by: Katherine Schaff
posted on Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Making the case for a society that supports health for everyone is easier said than done, even for the most seasoned public health advocates. Here are some tips to help ensure that the messages we use strengthen, rather than stymie, our social change efforts.
Tags: advocacy, communication, health equity, public health
by: Fernando Quintero
posted on Tuesday, December 10, 2013
As more soda tax measures hit the ballot, the beverage industry has become increasingly fierce in fomenting opposition. How should advocates respond to questions about government intervention and other hot-button issues? Here are some sample Q&As that may help.
Tags: media advocacy, public health, soda, soda tax, sugary drinks
by: Lori Dorfman
posted on Wednesday, November 06, 2013
Many companies have promised to improve their nutrition standards for the foods they market to kids, yet they still spend $5 million a day targeting children with foods they should avoid. If progress continues at this rate, we won‰’t see the right balance of food ads until 2033.
Tags: children's health, digital marketing, food marketing, junk food, junk food marketing, public health
by: Pamela Mejia
posted on Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Food industry strategies for deflecting criticism are strikingly similar to those once used by Big Tobacco. At this year’s APHA, BMSG will share research findings on parallels between the industries and discuss implications for advocates.
Tags: Big Food, Big Tobacco, personal responsibility, public health
by: Pamela Mejia
posted on Wednesday, October 23, 2013
How can advocates use the media to advance their policy goals? At this year’s meeting of the American Public Health Association, BMSG’s Pamela Mejia will discuss media advocacy as a way to shape conversations and policy actions around health and safety.
Tags: media advocacy, public health, soda tax
by: Lawrence Wallack
posted on Monday, October 07, 2013
Being an advocate often means working toward transformative social change in the face of great odds. When a challenge seems too big and we feel discouraged at the thought of tackling it, here are a few insights from BMSG Senior Fellow Lawrence Wallack to help keep us going.
Tags: advocacy, collaboration, public health, values
by: Carolyn Newbergh
posted on Friday, September 27, 2013
Aggressive food marketing to children via mobile phones and other digital media is growing explosively and needs to be reined in quickly, BMSG’s Lori Dorfman told a White House gathering held by First Lady Michelle Obama and the White House Domestic Policy Council.
Tags: digital marketing, food marketing, Food Marketing Workgroup, junk food marketing to kids, online marketing, white house
by: Sandra Young
posted on Tuesday, August 27, 2013
As students head back to school, many are missing out on a vaccination that could protect them from a lifetime of health problems. Why the HPV vaccine is being underutilized in the U.S., in spite of its proven effectiveness.
Tags: cervical cancer, Gardasil, genital warts, HPV vaccine, media, Merck, public health, sexual health
by: Sandra Young
posted on Wednesday, July 03, 2013
The Texas senator’s marathon filibuster to block the most restrictive abortion bill in the country was hanging by a thread in the eleventh hour. The bill’s fate came down to support from advocates and a savvy social media strategy.
Tags: abortion, filibuster, media advocacy, public health, reproductive justice, SB-5, social media, Texas, Wendy Davis
by: Lezak Shallat
posted on Monday, July 01, 2013
Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death in Chile. An advocate explains how she leveraged Twitter to help enact Chile’s new indoor smoking ban, one of the most advanced tobacco control laws in the world.
Tags: Big Tobacco, Chile, cigarette advertising, indoor smoking ban, media advocacy, public health, Twitter for advocacy
