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Adlibbing

Have you checked out our new blog? At AdLibbing.org we’re sharing tips, best practices and resources on all aspects of public service communications, including social media, research and evaluation, media partnerships, and fundraising. Read posts by a variety of Ad Council staff, and industry experts. Learn More

Re-Connecting Kids with Nature - Shrek

A new series of PSAs has launched starring everyone's favorite "green" guy. DreamWorks Animation's Shrek has joined in the effort to encourage kids to spend more time outdoors and re-connect with nature. Learn More

Newborn & Child Survival

A new campaign is raising awareness of the preventable and treatable causes of childhood death in the developing world, letting Americans know they can have a significant impact by supporting the deployment of local health workers. Learn More

Lead Poisoning Prevention

Many Americans mistakenly assume that lead poisoning is an issue of the past. Unfortunately, it continues to affect more than one million children in the United States. If not detected early, its health effects can be severe and life-threatening. Learn More

Webby Awards

Two of our campaigns have been nominated for The 14th Annual Webby Awards. High School Dropout Prevention - aka Boost Up - is recognized in the Integrated Campaigns category, and Teen Dating Violence Prevention - aka That's Not Cool - in Non-Profit/Educational. You can help make them winners. Vote now! Learn More

Light It Up Blue

On the night of April 1, prominent buildings across North America and the world will be lit up blue in anticipation of World Autism Awareness Day on Friday, April 2. Check out www.lightitupblue.org for ideas on how you can help shine on a light on autism as a growing health crisis. Learn More

Smoking Cessation

Tobacco remains the leading cause of preventable death in the United States and a staggering six million people worldwide will lose their lives to tobacco next year. The new EX® campaign is helping smokers "re-learn" life without cigarettes in order to help the 43 million Americans who smoke to finally quit. Learn More

Fight Arthritis Pain

One in five adults in the U.S. has arthritis, and numbers are expected to rise due to inactivity, obesity, injury and the aging of Americans. A new campaign has just launched in partnership with the Arthritis Foundation encouraging those at-risk to get moving to "Fight Arthritis Pain." Learn More

Haiti Disaster Relief

In the wake of the earthquake which struck Haiti, the American Red Cross and The Ad Council, with the Creative Artists Agency Foundation helping to coordinate talent, are launching a new PSA to encourage continued support of relief efforts. This follows a similar call for help featuring First Lady Michelle Obama. Learn More

Clinton Bush Haiti Fund

In response to the massive earthquake that struck Haiti just outside the capital city Port-au-Prince on January 12, the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund and the Ad Council have joined together to create a national campaign to help raise funds for the immediate relief and long-term recovery efforts in Haiti. Learn More

H1N1 flu virus

A new round of PSAs has launched urging vaccination against the H1N1 flu virus. Campaign messages are targeted to the populations most at risk, and underscore that "Together We Can all Fight the Flu." Learn More

Drunk Driving Prevention

Sadly, the winter holidays are a time when alcohol-impaired fatalities are at their highest. This holiday season, let friends and family know you care - share the message that “buzzed driving is drunk driving.” Learn More

What People Are Saying

  • New @AdCouncil @NYCOEM "My Meeting Place" Facebook App To Help New Yorkers Find Families In Emergency bit.ly/c28UCp #sm

    JohnDSolomon — 3:09 PM on September 2, 2010

  • Loving this artsy @AdCouncil preparedness PSA. What do you think? http://ht.ly/2ydId

    RedCrossPDX — 2:47 PM on September 2, 2010

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