Love Has No Labels Debuts New PSA Inspiring Connection in a Time When Americans Say it is Needed Most

Love Has No Labels, an Emmy Award-winning campaign from the Ad Council, is launching a new creative suite, including public service advertisements (PSAs), that recenters a fundamental truth: what makes us different will never change what makes us human. 91% of Americans agree that a lack of respect and courtesy is a growing problem in the United States, and 84% believe that people used to treat one another with more respect than they do today. Against this backdrop, Love Has No Labels’ new creative “What Makes Us Human,” turns attention…

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New PSAs Highlight the Power of Connection to Combat Isolation

The “Seize the Awkward” campaign, a partnership between the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and the Ad Council, recently announced new public service advertisements (PSAs) encouraging teens and young adults to check in with their friends. Ad Council research finds that teens and young adults crave connection and emotional support, but many struggle to express that need – which can lead to feelings of isolation and loneliness. The new PSAs, “Let’s Be Real,” show that small, intentional moments of connection can make…

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The Ad Council and NHTSA Prevent Hot Car Deaths with New PSAs for “Never Happens” Campaign and Richard Scarry Partnership

As part of National Heatstroke Prevention Day, the Ad Council and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently launched new public service advertisements (PSAs) for their “Never Happens” campaign. Pediatric vehicular heatstroke remains the leading cause of non-crash, vehicle-related fatalities for children 14 and younger and typically presents in one of three key scenarios: children forgotten in a car by a caregiver, children gaining access to unlocked vehicles on their own and being unable to get out, and children left behind in a car. The campaign features all three…

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Hosted by Whoopi Goldberg, Sam Champion and Jesse Palmer, the Ad Council’s 71st Annual Public Service Award Dinner Raises Record-Breaking $10 Million

On Thursday, December 4, the Ad Council, America’s leading organization harnessing the power of communications for social impact, held its Annual Public Service Award Dinner. Commissioner of the NFL, Roger Goodell, was honored for his leadership in driving the league’s long-standing commitment to public service. Held at the Glasshouse in New York City, the event raised $10 million to support the nonprofit and its national social impact campaigns. The evening was hosted by Emmy®, Grammy®, Academy Award® and Tony® winner Whoopi Goldberg, WABC-TV and “Good Morning America” weather anchor, Sam…

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VA and the Ad Council Affirm That Every Veteran Deserves Support – Regardless of When, Where or Why They Served

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Ad Council have unveiled a new series of public service advertisements (PSAs) as part of their ongoing national campaign, “Don’t Wait. Reach Out.” The initiative encourages all Veterans facing challenges to visit VA.gov/REACH, a comprehensive resource hub specially designed to connect them with resources and services to support them across life’s challenges. The new suite of PSAs, titled “You Are a Veteran,” acknowledge that many Veterans wrestle with complex feelings about their service, sometimes questioning whether they deserve Veteran resources and…

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