The Ad Council’s 66th Annual Public Service Award Dinner Celebrates the Power of Purpose
December 6, 2019
Hosted by Ellie Kemper, the event raised over $5.8 million for national social good campaigns, honoring Johnson & Johnson Chairman and CEO Alex Gorsky
American Lung Association and the Ad Council Launch New PSAs for Lung Cancer Awareness Month to Promote Lifesaving Screening
November 7, 2019
The ‘Saved By The Scan’ campaign has saved lives and continues to educate high-risk former and current smokers about the importance of getting screened for lung cancer
AARP AND THE AD COUNCIL LAUNCH “TRIBUTE TO OUR SHEROES” RETIREMENT SAVINGS CAMPAIGN TO GIVE BLACK WOMEN FREE PERSONALIZED RETIREMENT SAVINGS TIPS
October 24, 2019
#AARPSHEROES
“You Can’t Imagine the Reward” PSAs showcase heartwarming moments for adopted teens and their families
October 23, 2019
Successful campaign has helped connect more than 32,000 children and youth with adoptive families, now in its 15th year, uses real stories to inspire future prospective parents to consider adoption from foster care
It’s Not Too Late: A Message from The Dollar General Literacy Foundation and the Ad Council to the 34 Million Adults Without a High School Diploma
October 17, 2019
New Finish Your Diploma advertising campaign showcases inspiring, real stories of people who have completed their degree as adults with the support of teachers, family and friends
The Ad Council Announces New Members of Board of Directors
October 16, 2019
Jacki Kelley of Dentsu Aegis Network Announced as Vice Chair
The Ad Council and Democracy Works Release New Research to Inform “Get out the Vote” Efforts in 2020
September 24, 2019
Report reveals top messages to drive voter engagement for Gen Z, millennial, Gen X and baby boomer generations
Advertising, Marketing and Media Industry Leaders Pledge Climate Action on Eve of Student Climate Strike
September 19, 2019
More than 60 leaders from across the media, marketing and advertising industries signed pledge including Jack Dorsey, David Droga, Gary Vaynerchuk, Wendy Clark, Marla Kaplowitz, David Fischer and Bill Koenigsberg
Seize the Awkward Partners with Musicians Aminé, Hayley Kiyoko, Christina Perri and Lindsey Stirling to Encourage Young Adults to Start a Conversation About Mental Health
September 5, 2019
Additional partners activating throughout Suicide Prevention Awareness Month include Billboard, Café Grumpy, Facebook, Goodtype, Initiative, Reddit, Snap and UPROXX
The Ad Council partners with WORLDZ to host Second Annual GoodFronts on September 11th in Long Beach, CA
August 21, 2019
Annual conference where social good organizations vie for the donated time, talent, and platforms of business leaders from across industries returns for a second year at WORLDZ
Smokey Bear Celebrates 75th Birthday
August 9, 2019
Beloved Wildfire Prevention Icon Rings in Birthday Alongside Fans, Celebrities
Democracy Works and the Ad Council Partner to Conduct Research on Attitudes and Perceptions Around Voting
July 31, 2019
Research to focus on Generation Z, Millennials, Generation X, and Baby Boomers and will include message testing to inform communications programs designed to increase voter engagement
The Ad Council and Autism Speaks partner with Sesame Workshop to encourage early screening for autism in new multimedia public service campaign
July 23, 2019
New video PSAs aim to lower the age of diagnosis by empowering parents to understand the signs of autism
The Ad Council launches new strategic consultancy: Ad Council Edge
July 22, 2019
New arm of the business will advise foundations, nonprofits and companies on ways to inspire and engage the public around social change
New PSAs Featuring The Angry Birds Movie 2 Inspire Girls to Pursue Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
July 16, 2019
Sony Pictures Animation and Rovio Entertainment join the Ad Council to launch new PSAs reminding girls that there's no limit to what they can achieve with STEM
New Live-Action Dora and the Lost City of Gold PSAs Inspire Families to Spend Time in Nature
July 9, 2019
Dora and the Lost City of Gold joins Ad Council and the USDA Forest Service to launch new PSAs highlighting the many adventures one can find in the forest
#DanceLikeaDad Encourages Dads to Dance Their Way into the Hearts of Their Most Important Audience—Their Kids
June 11, 2019
New Campaign with Ad Council and The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services’ Administration for Children and Families Highlights the Importance of Small Moments Shared Between Dads and Their Children
New Alzheimer’s Campaign Encourages Families to Discuss Cognitive Problems Sooner, Enabling Early Diagnosis
June 3, 2019
New survey reveals nearly three in four Americans say that talking to a close family member about cognitive decline would be challenging
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