PSAs
Free awareness broadcasts
PSAs are public service announcements—messages intended to inform or educate the public rather than sell products.
They address topics like health, safety, or civic responsibility: The network ran PSAs about drunk driving.
The term extends informally to any unsolicited advice or information someone feels compelled to share: PSA: the coffee machine is broken.
Free broadcasts promoting civic welfare
- broadcastingMass signal transmission
- advertisementsPaid public notices promoting something
- commercialsPaid promotional broadcasts
- radio spotsBrief broadcast advertisements
TV spots · billboards · posters · flyers · slogans · taglines · jingles · spokespersons
Practices preventing burn hazards
- emergency preparednessPlanning for potential crises
- disaster readinessPreparation for catastrophes
- child safety seatsProtective auto restraints for minors
- stranger dangerCaution toward unknown individuals
water safety · electrical safety · poison control · carbon monoxide detectors · smoke alarms · earthquake drills · tornado warnings · wildfire prevention
National-level administrative organizations
- military recruitmentAcquiring personnel for armed forces
- Department of TransportationFederal transit regulatory body
Organized mass inoculation efforts
- anti-smokingAgainst inhaling tobacco
- drug preventionStopping substance abuse early
- HIV awarenessKnowledge of the virus
- cancer screeningTests to find cancer early
heart disease prevention · diabetes awareness · obesity prevention · mental health awareness · addiction recovery · safe sex · nutrition education · pandemic preparedness
Against intimidation of others
- domestic violence awarenessRecognition of intimate partner abuse
- child abuse preventionEfforts shielding kids from maltreatment
- environmental awarenessConsciousness of ecological issues
- veteran supportAssistance for former servicemembers
public service announcements
Free broadcasts promoting civic welfare
- broadcastingMass signal transmission
- advertisementsPaid public notices promoting something
- commercialsPaid promotional broadcasts
radio spots · TV spots · billboards · posters · flyers · slogans · taglines · jingles · spokespersons · mascots
fire safety
Practices preventing burn hazards
- emergency preparednessPlanning for potential crises
- disaster readinessPreparation for catastrophes
- child safety seatsProtective auto restraints for minors
stranger danger · water safety · electrical safety · poison control · carbon monoxide detectors · smoke alarms · earthquake drills · tornado warnings · wildfire prevention · Smokey Bear
federal agencies
National-level administrative organizations
- military recruitmentAcquiring personnel for armed forces
- Department of TransportationFederal transit regulatory body
vaccination campaigns
Organized mass inoculation efforts
- anti-smokingAgainst inhaling tobacco
- drug preventionStopping substance abuse early
- HIV awarenessKnowledge of the virus
cancer screening · heart disease prevention · diabetes awareness · obesity prevention · mental health awareness · addiction recovery · safe sex · nutrition education · pandemic preparedness · disease prevention
anti-bullying
Against intimidation of others
- domestic violence awarenessRecognition of intimate partner abuse
- child abuse preventionEfforts shielding kids from maltreatment
- environmental awarenessConsciousness of ecological issues
veteran support · suicide prevention · community service · civic engagement
- PSAsanti-smoking campaigns, health campaigns, anti-drug ads, anti-smoking ads, drunk driving ads
- government outreachpublic information, public service announcements, public notices, community outreach, public awareness
- substance educationdrug effects, health class, youth education, harm reduction, binge drinking
- radio scriptsdialogue, narration, ads, intros, outros
- radio broadcastsnews broadcasts, commentary
- literacyliteracy, reading, spelling, alphabet, writing
PSAscommercials
Paid promotional broadcasts
advertisements · ads · TV commercials · sponsored content · infomercials
PSAspropaganda
Biased information for influence
disinformation campaigns · misinformation · fake news · deceptive advertising · spin
PSAssitcoms
Humorous television series
variety shows · game shows · reality TV · comedies · dramas
- PSA testProstate cancer screening tool