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Nielsen Reports Continued Strong PSA Results in 2023

As we all know, television is changing. Over the last five years, audiences and viewership have shifted. Nonprofit organizations and advertisers may wonder how Public Service Announcements are faring amidst streaming television, writers’ and actors’ strikes, and a reversion to pre-pandemic viewing behavior.   Broadcast television has been donating free ad time to help nonprofit…

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Do People Still Listen to Radio?

I never cease to be amazed by the insightful questions I get from nonprofit communications and marketing people. Last week, I published an article about…

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How 2024 Political Advertising May Affect Public Service Announcement Campaigns

The next presidential election is about a year away, but political advertising is already on the rise. With six contested senate seats up for election…

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How to Get a Public Service Announcement on TV

Does your organization want to reach large audiences across the country on a limited budget? Then you might want to learn how to get a…

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Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the Television Public Service Announcement

In 2023, the American PSA turned 75 years old and it is more active than ever. For example, last year, television stations and networks aired…

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Five Considerations for Navigating the Midterm Elections

This year’s midterm elections are already more politically charged than ever. Voters have a lot on their minds — the ongoing pandemic, rising gas and…

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Is your organization eligible to air a television PSA?

I love Yogi Berra and his pithy, though quirky expressions. One of my favorites was about a popular restaurant in New Jersey, about which he…

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PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS: 2019 DATA ANALYSIS

Every February Connect360 conducts an analysis of Public Service Announcement  airings from the previous year to learn how the media uses PSAs and to monitor…

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Leveraging Timely Campaigns to Create Success

Many of us are familiar with key awareness months that help create attention for important causes and groups such as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month…

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Radio is Alive and Well (And So Are Radio PSAs)

In spite of the popularity of smartphones, TV-connected devices, tablets and digital wearables, more Americans tune into AM/FM radio than any other platform. Ninety-three percent…

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Station Survey Reveals PSA Preferences Are Evolving

Connect360 recently conducted a survey of Public Service Directors at TV and radio stations across the country regarding their PSA delivery and usage preferences.   The…

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