{"id":93239,"date":"2021-03-22T10:12:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-22T14:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/english-new-smokey-bear-psas-urge-responsibility-as-people-spend-more-time-outside\/"},"modified":"2021-03-22T10:20:22","modified_gmt":"2021-03-22T14:20:22","slug":"un-nuevo-anuncio-publico-del-oso-smokey-urge-a-la-responsabilidad-ahora-que-las-personas-disfrutan-mas-tiempo-al-aire-libre","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/un-nuevo-anuncio-publico-del-oso-smokey-urge-a-la-responsabilidad-ahora-que-las-personas-disfrutan-mas-tiempo-al-aire-libre\/","title":{"rendered":"New Smokey Bear PSAs Urge Responsibility as People Spend More Time Outside"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[\n\/* Style Definitions *\/\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n]]><\/style>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">WASHINGTON<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">March 22, 2021<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212;\u00a0Ahead of spring outdoor recreation season, the U.S. Department of Agriculture&#8217;s Forest Service, the National Association of State Foresters and the Ad Council today announced a new public service advertisement (PSA) from <span class=\"xn-person\">Smokey Bear&#8217;s<\/span> <i>Wildfire Prevention<\/i> campaign encouraging Americans to explore nature responsibly by taking steps to prevent wildfires.<\/p>\n<p>Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3100934-1&amp;h=919333267&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.multivu.com%2Fplayers%2FEnglish%2F8867151-ad-council-smokey-bear-wildfire-prevention-psa%2F&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.multivu.com%2Fplayers%2FEnglish%2F8867151-ad-council-smokey-bear-wildfire-prevention-psa%2F\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.multivu.com\/players\/English\/8867151-ad-council-smokey-bear-wildfire-prevention-psa\/<\/a> <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;<span class=\"xn-person\">Smokey Bear<\/span> continues his mission in this campaign to remind people to act responsibly where we live, work and play to prevent unwanted human caused wildfires,&#8221; said Forest Service Chief Vicki Christiansen. &#8220;We are proud to partner with the Ad Council and the National Association of State Foresters on this critical campaign.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Created pro bono by FCB, the new <span class=\"xn-person\">Smokey Bear<\/span> <i>Wildfire Prevention<\/i> PSA reiterates <span class=\"xn-person\">Smokey Bear&#8217;s<\/span> iconic message that &#8220;Only You Can Prevent Wildfires.&#8221; Actress <span class=\"xn-person\">Isabella Gomez<\/span> is lending her voice to Smokey through the use of animated emoji technology, joining previous stars such as <span class=\"xn-person\">Stephen Colbert<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-person\">Al Roker<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-person\">Jeff Foxworthy<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-person\">Betty White<\/span>. Isabella&#8217;s spot reminds listeners that dumping hot barbeque coals or ashes on the ground can start wildfires \u2013 an especially relevant tip as Americans look to fire up their grills ahead of summer. <\/p>\n<p>In addition to the video creative, the campaign has also created outdoor work featuring Smokey&#8217;s animated emoji across a variety of US regions \u2013 including the Southeast and the West. <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This platform is ever evolving. And at a time when people are more eager than ever to take to the outdoors, it&#8217;s important to lend the bear&#8217;s voice to prominent talent that will help it resonate,&#8221; said FCB New York&#8217;s Co-Chief Creative Officer <span class=\"xn-person\">Gabriel Schmitt<\/span>. &#8220;It&#8217;s our job to make sure everyone hears it.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Time outdoors has never felt more valuable than it does right now,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Michelle Hillman<\/span>, Ad Council Chief Campaign Development Officer. &#8220;We know people can&#8217;t wait to get outside as weather warms up, and this new work harnesses our previously successful animated emoji technology to remind Americans to explore the outdoors safely.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>This new creative is an extension of the USDA Forest Service, National Association of State Foresters and Ad Council&#8217;s ongoing partnership to address wildfire prevention and protecting our nation&#8217;s public lands. It is the first of several <i>Wildfire Prevention <\/i>initiatives to launch this year; and will be followed up with a <i>Be Outdoor Safe <\/i>push before Memorial Day and the release of a full suite of new creative assets. To learn more about what you can do to prevent wildfires, visit <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3100934-1&amp;h=1237016622&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smokeybear.com%2F&amp;a=www.SmokeyBear.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.SmokeyBear.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Smokey&#8217;s image is recognized by eight out of ten<sup>1<\/sup> Americans, and his work to prevent wildfires is far from over.\u00a0Smokey Bear\u00a0needs\u00a0<i>your\u00a0<\/i>help,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Joe Fox<\/span>, NASF president and <span class=\"xn-location\">Arkansas<\/span> state forester. &#8220;This summer in particular, given all the limitations the pandemic has put on our emergency responders, please do your part to help ensure our nation&#8217;s most treasured landscapes\u2014and the people and wildlife who call them home\u2014are safe from wildfire.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>PSAs will run nationwide in time and space donated by the media, per the Ad Council&#8217;s model. <\/p>\n<p>For tips on how you can help prevent wildfires, visit SmokeyBear.com and follow <span class=\"xn-person\">Smokey Bear<\/span> on <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3100934-1&amp;h=3072770482&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fsmokeybear&amp;a=Facebook\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3100934-1&amp;h=1305763149&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fsmokey_bear&amp;a=Twitter\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3100934-1&amp;h=30308558&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fsmokeybear%2F&amp;a=Instagram\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p><b><u>The Ad Council<br \/><\/u><\/b>The Ad Council is where creativity and causes converge. The non-profit organization brings together the most creative minds in advertising, media, technology and marketing to address many of the nation&#8217;s most important causes. The Ad Council has created many of the most iconic campaigns in advertising history. Friends Don&#8217;t Let Friends Drive Drunk.\u00a0Smokey Bear. Love Has No Labels.<\/p>\n<p>The Ad Council&#8217;s innovative social good campaigns raise awareness, inspire action and save lives. To learn more, visit\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3100934-1&amp;h=1713971146&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D2787160-1%26h%3D1354982539%26u%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.adcouncil.org%252F%26a%3DAdCouncil.org&amp;a=AdCouncil.org\" rel=\"nofollow\">AdCouncil.org<\/a>, follow the Ad Council&#8217;s communities on\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3100934-1&amp;h=1136562200&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D2787160-1%26h%3D4207108706%26u%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.facebook.com%252Fadcouncil%26a%3DFacebook&amp;a=Facebook\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3100934-1&amp;h=1351202544&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D2787160-1%26h%3D4253712276%26u%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.twitter.com%252Fadcouncil%26a%3DTwitter&amp;a=Twitter\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter<\/a> and view the creative on\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3100934-1&amp;h=439240162&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D2787160-1%26h%3D837532337%26u%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.youtube.com%252Fadcouncil%26a%3DYouTube&amp;a=YouTube\" rel=\"nofollow\">YouTube<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b><u>U.S. Department of Agriculture&#8217;s Forest Service<br \/><\/u><\/b>The Forest Service is the agency responsible for overseeing the use of <span class=\"xn-person\">Smokey Bear<\/span> in cooperation with the National Association of State Foresters and the Ad Council.\u00a0 The Forest Service manages 193 million acres of national forests and grasslands for the American Public. Its mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the Nation&#8217;s forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations.<\/p>\n<p><b><u>National Association of State Foresters<br \/><\/u><\/b>On behalf of the nation&#8217;s 59 state and territorial foresters, NASF influences forest policy and leads efforts to optimize the social, economic, and environmental benefits of forests and trees. State foresters, and the forestry agencies they lead, are committed to the continued delivery of <span class=\"xn-person\">Smokey Bear&#8217;s<\/span> message of personal responsibility and fire safety. Learn more at\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3100934-1&amp;h=655506893&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stateforesters.org%2F&amp;a=www.stateforesters.org\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.stateforesters.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><sup>1<\/sup> Ad Council online tracking survey of U.S. outdoor recreationists, age 18+ , conducted by Ipsos; Data collected from January-<span class=\"xn-chron\">February 2021<\/span>, n=615<\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpg38cfleft\" style=\"WIDTH: 100%; TEXT-ALIGN: left\" dir=\"ltr\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpg38cfleft\" title=\"Ad_Council_Logo\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Ad_Council_Logo\" align=\"middle\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/748305\/Ad_Council_Logo.jpg\" imagelabel=\"General\"\/><\/div>\n<p>Logo &#8211; <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3100934-1&amp;h=653502168&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F748305%2FAd_Council_Logo.jpg&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F748305%2FAd_Council_Logo.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/748305\/Ad_Council_Logo.jpg<\/a> <\/p>\n<p>SOURCE  The Ad Council<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">WASHINGTON<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">March 22, 2021<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212;\u00a0Ahead of spring outdoor recreation season, the U.S. Department of Agriculture&#8217;s Forest Service, the National Association of State Foresters and the Ad Council today announced a new public service advertisement (PSA) from <span class=\"xn-person\">Smokey Bear&#8217;s<\/span> <i>Wildfire Prevention<\/i> campaign encouraging Americans to explore nature responsibly by taking steps to prevent wildfires.<\/p>\n<p>Experience the interactive Multichannel News&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":93240,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-93239","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-deportes-y-recreacion"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/93239","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=93239"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/93239\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/93240"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=93239"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=93239"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=93239"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}