

The ads are a continuation of the Ad Council's September 11th PSAs.

From the Ad Council's September 11th page:
On September 11th, America was shattered by acts of terrorism. Our nation, our citizens, and the belief system upon which our country was founded were shaken.

The Ad Council returned to its wartime footing, developing messages that would help Americans remain strong throughout the war on terrorism, just as it had during World War II. Public service messages to help the country respond and recover from the attacks were also developed. The first PSA began running just 10 days after the attacks.

Early PSAs like "I am an American" celebrated the country's extraordinary diversity and reminded people of the values that make America so unique. Other early PSAs included Laura Bush encouraging parents to talk to their kids, and others emphasizing tolerance and the importance of going on with our lives by "Living Brave."

A short time later, the Ad Council announced its "Campaign for Freedom," an initiative developed on behalf of the entire advertising industry. This important campaign was designed to inform, involve, and inspire Americans to participate in activities that will strengthen our nation and help support the war on terrorism.

From the Ad Council's "Campaign for Freedom" page:
Developed following the tragedies of September 11th, the Ad Council's Campaign for Freedom is an unprecedented volunteer effort from the advertising industry. The initiative is designed to assist Americans during the war on terrorism through the development of timely and relevant PSAs. This first round of PSAs has been created to celebrate our nation's freedom and remind Americans about the importance of freedom and the need to protect it for future generations. According to research, Americans are looking for messages that will inform, involve and inspire them during the war on terrorism. This inspirational campaign is advertising's gift to America. All of the ads conclude with the powerful tagline, "Freedom. Appreciate it. Cherish it. Protect it."

"Developed following the tragedies of September 11th, the Ad Council's Campaign for Freedom is an unprecedented volunteer effort from the advertising industry. The initiative is designed to assist Americans during the war on terrorism through the development of timely and relevant PSAs. This first round of PSAs has been created to celebrate our nation's freedom and remind Americans about the importance of freedom and the need to protect it for future generations. According to research, Americans are looking for messages that will inform, involve and inspire them during the war on terrorism. This inspirational campaign is advertising's gift to America. All of the ads conclude with the powerful tagline, "Freedom. Appreciate it. Cherish it. Protect it."

Another has a person trying to check a book out from the library. He is told that that particular book is no longer available. When he goes to leave, he is apprehended by two suits.

So, who is putting these commercials on television anyway? Do they have any idea that their commercials are coming to pass? Clearly, we're approaching the point where it's not a "what if" any more.

Their tagline: "Freedom. Appreciate it. Cherish it. Protect it."

They're taking away our first amendment rights. Maybe it's time to exercise our second amendment ones.

I recently saw an ad on TV that addresses this issue. It's part of an Ad Coucil series of PSAs put out after 9/11. Some of them are rather tame ("Freedom means a well-stocked supermarket") but others, like the Library spot, are quite effective and poignant. Hopefully, they will make people more aware of some of the frightening things that are going on nowadays that _our_ government is doing.

In short, they product public service campaigns. Among the real public services they provide is producing public service campaigns of the "Save the children" variety. Memorable campaigns include "Take a Bite out of Crime" and the McGruff crime dog, The UNCF "Mind is a terrible thing to waste" and my favorite, the Crash Test Dummies.

In short, they product public service campaigns. Among the real public services they provide is producing public service campaigns of the "Save the children" variety. Memorable campaigns include "Take a Bite out of Crime" and the McGruff crime dog, The UNCF "Mind is a terrible thing to waste" and my favorite, the Crash Test Dummies.