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March 19, 2026 at 10:00 PM

A New Language for Teen Mental Health

CREATE+CHANGE MARCH 2026 This month, the latest from our “Love, Your Mind” campaign, entitled zill, gives teens language for the everyday ways they care for their mental health. Next, we share timely new work from our iconic Smokey Bear as seasonal wildfire risks rise. And, from conversations on …

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February 19, 2026 at 10:47 PM

The Power of Trusted Messengers

CREATE+CHANGE FEBRUARY 2026 This month, in partnership with industry leaders, experts and influencers, we’re highlighting work that’s driving real change. First, we amplify the urgency and lifesaving potential of early lung cancer detection through “Saved by the Scan,” bringing survivor stories …

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January 23, 2026 at 7:24 PM

Stepping Boldly Into the New Year

CREATE+CHANGE JANUARY 2026 As we move into a new year, we’re energized by the momentum we built together in 2025. We’re proud to start the year with a strong presence at both CES and Davos, reinforcing our commitment to partnering on innovation, connection and meaningful social impact. Also, o…

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December 11, 2025 at 7:45 PM

A Record-Breaking $10M Night

Create+Change DECEMBER 2025 What a night—our Annual Public Service Award Dinner brought together leaders across industries and raised a record-breaking $10 million to fuel our social impact. We also continued our Veterans crisis prevention work with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, launc…

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November 20, 2025 at 9:38 PM

Mental Health Gets a New Playbook

CREATE+CHANGE NOVEMBER 2025 Big news: yesterday, we launched a new large-scale initiative for our “Love, Your Mind” campaign that brings together major sports leagues, top athletes, brands and media companies to inspire fans everywhere to prioritize their mental well-being. We’ve also deb…

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October 23, 2025 at 9:55 PM

Firearm Injury Prevention Gets a Clinical Boost

CREATE+CHANGE OCTOBER 2025 As we head into fall, we’re energized by the momentum across our campaigns and partnerships—and the meaningful impact they’re having in communities nationwide. With the flu season underway, we’re reminding families that a flu shot can help protect against serious…

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September 25, 2025 at 8:30 PM

Meet Our New Chief Development Officer

Create+Change SEPTEMBER 2025 Jen Mamlet returns to the Ad Council as our new chief development officer, working to cultivate our strategic partnerships and deepen support for our initiatives and campaigns. Next, the Ad Council Research Institute and Deloitte release a new study with actionable i…

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August 21, 2025 at 6:15 PM

Introducing Ad Council Entertainment

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July 24, 2025 at 9:00 PM

Rita Ferro Leads the Way

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June 12, 2025 at 5:52 PM

Don’t Miss Us at Cannes Lions!

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May 15, 2025 at 8:47 PM

Our Mental Health Starting Lineup

CREATE+CHANGE MAY 2025 The conversation around mental health is growing—and so is the work. During Mental Health Awareness Month, we launched new creative featuring Georgia athletes and the rituals that help them take care of their mental well-being. On the blog, we take a closer look at the cam…

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April 17, 2025 at 9:34 PM

Meet Our New Board Members

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March 27, 2025 at 9:08 PM

A New World for Mental Health

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February 27, 2025 at 7:42 PM

Agree to Agree, Because Protecting Kids Is a Shared Responsibility

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January 16, 2025 at 8:59 PM

The Year of Bold Creativity

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December 12, 2024 at 7:29 PM

Breaking Records, Honoring Legends

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October 17, 2024 at 7:20 PM

Hurricane Relief Efforts

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September 19, 2024 at 6:37 PM

Big Issues, Bold Work: See What’s New

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August 15, 2024 at 5:24 PM

The American Dream

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July 25, 2024 at 9:19 PM

New Board Chair, Continued Impact

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June 13, 2024 at 6:48 PM

Don’t Miss Us at Cannes Lions!

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May 23, 2024 at 5:20 PM

New Board Members, New Possibilities

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April 18, 2024 at 7:26 PM

Stephen A. Smith’s Mental Health Hot Take

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March 21, 2024 at 8:01 PM

Gun Violence: A Public Health Crisis

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February 22, 2024 at 8:35 PM

Happy 80th Birthday, Smokey!

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January 18, 2024 at 9:54 PM

Our Latest Mental Health Work

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December 14, 2023 at 8:28 PM

Breaking Barriers and Records at our Annual Dinner

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November 16, 2023 at 7:45 PM

New Voices, Endless Impact

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October 27, 2023 at 5:53 PM

The Mental Health Revolution

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September 21, 2023 at 7:50 PM

DEIB Insights from Inaugural Report

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August 17, 2023 at 4:54 PM

Everyone’s a Superhero

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July 13, 2023 at 6:41 PM

A New Chapter: Diego Scotti as Chair

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June 16, 2023 at 8:45 PM

All Eyes on Cannes

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May 18, 2023 at 8:42 PM

Our Historic Washington Conference

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April 13, 2023 at 6:45 PM

Reversing Overdoses, Saving Lives

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March 23, 2023 at 6:00 PM

Powerful New Work on Safe Gun Storage

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February 16, 2023 at 7:23 PM

Transforming Hiring and Diversifying Talent in 2023

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December 15, 2022 at 8:25 PM

Our Record-Breaking Annual Public Service Award Dinner

View in Browser: [link removed] Forward to a Friend: [link removed] THE AD COUNCIL CREATE + CHANGE | DECEMBER 2022 Earlier this month, changemakers from across marketing and media gathered for our 68th Annual Public Service Award Dinner in New York City—read on for more about one o…

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November 17, 2022 at 8:31 PM

Our New Mental Health Initiative

View in Browser: [link removed] THE AD COUNCIL CREATE + CHANGE | NOVEMBER 2022 Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, America was facing an escalating mental health crisis,…

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October 21, 2022 at 4:26 PM

An Unconventional Approach to the Fentanyl Crisis

THE AD COUNCIL CREATE + CHANGE | OCTOBER 2022 At a time when drug-related deaths have skyrocketed due to synthetic opioids, leading tech platforms have joined the Ad Council to launch a life-saving new campaign to educate young Americans about fentanyl. Also, check out brand-new work address…

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September 15, 2022 at 6:59 PM

Are We Talking About Mental Health Enough?

THE AD COUNCIL CREATE + CHANGE | SEPTEMBER 2022 Young people are experiencing increasing anxiety and depression as they return to the classroom, and they’re not the only ones—encouraging healthy discussions about emotional wellbeing in all communities has become more important than ever. Our…

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August 18, 2022 at 4:00 PM

Announcing dentsu’s Jacki Kelley as Board Chair

THE AD COUNCIL CREATE + CHANGE | AUGUST 2022 As we near the 2022 midterm elections, Americans’ trust in elections and election officials is low—and the mistrust spans the political spectrum. The Ad Council Research Institute’s latest study reflects young voters’ attitudes and actions during …

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July 14, 2022 at 4:33 PM

Love Lives On

THE AD COUNCIL CREATE + CHANGE | JULY 2022 At a time when our country faces unprecedented hardships, we are proud to continue our work with exceptional partners to use the power of communications to help create an inclusive and equitable culture. Be sure to check out the latest from our icon…

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June 16, 2022 at 4:06 PM

Removing Barriers to Higher Wages

THE AD COUNCIL CREATE + CHANGE | JUNE 2022 The false narrative among many employers that no degree equates to no skill has had a severe negative impact on half of today’s U.S. workforce—and we just announced how we’re working to tear down the “paper ceiling” that prevents those workers from …

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May 19, 2022 at 7:34 PM

Talking with Lin-Manuel Miranda

THE AD COUNCIL CREATE + CHANGE | MAY 2022 Our ongoing work to support racial justice, diversity and inclusion, mental health, and gun safety reflects our values as an organization, and we’ve been devastated by the news of the racist and hate-filled shootings in New York, Texas and California…

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April 14, 2022 at 4:59 PM

Protect Transgender Kids

THE AD COUNCIL CREATE + CHANGE | APRIL 2022 At a time when trans kids are under attack, we’re proud to amplify GLAAD’s new creative to support them. And, as many workers are returning to the office, employee mental health is a key part of the larger conversation around mental health in Ameri…

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March 17, 2022 at 4:15 PM

How You Can Help Ukrainians in Need

THE AD COUNCIL CREATE + CHANGE | MARCH 2022 At a moment when so many difficulties are laid bare on all of our screens, taking action is more important than ever. Read on to learn how you can support Ukrainians in need through our ongoing partnership with Global Giving. We’re also proud to sh…

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February 17, 2022 at 5:07 PM

Introducing the Ad Council Research Institute

THE AD COUNCIL CREATE + CHANGE | FEBRUARY 2022 We’re proud to announce the launch of the Ad Council Research Institute (ACRI), which offers a new, insight-driven approach for nonprofit, foundation and corporate partners. In conjunction with that launch, the ACRI released the inaugural Truste…

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January 21, 2022 at 5:13 PM

DEI Tips, Drug-Impaired Driving PSAs, and More

THE AD COUNCIL CREATE + CHANGE | JANUARY 2022 As we look ahead to coming together and making positive impact in the new year, our chief equity officer shares her key learnings on how organizations like ours can set up the person in this role for success. We’ve also launched new PSAs around d…

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December 16, 2021 at 5:04 PM

An Inspiring and Record-Breaking Night for the Ad Council

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