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PSA Submission Guidelines

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Eligibility Requirements
KGTV ABC10 may air pre-produced public service announcements on behalf of qualifying non-profit, 501(c)(3) registered organizations.
Eligible Organizations:

  • Non-profit, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations
  • Organizations serving the community in areas of health, education, welfare, charity, culture, and safety
  • San Diego County organizations
  • State and national organizations

Required Elements:

  • Clear viewer call-to-action
  • Sponsoring organization's logo
  • Organization's phone number and website address
  • Spot lengths: 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, or 60 seconds

Content Restrictions:

  • Spots including logos or representation of for-profit companies generally will not be considered
  • Content must be appropriate and timely
  • Must serve community interests

Submission Process
Timeline: Submit your request at least four weeks before the first desired airdate.
Required Materials:

  • Electronic file links for spot downloads
  • Information about your organization
  • Proof of 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
  • Clearly identified desired airdate and pull date (if applicable)
  • Campaign materials and supporting documentation

Important Notes

  • ABC10 does not guarantee that submitted PSAs will air
  • Decisions are based on community relevance, content appropriateness, timeliness, and available airtime
  • KGTV reserves the right to decline any PSA request for any reason
  • Performance affidavits are not provided for public service announcements

Contact Information
For questions regarding PSA submissions and media distribution email:
patricia.thompson@10news.com
KGTV / ABC10 News
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