Claire Provencher, art teacher, Rona Zlokower, Media Power Youth, Sarah Connolly, health teacher, Thomas J. Brennan Jr, Superintendent Manchester schools.
Manchester School District was named the 1st Media Power Youth Champion for district wide use of the MediaSmart 5th Grade elementary school program.
Advocacy Guide
Sample Letter
Sample letter to broadcasters/publishers/etc to help you get started. Have you seen an advertisement, product, or other media that is disrespectful or harmful? Raise your voice. Send a letter, email or call.
I recently [watched an episode of /shopped at /purchased]. I found this [program/advertisement/product/media] to be objectionable for [children/families/minorities] because of its [violent/sexual/disrespectful, etc] content.
As a [parent/professional/consumer/citizen], I am deeply concerned about the potential impact of your [program/product/etc.] on our children. I will tell at least ten others about my concerns with your [program/product] and urge them to act similarly.
I hope you share my concerns about media content and its effects on the health of our communities. I urge you to eliminate this [program/product]
Sincerely yours,
Government / Official Contacts
Federal Communications Commission, Mass Media Complaints,1919 M Street NW, Washington, DC 20554, P. 202-418-1430, http://esupport.fcc.gov/complaints.htm
EMI Music Publishing, 1290 Avenue of the Americas, 42nd Floor, New York, NY 10104, P. 212-492-1865, www.emi.com
Universal Music Publishing Group, 2440 Sepulveda Blvd. Ste 100, Los Angeles, CA 90064-1712, P. 310-238-4700, www.umusicpub.com/contactumpg.aspx
Warner Music Group, 75 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10019, P. 212-275-2000 www.wmg.com
Roc-A-Fella Records, 825 8th Ave, Floor 29, New York, NY 10019-7472 www.rocafella.com
Def Jam Recordings, 825 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10019, www.defjam.com
Bad Boy Records, 1710 Broadway, New York, NY 10019, P. 212-381-1540, www.badboyonline.com
Interscope Geffen A&M Records, 2220 Colorado Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90404, P. 310-865-1000 www.interscope.com
Columbia, 550 Madison Ave., New York, NY 10022-3211, P. 212-833-8000, www.columbiarecords.com
Toy Manufacturers / Retailers
Mattel, Inc., 333 Continental Boulevard, El Segundo, CA 90245-5012, P. 310-252-2000
Fisher-Price Brands, 636 Girard Avenue, East Aurora, NY 14052, P. 716-687-3000
Hasbro, Inc., 1027 Newport Ave , Pawtucket, RI 02861, P. 800-327-8264
Please Copy and Distribute This Guide To Others Little Tikes, MGA Entertainment, 16380 Roscoe Blvd, Van Nuys, CA 91406 USA, P. 800-321-0183
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Magazine Publishers
Time Inc. (170 publications) (Time, People, Sports Illustrated) 1271 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10020-1393, P. 212.522.1212
Advance Publications (61+ publications) (Vanity Fair, Vogue, New Yorker, Self) 950 Fingerboard Rd., Staten Island, NY 10305, P. 212-286-2860, www.advance.net
Hearst Communications (21 publications) (Good Housekeeping, Esquire, Cosmo) Hearst Magazines, 224 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019, www.hearstcorp.com
Meredith Corporation (25 publications) (Better Homes and Gardens, Mujer, Fitness) 1716 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309-3023, P. 515-284-3000, www.meredith.com
