ext_100639 ([identity profile] curlyeric.livejournal.com) wrote in [personal profile] collwen 2006-01-20 02:15 pm (UTC)

"The lawsuit seeks to stop the companies from marketing junk food when 15 percent or more of the audience is 8 years old or younger. It targets not only commercials but Web sites, toy giveaways, contests and other marketing aimed at that age group.

CSPI said it had analyzed food advertising on Nickelodeon and during Saturday-morning TV shows as well as in magazines and food packages. The majority of the food ads involving both companies were for nutrition-poor foods, CSPI said"

So they are not looking for money, but a change in practice of the stations who are targeting those younger than 8 years old. I think that it is a very worth while lawsuit and I hope they get them from such unsavory practices.

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