Monthly Archives: January 2010
When is a service not a service
I wanted to book a taxi yesterday evening so rang 11850 on my way home and asked for the number for Dalkey Cabs. Rather than give me the number the operator told me that their preferred supplier was another taxi … Continue reading
is that it?
After all the hype i think a lot of people will be left feeling a bit disappointed with the new iPad. I know i haven’t seen one let alone used one and it’s only a few hours old but to … Continue reading
The new Apple tablet – 3 hours to go and counting TODAY
http://gizmodo.com/5434566/the-exhaustive-guide-to-apple-tablet-rumor Before the new Apple tablet is launched today in California at 6pm (Irish time) your chance to check out the rumours and then see which of them ends up being true. * The name: the i-Slate? * Because coming … Continue reading
Trust
Edelman presented their 10th Annual Trust Barometer in the Westbury this morning, the global findings are available on their website. http://www.edelman.com/trust/2010 One of the highlights (or should I say lowlights) of the findings is that as expected trust in government … Continue reading
The incalculable value of kid appeal.
http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/UK-News/Charlie-Simpson-7-Uses-Pedal-Power-To-Raise-Funds-For-Unicef-Appeal/Article/201001415534571?f=rss It will probably be blogged all over the place, but Charlie Simpson is inadvertently the most famous 7 year old in the world today. He’s the little boy who cycled around this local London park seven times (5 miles) … Continue reading
It doesn’t matter where you steal from…
The rise of youtube has meant many things – that you don’t have to watch You’ve Been Framed to see cats opening doors anymore, but more importantly in advertising terms it has meant that everyone can see your references. References … Continue reading
King of the Jingle
Some people tower amongst others. Often for different reasons. I am a rather tall gentleman. Chris is a giant of triathlon. And baking. And most other things. Steve Lynch, from Stellarsound, is also a giant amongst men. Need a jingle … Continue reading
Hamburgers Of Devastation
We all know that cooking has become more fashion than food. But have you ever noticed that the lifestyles we’re being sold fall neatly under three headings – Poppy, Earthy and Homely? Well here’s a book that breaks out of … Continue reading
Advertising works. On me anyway.
Damn right it does. Check out http://www.adidas.com/originals/uk/ I did and i instantly wanted a pair of ‘Skywalkers’ from the new Star Wars collection. I don’t care what they cost i just want them. Now. Patrick
A step too far
It used to be Tupperware parties. Invite some friends and get them to buy some tupperware and in exchange the host got a ‘free’ gift! This was hotly followed by the Avon lady doing make-up demonstrations and selling you stuff … Continue reading
