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With two dozen year-round campaigns, a robust blog presence and an in-house institute publishing original research, we’ve always got news to share and insights to explore.

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Catch up on all our major announcements, from campaign launches to awards and welcoming new board members!

Ad Council Launches New Maternal Mental Health Campaign As 3 In 4 Conditions Go Untreated

The Secret to Motherhood encourages new and expecting moms to prioritize their mental health as an essential part of caring for themselves and their child.
October 1, 2026

New Campaign Helps Parents and Caregivers Find the Right Car Seat for Their Kids

This National Child Passenger Safety Week, the Ad Council and NHTSA deliver lifesaving reminders to ensure children are in the correct car seat for their age and size.
September 22, 2026

New ‘Out of Place’ PSAs Launch on World Alzheimer’s Day to Help Families Recognize Early Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s

The Ad Council and the Alzheimer’s Association launch newest creative for the Alzheimer’s Awareness campaign, helping loved ones identify signs that may be more than normal aging
September 21, 2026

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We're all about sharing actionable insights on driving impact. On our blog, voices from across our organization — and some incredible partners! — take you behind the scenes of new launches, cause-oriented innovations, and so much more.

New Research from the Ad Council Research Institute: Do People Actually Check AI-Generated Results for Accuracy?

By Derrick Feldmann
The most widely published sentence in technology today may also be the most ignored: AI can make mistakes. It sits in small gray type beneath nearly every chatbot and is repeated millions of times a day, yet most of us stopped seeing it long ago. So what do people actually know about AI's mistakes, and what do they do when they encounter one?
October 13, 2026

Reflections on Creativity and Maternal Mental Health at Advertising Week New York

By Emily Kostic
We talk a lot about the joy of becoming a mother. The loneliness, the anxiety and the fear—they rarely take center stage. This week, those feelings were front and center at Advertising Week New York.
October 13, 2026

Using Conversational AI to Help Keep Kids Safe from Gun Injuries

By Laurie Keith
At the Ad Council, one of my guiding principles is simple: technology should be used as a force for good. Sometimes that means using technology to meet people where they already are. Other times, it means using it to remove friction between people and the information they need.
October 9, 2026

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Leveraging the Ad Council’s decades-long history of launching impactful, data-driven campaigns, the Ad Council Research Institute works with brand, corporate and nonprofit partners and clients to conduct research, test messaging, build knowledge of the influencer landscape, and optimize performance indicators. Check out our latest reports, and learn more about ACRI!
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GenAI Study

Who’s familiar with GenAI, and who uses it? What messaging is most helpful for users, and how much trust do they place in results?
December 11, 2025

Sustainability Study

When shopping at the grocery store, what drives American consumers to pick up a sustainable item over one that’s not?
September 19, 2025
Powering the Future Making the Switch to Electric research by ACRI

Powering the Future Study

It’s clear that switching from fossil fuels to clean, efficient electric appliances can save households money, increase health, and improve our environment. What would motivate homeowners to actually make the switch?
January 6, 2025

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