Channel One represents “the first time, to my knowledge, that an advertiser has employed the power of the state to force anyone to watch commercials.” Wikipedia: Neil Postman
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The late Neil Postman said…
Footloose with tax dollars
At the end of September Channel One launched the Footloose advertising campaign. Students will see commercials for the remake of Footloose on the in-school TV show Channel One News. There will be Pop Quiz feature story promoting Footloose too. Students will be told repeatedly to go to Channelone.com where Footloose advertising saturates the site....
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Announcing the Wastin’ Time and Tax Money Award
Michigan’s Lardner Middle School is first nominated school. From Jim Metrock: Obligation, Inc. has instituted an award that will “honor” public schools that show Channel One News and its commercials during the school day. The award is called the Wastin’ Time & Tax Dollars Award. Obligation will nominate public middle schools and...
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