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WATCH: Think A Trip To The Dentist Is Scary? You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet.

Posted 04.27.2012

Read More: Texting and Driving, Teen Driving, Teen Texting, Psas, Dentist Texting and Driving, Texting and Driving Psa, Distracted Driving, Teen Driving Accidents, Psa, Distracted Driving Psas, Dentist Psa, Teen Drivers, Parents News

Think a trip to the dentist is scary in itself? Imagine if the dentist were distracted from his job by texts, photos or a favorite tune. (Oh, sorry, i...

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WATCH: Psychedelic Anti-Marijuana PSA

Posted 04.23.2012

Read More: 4/20, Funny Psas, Psas, Video, Retro Psas, Marijuana, Funny Videos, Everything Is Terrible, Pot, Retro Videos, Psychedelic Anti-Marijuana PSA, Comedy News

If all of the 4/20 excitement from Friday has you worried about pot in your own home, maybe don't show your kids this 1980's anti-marijuana PSA. U...

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WATCH: 'South Park' Uncovers The Dangers Of Memeing

Posted 03.29.2012

Read More: Tebowing, Memeing, Psas, Video, South Park Dangers of Memeing, Funny Videos, Tv, Planking, Memes, South Park, Dangers of Memeing, Comedy News

"South Park" cut right to the quick of Internet safety Wednesday night by addressing memeing. Sure, things like Planking and Tebowing may seem like go...

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New PSAs Get the Word Out for Shelter Pets

Wayne Pacelle | Posted 01.16.2012

Read More: Hsus, Shelter Pets, Animals, Pet Adoption, Shelter Pet Project, Psas, Animal Shelters, Impact News
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While euthanasia rates for dogs and cats in our nation's animal care and control facilities have been in steady decline for more than three decades, there are still millions of healthy dogs and cats euthanized every year. We as a nation shouldn't stand for that.

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Healthy Men Do Not Need Routine PSA Blood Tests, Government Panel Says

AP | LAURAN NEERGAARD | Posted 12.06.2011

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WASHINGTON — Those PSA blood tests that check for prostate cancer do more harm than good and healthy men should no longer receive them as part o...

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WATCH: Hipster 4th Of July PSA

Posted 08.30.2011

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It's important to remember safety while celebrating this holiday weekend. While for most people that probably means applying lots of sun screen and ma...

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10 Classic Public Service Ads that Changed a Nation (PHOTOS)

Posted 08.20.2011

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Since 1942, the non-profit Ad Council has been using the power of advertising for social good, educating Americans on important topics, and along the ...

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WATCH: Ken Jeong's Disco CPR PSA

Posted 08.17.2011

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We've all been there: You're having a game night with your buddies when suddenly someone collapses to the floor mid-charade. Okay, maybe we haven't al...

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Natalie Portman, Zoe Saldana Launch Women Microfinancing PSAs

Posted 08.10.2011

Read More: Natalie Portman, Women's Empowerment, Women's Rights, Psas, Microfinancing for Women, Microfinance, Zoe Saldana, Lend a Hand, Psa, Women Entrepreneurs, Video, Impact News

Actresses Natalie Portman and Zoe Saldana have partnered with FINCA International, a microfinancing charity, to promote its women's entrepreneurship c...

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WATCH: Parents, Students Create PSA Against School Budget Cuts

Posted 08.09.2011

Read More: Public Schools, Public Service Announcements, Psas, Education Budget Cuts, School Funding, Public School Funding, School Budget Cuts, Meredith Gullion, Los Angeles, Melrose Elementary School, Video, Education News

When budget cuts threatened the arts, science, math and technology programs at Melrose Elementary School, its students' parents decided to take action...

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10 Funny Public Service Ads About Serious Issues (VIDEOS)

Posted 06.27.2011

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Anyone who's ever had to raise a sensitive or difficult subject knows there's nothing like humor to break the ice. Armed with this approach, the non-p...

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The 8 Most Iconic Public Service Ads

Posted 05.28.2011

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Everyone knows that advertising has long been used to influence society -- particularly around consumption of goods. But advertising has also been use...

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WATCH: Is The Department Of Health's H.I.V. PSA Too Graphic?

Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: H.I.V., Public Service Announcements, Psas, Department of Health Psa, Ny Health, Health, Ny News, Psa, Aids, Health News, Hiv, NYC Department of Health, AIDS Activism, Video, New York News

The NYC Department of Health, which recently has made a name for itself by publicizing startlingly graphic public service announcements, has release a...

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A Solution For Infant Mortality? Christian Organization Emphasizes Its Child Survival Program

Huffington Post | Jonathan Daniel Harris | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Literacy, Psas, Illiteracy, Psa, Child Survival Program, Breast Feeding, Adult Literacy, Immunization, Compassion, Infant Mortality, Video, Impact News

The Christian Organization Compassion aims to use its influence and funds to "release children from poverty." Their latest campaign, the Child Surviva...

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Keep California Beautiful's "Let's Trash The Beach" PSA

Huffington Post | Katherine Goldstein | Posted 05.25.2011

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So often Public Service Announcements come off as boring, preachy, or just plain hokey. That's why we found this campaign to keep California's beaches...

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Rob Riggle's Hilariously Disturbing Anti-Speeding PSAs (VIDEO)

Huffington Post | Alex Leo | Posted 05.25.2011

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The Ad Council has launched a "Youth Reckless Driving Prevention" campaign, that includes ads featuring comedians pretending to be teenagers who creep...

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The Nine Weirdest PSAs Ever Made (VIDEO)

Huffington Post | Alex Leo | Posted 05.25.2011

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There are many serious issues here and abroad that deserve more attention and non-profit advocates have taken to the airwaves to solicit contributions...

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IRS Uses YouTube To Spread Tax Rebate News

USA Today | Erin Kutz | Posted 05.25.2011

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The IRS is taking a cue from aspiring comedians and Barack Obama aficionados this week, making use of YouTube to get its message out. The agency prod...

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What Is Persistent Sexual Arousal Syndrome?

ABC News | Carol Berczuk and John Quinones | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Psas, Grey's Anatomy, Persistent Sexual Arousal Syndrome, Women's Sexuality, Sexuality, Sex, Healthy Living News

PSAS, identified and named just six years ago, remains a mysterious condition that thousands of women wish they didn't have. They are constantly on th...

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