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Apr 2025
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A Moment I'll Never Forget: The Power of...

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About this episode

This week, we look at public service announcements.

PSAs have to compete with - not just other PSAs - but with all other commercials out there.

And do it with an iota of the budget. It requires exceptional creativity. 


We’ll talk about how Elvis got teens to get a polio vaccine, and a drinking & driving commercial recorded by drunk actors. 

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