When was the last time you went to someone’s house to have a chat? Or for that matter, called instead of text? In an age when we have the ability to make connections around the world thanks to the internet, we find ourselves stripped of real social interaction. Texts and emails have turned phone calls into endangered species. And while it might be quicker to send a media message we miss what makes us unique on this planet. Social creatures need to make real energetic connections. We cling to our blackberry’s like our lives depend on it and have an extremely difficult time unplugging. No wonder we search for relaxation tips and ways to reduce stress!

Sound familiar? Well, today I was inspired sitting on the bus. I looked up to find an ad with a fabulous message (for once!). Dentyne Ice gum unveiled it’s new ad campaign “Make Face Time.” Will this ad make me buy more Dentyne Ice? Definitely not, but it does make me smile. Seriously, how rare is it to find an ad that has a decent message?! Here are two of my favorite posters:

dentyne ice ad

dentyne ice ad

Challenge yourself to unplug today!

Your Ad Here

Vered - MomGrind on October 22nd, 2008 at 9:55 pm #

What an important message! I’ve been trying to unplug on the weekend, with limited success. :)

Advertising Sucks | on October 24th, 2008 at 2:01 am #

[…] Of course, not all ads are evil. Some ads are entertaining. Others are aesthetically pleasing. A few ads actually sell us something that we need, or could use. Some ads are even inspiring. […]

Jannie on October 25th, 2008 at 3:09 am #

I don’t text. Don’t Twit. Dont’ have a Blackberry.

I’m free, free, free.

Of course I should be going to bed, but just one more comment. Yeah one more, I promise. Ah, maybe for another 30 mins tops.

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