Which of the following would be classified as a public service ad?
(A) An ad explaining the benefits of a particular antidepressant
(B) An ad announcing an upcoming family night at a baseball game
(C) An election ad by an incumbent reminding constituents of what she has done for the district
(D) An ad raising awareness of breast cancer
(E) A testimonial by a patient who underwent heart surgery at a local hospital
Answer: The goal of a public service ad is to raise awareness of an issue that will benefit the public in some way. An ad to raise breast cancer awareness classifies as a public service ad, so choice D is correct.