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Get ready to spread positivity and happiness on June 22 for Positive Media Day! This day was created to celebrate the power of media in promoting positive messages, inspiring people, and bringing communities together. In a world where negative news can dominate headlines, Positive Media Day encourages us to focus on the good and share uplifting stories and messages. So let's use our voices and platforms to make a difference and create a brighter, more optimistic world.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1972</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Inception of Positive News</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first newspaper solely dedicated to positive news, the 'Good News Paper', was launched to share uplifting stories and celebrate human potential.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1997</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Beginning of Solution-Based Journalism</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Solutions Journalism Network was established, focusing on reporting about responses to social problems, thereby starting a surge in solution-based journalism.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2008</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Social Media Spreads Positivity</div><div class='timeline-text'>With the rise of social media platforms, positive news stories and messages started gaining wider reach and visibility.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2012</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Upworthy's Launch</div><div class='timeline-text'>Website Upworthy was launched focusing on content intended to be virally spread and shareable, often highlighting positive, inspiring stories or social causes.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2016</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>InstaPositivity Campaign</div><div class='timeline-text'>Instagram initiated a massive campaign to create a kind, positive community online, resulting in millions sharing their positive stories and moments.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Positive Media Day Established</div><div class='timeline-text'>Amidst the backdrop of a challenging year, Positive Media Day was created to inspire people to share uplifting stories and messages, and to appreciate media's role in promoting positivity.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Spread positive messages on social media</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take to your social media platforms and share positive messages, quotes, or stories. Use hashtags like #PositiveMediaDay to spread the word and encourage others to do the same.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create a positive media playlist</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Compile a playlist of feel-good songs, inspiring speeches, and uplifting videos. Share it with your friends and family and use it as a source of positivity on Positive Media Day.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Write a letter of appreciation</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take the time to write a letter or email to someone who has positively impacted your life. Express your gratitude and let them know how much they mean to you.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Watch a feel-good movie or TV show</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather some friends and watch a movie or TV show that promotes positivity and kindness. This can be a great way to spend time together and spread positive energy.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Volunteer in your community</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get involved in your community by volunteering for a positive cause. This could be helping out at a local charity, cleaning up a park, or participating in a fundraiser for a positive organization.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It promotes positive messages and uplifting stories</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Positive Media Day encourages the spread of feel-good stories and uplifting messages. In a world filled with negative news, it's refreshing to have a day dedicated to sharing positivity and inspiring others.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It shows the power of media in shaping our perceptions</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The media has a strong influence on our thoughts, beliefs, and actions. Positive Media Day brings awareness to this and encourages the use of media as a force for good, promoting kindness, empathy, and positivity.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It reminds us to focus on the good in the world</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>It's easy to get caught up in all the negativity in the world. Positive Media Day serves as a reminder to take a step back and appreciate all the good that exists - whether it's through media or in our daily lives.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Positive Emotional Content is More Viral</h3><p class='facts-content'>According to a study by the University of Pennsylvania, positive messages and stories are more likely to be shared on social media, spreading happiness and positivity to a wider audience.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Positive News Can Improve Your Health</h3><p class='facts-content'>Exposure to positive news and uplifting stories can reduce stress and anxiety, leading to a healthier and happier life.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Uplifting Stories Can Inspire Action</h3><p class='facts-content'>Hearing others' success stories can encourage individuals to take action, contribute positively to their communities, and believe in their own abilities.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Positive Media Boosts Self-Esteem</h3><p class='facts-content'>Consuming positive media that portrays success, resilience, kindness, can boost self-esteem and promote a positive self-image.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Positive Journalism Can Reach Unprecedented Levels</h3><p class='facts-content'>With the rise of online platforms and social media, the reach of positive journalism has increased exponentially, reaching globally distributed audiences and making a considerable impact.</p></div></div>
Positive Media Day is celebrated on June 22 every year. In 2024 Positive Media Day will occur on a Saturday.
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