Campaigns Featured on PSN
PSN – The Public Service Network offers a collection of traditional and unconventional channels for the distribution of public service announcements (PSAs). This includes traditional broadcast – radio, television, and cable outlets (stations and networks) and non-traditional, low-cost channels such as – physician waiting rooms (digital video and print), pharmacies (print), online digital entertainment networks, in-store (audio and print), Health Care Providers (HCPs), and digital radio (NPR and thousands of other online radio outlets).
The Public Service Network (a producer of Award-Winning PSAs) offers full-service, on-site video, audio and graphics production. Facilities include four edit stations that feature, Avid, Adobe Premiere, and Apple Final Cut Pro editing systems. A variety of green screen sets, HD camera equipment and digital audio recording is available.
The following campaigns have been featured recently on PSN channels:
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (FDA)
“Remove the Risk” Campaign
Program Description: Many patients report not finishing the opioids prescribed to them, and half of people who misuse prescription opioids get them from a friend or family member. This is why removing unused opioid medications from the home is a key strategy in addressing the opioid crisis in the United States. The information included in these FDA PSAs will act as a call to action to encourage consumers to dispose of these potentially dangerous medications when they are no longer needed. Evergreen (no expiration)/ Available in English & Spanish
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
“National Prevention Week” Campaign
Program Description: National Prevention Week (NPW) is a SAMHSA-sponsored campaign dedicated to increasing the prevention of substance use and the promotion of mental health by advancing prevention year-round. The annual observance brings individuals, organizations, coalitions, states, and communities together to celebrate the events and activities that communities have held all year to raise awareness about the importance of preventing substance use and mental health disorders. Evergreen (no expiration)/ Available in English & Spanish
Infosys Foundation USA
“#WhyIMake” Campaign
Program Description: Infosys Foundation USA recently distributed two “#WhyIMake” PSAs to create a platform for makers to tell their own stories, serving both as role models and inspiration for others. These PSAs features two prominent makers, Emily Pilloton and Rebecca Anders who uses their work to empower young women and transform their community. In the PSAs, Pilloton and Anders explain how making can inspire and liberate us. The PSAs end in a call to action for viewers to share their “Why I Make” stories at www.WhyIMake.org. Evergreen (no expiration)/ Available in English & Spanish
Coalition to Support America’s Heroes
“Supporting the Heroes Who Inspire Us All” Campaign
Program Description: The Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes PSAs help support the Coalition’s mission to help severely-wounded veterans and families of Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation New Dawn recover from their injuries and illnesses, and to inspire other organizations and the general public to participate in this effort. The Coalition provides a website, www.saluteheroes.org, with resources for wounded veterans, their families, and members of the public who would like to help. Evergreen (no expiration)/ Available in English
Operation Never Forgotten (ONF)
“Veteran Suicide Prevention” Campaign
Program Description: Operation Never Forgotten (ONF) is asking for your support by airing this PSA to educate the public to better understand and help those who protect us and our freedoms. ONF provides a website, www.operationNEVERforgotten.org, where wounded veterans, caregivers, families, and deployed troops can learn more and help bridge the gap between military and civilian worlds to prevent veteran suicide. Evergreen (no expiration)/ Available in English
Pipeline Operators for Ag Safety (POAS)
“Call 811 Before You Dig on Your Farm or Ranch” Campaign
Program Description: Digging and operating heavy equipment on farms and ranches across the country can cause damage to underground pipelines and utility lines. Pipeline strikes can cause serious injury, including burns, asphyxiation, electrocution, and even death. POAS provides farmers and ranchers with free resources to help keep them safe and to avoid costly damage and service outages that may affect their local communities. Evergreen (no expiration)/ Available in English & Spanish
American Thoracic Society (ATS)
“Live Better with Pulmonary Rehab” Campaign
Program Description: ATS’s PSAs entitled “Live Better with Pulmonary Rehab” educate listeners about the symptoms of COPD and the benefits of pulmonary rehab. The PSAs end with a call-to-action to visit livebetter.org, where those with COPD can find out about their options for treatment. Evergreen (no expiration)/ Available in English
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF)
“Take Great Strides to Help Us Cure Cystic Fibrosis” Campaign
Program Description: The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) would appreciate your station or network’s participation in airing its recently produced video PSAs which are designed to bring awareness to cystic fibrosis and promote upcoming Great Strides walks in your area. For more than 30 years, the CF Foundation’s ‘Great Strides’ fundraiser has supported the Foundation’s mission to cure CF. The event harnesses the power of people with a shared vision and encourages collaboration, team building, and leadership, as we collectively take steps to find a cure. The PSAs end with a call-to-action to visit www.cff.org/greatstrides to learn more and sign up for a Great Strides walk. Evergreen (no expiration)/ Available in English
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF)
“Help Us Add Tomorrows” Campaign
Program Description: When the CF Foundation was founded in 1955, children with CF rarely lived long enough to attend kindergarten. Today, thanks to the Foundation’s groundbreaking work in research, advocacy, and care, some people with CF are attending college, starting families, and beginning careers. The PSAs tell the story of Arjun, a child who was diagnosed with CF at six weeks old following his first intestinal surgery. The PSAs serve to raise awareness about the disease and end with a call-to-action to visit www.CFF.org to learn more and show support. Evergreen (no expiration)/ Available in English
U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration and the American Council of Snowmobile Associations
“Snowmobile Safety” Campaign
Program Description: U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration and the American Council of Snowmobile Associations urge snowmobile safety with a few reminders. The ACSA’s radio PSAs entitled “Impaired Snowmobile Operation,” “Speed Kills,” “Avalanche Safety,” and “Private Lands/Trespass” serve as reminders for snowmobile operators to take proper safety precautions and make responsible decisions to avoid dangerous, even life-threatening situations. Evergreen (no expiration)/ Available in English
U.S. Department of Transportation (FMCSA)
“Protect Your Move” Campaign
Program Description: The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), part of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), recently produced a Protect Your Move PSA aimed to combat interstate household goods moving fraud by educating consumers on how to plan a successful move.
U.S. Department of Health Human Services (FDA)
“Acetaminophen Safety” Campaign
Program Description: The FDA Acetaminophen Public Service Announcements are part of an FDA campaign designed to promote consumer awareness about the safe use of acetaminophen which is used in hundreds of OTC and prescription medications. More information on the campaign is available at www.FDA.gov/OTCpaininfo.
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (SAMHSA)
“2018 Talk. They Hear You” Campaign
Program Description: SAMHSA is asking for your support by airing these PSAs to educate the public about prevention efforts and to reduce the occurrence of underage drinking and substance use. The PSAs end with a call-to-action to visit www.underagedrinking.samhsa.gov, which features skill-building tools, knowledge-increasing resources, and behavior-modeling scenarios for parents, caregivers, and communities to help prevent underage drinking and substance use.
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
“All of Us” Campaign
Program Description: The National Institutes of Health would appreciate your station’s or network’s participation in the All of Us Research Program PSA Campaign by airing its recently produced PSAs entitled “All of Us.”The mission of the All of Us Research Program is to accelerate health research and medical breakthroughs, enabling individualized prevention, treatment, and care for all of us. Evergreen (no expiration)/ Available in English & Spanish
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
“Safe Disposal of Opioids” Campaign
Program Description:The information included in this FDA PSA will act as a call to action to encourage consumers to dispose of unwanted or expired opioid medication when they are no longer needed. Consumers should visit the FDA website for a discussion on disposal options for opioids, including, a readily available drug take back program or flushing them in the toilet.
Infosys Foundation USA
“WhyIMake” Campaign
Program Description: The Maker Movement is a rapidly growing global community of millions of people who are using technology to create handmade custom items as an alternative to mass produced products. Even with this growing participation, the movement remains on the fringe of mainstream awareness.
Infosys Foundation USA
“WhyIMake” Campaign
Program Description: The Maker Movement is a rapidly growing global community of millions of people who are using technology to create handmade custom items as an alternative to mass produced products. Even with this growing participation, the movement remains on the fringe of mainstream awareness.
Infosys Foundation USA
“WhyIMake” Campaign
Program Description: The Maker Movement is a rapidly growing global community of millions of people who are using technology to create handmade custom items as an alternative to mass produced products. Even with this growing participation, the movement remains on the fringe of mainstream awareness.
American Parkinson Disease Association
“Look Closer” Campaign
Program Description: American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) recently produced their “Look Closer” PSA campaign. Every nine minutes someone is diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease and these PSAs seek to create greater awareness of the disease. Visit www.apdaparkinson.org to learn more and show support.
American Parkinson Disease Association
“Look Closer” Campaign
Program Description: American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) recently produced their “Look Closer” PSA campaign. Every nine minutes someone is diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease and these PSAs seek to create greater awareness of the disease. Visit www.apdaparkinson.org to learn more and show support.
American Parkinson Disease Association
“Look Closer” Campaign
Program Description: American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) recently produced their “Look Closer” PSA campaign. Every nine minutes someone is diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease and these PSAs seek to create greater awareness of the disease. Visit www.apdaparkinson.org to learn more and show support.
U.S. Department of Transportation (PHMSA)
“Don’t Ignore” Campaign
Program Description: PHMSA is engaging in a national education campaign promoting safe digging practices to prevent injuries and deaths associated with incidents from pipelines. There are 2.5 million miles of pipeline in our nation, and one-third of major pipeline accidents are caused by someone digging and hitting a pipeline by mistake, which can be fatal.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (FDA)
“Generic Drugs” Campaign
Program Description: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is introducing a PSA Campaign meant to reduce consumer concerns that generic drugs are less effective than their brand-name counterparts, assure them of the rigor of FDA review, and encourage them to talk with their healthcare provider if they have any questions or concerns.
U.S. Department of Transportation (FMCSA)
“Protect Your Move” Campaign
Program Description: The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), part of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), recently produced a Protect Your Move PSA aimed to combat interstate household goods moving fraud by educating consumers on how to plan a successful move. For more information, visit ProtectYourMove.gov.
U.S. Department of Transportation (FMCSA)
“Our Roads, Our Safety” Campaign
Program Description: The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), part of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), recently produced two safety PSAs as part of the Our Roads, Our Safety Campaign. The PSAs are meant to help raise awareness among the general driving public about the dangers that exist when operating their vehicles around large trucks and buses.
Pipeline Operators for Ag Safety
“Farm and Ranch 811 Safety” Campaign
Program Description: POAS is offering farmers and ranchers a variety of free resources to help keep them safe and to avoid costly damage and service outages that may affect their local communities. These resources and other information are available at PipelineAwareness.org/Ag.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (FDA)
“Acetaminophen Safety” Campaign
Program Description: The FDA Acetaminophen Public Service Announcements are part of an FDA campaign designed to promote consumer awareness about the safe use of acetaminophen which is used in hundreds of OTC and prescription medications. More information on the campaign is available at www.FDA.gov/OTCpaininfo.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (FDA)
“Be Safe Rx” Campaign
Program Description: FDA BeSafeRx is a national campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of buying prescription medicines from fake online pharmacies. This campaign provides the resources to help consumers know the risks and find safe online pharmacies. PSN produced this 30-second PSA by repurposing existing FDA footage from the Be Safe Rx campaign.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (FDA)
“Be Safe Rx” Campaign
Program Description: Part of the Food and Drug Administration’s Be Safe Rx campaign, a victim tells her story of buying prescription medicine from a fraudulent online pharmacy. PSN repurposed existing video footage from the Be Safe Rx campaign to produce this 60-second PSA.
Eat Smart NY Hudson Valley
“#EatSmartNYHV 2017” Campaign
Program Description: Eat Smart New York recently produced PSAs designed to promote voluntary implementation of a well-balanced diet and physical activity for SNAP recipients. Learn more at www.EatSmartNYHV.org
Shriners Hospital for Children
“Scoliosis 2017” Campaign
Program Description: Shriners Children’s Hospital recently produced a PSA to educate viewers on recognizing the signs of scoliosis early on. Learn more at www.shrinershospitalforchildren.org
Center for Biological Diversity
“Better than Ed” Campaign
Program Description: The Center for Biological Diversity and Ed Begley Jr. recently produced three PSAs to raise awareness for three major issues; energy waste, food waste and unsustainable growth of our human population. Learn more at www.BetterThanEd.org.
Center for Biological Diversity
“Better than Ed” Campaign
Program Description: The Center for Biological Diversity and Ed Begley Jr. recently produced three PSAs to raise awareness for three major issues; energy waste, food waste and unsustainable growth of our human population. Learn more at www.BetterThanEd.org.
Center for Biological Diversity
“Better than Ed” Campaign
Program Description: The Center for Biological Diversity and Ed Begley Jr. recently produced three PSAs to raise awareness for three major issues; energy waste, food waste and unsustainable growth of our human population. Learn more at www.BetterThanEd.org.
Infosys Foundation USA
“#WhyIMake” Campaign
Program Description: The Maker Movement is a rapidly growing global community of millions of people who are using technology to create handmade custom items as an alternative to mass produced products. Even with this growing participation, the movement remains on the fringe of mainstream awareness.
Infosys Foundation USA
“#WhyIMake” Campaign
Program Description: The Maker Movement is a rapidly growing global community of millions of people who are using technology to create handmade custom items as an alternative to mass produced products. Even with this growing participation, the movement remains on the fringe of mainstream awareness.
National Volunteer Fire Counsel
“Make Me A Firefighter” Campaign
Program Description: With 87% of U.S. communities protected by volunteer firefighters, raising awareness of the need for volunteer fire service personnel is critical to ensuring public safety. The NVFC is asking for your support by airing these PSAs to help get the word out about this need. The PSAs end with a call-to-action to visit www.MakeMeAFirefighter.org.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (FDA)
“Sunscreen Safety” Campaign
Program Description: Not all sunscreens are created equal. The information included in this FDA PSA will help consumers decide how to buy and use sunscreen, and allow them to more effectively protect themselves and their families from sun damage. For more information and resources visit www.fda.gov/sunscreen.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (SAMHSA)
“Recovery is Possible” Campaign
Program Description: The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), recently produced two sets of PSAs aimed at promoting the message that prevention works, treatment is effective, and recovery is possible. These PSAs are available in 15-, 20- or 30- second spots, in both English and Spanish.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (SAMHSA)
“Talk. They Hear You” Campaign
Program Description: The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), would appreciate your station or network’s participation in airing its “Talk. They Hear You ” (TTHY) underage drinking prevention PSAs. The PSAs end with a call-to-action to visit www.underagedrinking.samhsa.gov.
U.S. Department of Transportation (FHWA) and the ACSA
“Snowmobile Safety” Campaign
Program Description: As the temperature drops and the snowy weather drifts in upon us, our winter enthusiasts are using their gear for another season of snowmobiling. U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration and the American Council of Snowmobile Associations urge snowmobile safety with a few reminders.
U.S. Department of Transportation (FHWA) and the ACSA
“Snowmobile Safety” Campaign
Program Description: As the temperature drops and the snowy weather drifts in upon us, our winter enthusiasts are using their gear for another season of snowmobiling. U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration and the American Council of Snowmobile Associations urge snowmobile safety with a few reminders.
Maryland Department of Health
“Tobacco Quit-Line” Campaign
Program Description: People quit tobacco for all kinds of reasons. Why do you want to Quit? The Maryland Tobacco Quitline is a FREE service for Marylanders 13 years and older and sponsored by the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. To learn more visit www.SmokingStopsHere.com
Shriners Hospital for Children
“Holiday Awareness” Campaign
Program Description: Did you know, during the holidays your home has more fire and burn hazards than any other time of the year? But a few simple steps from Shriners Hospital for Children can help keep your family safe. To learn more, visit www.myshriners.org.
U.S. Treasury/TIGTA and Apple
“Gift Card Fraud” Campaign
Program Description: The IRS and Apple want you to know that iTunes gift cards and other pre-paid debit or gift cards are not to be used for taxes, debt collection and other bills. To learn more, visit the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration website at tigta.gov.
Rhode Island Department of Health
“Zika Awareness” Campaign
Program Description: Anyone can be infected with the Zika virus; however pregnant women or women who are considering becoming pregnant are of particular concern due to the link between the Zika virus infection and poor pregnancy outcomes. Visit health.ri.gov/zika to learn more.
Ohio Department of Health
“Stop Overdoses” Campaign
Program Description: Opioid overdose continues to be a major public health problem in the United States and is on the rise in Ohio. It has contributed significantly to accidental deaths among those who use or misuse illicit and prescription opioids. Naloxone is a medication that can safely and effectively reverse an overdose caused by an opioid drug (heroin or prescription pain medications). More information on the campaign is available at stopoverdoses.ohio.gov.
Connecticut United Way
“Start the Conversation” Campaign
Program Description: In Connecticut, on average, someone dies by suicide every day of the year. It doesn’t have to be that way. Suicide is preventable. For more information, visit PreventSuicideCT.org.
Maryland Department of Health
“ZIKA Awareness” Campaign
Program Description: Zika virus is a virus spread to people through mosquito bites of Aedes species mosquitoes; sexual transmission of Zika virus is also known to occur. Outbreaks of Zika virus disease have occurred in Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands. Zika virus is not currently being spread by mosquitoes in the continental United States. Learn more at zika.maryland.gov.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (FDA)
“Drug Facts” Campaign
Program Description: FDA Drug Facts Label PSA is part of an FDA campaign designed to promote consumer awareness and use of the drug facts label that appears on medication packaging. More information on the campaign is available at www.FDA.gov/DrugFactsLabel.
DEA/U.S. Department of Justice
“Drug Take-back Day” Campaign
Program Description: The DEA is promoting its semi-annual Prescription Drug Take back Day. Over the past few years the DEA has collected more than 4.8 million pounds of pills at sites all across America. Visit DEA.gov to find a location near you.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (FDA)
“Acetaminophen Safety” Campaign
Program Description: The FDA Acetaminophen digital banner PSAs are a part of an FDA campaign designed to promote consumer awareness about the safe use of acetaminophen which is used in hundreds of OTC and prescription medications. PSN repurposed existing graphics from the Acetaminophen Campaign to produce these digital online PSA banners. More information on the campaign is available at www.FDA.gov/OTCpaininfo.