The Digital Conglomerate Magazine Inc June 2014 Issue | Page 8

The Ad Council of America
Society, Politics, & Progressive
Advertising
By Garland L. McLaughlin

Over the years the Ad
Council of America has been
supportive in advertising for
many causes in society. The
Ad Council has also pushed
for the agendas of political
figures as well as Presidents.
Giving back to society looks
like it is the main focus of the
Ad Council and being a
leading organization at the
forefront of issues has gained
them the reputation of a most
trusted organization.
Everywhere on the radio
today listeners are able to
observe and hear
advertisements that the Ad
Council supports. It would not
be uncommon to hear a
classic advertisement which
promotes Smokey the Bear
saying “Only You Can
Prevent Wildfires”. We all
grew up hearing that slogan
and it has stuck with us all. It
is also not uncommon to find
in these times that an ad has
been created which pushes
President Obama’s agenda.
The education agenda
recognizes that on average
there is a 30