ACTION ALERT!
Proctor & Gamble wants to hear from you!
April 2008
Great News!
As a result of the Parent Television Council’s “Rap on Rap” study, (in collaboration with the Enough is Enough Campaign) Proctor & Gamble would like to know whether you as a consumer would like them to change their advertising during music video programs on BET and MTV that glorify violence, drug use, drug dealing, contains sexually explicit theme, and portray men of color as pimps, gangsters, and thugs. P&G has set up a toll-free number to record your input.
Proctor & Gamble Contact Information
Please call (800) 331-3774.
Then, press 1 for “English”. You will then be prompted as follows:
“Thank you for calling P&G. If you are calling about our advertising on BET & MTV, please press 1.”
(press “1″ here)
The message will then say,
“We appreciate your taking the time out of your day to share your thoughts with us. For your convenience, we’ve set up this quick and easy way for you to register your opinion. If you would like us to change our advertising on BET & MTV, please press 1. If you would like us to continue our current advertising on BET, please press 2.”
(Press “1″ here)
You will then hear – “Your opinion has been counted and is being shared with the appropriate people in our company. For more information on our company, please visit us at www.pg.com. Thank you.”
END OF RECORDING!
If you are concerned about the issue of corporations sponsoring and marketing adult-themed content to children and youth, and content that glorifies drug use, degrades women, and glorifies a criminal lifestyle, call this the toll-free number above.
Also, share with ALL of your friends, co-workers, and family members who are concerned about this issue as well by clicking “Email This” at the top and send this email to those in your address book. Let’s make a change. Let your voice be heard.
You may also fax the Consumer Relations department at Proctor & Gamble at (513) 983-2881.
Once you do it, post a quick comment below sharing your experience calling the number and why you decided to support. Thank you!
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