BLOOMINGTON, MN (January 2, 2007)

In its annual effort to provide pro bono ad placement in college newspapers for organizations needing to reach youth, Campus Media Group, Inc. has chosen the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG).

Each year, CMG chooses one organization that has a message it needs to share with college students. CMG will work with its college newspaper partners to have public service announcements placed free of charge during the spring semester. The College Newspaper PSA Program™ will create awareness of problem gambling among college students and give information on how to get help.

"The NCPG was extremely excited to be selected for this program, and we look forward to utilizing CMG’s experience at reaching college students to further our problem gambling prevention programs,” said Keith Whyte, Executive Director for NCPG.

Statistics provided by NCPG show that youth have higher rates of gambling problems than adults, and that youth who gamble also have higher rates of substance abuse, drunk driving, delinquency, violence, and other antisocial behavior.

“We understand that gambling is a part of college entertainment,” says Jason Bakker, Director of Marketing for CMG. “Our goal is not to try and stop it, but instead, we want to remind students that it can get out of hand if they aren’t careful. We want to let students know that if they or someone they know has a gambling problem; help is a phone call away.”

About the NCPB
The National Council on Problem Gambling is the national advocate for programs and services that assist problem gamblers and their families. The mission of the NCPG is to increase public awareness of pathological gambling, ensure the widespread availability of treatment for problem gamblers and their families, and encourage research and programs for prevention and education.

For resources on problem gambling, call the National Problem Gambling Helpline Network (800.522.4700) toll free 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, everywhere in the U.S. All calls are strictly confidential. You may also visit the organization’s website at www.ncpgambling.org/help/

About Campus Media Group, Inc.
Campus Media Group, Inc., is a leading national youth media and marketing agency that assists national brands and advertising agencies with marketing channels that reach students on campus.  For more information on the company and its services, visit the agency’s web site at www.CampusMediaGroup.com.

If you are interested in placing this PSA in your publication, please contact Jason Bakker at 952.854.3100 or by email at jason@cmgstaff.com.

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