An anonymous East Coast donor was so bummed about the way the country was reacting to the economic downturn, that he decided to take action in the form of an optimistic advertising campaign. Members of the Outdoor Advertising Agency of America have donated the space, printing materials and labor needed for the campaign which has been dubbed Recession 101. Designer Charlie Robb explained, "The client wanted people to realize the country has been undergone recessions before and made it through."

The campaign began in Rhode Island and more than 1,000 billboards now appear across the country. Check out the messages some drivers are seeing in the gallery below. Have you noticed any in your area?


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