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IDPH, Brady & Ad Council Unveil Video PSA to Promote “Pause to Heal” Firearm Safety Campaign in Illinois

Stuart Mitchell

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), Brady: United Against Gun Violence and the Ad Council recently premiered a new video public service advertisement (PSA) to raise awareness about the lifesaving potential of Firearm Restraining Orders (FROs), also known as “extreme risk laws” or “red flag laws,” in Illinois. The new film builds upon the first phase of the “Pause to Heal” campaign, initially launched in April 2024 in Illinois. WATCH THE PSA: This public safety effort is part of a planned multi-state “Pause to Heal” campaign designed to prevent…

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The Ad Council Announces Google’s Tara Walpert Levy as Board Chair

Stuart Mitchell

Tara Walpert Levy, VP of YouTube across the Americas, has been named Chair of the Ad Council’s Board of Directors. She succeeds Diego Scotti, EVP & General Manager of Consumer Group and Global Marketing & Communications at PayPal. Rita Ferro, President Global Advertising of The Walt Disney Company and Kirk McDonald, CEO of Sundial Media Group currently serve as Vice Chairs of the Ad Council’s Board of Directors. For over 80 years, the Ad Council has led the communications industry’s efforts to drive meaningful positive change. Its Board of Directors…

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“Project Yellow Light” Names 2024 Student Scholarship Winners Spotlighting the Dangers of Distracted Driving Through PSAs

Stuart Mitchell

In its 13th year, the Ad Council and Project Yellow Light announced the winners of the annual Project Yellow Light scholarship competition. This contest offers students an opportunity to create TV, radio and billboard PSAs to educate their peers about the dangers of distracted driving, specifically cell phone usage while driving. The winning PSAs will be seen in New York City on June 28 on a digital billboard in Times Square, and in space donated by Clear Channel Outdoor. Established in 2007, Project Yellow Light honors the memory of Hunter…

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IDPH, Brady & Ad Council Unveil Video PSA to Promote “Pause to Heal” Firearm Safety Campaign in Illinois

Stuart Mitchell

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), Brady: United Against Gun Violence and the Ad Council are today premiering a new video public service advertisement (PSA) to raise awareness about the lifesaving potential of Firearm Restraining Orders (FROs), also known as “extreme risk laws” or “red flag laws,” in Illinois. The new film builds upon the first phase of the “Pause to Heal” campaign, initially launched in April 2024 in Illinois. WATCH THE PSA: This public safety effort is part of a planned multi-state “Pause to Heal” campaign designed to…

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Star Athletes Share Their Mental Health “Rituals,” Encouraging Fans to Prioritize Their Mental Health

Stuart Mitchell

11 professional sports leagues and organizations teamed up with the national “Love, Your Mind” campaign to announce a comprehensive mental health partnership with the premiere of a series of public service advertisements (PSAs). The series, titled “The Rituals We Share,” features star athletes sharing their “rituals,” or steps they take, to care for their minds on and off the field – encouraging sports fans across the country to prioritize their mental health and explore free resources from LoveYourMindToday.org. The “Love, Your Mind” campaign from Huntsman Mental Health Institute and the…

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