Recognizing that kids are often the most effective at creating change, Nissan North America, Inc. is launching an in-class and online educational outreach initiative called ‘Choose Zero’ in elementary and middle schools this month. The curriculum, which features the 100-percent electric Nissan LEAF, the world’s first affordable, all-electric car designed for the mass market, is designed to empower kids to make and advocate for changes that reduce carbon emissions in their homes, schools and communities.

As announced in autumn 2010, Sampaio Moreira building which is the oldest sky-scraper in Sao Paolo, became the inspiration and residency to two groups of young artists working in different genres of the modern day art. They revitalized the building with their works ranging from painting to sculpture, installations and movies and turned it into a Red Bull House of Art. Now, the third group of artists is ready to unveil their work done within the walls of the oldest skyscraper in Sao Paolo. The names of the participants of the latest collaboration include Ana Silver, Bruno Storni, Felipe Bittencourt, Gustavo Ferro, Renato Pera and Theo Craven.

MINI Countryman, a car model in the center of the US campaign entitled Wonderlust, of which we reported about last Friday, now gets a new colorful sweater. This small car is now in the spotlight of the new art project featuring ‘knitta’ artist Magda Sayegis. Magda creates her masterpieces by… knitting, or what is now called yarn bombing. She covers tree trunks, poles, monuments and even buses in multicolor knitted close-fitting coats.

MINI has officially announced the launch of its marketing campaign for MINI Countryman. Perhaps, for the first time in the history of automotive industry, a brand-new car gets  so close to a prospective customer. The campaign entitled MINI Countryman Wanderlust provides current MINI-owners and fans a plethora of opportunities for an ongoing relationship with the brand and its community through a number of entertainment events ranging from parties to concerts.

Malibu has something in stock for those who dream of living the beach bum lifestyle and worship at the altar of sun, sand and surf. Courtesy of the brand, the best gig this summer isn’t in an office— it’s on the beach with a cocktail in hand. The perfect summer will be a reality for one outgoing guy or gal, when the iconic spirit launches a search for the Radio Maliboom Boom Correspondent across the USA. In this role, one fortunate individual will travel across the country attending concerts, reporting from the road, interviewing celebrities and celebrating the season of sun.

Fanta has unveiled a digital campaign targeting teenagers from mainland China between the age of 12 and 19. With the new online app published at www.Fanta.com.cn the brand intends to provide fun and entertainment and keep the students learning while playing an online game. This local campaign is a part of global ‘Less Serious’ marketing platform and was developed by Ogilvy & Mather Group Shanghai.

P&G Future Friendly, the National Geographic Society, and Promethean announced Walker Elementary School of Springdale, Arkansas, as the winner of the Find Your Footprint national conservation education contest. As one of six finalists, Walker Elementary received the highest number of public votes for their video entry, ‘Helping the World and Saving Our Future,’ and will be presented with the grand prize valued at $36,000. More than 34,000 votes were cast during the four-week public voting period to choose the winner.

In just a few weeks, Volkswagen will write another chapter in the history of an automotive icon. On April 18, the Beetle will be showcased to the public in its best remake—and with spectacular world debut staging. Volkswagen will be celebrating the new Beetle almost simultaneously as a world premiere in Shanghai with MTV’s VJ guest hosting an exclusive MTV Sound System followed by World Stage events in New York and Berlin.

Carlsberg, a world-renowned beer manufacturer, announced April 5 that it was ready to start brand re-positioning aimed at doubling its profits by 2015. Appearantly, global expansion is not enough for the company. As Jørgen Buhl Rasmussen, Carlsberg’s CEO, has put it, though the brand is known all over the world, its sales simply do not measure up to its brand recognition.