Last year Ellen Seiter published a book on advertising and children's television called...er...dang...the title just slipped my mind. --Jeremy [log in to unmask] ----------------------------Original message---------------------------- information that any teacher may have on the manner in which film studios and television production companies promote and market their presentations through advertising and the agency of toys and competitions. eg. Ninja Turtles films were promoted with toys, & competitions; books and films based on each other are marketed in particuar ways; some sporting leagues are marketed through cards, etc.