A Child's Advocate: Advocacy Messages

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Advocacy Messages

I really liked this advertisement for fathers being present in their child's lives. Although there isn't a tagline involved, it's the humor in the message that makes it memorable.
http://bcove.me/53pdh287 and another http://bcove.me/049xpxje. Too cute!!

This is a link to the ActionHeroAlliance.com that encourages children to eat better and become super heros. With all of the super hero movies out and action figures available, I believe this campaign really targets kids today. http://bcove.me/fegc2shf

I also thought this message was inspiring since it brings to light our current look at being beautiful. The ad says that this woman does not walk runways, but she does walk to a village to save countless children. http://bcove.me/a7ndbq7v

I don't have cable so I have never seen any of these commercials or any commercials at all for that matter.

Here was an ad that I thought was very smart and witty.
Save the Environment

I feel that all of these messages provide humor along with their message for hope and change, and in that everyone can smile and think about them throughout the day. I find that when I see something funny I am more likely to remember it and also reflect back on and want to become a part of it. If the message makes you feel good, wouldn't you want to join in?

4 comments:

TeresaJuly 25, 2012 at 11:57 PM
LOVE-LOVE-LOVE
The fatherhood video’s! It reminds me of my daughter and her dad when she was little. Great choice!
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Cymantha Channey WhiteJuly 28, 2012 at 6:46 AM
Tina,
Those were terrific ads! I enjoyed every one of them. I don't watch television, and seledom read magazines outside of the articles that are needed for class work. My life is very very busy, but I was able to see through your post that there are other people whose lives are just as busy, but are impacting--in a very unique way--the lives of young children. Thanks for the post :)
CCWhite
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mrsmcgJuly 29, 2012 at 7:29 PM
Wonderful ads. Great look at what beauty really is!
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Cymantha Channey WhiteAugust 11, 2012 at 2:02 PM
Tina,
I was looking for some information on starting a program for fathers in my community to partner with the other programs for ECE, and I remembered your awesome ad posts of fathers positively engaging with their children. I wanted to thank you again for your insightful posts and shrae the website that I am using to get started with my local fatherhood initiative. Thanks again!

CCWhite

Reference
National Fatherhood Initiative. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.fatherhood.org/
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Personal Childhood Web

Terry- A neighbour of mine when I was a teenager. She was like a big sister in a way and treated me like my age instead of like a small child. I could confide in her and she helped me through a sticky situation when I was in high school. She taught me that although things seemed bad at the time and like there was no possible way out, that all things end eventually. That thought has helped me through some tough times in my life.
Chris- My brother. Chris joined the service when I was young, but when I'd visit him he never ceased to congratulate a grade or a new step in my life. He is someone who gives appreciation and shows admiration to everyone. He is intense to learn more about you and to help you feel better about yourself along the way. He carries my favorite trait which is sometimes hard to find- common sense. I hope I have gathered at least a handful of his knowledge and kindness along the way. His open heart and courage to do good is a constant reminder to me that there is more to people than meets the eye.
Kathy- A friend of my mother's, she was and still is someone who tells it like it is. She would never hide anything about the truth to me and she was comical in telling it. If I had a question, Kathy had a straightforward answer. Still to this day Kathy will not hesitate to give meaningful opinions and life lessons to me. I don't call her enough, but I do think of her constantly especially when life throws me a curve ball and I make some kind of joke out of it!
Louise- A friend of my mother's, she was someone I could tell things to that I was afraid to tell my mom. She would comfort me and let me know I was normal and tried to figure out ways to help me in any situation. She stayed calm and optimistic and I always admired those traits about her that I wish I could have found at home. Louise has definitely taught me to stay true to myself and not try to change to meet another's needs. She's also taught me positivity lasts longer and doesn't create as many wrinkles.
Melanie- She was a childhood friend who had a stable family life and was very intelligent. She helped me study and she helped me see past what other's thought to find out what I thought. Melanie is someone who I assume went on to become some kind of life changing scientist. She showed me dedication, and for a young child to see a peer unafraid of committment to something left a lasting impression.