ResourcesForLife.com – News 201502 | 28 February 2015 | Saturday Dear Friend, Welcome to the February 2015 newsletter. Personal Update. My Personal Update for February is now available. If we’re not already connected on Facebook, I invite you to Like my page. I recently launched my own personal website at AboutGregJohnson.com. If you’ve not already seen that, you might… Continue reading ResourcesForLife.com News 201502
Category: Video
Alex & Jumpy – The Parkour Dog
Published on Apr 13, 2014 Chances are that if you have been browsing YouTube for any notable amount of time, you have seen at least one of Omar Von Muller’s amazingly talented canine companions. Omar has been an animal trainer in Hollywood for many years and his amazing team of dogs have been featured in… Continue reading Alex & Jumpy – The Parkour Dog
Mindvalley Voted Among Top Ten Coolest Workplaces in 2012
Mindvalley was voted among the World’s Top Ten Coolest Workplaces by Inc. Magazine in 2012. What is Mindvalley? We are a global brand and company that invests in, creates and builds businesses that help push humanity forward. We stand for ideas and products that allow human beings to live healthier, happier lives. From life-changing techniques… Continue reading Mindvalley Voted Among Top Ten Coolest Workplaces in 2012
“Unsung Hero” Believe In Good – Thai TVC Life Insurance Video Ad
Inspiring Advertising The inspiring video below is an example of a new kind of advertising that focuses on kindness and universal virtues with very little mention of a company or what it sells. Commentary This is a commentary video uploaded to YouTube by Angie Li on Apr 11, 2014. A Thai life insurance company with… Continue reading “Unsung Hero” Believe In Good – Thai TVC Life Insurance Video Ad
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ResourcesForLife.com – News 201501 | 31 January 2015 | Saturday Dear Friend, Welcome to the January 2015 newsletter. Personal Update. My Personal Update for January is now available. If we’re not already connected on Facebook, I invite you to Like my page. I recently launched my own personal website at AboutGregJohnson.com. If you’ve not already seen that, you might… Continue reading ResourcesForLife.com News 201501
WestJet Inspiring Mini Documentary Videos Represent the Future of Advertising
Inspiring Advertising WestJet has created a series of mini documentary videos that represent the future of advertising. You can watch the videos below. We’d like to see more ads that convey inspiring stories and promote the virtues and values that unite us all.
Reasons Why Barack Obama is Not a Muslim
“Islam is a vibrant faith. Millions of our fellow citizens are Muslim. We respect the faith. We honor its traditions. Our enemy does not. Our enemy doesn’t follow the great traditions of Islam.” (source) “The English translation is not as eloquent as the original Arabic, but let me quote from the Koran, itself: ‘In the… Continue reading Reasons Why Barack Obama is Not a Muslim
EDUCATION – Ellen DeGeneres Meets With Teacher Nicole Bollerman
Nicole Bollerman, a third-grade teacher at UP Academy Dorchester, appeared on The Ellen Show. Her name might sound familiar. Last year, Bollerman received nationwide recognition after she won $150,000 in a CapitalOne “#WishForOthers” contest, only to donate all of her winnings back to her school. Further Reading Learn more about Nicole in the Boston Magazine… Continue reading EDUCATION – Ellen DeGeneres Meets With Teacher Nicole Bollerman
WestJet Ad Shows Inspiring Act of Kindess
Inspiring Advertising Companies are increasingly utilizing their marketing and advertising reach for good, by creating ad campaigns that inspire with a secondary mention of the company or product — almost like a sponsor. Below is a video from WestJet.
Second Advertising Campaign in History to Feature Gay Couple
UPDATE: All three of the commercials commented on below are no longer available. Apparently the companies took them down. The advertisement above from Nikon, launched on 14 January 2015, is the second video ad in history to feature an openly gay couple. In March of 2013, Amazon released the first advertisement to feature an openly gay couple,… Continue reading Second Advertising Campaign in History to Feature Gay Couple
YouTube Copyright Policing Practices Erratic and Unpredictable
YouTube copyright policing practices are erratic and unpredictable. Many people upload videos that may contain short clips of content for commentary and artistic expression. These are often well within the guidelines for fair use. It’s frustrating to have YouTube take down videos they deem to be a violation of copyright without any further analysis regarding fair use.Sometimes… Continue reading YouTube Copyright Policing Practices Erratic and Unpredictable
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ResourcesForLife.com – News 201412 | 31 December 2014 | Wednesday Dear Friend, Happy New Year 2015! I hope you’re doing well. Welcome to the December 2014 newsletter. Personal Update. My Personal Update for December is now available. There’s a link to my interview on Iowa Public Radio as well as other encouraging updates. If we’re not already connected on Facebook,… Continue reading ResourcesForLife.com News 201412