Topic: If You See Something Say Something

2 chapters across the catalog

Toxic Masculinity
Episode 834 11:03 - 12:36

834: Toxic Masculinity

Public Service Announcements, Cultural Marketing Failures

The "If You See Something, Say Something" campaign is criticized for lacking an effective jingle or cultural resonance within specific communities. A suggestion is made that government messaging should be tailored ethnically, using styles like Bollywood for Indian audiences or specific musical cues for Muslim communities, to improve the efficacy of anti-terrorism reporting.

50 Shades of Terror
Episode 699 9:04 - 12:18

699: 50 Shades of Terror

If You See Something Say Something, DHS Public Vigilance Campaign

Secretary Jeh Johnson emphasized the importance of public vigilance through the "If You See Something, Say Something" campaign during interviews regarding mall security. Despite the Secretary's attempts to encourage shopping, his warnings for citizens to be "particularly careful" at the Mall of America created public confusion. The hosts critique the delivery of the safety message and the lack of a catchy jingle for the revamped campaign.