about the advertising council

The Advertising Council is a private, nonprofit organization, which has been the leading producer of public service communications programs in the United States since 1942. The Council supports campaigns that benefit children, families, and communities. The communications programs are national in scope and have generated strong, measurable results. Ad Council campaigns, such as "Friends Don't Let Friends Drive Drunk," "Take A Bite Out of Crime," and "A Mind is a Terrible Thing to Waste," have helped save lives and resources, educate the public about issues and concerns of the day, and make America a healthier country in which to live. In 2000, Ad Council campaigns received more than $1.5 billion in donated media time and space. In 2002, the Ad Council marked it’s 60th anniversary of making a difference through public service advertising.

To learn more about the Ad Council and its campaigns, visit www.adcouncil.org.