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

Posted on 13/10/200813/10/2008 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? →

Advice from The West Wing

Posted on 22/09/2008 by Gemma T in Life

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.

ready to drink

Posted on 19/09/200821/02/2009 by Gemma T in Life

On the way to get ready for a party the other night we made a quick cashpoint-and-wine stop and picked up this example of truly ‘ready to drink’ packaging (sorry about pic quality, dodgy cameraphone, must upgrade it). Apparently the wine itself was quite drinkable and this packaging solution would obviously be fab for picnics but does … Continue reading ready to drink →

worth a watch

Posted on 16/09/200816/09/2008 by Gemma T in Life

New Hovis ad spanning their 122 year history (factoid: their competitor Warburtons has been going for 10 years longer): Sarah Palin / Hillary Clinton spoof on Saturday Night Live: higher res version available at NBC

Would you follow them?

Posted on 05/09/200822/02/2009 by Gemma T in agencies, Life

I’m due to meet up soon with my old Planning Director from years ago. He’s completely changed industries, but I always thought that if he ever opened his own agency, he’s one of the few people I’ve worked with that I’d seriously consider following to a start-up. I suppose it’s the ultimate test – do … Continue reading Would you follow them? →

How To Survive In Business

Posted on 04/09/200822/02/2009 by Gemma T in Life, Work

As we tried to get our key cards to work in yet another soulless business hotel earlier this week, it struck researcher Louise and I that what recent graduates really need is a post-grad course on How To Survive in Business, i.e. the stuff they never teach you at Uni but you need to know … Continue reading How To Survive In Business →

birthday card wisdom

Posted on 15/06/2008 by Gemma T in Life

It was my birthday party yesterday. In one of those weird party moments, all the guys ended up in the garden playing ultra-competitive croquet according to the rules of golf. I think I loved this birthday card the most:

building momentum towards Carrieitis

Posted on 24/05/200822/02/2009 by Gemma T in Campaigns, Life

I think I’m developing a case of Carrieitis (an allergic reaction to all things Carrie Bradshaw). Such has been the depth and length of the build up to the new Sex And The City movie that its put me off going to watch it entirely. When Cynthia Nixon was on Graham Norton’s show the other … Continue reading building momentum towards Carrieitis →

You’ve got to download a song or two

Posted on 19/05/2008 by Gemma T in Life, trends

I'm loving the cheese-fest that is I'd Do Anything on BBC1 (the Oliver! talent search successor to last year's Any Dream Will Do). Last Saturday's show saw Samantha belt out Defying Gravity from the musical Wicked. I was on itunes the next day and noticed that the song was suddenly sitting at number 57 in the … Continue reading You’ve got to download a song or two →