We're loving this spot created for Social Media Week (Feb 13-17). Made us think - will today's young people still listen to dubstep when they're grandparents? And what is it that a community manager does, exactly?

Enjoy.

We're repeatedly fascinated by European advertisers' use of deceased brutal dictators in ads.. This one, for Amundsen Vodka, has sparked some controversy, but we think it's clever. Maybe don't share with the kids.

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Last week Mashable published this cool infographic on the pros and cons of social media in education. Not included is the ease of organizing an exam week library flash rave via Facebook.

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Tom Townsend, co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of Rodgers Townsend, a DDB Company located in St. Louis, shares his thoughts on the Super Bowl — and how it brings out the best and worst in America.

The sweetest ad we've seen in a while. Great story, great music, great concept.

We're not sure if this is brilliant advertising or a sure sign of the times and further downfall of American culture. You decide.

With friends and family gathering together to eat, drink and watch football, the big game is the ultimate American occasion. The only downside is having to show up to work the next day. So Coke Zero and CP+B are on a mission to make the day after the game a federal holiday. How? They're not sure. But they do know one thing; they can’t do it alone. Help them make Magnificent Monday a reality, so everyone can ENJOY EVERYTHING about the big game. Even the day after.

When Cache River Valley Seed in Jonesboro, Arkansas finished development of their new soybean variety, MorSoy Xtra, they sought the help of Memphis-based inferno creative to market the product to farmers here in the mid-south. inferno developed a new logo, a new website, and a print campaign that could stand out in more than just agriculture publications.
Click here to see the resigned site.

Jon Yablonski, a designer, illustrator and native Memphian, gave us a heads up that he was going to launch a redesigned portfolio site today. And we have to say, it's pretty snazzy!
He's got client work as well as other experimental and self directed work up there; check it out. Some of the things we liked best were the Empire Series and Ghost Dance, featured below.

Sweet piece of typography-based motion design by Sebas & Clim.
We are starting the new year with some new projects, new goals and new challenges. Whatever you do, always try to be the best you can be. Spread the word and good luck.

You send us work. We post it for all to see. It's a good little system.
This video was sent to us by the lovely Lauren of ArtsMemphis. While not brand new (the spot was developed by Arts Memphis and produced by Live From Memphis last year as a means to promote Memphis arts), we still think it's pretty cool and wanted to share.

"Lurpak and Wieden+Kennedy are giving healthy food a bright and cheerful makeover with their new campaign for Lurpak Lightest Spreadable, and they wisely brought in [Director] Dougal [Wilson] to help them spread the word."

"Celebrating cooking in its most vibrant form, we're reminded that healthy food doesn't have to be boring. In fact, with the help of past collaborators such as editor Joe Guest and art director Andy Kelly, Dougal makes it look downright spectacular. There's also a catchy little ditty that'll stay in your head all day, with the stars of the show providing not only a riot of colour but musical accompaniment as well."

Developers Phill Ryu and Milen Dzhumerov, designer David Lanham, and publisher Realmac Software have created an iPhone app to replace all the complicated to-do list apps that sometimes make us want to just use (gasp!) pen and paper.
The app, called Clear, is set to be released later this month, and promises a straightforward, user-friendly to-do list experience. It's pretty spartan-looking, what with the elimination of top and bottom navigation and simple typeface. But with all the bells and whistles already on our iPhones, we're ready to give this a shot.
Read more here.