I’m sure you’ve all read the ‘upsurge in sales for shoe repairers’ stories in the news suggesting that some sectors of the economy actually benefit from a downturn, in this case as people get their shoes repaired rather than splashing out on a new pair. There was also an interesting piece in the New York … Continue reading When the going gets tough, its time to buy lipstick
Author: Gemma T
Brand and Creative Strategist
Big Thinking, Big Price Tag
I got an email today reminding me about the forthcoming APG Battle of Big Thinking. It boasts an amazing line up of speakers and everyone I know who has been to a Big Thinking event before has raved about it. There’s just one problem – the cost. Its not a good time to be asking … Continue reading Big Thinking, Big Price Tag
Those important dates can be tricky to remember
An informative booklet as spotted on a restaurant table today – just in case you weren't sure which month Christmas fell in...
Are Putin’s PR people taking the p*ss?
This weekend’s photos of former Russian president Vladimir Putin stroking his new tiger cub followed hot on the heels on the release of his ‘Let’s Learn Judo with Vladimir Putin’ DVD. Add in the recent ‘macho man shirtless while fishing/hunting’ photocalls and I can only assume that his PR advisors have been partaking a little too … Continue reading Are Putin’s PR people taking the p*ss?
Worried? You should be.
Worried about the economy or think its all a lot of hot air? A couple of months ago I would have said that we were in danger of talking ourselves into a recession, now I think its clear that we are in for one whether we like it or not: Manufacturing output fell for the … Continue reading Worried? You should be.
Wanna be a Planner? Straight talking advice for graduates.
image courtsey of spell with flickr I’ve be running into a lot of wannabe Planners recently and without wanting to sound too harsh, here are a few home truths you need to hear before you decide on Planning as a career path. Please take them in the spirit of kindly advice that they were meant! … Continue reading Wanna be a Planner? Straight talking advice for graduates.
Not from the minimalist school of marketing
I think this pub might have taken my regular reminders via The Publican to ‘make the most of your external signage’ a little too literally…
on Fun Buses and office furnishings
Sorry for the absence of posts in the last week, I’ve been flat-out pitching. Which involved visiting yet another conveniently located client 4 ½ hours drive away. We did travel in the Fun Bus though so the journey home went by quite quickly thanks to chick flicks on DVD and back issues of Heat magazine. … Continue reading on Fun Buses and office furnishings
Estimated time of completion
Yesterday’s client meeting went on a little longer than planned, resulting in a mad dash back down the A1. So I’m working on a formula to calculate what the actual length of any meeting might be:
Advice from The West Wing
Genius. Jed Bartlet (everyone’s favourite fictional president) gives Barack Obama a pep talk courtesy of West Wing creator Aaron Sorkin in last weekend's New York Times.