Thursday, December 3, 2009

AT&T vs. Verizon

AT&T is suing Verizon for it's commercial called "There's a Map for That." AT&T believes the commercials are misleading and that customers will believe that they won't get service in the areas the service doesn't have 3G coverage. The map shows white space that indicates where AT&T doesn't have 3G service, but that doesn't mean they don't have service in those areas at all.
AT&T is asking Verizon to simply change the wording of the ad so it isn't as misleading. They don't want them to stop running the ad completely. We will have to wait and see how this case turns out!

Do Something Awards

VH1 has partnered with DoSomething.org to create an award show for young people and social change. VH1 will televise the 2010 Do Something Awards on July 27, 2010. The Do Something organization has honored young world-changers since 1996.
Five nominees will be rewarded a community grant, participation in the live tv show, media coverage, and continued support from Do Something. The winner will receive $100,000.

http://www.dosomething.org/programs/awards