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Campaign For A Commercial Free Childhood
Campaign For A Commercial-Free Childhood is a national coalition of health care professionals, educators, advocacy groups and concerned parents who counter the harmful effects of marketing to children through action, advocacy, education, research, and collaboration. We support the rights of children to grow up and the rights of parents to raise them without being undermined by rampant commercialism. CCFC is headquartered at the NonProfit Center in Boston.
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Isn't She Lovely? Are Today's Princesses Having Fun Or Getting The Wrong Idea?
Just about anything geared toward children these days clothing, toys, furniture, books and more can be found with a Disney princess emblazoned on them.
Media and Money: 'Hurdles' Before In-Game Ads Catch On
The business of advertising in videogames still faces significant challenges before it can win a sizable portion of major brands' ad spending, though the growth of big-budget, Web-based games should help accelerate the segment's growth, said the leader of one of the gaming industry's top players.
Pizza Hut Launches Ordering Application On Facebook
Pizza Hut has added the social network Facebook to its array of choices for delivery orders.
Most Virtual Gaming Support Is U.S.-Based
The bulk of the U.S.-based investment is in the entertainment space, with all but $22.4 million going to developers of worlds with strong "gameplay" elements, ties to media brands, or the youth sector.
'Hot Wheels' Spins New Series For '09
Cartoon Network has picked up an animated series based on Mattels "Hot Wheels" property, slated to begin airing Saturday mornings next year.
Ofcom to Investigate Baby TV Channels Over Child Development Fears
Ofcom is to look into evidence that TV channels aimed at pre-school children are damaging child development.
So Far, Kids' TV Saved From Ad Hits
A serious weakening in the economy has not affected the crucial fourth-quarter kids' TV advertising business--yet.
British Junk-food Ads Targeting Children Drop
Advertisers are less likely to target children with junk-food ads following government restrictions, according to a new report published by the Department of Health today.
Milk Cartoon
This past July, the Federal Trade Commission handed over to Congress its 120-page report on the subject of marketing food to children and adolescents.
Stardoll, Elle to Launch Virtual Magazine
Stardoll enables young girls to create avatars, which they can adorn with high-end virtual couture
Apple Unveils 'Field Trip' Program for Kids
Apple has unveiled its latest campaign aimed at marketing to children, inviting teachers to bring groups of students to Apple Stores for a field trip.
The Pornification of a Generation
A new book traces the migration of porn culture from adult theaters to the mainstreamand asks what that means for kids.
UK: Calypso launches High School water
Soft drinks company Calypso has unveiled a High School Musical 3 - Senior Year branded flavoured natural mineral water in the UK, to coincide with the release of the film.
Ads to The Rescue as Distraction From Root Canals
Find advertisement distracting? Perhaps not if you're having a root canal
Children's Ads Provide Junk Food for Thought
In a childs buffet of food commercials, more than 40 percent of the dishes are candy, snacks and fast food. Nowhere to be found: fresh fruit, vegetables, poultry or seafood.
Pressure to Cut Calories From School Vending Machines
A new study has added weight to calls for juices, drinks with added sugar and candy to be removed from all school vending machines.
Is Cartoon Character Advertising Making American Kids Fat?
Children are attracted to flashy colored characters and packaging and although parents may say "no, no, no", at the end the likes of Spongebob SquarePants, Scooby Doo, Shrek, Barbie, Cookie Monster and others often win out.
Disney, Nickelodeon Push Brands
The rivalry between Disney Channel and Nickelodeon has gone global. The powerhouse kids' brands are aggressively extending their presence and penetration in both established and emerging international markets as they vie for global supremacy.
Senate Passes Child Safe Viewing Act
The Senate has passed by unanimous consent a bill that would require the FCC to investigate content-blocking technologies that can help parents screen out inappropriate video content.
Show Kids Stuff Isnt Happiness
Q: How can I keep my 10-year-old and 12-year-old daughters from wanting so many material things?
