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# Fake Reality Show Ads
The PBS Support Quality Programming Campaign Promotes Good Television

By Meghan Young | Published 2013-06-03 | Marketing
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pbs-support-quality-programming
References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2013/05/31/PBS-Ads-Terrify-Us-with-Thankfully-Fake-Reality-TV-Shows) & [thirteen.org](http://www.thirteen.org/)

While the reality television shows being promoted by the PBS Support Quality Programming ad campaign may seem ludicrous to some, others may, sadly, fall for them. The campaign addresses the latter, stating, "The fact that you thought this was a real show says a lot about the state of TV." It really does. Inundated with ridiculous 'reality' shows, television is dumbing down its content greatly.

Those looking for a change don't have to look too far as the PBS Support Quality Programming ad campaign shows. Simply join the station at Thirteen.org to get great information on [quality programming](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/make-life-brighter). Currently celebrating 50 years in the industry, it airs riveting television shows that are as thought-provoking as they are entertaining.

The PBS Support Quality Programming ad campaign does a great job of shaming [reality TV junkies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mint-mobile-mintfomercial).

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.8/10
- Popularity: 55% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Reality TV Critique:** The trend of critiquing reality TV content opens opportunities for innovative programming.
- **Thought-provoking Entertainment:** The trend of focusing on thought-provoking TV show content opens opportunities for new forms of entertainment.
- **Dumbing Down Television:** The trend of dumbing down television programming highlights the need for quality content, opening up opportunities for higher quality productions.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Television Production:** The television production industry can benefit from capitalizing on the trend of creating thought-provoking content, which can also improve quality standards in the industry.
- **Streaming Services:** Streaming services can capitalize on the trend of creating critically-acclaimed shows and differentiate themselves in the overcrowded market, by providing high-quality content.
- **Media Advertising:** The media advertising industry has a potential opportunity to produce awareness campaigns that encourage viewers to seek out and support quality TV programming.

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