Good in Action
More than 2 in 5 American Adults have Prediabetes, but Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes is Within Reach
New national PSAs encourage risk awareness and healthy lifestyle changes to help reverse prediabetes
September 15, 2026
Jenny Darling Named Chief Financial and Operations Officer at the Ad Council
The Ad Council announced today that Jenny Darling is joining the organization as Chief Financial and Operations Officer (CFOO). She succeeds Ken Kroll, who will be retiring after serving as CFOO for over 10 years.
September 10, 2026
This Buddy Check Week, VA and the Ad Council Encourage Veterans to Check In with One Another
During Suicide Prevention Month, the "Don't Wait. Reach Out." campaign launches new PSAs and highlights the power of Veteran-to-Veteran connection.
September 9, 2026
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