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
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“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
ResourcesForLife.com News 201501
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
Should People Pay More Because of a Perceived Benefit?
New research from the University of Cincinnati shows ‘higher priced placebo’ drugs prove to be more effective than those perceived to be cheaper. This may give pharmaceutical companies a reason to defend the high price of drugs (e.g. “If people pay more for real drugs, they will have more faith that they will work, and there… Continue reading Should People Pay More Because of a Perceived Benefit?
An Allegory From the Womb About God, Belief in the Unseen, and Life After Death
In a mother’s womb were two babies. One asked the other: “Do you believe in life after delivery?” The other replies, “why, of course. There has to be something after delivery. Maybe we are here to prepare ourselves for what we will be later.” “Nonsense,” says the other. “There is no life after delivery. What… Continue reading An Allegory From the Womb About God, Belief in the Unseen, and Life After Death
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
Investment Advice from Vanguard
Four timeless principles to help you reach your investment objectives Successful investment management companies base their business on a core investment philosophy, and Vanguard is no different. Although we offer many specific strategies through both internally and externally managed funds, an overarching theme runs through the investment guidance we provide to clients—focus on those things… Continue reading Investment Advice from Vanguard
When Google AdSense Doesn’t Make Sense
Google AdSense advertising is intended to deliver effective and meaningful advertising. This is based on page content and previous searches. Here are a few ways in which Google AdSense fails: People are shown ads for products and services they have already purchased. People are shown ads for products and services they’ve reviewed, but subsequently decided… Continue reading When Google AdSense Doesn’t Make Sense