What is a PSA?

Public service announcements (PSAs) are broadcasts in the public interest. They are educational messages designed to focus public attention on serious issues. PSAs are non-commercial, non-denominational, and non-political. PSAs may be used to convey general information.

When writing a Public Service Announcement, present the information in this format-

From : (Name of Organization)
(Address)

Contact: (name of contact person in your organization with phone number)
For use : (list the dates for use of this item)
Length: (The PSAs should run in 10-, 15-, 30-, or 60-second segments)

The body of your PSA message should be typed in paragraph form. Double or triple space. Make sure to include the basic who, what, where, when, and why information. Include relevant contact information and phone numbers.

Very Important. At the bottom of the page, make sure you specify that your organization is a non-profit organization that serves the public. In another sentence describe the service available to the public through your organization.

* Please submit a printed copy of the PSA, along with your MP3 (if you have a pre-recorded PSA), to kmre@sparkmuseum.org and type, "PSA Enclosed" in the subject line.

PSAs will be chosen as the schedule allows and will be aired at various times throughout the broadcast day.