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#WEare united. In so many ways.

Does it feel to you like there’s a lot of “us” and “them” thinking happening these days? That way of looking at the world causes some problems. It’s easier to dislike, or even hate, that which is separate from ourselves. And that, as we’ve seen too many times, can lead us to hurt each other. On the other hand, focusing […]

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Spreading joy & kindness from coast to coast with #SmileAcrossAmerica for #InternationalDayOfHappiness

For the 3rd year in a row, we’re putting a #SmileAcrossAmerica with positive messages on billboards and bus shelters from coast to coast in honor of International Day of Happiness. All the messages this year focus on kindness and acceptance. International Day of Happiness is March 20th, but the inspiring signs will begin popping up in cities across the nation […]

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Students at St. Helen’s High School in Oregon are on the path that leads to AWESOME

A while back, Joe, the wonderful man who teaches Building Construction at St. Helen’s High School in Oregon, asked us for some old billboards. He thought it would brighten up the building he teaches in and give the kids some positive messging at the same time. We couldn’t agree more.   Here’s one of our messages, originally supported by Heather […]

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How positive messages on billboards are making a difference.

The power of words is undeniable. Spoken or read, words influence our thoughts on a deep level. That’s important because our thoughts affect our beliefs, the way we speak and the actions we take; which in turn shapes the circumstances and events of our lives. Put some positive messages up on bright yellow billboards, drive by them on your daily commute […]

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The Joy Team and Adams Outdoor launch year-long positive thought ad campaign

An ad campaign with the sole purpose of making you smile is up and running in Champaign, Illinois. We’re teaming up with Champaign’s Adams Outdoor Advertising office for a year-long happiness project that will rotate four positive messages on billboards as space is available. Three of the four messages are based on scientific research about what makes people feel happier; and […]

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This billboard saved a life

With our billboards, we have made people smile and laugh. We have encouraged and inspired people to keep believing in their dreams. We have reminded them they are loved and worthy of everything they can imagine and many things they can’t. We have helped people out of depression. And this morning I learned we have saved a life. In a […]

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Ad Campaign for Happiness and the Super Bowl both hit Phoenix This Week

  Wahooooo!!  We put up four billboards this week in Phoenix, the 6th largest city in the US and the location for this year’s Super Bowl, with the sole intention of spreading  joy, optimism and inspiration.  We’re essentially sending 1 Million Smiles 1,344 miles! On the heels of putting up 100 positive messages in the Portland, Oregon/ Vancouver, Washington area, we drew […]

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Welcoming Heather Strang to our Board

We are happy to announce the appointment of Heather Strang to our Board of Directors.  Heather was elected with a unanimous vote on January 14th and officially joins the board immediately. Heather Strang is a spiritual teacher, author, regular contributor for The Huffington Post, Master Success Coach, and Certified BodyTalk Practitioner. Her books include “The Quest: A Tale of Desire […]

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Kids Bring Thank Yous to PeaceHealth, Tour ER

Members of The Junior Joy Team and Hough Elementary Leadership Team delivered Happy Packets with hand-written notes of appreciation and candy to the entire staff of PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center’s Emergency Department on Saturday morning. The notes express thanks for all the care and healing the ER team provides everyday to people living in Vancouver, Washington. ER Nurse Donna Mairose […]

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Portland Billboard Reminds Us: Life is Amazing

Research shows happiness leads to success in nearly every domain of our lives; including marriage, health, friendship, community involvement, creativity and, in particular, our jobs, careers and businesses.  Portland-based author Heather Strang lives this truth and has a mission to inspire and support people to be, do and have everything their hearts truly desire.  She does this internationally, one on […]

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