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Welcome to our resource for Ad Council’s trusted media partners to explore and access our latest and upcoming PSAs. Below you’ll find the newest campaigns and creative launches to reach segmented audiences, along with a guide for key moments to run these important messages throughout October, November and December. With the support of partners like you, these PSAs reach millions of Americans and help them live safer, healthier and happier lives.

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Child Car Safety

Car crashes continue to be a leading cause of death for children under the age of 14, and as a professional racecar driver, Joey Logano, knows the importance of strapping himself in securely before each race which made him the perfect spokesperson for this campaign. To celebrate Child Passenger Safety Week 2025, we launched this new PSA to accompany our core campaign Love Protects assets, and to continue our message of making sure that your child is in the right seat for their age and size.

Who to Target: Parents and caregivers of children between the ages of 0-14
Available: Now
English TV, OLV

Flu Vaccination

Each year, the flu causes tens of millions of illnesses, hundreds of thousands of hospitalizations and tens of thousands of deaths in the United States. Getting an annual flu shot is the best way to reduce the risk of severe illness.

The Flu Vaccination campaign encourages Americans aged 6 months+ to get a flu shot to protect themselves, their loved ones, and their communities against the flu. PSAs direct audiences to GetMyFluShot.org for more information, including where to get a flu shot.

Who to Target: General market audience 18-55, with an emphasis on Black and Hispanic adults
Available: Now
English TV, OLV, Banners, and OOH
Spanish TV, OLV, Banners, OOH

Fatherhood Involvement

This new Fatherhood Involvement PSA shares inspiring stories of fathers from rural communities who have overcome challenges like addiction, incarceration, and family separation to be there for their kids. By highlighting these stories of love and redemption, the campaign encourages all dads to stay committed to their children, regardless of the obstacles they face. It also promotes Fatherhood.gov as a valuable resource and raises awareness of supportive fatherhood programs nationwide.

Who to Target: All dads of children 0-18, including non-custodial and currently absent fathers
Available: Early October
English TV

Skills-First Hiring

The Tear the Paper Ceiling campaign raises awareness of STARs—workers Skilled Through Alternative Routes—and the barriers that hold them back. STARs face a "paper ceiling" – the invisible barrier that comes at every turn for workers without a bachelor's degree. New PSAs highlight the benefits of skills-first hiring and call attention to the millions of workers with in-demand skills who are being overlooked, undervalued, and filtered out before even being considered.

Who to Target:
Adults ages 25-64
Employers: Hiring influencers and decision-makers at businesses in the U.S.
STARs: 70+ million workers Skilled Through Alternative Routes rather than a bachelor's degree
Available: Mid October
English TV, Radio, Print, Banner, OLV, OOH

Youth Firearm Injury Prevention

Firearm injuries are the leading cause of death for children and teens ages 1-17. Many people think of firearm injuries as a divisive topic with no common ground, research has found that we agree on more than we think. Everyone has a role to play in addressing this crisis, including health care professionals who care for patients affected by gun violence every day. The “Agree to Agree” campaign encourages them to be part of the solution by having non-judgmental and collaborative conversations with their patients and families about firearm safety.

Who to Target: Health care professionals that serve patients from ages 0-17, with a focus on primary care providers, including pediatricians, family practitioners, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and more.
Available: October 23
English OLV, Banners, DOOH, and Digital/Streaming Audio

Drug-Impaired Driving Prevention

Although several states have legalized marijuana use, driving under the influence of any substance is illegal across all 50 states. Research shows marijuana can slow reaction time, impair judgment of distance, and decrease coordination - all skills necessary for the safe operation of a motor vehicle.

Young men often offer justifications for their decision to drive after consuming marijuana. New PSAs highlight these justifications and turn them on their head, showcasing the potential consequences of driving high and reminding young men that if you feel different, you drive different.

Who to Target: Men 18-34
Available: Mid-November
English TV, Banner, Radio, OOH

Adult Mental Health

The new Love, Your Mind sports initiative hopes to encourage individuals to make mental health a priority. By leveraging the influence of professional athletes, who serve as role models, it aims to inspire fans to actively engage in their mental well-being. Through these efforts, we hope to motivate people to prioritize their mental health and utilize the "Love, Your Mind" playbook as a valuable tool to discover what works best for them.

Who to Target: All audiences
Available: Mid-November
English TV, OOH, Banners
Spanish TV :15

Veterans Crisis Prevention

This Veterans Day, new PSAs remind all Veterans that they are deserving of support. This is essential because Veterans are at higher risk for suicide compared to the general population. 6,407 Veterans lost their lives to suicide in 2022, according to the latest data from the 2024 National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report. Many challenges Veterans may face can become risk factors for more serious struggles. The campaign takes an upstream approach, encouraging Veterans to access support for any challenge they may be struggling with before reaching a crisis point.

Who to Target: All Veterans
Available: Early November for OLV/TV/Radio
Late November for OOH/Digital/Print
English TV, Radio, OLV, OOH, Digital, Print
Q4 Seasonal Calendar

October

10/5 - 10/11: Wildfire Prevention Week

Run assets during Wildfire Prevention Week to bring awareness to fire safety and prevention.

Flu Season

Air PSAs during flu season to encourage Americans aged 6 months+ to get a flu shot to protect themselves, their loved ones, and their communities against the flu.

November

11/11: Veterans Day

This Veterans Day, we can all do our part to encourage Veterans to reach out for help before their challenges become overwhelming or reach a crisis point.
This Veterans Day, encourage gun owners to store all their guns securely to help prevent gun suicide. Safe gun storage is an effective way to put time and space between a person in crisis and access to guns.

Flu Season

Air PSAs during flu season to encourage Americans aged 6 months+ to get a flu shot to protect themselves, their loved ones, and their communities against the flu.

Lung Cancer Awareness Month

Lung cancer is the #1 cancer killer of women & men. If everyone at high risk got screened, about 48,000 lives would be saved by the scan. During Lung Cancer Awareness month, we encourage former smokers to see if they're eligible for a low-dose CT scan.

December

Flu Season

Air PSAs during flu season to encourage Americans aged 6 months+ to get a flu shot to protect themselves, their loved ones, and their communities against the flu.

12/26 - 12/31: Project Roadblock

Project Roadblock is a drunk-driving prevention effort exclusive to local broadcast stations. This holiday season, run assets that remind young men of the consequences of driving after drinking, and that buzzed driving is drunk driving.

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