A home for those who love almost everything about The Ticket (1310 AM, 96.7 FM, Dallas-Fort Worth), and who would like to discuss -- respectfully and fondly -- their thoughts on how (and whether) to eliminate the "almost."
Several years ago, I called upon Ticket management to stop running Kars4Kids ads. Of course, they should be banned for their aesthetic awfulness alone – Matt McClearin’s sing-along version (delightfully sarcastic) didn’t help – but my argument was that the ads were misleading. I mean, like, they didn’t actually identify, you know, a charity.
A little internet digging revealed that the money went to an organization that benefited a small (at least at the time) group Jewish students for a summer camp experience, as I recall. (I can’t find the article I wrote, so I may be misremembering what I found at the time.) Nothing wrong with that, nothing wrong about it being a charity – but the ads left the impression that the assistance to kids would be to needy kids generally and did not disclose that the charitable benefit would be limited to a very ethnically/religiously narrow and geographically tiny group.
Now, a California court has put an end to the ads in California.
“After [the plaintiff made his junker] donation, he learned that the funds went to Oorah, a company dedicated to Jewish heritage and summer camps in New York and New Jersey. In a testimony that the judge described as ‘strikingly candid,’ the company's chief operating officer, Esti Landau, said her organization does not primarily focus on helping economically disadvantaged kids, according to court documents.
“She testified that Kars4Kids is the primary funding source for Oorah. She admitted that the donations funded "matchmaking programs" for young adults and trips to Israel for 17 and 18-year-olds, according to court documents. In her testimony, she added that the company spent $437,000 on Middle East outreach and used the funds to purchase a $16.5 million building in Israel.”
The charity can only run ads in California if it includes an "express, audible disclosure" of its religious affiliation, the geographic destination of its funds, and the true age range of its beneficiaries. Also: the ads may not feature children.
Pennsylvania, Texas, Oregon, and Minnesota have also taken action against Kars4Kids, but I think only Pennsylvania has imposed disclosure requirements.
I’m not sure how the prohibition would work in the case of a nationally-broadcast ad like the one currently running on the teevee featuring those not-very-Jewish-looking kids -- no 17- or-18 year-olds there -- pretending to play their pink instruments, or ads appearing on the internet.
But it will be easy to enforce with respect to local radio and TV ads.
Accordingly, I repeat my high-minded request that Ticket management no longer accept ads for Kars4Kids absent the kind of disclosures California now requires.
Is this the same outfit that Hansen used to do adds for “write off the car, not the kids” or is that a different outfit? I recall there was some litigation over that outfit & how Hansen’s kid was benefiting financially from it
Same name, but that outfit called itself "CarsForKids," did not use the numeral "4" and spelled "cars" with a "C". Don't know about Hansen's offspring. Anyone have better info, please advise.
My recollection is DallasCan! Was paying Hansen’s son for advertising work of questionable value. Lawsuits ensued.
Too lazy to get the actual article or court filings, but this is from Wikipedia:
Since 1989, Hansen has been in charge of the Dale Hansen Golf Classic.[24] In 1990, Hansen joined with the Dallas Can! schools. However, he and The Hansen Foundation split from the 16-year partnership, as a result of lawsuits against each side totaling almost $700,000.[25] Starting in 2007–2008, The Hansen Foundation sponsors $100,000 of scholarships for University of North Texas students, with the money coming from the annual Dale Hansen Golf Classic.[26]
The Hansen thing was/still is legit. Wife and I have donated 3 cars to them over the years. They come to you, pick up the vehicle, and have all the paperwork in-hand. Tax write off was clear cut, no bulsh.
So on the new CdS State of DFW radio/Ticket pod, Danny admits to once rigging a giveaway at TT for a buddy. Said giveaway was worth thousands in audio-video products. That says a lot about him. It comports, it tracks, to the Danny that is emerging from this long form, public self-help session. It explains much and it's rather unattractive.
Wonder if TSS has been tuning in to 9-1 these past 2 days to hear compelling, funny, high energy sports talk and the such....or if they have been avoiding it like the plague in order to keep up the ruse to themselves that they actually put together a pretty good little show.
Several years ago, I called upon Ticket management to stop running Kars4Kids ads. Of course, they should be banned for their aesthetic awfulness alone – Matt McClearin’s sing-along version (delightfully sarcastic) didn’t help – but my argument was that the ads were misleading. I mean, like, they didn’t actually identify, you know, a charity.
ReplyDeleteA little internet digging revealed that the money went to an organization that benefited a small (at least at the time) group Jewish students for a summer camp experience, as I recall. (I can’t find the article I wrote, so I may be misremembering what I found at the time.) Nothing wrong with that, nothing wrong about it being a charity – but the ads left the impression that the assistance to kids would be to needy kids generally and did not disclose that the charitable benefit would be limited to a very ethnically/religiously narrow and geographically tiny group.
Now, a California court has put an end to the ads in California.
“After [the plaintiff made his junker] donation, he learned that the funds went to Oorah, a company dedicated to Jewish heritage and summer camps in New York and New Jersey. In a testimony that the judge described as ‘strikingly candid,’ the company's chief operating officer, Esti Landau, said her organization does not primarily focus on helping economically disadvantaged kids, according to court documents.
“She testified that Kars4Kids is the primary funding source for Oorah. She admitted that the donations funded "matchmaking programs" for young adults and trips to Israel for 17 and 18-year-olds, according to court documents. In her testimony, she added that the company spent $437,000 on Middle East outreach and used the funds to purchase a $16.5 million building in Israel.”
https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/kars4kids-ads-banned-california-false-advertising/
The charity can only run ads in California if it includes an "express, audible disclosure" of its religious affiliation, the geographic destination of its funds, and the true age range of its beneficiaries. Also: the ads may not feature children.
Pennsylvania, Texas, Oregon, and Minnesota have also taken action against Kars4Kids, but I think only Pennsylvania has imposed disclosure requirements.
I’m not sure how the prohibition would work in the case of a nationally-broadcast ad like the one currently running on the teevee featuring those not-very-Jewish-looking kids -- no 17- or-18 year-olds there -- pretending to play their pink instruments, or ads appearing on the internet.
But it will be easy to enforce with respect to local radio and TV ads.
Accordingly, I repeat my high-minded request that Ticket management no longer accept ads for Kars4Kids absent the kind of disclosures California now requires.
When the advertisement put out the call for land donations I began to suspect it was operated by you know who
DeleteScruh in the previous thread is still butt hurt he couldn't cut the mustard when he had his chance. Ouchie
ReplyDeleteIs this the same outfit that Hansen used to do adds for “write off the car, not the kids” or is that a different outfit? I recall there was some litigation over that outfit & how Hansen’s kid was benefiting financially from it
ReplyDeleteSame name, but that outfit called itself "CarsForKids," did not use the numeral "4" and spelled "cars" with a "C". Don't know about Hansen's offspring. Anyone have better info, please advise.
ReplyDeleteMy recollection is DallasCan! Was paying Hansen’s son for advertising work of questionable value. Lawsuits ensued.
DeleteToo lazy to get the actual article or court filings, but this is from Wikipedia:
Since 1989, Hansen has been in charge of the Dale Hansen Golf Classic.[24] In 1990, Hansen joined with the Dallas Can! schools. However, he and The Hansen Foundation split from the 16-year partnership, as a result of lawsuits against each side totaling almost $700,000.[25] Starting in 2007–2008, The Hansen Foundation sponsors $100,000 of scholarships for University of North Texas students, with the money coming from the annual Dale Hansen Golf Classic.[26]
Did it changeeeeee your life?
DeleteThe Hansen thing was/still is legit. Wife and I have donated 3 cars to them over the years. They come to you, pick up the vehicle, and have all the paperwork in-hand. Tax write off was clear cut, no bulsh.
ReplyDeleteHey diddle diddle put yer kitty in the middle of the swing like you didn't care.
ReplyDeleteSo on the new CdS State of DFW radio/Ticket pod, Danny admits to once rigging a giveaway at TT for a buddy. Said giveaway was worth thousands in audio-video products. That says a lot about him. It comports, it tracks, to the Danny that is emerging from this long form, public self-help session. It explains much and it's rather unattractive.
ReplyDeleteThis clip of a ginger is for you Plainsman. Hope you enjoy https://x.com/polarna/status/2056362544554488018?s=20
ReplyDeleteAI slop
DeleteWonder if TSS has been tuning in to 9-1 these past 2 days to hear compelling, funny, high energy sports talk and the such....or if they have been avoiding it like the plague in order to keep up the ruse to themselves that they actually put together a pretty good little show.
ReplyDeleteThey do put on a pretty good little dadgum show, Ms Folksy.
DeleteStill looking for a job in the industry sre we? Dambuh.