Good in Action
Champion for Good: Mike Williams
Meet Mike Williams: a seasoned creative leader and one of the original creative forces behind the Ad Council's “Love, Your Mind” campaign. An ambitious national effort, “Love, Your Mind” aims to help millions of Americans rethink their relationship with mental health, and was developed with lead partner Huntsman Mental Health Foundation and additional support from the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation.
August 20, 2026
First-of-its-Kind "Agree to Agree" PSA Brings Firearm Injury Prevention Conversations Into Gaming Environments
In partnership with Sawhorse, the Ad Council's pioneering campaign uses familiar game tropes to spark meaningful gun safety dialogue that can keep kids and families safe
August 20, 2026
What Makes Us Human: A Decade of Finding Shared Humanity Through Creativity
More than ten years ago, the Ad Council and longtime creative agency partner R/GA launched "Love Has No Labels" with a simple but powerful premise: when we look beyond our assumptions, we can recognize the humanity we share with one another.
August 18, 2026
Champion for Good: Harry Kargman
Beyond the boundaries of creativity and innovation stands Harry Kargman, founder and chief executive officer of Kargo and a member of the Ad Council's Board of Directors. In the digital advertising space, Kargo has not only delivered award-winning brand experiences, but harnessed the power of media as a force for good. Through its partnership with the Ad Council, Kargo has brought its signature high-impact formats and first-to-market ad innovation to purpose-driven campaigns like "Love, Your Mind."
July 29, 2026
General Motors CEO Mary Barra to be Honored at the Ad Council’s 72nd Annual Public Service Award Dinner
The Ad Council announced today that Mary Barra, Chair and CEO of General Motors, will be honored at the 72nd annual Public Service Award Dinner on December 3, 2026.
July 15, 2026
The Ad Council Announces Sundial Media Group’s Kirk McDonald as Board Chair
Kirk McDonald, Chief Executive Officer for Sundial Media & Technology Group, has been named Chair of the Ad Council’s Board of Directors. He succeeds Rita Ferro, President of Global Advertising at The Walt Disney Company.
July 1, 2026
Cannes Lions 2026: A Deeper Look into Where We Are Headed
Cannes Lions has long been a place where our industry comes together, bringing people, ideas and perspectives into one shared space. That spirit of partnership and connection is what continues to bring people back year after year, and it's what makes the week such an important one for centering social impact alongside creativity. We spoke with some of the Ad Council’s leadership to hear how their takeaways are shaping where we go next, underscoring what’s possible when innovation, creativity and partnership are aligned around a shared goal for purpose-driven impact.
June 30, 2026
The Ad Council Launches Campaign Highlighting Community-Led Approaches to Preventing Violence and Building Safer Communities
New phase of “Agree to Agree” firearm injury prevention campaign shines a light on community violence intervention and its role in making communities safer
June 30, 2026
Students Help Educate on the Dangers of Distracted Driving Through the 2026 Project Yellow Light Competition
Students nationwide awarded scholarships for their winning TV, radio and billboard ads on Project Yellow Light’s 15th anniversary
June 26, 2026
For America’s 250th, Content Creators Star in Social Videos to Share Lessons Learned from Former U.S. Presidents and First Ladies
More Perfect and the Ad Council Partner with ATTN to Bring In Pursuit’s Historical Essays to Life for Young Adults
June 17, 2026