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Must-read: Reactive vs Proactive
osocio.org — “Osocio has successfully created a platform free of a hidden agenda, which encourage exploring the successes and... failures of social advertising and non-profit campaigns.” What can I say more? I just discovered this great six page article, which makes me blush, in the ... (more) Must-read: Reactive vs Proactive
Introducing ACT Alliance: One world, One rhythm
Introducing ACT Alliance: One world, One rhythm
osocio.org — This is the launch video for ACT Alliance . ACT is an alliance of 100 churches and... church-related organisations that work together in humanitarian assistance and development. The alliance works in 125 countries and mobilises US$1.5 billion annually in its work for a just world. The ... (more) Introducing ACT Alliance: One world, One rhythm
$50,000 for Invisible People TV
$50,000 for Invisible People TV
osocio.org — I critized the Pepsi Refresh campaign last month but today I’m thrilled to hear that Mark Horvath... won the contest. Mark known as HardlyNormal on Twitter is a tireless advocate for the cause of homelessness. In a way he is my hero in the social change landscape. He is doing an ... (more) $50,000 for Invisible People TV
Have a break: Greenpeace vs KitKat
Have a break: Greenpeace vs KitKat
osocio.org — KitKats , gotta love em. Each bar consists of fingers composed of three layers of crème-filled wafer,... covered in an outer layer of chocolate. Each finger can be snapped from the bar one at a time. It is not just a chocolate bar; it is a way of living. Who did not ‘have a break’ eating ... (more) Have a break: Greenpeace vs KitKat
Cure the victims of cosmetic tests
Cure the victims of cosmetic tests
osocio.org — This ad, published in September 2009, is from ENPA (Ente Nazionale Protezione Animali), the Italian national board... for the protection of animals. It is about animal testing for cosmetic products. The aim of the campaign is raising funds to build a rehab center for the animals that ... (more) Cure the victims of cosmetic tests
The great fashion sale
The great fashion sale
osocio.org — This Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima rip-off from Joe Rosenthal is so annoying. The original is... the most significant and recognizable images of war. And it is copied many times. Making ads with this over and over again is lazyness. Ridiculous to compare a flag with underwear. Not the best ... (more) The great fashion sale
Bogdan Meseşan: New ID
Bogdan Meseşan: New ID
osocio.org — A great but also very sad photo project from Bogdan Meseşan: “I made a proposal about how... should look the photos on new Id’s for Romanians, since the majority of the western Europeans believe that Romanians=Thieves.” Bogdan is right. I’m from The Netherlands ... (more) Bogdan Meseşan: New ID
Don’t be evil…
Don’t be evil…
osocio.org — Meet Google. The noun that became a verb. The world’s favourite search engine, and the company whose... motto is “Don’t be evil...” Google CEO Eric Schmidt: “If you don’t have something that you don’t want anyone to know, maybe you ... (more) Don’t be evil…
Help the Oma
Help the Oma
osocio.org — Meet these very special Promotion Girls Maria (82), Charlotte (86) and Klara (89). They did promo work... for the Diakonie Frankfurt (Ger), the help organization from the Protestant Church. The Diakonie-grannies walked through the centre of Frankfurt, just as in their everyday lives, and ... (more) Help the Oma
Honk!
Honk!
osocio.org — Don’t wait until you feel something wrong A mammogram detects breast cancer much earlier and can drastically... increase your chances of survival Schedule your mammogram today Author: Jeroen (more) Honk!
In the sea, there’s no such thing as a little bit of rubbish
In the sea, there’s no such thing as a little bit of rubbish
osocio.org — Four gorgeous ads from The Surfrider Foundation. Above the original French poster. “Il n’y a pas de... petite pollution. Aidez-nous à garder la mer propre.” “In the sea, there’s no such thing as a little bit of rubbish. Help us keep the oceans ... (more) In the sea, there’s no such thing as a little bit of rubbish
Bottled Water Free Day
Bottled Water Free Day
osocio.org — Yesterday in Canada it was Bottled Water Free Day . It is a project of the Canadian... Federation of Students , the Sierra Youth Coalition and the Polaris Institute . Only ten years ago the concept of bottled water was a novelty. Now, bottled water is seen as a necessity—water fountains ... (more) Bottled Water Free Day
Creative minds from Arnhem put in overtime
Creative minds from Arnhem put in overtime
osocio.org — On March 26th, ‘ 8 Uur Overwerken voor het goede doel ’ (8 Hours Overtime for charity)... will start in the city of Arnhem (NL). In eight hours time, five teams – consisting of five creative minds and a coach, will work on different projects for five charities. These creative teams will come up ... (more) Creative minds from Arnhem put in overtime
Getting Tattooed for Cancer Research at #SxSW
Getting Tattooed for Cancer Research at #SxSW
osocio.org — Geoff Livingston: “As many of you know, I am fundraising for cancer research at SxSW in Austin... with a $5K goal for a LIVESTRONG tattoo. We have already raised $1.6k so far, & the tattooing is scheduled. Come along or support with a donation.” “I have a close relative ... (more) Getting Tattooed for Cancer Research at #SxSW
Beamvertising: Virtual Homeless
Beamvertising: Virtual Homeless
osocio.org — This virtual reality campaign is made for Pathways to Housing (USA). The organisation was founded by Dr.... Sam Tsemberis in 1992, and is widely credited as being the originator of the Housing First model of addressing homelessness among people with psychiatric disabilities. The video ... (more) Beamvertising: Virtual Homeless
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