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LeapFrog jumps at Lucasfilm properties

KidScreen, August 6, 2008

 

Many tweens watching 'R' films despite restriction

USA Today, August 5, 2008

 

Marketers sneak into pop songs

Marketplace, August 5, 2008

 

Disney gives Tinker Bell a starring role

Los Angeles Times, August 4, 2008

 

Q & A: Raising kids in a sexualized society

The Today Show, August 6, 2008

 

Grade-school Lolita: ‘So Sexy So Soon’

The Today Show, August 6, 2008

 

NCAA Coaches Urge Ban on Beer Ads

Advertising Age, August 5, 2008

 

Study: Tweens Search For Products Online, Get Parents To Buy Them In Store

MediaPost, August 6, 2008

 

Nickelodeon Online Game Linked to ‘Avatar’ Series

Promo Xtra, August 5, 2008

 

Some 'kids' meals' pack whole day's serving of calories

USA Today, August 4, 2008

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So Sexy So Soon

 

In stores now!  A new book by Diane E. Levin (CCFC co-founder) and Jean Kilbourne. Get your signed copy with a donation of $75 or more to the Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood. Get the book now>

 

Watch Diane and Jean on NBC's Today Show>

 

 

Advocates to Channel One: Stop Marketing Prescription Drugs to Children

 

Advocates for children are demanding that Alloy Media and Marketing immediately remove ads for prescription drugs from its Channel One website. Read more>

 

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Urge the GOP and DNC to Adopt Platform Plank on Marketing to Children

 

We need your help to demonstrate the broad support for these planks by signing petitions to the Democratic and Republican Platform Committees Read more>

 

Statement of CCFC’s Susan Linn on the FTC Report

 

The Federal Trade Commission’s report paints a frightening picture of American childhood immersed in sophisticated, integrated marketing campaigns for food and beverages.  The food industry exploits every technology and technique at its disposal to insinuate its brands into the fabric of children’s lives. Continue reading>

 

CCFC to FTC:  Whatever Happened to BabyFirstTV?

 

It’s been over two years since CCFC filed a Federal Trade Commission Complaint against Baby Einstein, Brainy Baby, and BabyFirstTV for false and deceptive marketing. Continue reading>

 

 

CCFC Responds to FCC NRPM on Product Integration

 

In response to yesterday’s decision by the FCC to issue a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on product integration in television programming, we have issued the following statement:  Continue reading> | More info>

 

Take Action!

Stop the Marketing of Violent PG-13 Movies to Preschoolers

 

Burger King Iron Man toy giveaways for preschoolers. Indiana Jones Lunchables. This summer's violent PG-13 blockbusters are being marketed to young children. The MPAA could stop this onslaught, but they won't.  More info>  | Tell the MPAA>

 

Disney No Longer Marketing Baby Einstein Videos as Educational

  

As a result of CCFC’s Federal Trade Commission complaint, Baby Einstein has completely redesigned its website and is no longer making educational claims about its DVDs and videos. More info>

 

Learn What You Can Do to Stop BusRadio

 

BusRadio forces children to listen to commercial radio broadcasts on school buses around the country.  BusRadio boasts that it will “take targeted student marketing to the next level” and provide companies with a “captive audience.” More info>

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