To Metatron RE: WBTS tv ads

by LDH 7 Replies latest jw friends

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  LDH

  Met, you said:

  I doubt the
  Society in its present financial condition could afford
  network ad rates. I'd bet that much of what you see as Witness
  commercials are low rate/ low ratings spots on local affliates.
  Television is expensive.

  To my knowledge, the ad voice over states: " A public service announcement brought to you by the Christian Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses."

  This would mean that the spots are airing FOR FREE, as PSAs. Each TV station has to run a certain number of freebee spots.

  They ain't paying for shit. That's why they get all the late night slots, when the PSAs run.

  Somebody correct me if you know different.

  Lisa
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  chezza

  Hi ldh, help me out here,are there witness commercials on tv?
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  LDH

  http://www.jw-media.org/edu_videos/default.htm
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  chezza
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  Scully

  http://www.jw-media.org/

  Recent Releases
  
  Love Your Children (Public Service Announcement)
  Children need a sense of security to overcome their fears, especially in times of heightened anxiety. Jehovah's Witnesses hope that the message in this public service announcement will encourage parents to take the time to listen to their children and talk to them, letting them know they are loved.

  you can view the "Public" "Service" "Announcement" (i.e., Infomercial) on the WTS's official website, under the heading "Media" (i.e., Propaganda)

  Love, Scully

  PS: It would be a good idea to keep a barf bag handy if you're going to watch it... I bet "Johnny's" picture came right out of one of the WTS publications!
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  metatron

  This would confirm what I thought about the Society's
  spots - they don't want to pay for air time.

  You might want to point out to station managers that
  the Mormon church frequently PAID to air it's 'public
  service announcements' - at least in northeast states.

  If they run in fringe programming, it's safe to assume
  that hardly anyone notices them - except Witnesses
  and 'apostates'.

  metatron
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  JeffT

  If I see one of those here I'm going to go to the TV station and demand equal time.
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  LDH

  bttt for any that didn't see it.

  Lisa