thoughts – [bluurb] stuff and things

it’s a fantasy world full of deviants…

Way back in 2006, there was a thing called Second Life. And web 2.0. And every agency person and marketer I knew was falling over themselves to do something. Anything! I recall many presentations explaining what it was all about and trying to act like I knew what I was talking about while being bemusedContinue reading “it’s a fantasy world full of deviants…”

A chat with a man in the sauna and Elvis

This photo was taken almost a year ago. A lot has happened since then – maybe I’ll get to that in time – but it feels the right time to start back on getting things right again. A few years back, I had a chat with a bloke in a sauna at the David LloydContinue reading “A chat with a man in the sauna and Elvis“

48 shades of beige

Cleaning up my old notes recently, I found this from c. 2016/7 and thought it deserved an airing and quite poignant reading this today given what’s happened the last few months in my own life. I wrote it verbatim after a day out with the delivery drivers as a means of me processing the informationContinue reading “48 shades of beige”

[daily dobbie*] bolt could have run 9.55

The only question other than “did you just see that?” after Usain Bolt’s simply phenomenal 100m in Beijing was this, “how fast could he have gone?”. Well, some scientists in Oslo reckon it could have been 9.55. OMFG! I also love Simon Barnes’ writing in The Times so here’s his take on the original achievement.Continue reading “[daily dobbie*] bolt could have run 9.55”

improving online experiences – the gap between users and designers

My summation from this research by IDEA is that an Information Architect is vital in the digital process to bridge the gap between users needs and creative beliefs. This isn’t mentioned in the report but there’s a clear yawning gap where designers feel they have a great solution and consumers don’t. Having worked with andContinue reading “improving online experiences – the gap between users and designers”

the state of the web summer 08

I really like this visual presentation and somewhat tongue-in-cheek look at the state of the web. A refreshing change to the oodles of documents us agency-folk pull together on where it’s at. Created by Matthew Inman and found following @Aki Spicer.

advertising found dead

I continue to admire the chaps at Dare and me old mucker, Professor Emmel. Despite the flowery shirt. Here’s their digital essay. A lovely piece piece of storytelling and thought leadership. Cut out and keep stuff. Here’s a big version to avoid eye strain.

how digital is impacting on recruitment advertising

Here’s something I cobbled together for a pitch. Can’t tell you who for obviously. Be interested to know your thoughts. The world is changing. Digital is important today and, in the near future, the “always connected” person will become ubiquitous. Digital will become the de-facto go-to resource for everything. Don’t be confused that this meansContinue reading “how digital is impacting on recruitment advertising”

connecting european e-marketing | interact congress europe 2008

Interact Congress 2008 is a conference about Connecting European eMarketing to be held in Berlin across 2-3 June. And being in Germany, it’s hosted by the German IAB and supported by all the national IABs (UK link here) and the European IAB. And I’m truly honoured to have been invited to collaborate on the InteractContinue reading “connecting european e-marketing | interact congress europe 2008”