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The name’s HD, Sony HD

Posted on by Gemma T in advertising

I do like this Sony HD Quantum of Solace ad – its just that something has been niggling me since I first saw it.  When they’ve finished trying to blow up the lovely Daniel Craig, the screen shows this: And then this: And finally this: In theatres October 31st.  Not on a Sony HD TV … Continue reading The name’s HD, Sony HD →

Economic Indicators

Posted on by Gemma T in Life, recession

Sorry to keep banging on about this (now apparently official) recession.  But a few things cropped up over the weekend that I thought were worth sharing. On the downside, over the last couple of days I’ve had reports of a restaurant where the takings are down 20% year on year, the hairdresser whose customers have … Continue reading Economic Indicators →

When the going gets tough, its time to buy lipstick

Posted on by Gemma T in economy, trends

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 →

Big Thinking, Big Price Tag

Posted on by Gemma T in Work

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 →

Are Putin’s PR people taking the p*ss?

Posted on by Gemma T in Life

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.

Posted on by Gemma T in agencies, economy, recession, trends

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. →