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As advertised on Channel One News: Game Boy Advance $80 (2004)

July 16, 2012
As advertised on Channel One News: Game Boy Advance $80 (2004)

Channel One News advertises video games and video game systems to students as they sit in their school desks.  
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Q&a: Ending Channel One’s contract

July 15, 2012
Q&a: Ending Channel One’s contract

What will happen if I end my district’s contract with Channel One?         Q: Our school district has had Channel One in our middle and high schools since the early 1990’s. It’s the end of the school year and our principals all agree it is time to end our contract.  Is...
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From the archives: A Channel One threat letter (2009)

July 14, 2012
From the archives: A Channel One threat letter (2009)

Note “2nd and Final Fax.” This too was ignored by school administrators. Schools no longer have to be bullied by Channel One.
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As advertised on Channel One News: Cobaltcard by American Express (December 18, 2000)

July 13, 2012
As advertised on Channel One News: Cobaltcard by American Express (December 18, 2000)

Channel One News thought every teen and preteen need this prepaid credit card in their wallet or purse. Parents had no idea this card was getting heavily promoted before Christmas 2000. The card had problems and was discontinued the next year.  
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Complete, unedited Channel One News for January 3, 2001

July 12, 2012
Complete, unedited Channel One News for January 3, 2001

Channel One News doesn’t think parents and the public in general need to see the advertising on the in-classroom TV show. That’s why this youth marketing firm removes commercials from their web rebroadcast.        
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As advertised on Channel One News: Blockbuster Video (January 8, 1999)

July 11, 2012
As advertised on Channel One News: Blockbuster Video (January 8, 1999)

Play video games for five straight days when you rent from Blockbuster Video.
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As advertised on Channel One News: Zelda (October 26, 2000)

July 11, 2012
As advertised on Channel One News: Zelda (October 26, 2000)


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From the archives: Channel One wants middle school students to vote on lowering the drinking age. (September 23, 2008)

July 10, 2012
From the archives: Channel One wants middle school students to vote on lowering the drinking age. (September 23, 2008)

Many of stories on Channel One News tend to normalize teen drinking. This “top story of the day” sends confusing messages to young middle school students who are Channel One’s most loyal audience.
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Ads for psychic websites continue on Channel One. Children can run up huge fees.

July 9, 2012
Ads for psychic websites continue on Channel One. Children can run up huge fees.


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As advertised on Channel One News: Neutrogena Wave Duo (October 19, 2009)

July 9, 2012
As advertised on Channel One News: Neutrogena Wave Duo (October 19, 2009)

Channel One News runs commercials that often make outlandish statements. “Ten times deeper”? What does that mean? There is little or no time in classrooms for teachers to deconstruct the absurd statements made on Channel One News. One week Channel One will air commercials saying Neutrogena products are the best product for treating acne....
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