Inspiring Advertising There’s a trend in advertising to create uplifting and inspiring commercials. These ads don’t feature companies or products, but instead focus on values. This video was originally posted to YouTube 5 February 2017 by 84 Lumber. “The full, uncut 84 Lumber Super Bowl promotional film. See a mother and daughter’s symbolic migrant journey towards becoming… Continue reading This Ad Has Had Over 3 Million Views in 24 Hours – “The Entire Journey” by 84 Lumber
Category: Good News
Tennessee to Expand Tuition-Free College Program
Introduction At a time when some states are cutting back on their investment in education, Governor Bill Haslam of Tennessee is expanding on the state’s college education initiative (TennesseePromise.gov) by extending tuition-free education to adults through the Tennessee Reconnect program. Integral to education access is the Tennessee Broadband Accessibility Act — “legislation to increase broadband access to Tennessee’s… Continue reading Tennessee to Expand Tuition-Free College Program
“All That We Share” – Powerful Inspiring Video Showing What the People of Denmark (and the World) Have in Common
Inspiring Advertising “All That We Share” is a powerful and inspiring video showing what the people of Denmark (and the world) have in common. The producer TV2Danmark offers this description of the video: “We live in a time where we quickly put people in boxes. Maybe we have more in common than what we think? Introducing… Continue reading “All That We Share” – Powerful Inspiring Video Showing What the People of Denmark (and the World) Have in Common
PBS Interview: Books for Living by Will Schwalbe (Video)
Video On PBS NewsHour, author Will Schwalbe sat down with Jeff Brown to talk meaningful books. (13 January 2017) About the Author Will Schwalbe has worked in publishing; digital media, as the founder and CEO of Cookstr.com; and as a journalist, writing for various publications, including The New York Times and the South China Morning Post. He is the… Continue reading PBS Interview: Books for Living by Will Schwalbe (Video)
EDUCATION – Ellen DeGeneres Meets With Teacher Michael Bonner
Mr. Bonner is an inspiring second grade teacher at North Carolina’s South Greenville Elementary, where a majority of students have difficult home lives and many are homeless. When Ellen heard about how Mr. Bonner’s unique, rap-filled teaching methods encourage students to go above and beyond, she couldn’t wait to meet him — and give his… Continue reading EDUCATION – Ellen DeGeneres Meets With Teacher Michael Bonner
Amazon Prime Commercial – Priest and Imam Meet for Tea
Inspiring Advertising Ad Video In this new ad from Amazon, two old friends meet for a cup of tea and discover they share a problem. Originally published to YouTube on 17 Nov 2016. Interview Below is a live recorded Q&A session video with the two men from the commercial, courtesy of Al Jazeera English. John… Continue reading Amazon Prime Commercial – Priest and Imam Meet for Tea
EDUCATION – Ellen DeGeneres Meets With Inspiring Educator Coach Lenair Young
For almost a decade, Lenair has been running an after-school program that helps kids in the classroom and on the court, resulting in numerous students getting a college education! After everything he’s done for his community, Ellen wanted to thank him in a big way!