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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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
Who to Target: All Veterans
Available:
Early November for OLV/TV/Radio
Late November for OOH/Digital/Print
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.
Some Frequently Asked Questions (And Answers!)
- How does the Ad Council distribute PSAs?
- Through our emails, we distribute our TV, Radio, Magazine and Newspaper materials, all free and ready to run! We've also partnered with Extreme Reach to provide all Ad Council TV and Radio PSAs to Extreme Reach subscribers. Let us know at ACinquiries@adcouncil.org if you'd like to sign up for our emails!
- How do I download Banner/Online Video assets?
- To keep track of our digital placements, banner and online video assets must be "Requested", not "Downloaded." While you can preview our PSAs, requesting assets allows us to begin work on your 3rd party tags. Implementing these tags requires access to an ad network or server such as Doubleclick for Publishers. Our assets are only to be served within the United States. 2-3 assets are recommended per campaign. Typically, tagged assets are available within 24-48 business hours of the request. More than one campaign is recommended for publishers serving a large inventory. Remember to enter the URL where the asset will run and your organization into the request pop-up for the digital content you are requesting.
- How do I find the specific PSA I'm looking for?
- On the Find Assets page, you can search by keyword, select a media type, search by language, issue area, target audience, as well as release and expiration dates. Be sure to select your media type first to see other possible filtering options.
- Why do I need to register to download?
- We would like to provide you with a customized user experience. By logging on to the site, adcouncil.org can store your preferences, maintain your Download Center, and provide you with a record of your site activity and user profile. You can still preview our PSAs without registering!
- Do PSAs have expiration dates?
- Yes! All Ad Council PSAs have an expiration date. After a PSA expires it must be removed from air and online. You can find this information listed next to each asset. Additionally, you can find a personalized expiration list in your account. Simply click your user icon at the top right, when logged in, then select My Activity. You will see expiration dates under the Downloaded and Requested tabs.
- What are the general terms of use for Ad Council PSAs?
- Please refer to our extended Terms of Use page for more detailed information. Basic terms state you may not modify/alter the PSAs in any way unless authorized; the PSAs may only be placed in donated media and not on any media that is purchased; the PSAs may not be placed on any piracy or other illegal sites or media outlets; they also may not be placed on pornographic sites. You may not use the PSA in any manner that would imply an association with any commercial enterprise. Use of the PSAs is only permitted through the applicable expiration period.
- How do I stay up to date on new Ad Council PSAs?
- When you sign up to access our PSAs, there’s a checkbox to sign up for our email updates. Additionally, contact ACinquiries@adcouncil.org to receive our printed materials. You can also regularly check our Find Assets section and search by release date to see what’s the most recent.
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