News

Ithaca College student wins national competition warning about dangers of distracted driving

Ithaca College student wins national competition warning about dangers of distracted driving

Photo of Christopher Santos, Ithaca College '29, discussing his winning campaign on air. Photo courtesy of Scott Hamula. Photo: Contributed, Saga Communications


ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) — Christopher Santos, Ithaca College Advertising, Public Relations, and Marketing Communications major ’29, has been named the first-place winner for the College Radio category in Project Yellow Light.

Project Yellow Light is a scholarship competition where high school and college students create effective messaging about the dangers of driving while distracted, specifically using a phone while driving, according to their website.

Santos earned top spot for the College Radio category with his campaign, titled ‘Be a 10.’

Winning radio campaign created by Santos, photo from the Project Yellow Light website.

Per Santos’ LinkedIn, he stated:

“I decided to produce a radio PSA for the campaign, and after developing the script, several of my classmates generously lent their voices to help bring it to life.

I’m incredibly honored to share that the campaign, ‘Be a 10,’ has won the Project Yellow Light College Radio Competition and will air on IHeartMedia channels nationwide! A sincere thank you to everyone at Project Yellow Light, The Ad Council, PIX11, iHeartMedia, the panel of judges, and PYL founder Julie Garner, for believing in our work and making this opportunity possible.

I’d also like to thank Abigail Chesman, Sean Fisher, Alyssa Hurd, Greta Irico, Scott Hamula, William Ressler, and Diane Gayeski for their support, collaboration, and guidance throughout the creative process.”

Learn more about Project Yellow Light here.

Recent Headlines

23 minutes ago in Trending, World

Charles hosted Prince Harry and family for first time in years as they try to repair a family rift

Fresh

King Charles III hosted Prince Harry and met with his family for the first time in years Friday as they try to repair a rift that has persisted since his youngest son and wife quit royal life and moved to America six years ago.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Music

Bonnie Tyler, who topped the charts with epic ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart,’ has died at 75

Bonnie Tyler, the gravelly voiced, Grammy-nominated Welsh pop star whose 1983 chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" enchanted succeeding generations with its bombastic charms during solar and lunar eclipses, has died. She was 75.

2 days ago in Sports, Trending

World Cup quarterfinals: It’s Messi, Morocco, and 6 teams from Europe. And that’s not unusual

More World Cup teams. Same World Cup story. This edition started with 48 teams; it's now down to eight, with six of those from Europe. And unless Morocco pulls off a series of surprising outcomes over the final two weeks, the champion will come from Europe or South America. Again. As always.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Justin Bieber and more join World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS

Justin Bieber will bring his swag to the World Cup's star-studded, Super Bowl-style halftime show, joining fellow headliners Madonna, Shakira and BTS, FIFA announced Wednesday.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

‘The Pitt’ and ‘Pluribus’ are poised to compete for top honors as Emmy nominations are announced

"Pluribus" could be a record-setting freshman, "The Pitt" could have a dominant sophomore season and "Hacks" is set for a graduation celebration as Emmy nominations are announced Wednesday morning.