Media Advisory: October 27, 2003

FTC to Host Workshop on Marketing of Entertainment Violence to Children

The Federal Trade Commission will host a day-long workshop on Wednesday, October 29, 2003, to discuss the results of a nationwide survey regarding the marketing of entertainment violence to children. The goal of the workshop is to address the state of self-regulation in the entertainment industry, including children’s access to products that have been rated or labeled as potentially inappropriate for them. The workshop panels will feature members of entertainment industry groups, rating and labeling organizations, retailers and retailer trade associations, parent and consumer advocacy groups, and other interested parties. Discussion topics include rating and labeling systems, cross-marketing and merchandising of branded products, and retailer practices. A detailed agenda for the workshop is available at www.ftc.gov/bcp/workshops/violence/index.html.

WHEN:

Wednesday, October 29, 2003
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST

WHERE:

FTC Conference Center
601 New Jersey Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC

Reporters unable to attend the event may call in.

Call-in number: 800-923-4207
Confirmation #: 20077607
Chairperson: Bruce Jennings

CONTACT:

Office of Public Affairs
202-326-2180

(http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2003/10/violencema.htm)