For many kids, school is a torment. They rejoice the weekend more than any of us could imagine and lament when Sunday comes to a close. With the movie “Bully” making an effort to educate others on the seriousness of this issue - I wish I could call it an epidemic but this is nothing new - the Sioux City Journal did something rare and honorable. They covered the top half of their front page with a cartoon. This isn’t your Sunday edition Family Circus cartoon. This image depicts a broken down school-aged kid being tormented by hidden faces but with a hand out-stretched, labeled “Community” to signify what united people can help acheive.

If you have never been bullied, you’re fortunate. I’m sure you can think of at least one person from middle school or high school that people used to “give a hard time” or “joke around with” about their clothes, their homework habits, their home life. Think back - did you ever stand up for them? Did you ever think that you might need to? That all they needed was one ally? Let me ask you another question: where is that person now? If you don’t know, do one kind thing today and try to find out. Maybe add them as a friend on Facebook, let them know you were thinking about them. It could save their life.

For more information on the Sioux City Journal front page and other articles related to bullying, click the link below.

• http://thebullyproject.com/
• http://siouxcityjournal.com/news/national/iowa-paper-devotes-front-page-to-fighting-bullying/image_a5ebe893-26e1-5c3f-8754-9703587a26d8.html
• http://siouxcityjournal.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/candlelight-vigil-to-honor-bullied-primghar-iowa-teen/article_0fb216c4-4fb6-5b71-8f8d-598a0a78ccd2.html
• http://siouxcityjournal.com/business/columnists/komando/having-the-talk-with-your-teen/article_daa13bd5-d7a5-5285-a6f8-4c664e60021d.html

The Digital Edition. This week we highlight not only Tupac’s resurrection, but also some insight from BBDO’s own Laura Davis-Taylor.

It’s Friday, I’m a believer.

(Source: Spotify)

Today, I’m feeling inspired by out-of-the-box advertising. In the most recent Vanity Fair issue, I came across this beautiful perfume ad. “LUCREZIA. ‘The pity was, he loved a Borgia.’” I opened the perfume flap and was immediately whisked away to an ancient time where scandal reigned free. I turned the page to learn more and lo and behold - this is no perfume ad at all. This is an ad for Showtime’s®upcoming show “The Borgias.” I was duped but I’m not in the least upset about it! I was immediately intrigued, I now have a scent to associate with the show (did you know the sense of smell has the strongest ties to memory?), and I want to learn more/watch the show. What a way to make [a TV show about] history interesting, right? And I still want to buy the perfume!

What has inspired you lately? Any cool advertising that has really stuck out to you?

Good morning blogger buds,

I had this rad techno mix for Friday all prepared in my head (cue: Deadmau5) and then I stumbled upon this CD in my car labeled “Lauren’s Throwback.” Oh boy…it derailed my train of thought!

If you’re interested in hearing my list for a Friday Throwback mix, catch the interns on Spotify and jam to the bbdoATLinterns Throwback playlist.

Have a great Friday!

This made me/us laugh very heartily.

helloyoucreatives:

Have you seen this bird?

This week’s Scoop came early as it was Masters-themed. Hope you like it!

Good morning, Friends!

It’s Thursday (just in case you haven’t noticed). Do you need a little extra inspiration to make it to tomorrow? Check out our Pinterest board here: bbdoATLinterns Pinterest boards is complete with nuggets of design, cool advertising, and random pretty things.

Want to jam out, too?: bbdoATLinterns playlist on Spotify will get your blood pumping and ready to rock through the work day.

Hopefully after all this inspiration you’ll be refreshed and ready to end the week on a solid note (or cloud nine, whichever you prefer).

Club Intern’s current jam (minus Sally). Enjoy.

(Source: youtube.com)

So our little blog fell to the wayside…ehem…for about 5 years but now the new interns are about to breathe fresh air into these dusty lungs.

Be sure to continue following us on Twitter, since at least that is still going strong!