As a brand marketing yourself online, you understand that branding your messages is very important; how else would someone know they were your messages if they were not branded appropriately?

via [Infographic] 8 Great Ways to Strengthen Your Branding on YouTube – Social Media Today.

Anyone who connects with Rooty will receive the ultimate LinkedIn gift: a free, personalized (somewhat tongue-in-cheek) recommendation. A sample recommendation reads: “I have looked up to Whit my whole life, even though I’m pretty sure he’s younger than I am. He provided invaluable mentoring during a particularly rough time in my life – I won’t go into details but let’s just say it involved an unfortunate incident on a ropes course.”  So, Welcome Rooty to the world of LinkedIn…if things don’t work out at A&W, I’m sure you’ll connect with some great folks who can provide a wealth of career advice.

via A&W Root Beer Mascot Gets Own LinkedIn Page – MediaPost Publications .

Coca-Cola created an ATM machine in Spain that dispensed 100 free euros without people having to insert their card. ‘El Cajero de la felicidad’ (‘The ATM of Happiness’) dispensed the free cash to those who interacted with it, with the sole condition that they share their good fortune with others.

via Coca-Cola ATM Dispenses Free Cash For People Willing To Share [Video] – PSFK.

Just when you thought it was safe to drink tea again.  Larry Dobrow of MediaPost is in a pickle regarding the pros and cons of including evil clowns and other harbingers of death in a beverage commercial.  Apparently the commercial demonstrates the calming effect of Herbaria.  I would disagree, the spot demonstrates that I won’t be able to sleep tonight for fear of being ripped open in my dreams by genetically modified creatures from Hell. If you don’t believe me, watch the video yourself while I dump out my mug of tea.

via MediaPost Publications – Evil Clowns Have No Place In Tea Advertising.

Specializing in design for social innovation and health care, Robert Fabricant lends his expertise to Frog Design’s initiatives with a global impact. Recently, he has led projects that use technology to combat HIV/AIDS and collaborated with UNICEF to improve maternal and infant health worldwide.

via Why You Shouldn’t Call Yourself A Social Good Designer | Co.Exist.