A Little Common Sense on a Billboard



A series of billboards have been appearing across America with a dose of common sense about the recession. Paid for by an anonymous benefactor, the billboards capture American common sense and urge us not to panic.

The campaign entitled "Recession 101" was designed by Florida-based designer Charlie Robb in order to remind Americans of the things that make this country great. Using ad space donated by the Outdoor Advertising Association of America (OAAA) the campaign includes billboards, bus shelters and even a prominent placement in New York's Time Square.














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11.19.2010
Witty Wife
Laura - The article points out that the billboard space was donated. Even if it wasn't, "Isn't there a better use of that money to improve the economy?" Well, no. Paying for ad space on a billboard is GOOD for the economy. It puts a designer to work. It puts a printer to work. It puts billboard owners to work. IT PUTS MONEY INTO THE ECONOMY. So no,it's not a waste.
I like all of these but really like the one about self worth beats net worth. I think that is the problem with many things today. We tend ot lose focus on the important things and we still spend too much time trying to keep up with the Jones. In time of test, family is best. ~Chinese Proverb www.daily-inspirational-quotes.net
09.08.2010
Tennalynn
I like it and see where it could be encouraging to anyone no matter where it is at. Sure time, money and resources could be used for other things but, they could be used on worse things.
07.17.2010
Erin Johnson
@Laura Dulin: If you read the intro after the first picture, it says the ad space is donated.
06.18.2010
Mary Ann Starr
I wrote a response to these pictures in my blog: http://sorta‐social.blogspot.com/2010/06/recession‐billboards.html Read it Learn it Live it
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