is the internet dead? October 25, 2007
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Now and then I browse through the Answers section on Linked In for a bit of enlightenment or occasionally, when the mood strikes me and the planets are aligned, to write a response. Today I saw this question, “is the internet dead?”
And some 33 (at time of writing) good people have proffered up a number of gems. Some are below. I am tempted to write “not while you can still search for ‘big cock’ and get this in return.” Any advances? Please tell me I should. I need moral support.
I’ve been using it all day and its pulse and respiration seem to be strong.
Yes, I am afraid it was stabbed to death by a :30 TV spot.
Uh, you might want to try plugging in that broad white cable dangling from the back of your computer into that wall outlet…
internet is kicking ass right now. Lets see, I can put up content and millions of people can access and rate my ideas and I don’t have to pay crazy media dollars. Yeah I’ll like that.
No, it’s just a pulled hamstring.
Send me a fax and I’ll get back to you.
UPDATE 26.10.07
I couldn’t resist. Here we go. As Billy Connolly would say, “do these things… they’ll improve your life no end!”
spam the monkey show | episode 7 October 24, 2007
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spam’s mom gets fame October 24, 2007
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Spam’s mum/mom has recently moved to Atmosphere BBDO in New York. And she’s loving it. And still missing her little Spam. So today brings two Spam related posts, this & the latest episode that’s been a while coming: vacanza!
find your flavour October 22, 2007
Posted by nicholas gill in blog, brand, digital advertising, drink, email, thoughts, web 2.0.add a comment
Bailey’s are offering you the opportunity to find your flavour and promoting both the new mint (I’ve tried it and it’s ok) and caramel (not tried it but too sickly?) flavours. Site uses flash to serve up a few questions which you drag your cursor to the one you like the most. You then see your personal illustration come alive during the process which uses an eclectic mix of illustration & photography which although it didn’t go live, is incredibly similar to some work we produced for Smirnoff Experience back in the day. Still looks very fresh though. Although the end result seems a bit clunky rather than a nice, contained illustration. The sofa looks particularly at odds.
But then I’m splitting hairs here as they do let you embed the code for your illustration in your blog (tick), send to a friend and invite them (tick, tick) and not too overly salesy (tick) and fits the mood and personality of the brand well (tick). But is there a “mini” of the caramel I could try? I don’t want to spend over £10 if it sucks. Anyway, here’s my “personality” and my illustration. My flavour was mint by the way. Thankfully.
A cool customer to the core, you’re good to have around in a crisis. Although you like a joke as much as the next person, there is a calm and serious side to your nature which you take pride in. With a love of creature comforts, you prefer to socialise at home. When it comes to fashion, it’s a case of no pain no gain. Having said that, you’ve no time for people who don’t take care of their appearance. Some might say you were brash, but you’d call it honesty. Of course, nothing will stop you staying out late boogying with your friends. But you’re a closet techie, revelling in gadgetry if it can be chosen over a more simple life. And as for travel and adventure… who needs it when everyday life is a rollercoaster? Oh yes… and you’re feeling quite nice today.
bloggers choice awards update | top 3 in 07 & vote for bluurb in 08 October 21, 2007
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I picked this up in May this year & since then I’ve had a massive 2 votes. Hahahaha. Anyway, the voting for all blogs this year has resulted in the top 3 in each category being named for 2007 & the winners will be announced in early November. The top 3 in best marketing blogs currently comprise:
Seth Godin, Copyblogger and Andy Beard.
I confess that I’ve not read two out of the three (bet you can’ guess which two) so I will have a looksie this week.
And with it not even being 2008 yet, you can vote for 2008. So vote for me. Come on, let me beat my total of 2 this year. I’ve even got a nice button on the right hand side now my wife has taught me how to do a bit of HTML geekery.
Vote for me, it’ll improve your life no end.
dove follow up - lock up your daughters October 17, 2007
Posted by nicholas gill in account planning, advertising, brand, digital advertising, strategy, though leadership, word of mouth, you tube.add a comment
I think everyone must have used Dove as THE example of how a brand can truly influence culture, perception and attitude . Here’s the development of the campaign targeting parents of young girls who have massive exposure to the altered and warped images of beauty. Powerful.













