Parents for Ethical Marketing
is a young, grassroots organization of people concerned about the effects of corporate marketing practices directed at young children.
Members receive action alerts and a monthly e-newsletter.
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Twenty-two employees researched kids at homes - and in school! - for a whole year.
Ninety-nine percent of the stuff we purchase is trashed within six months. A must-see story of our materials economy.
Anastasia at YPulse has an interview with Michael Levine, executive director of the Joan Ganz Cooney Center, about digital media and kids. It’s not all bad, he says, and for now, I am inclined to believe him. Can’t wait to see the results of their research.
Taking a short break from blogging — be back next week.