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Starting to see the Big Picture. Why Channel One News wants the captive elementary school audience.

May 9, 2012
Starting to see the Big Picture. Why Channel One News wants the captive elementary school audience.

Last year Channel One News announced they were teaming up with the UK whiteboard company Promethean Limited to roll out an elementary school version of their in-school TV show.  Many people may not know that Channel One has always coveted the elementary school market, going back to the early 90’s. This New York Times...
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Controversial Channel One comes to Ashland Elementary School

November 14, 2011
Controversial Channel One comes to Ashland Elementary School

 Did school administrators seek input from parents?     From Jim Metrock: So, this fall Ashland Elementary School (Dumfries, VA) has agreed to make its 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders part of an experiment with the Channel One youth marketing firm. [A short video about Channel One. A brochure: 10 reasons to be glad you...
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